Mid-Century Pink Ceramic Table Lamp Base
Decorative Art / Electric Lamp Base • Unidentified manufacturer; typical of American or European commercial lighting house designs from the mid-20th century.
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern / Retro Decorative
Medium & Technique
Glazed ceramic and painted metal (likely pot metal or brass) components; kiln-fired glaze with a turned metal neck and socket assembly.
Creation Period
Circa 1950s–1960s (Mid-Century)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 14–18 inches in height; vertical/cylindrical format.
Subject Description
A utilitarian domestic object focusing on a teardrop or ovoid ceramic body in a pastel pink hue, supported by a tripod-style metaled base and topped with a slender industrial neck and electrical socket housing.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; hardware shows significant paint loss and oxidation.
Estimated Market Value
$30.00 – $65.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$20.00 – $40.00 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; appears to be a secondhand or thrift-sourced item based on the environment (wire shelving). Likely originated from a residential domestic setting.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the mass-market adoption of pastel palettes and streamlined forms in post-WWII domestic interior design; illustrates the transition of lighting from purely functional to decorative room accents.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'dusty rose' or 'ballet slipper pink' glaze characteristic of the era's color trends; tripod metal base design typical of the late 1950s aesthetic.
Condition Issues
Significant chipping and flaking of the white finish on the metal components (neck and base), surface grime, and potential electrical safety concerns due to age of the wiring and socket.
Conservation Recommendations
Requires professional rewiring for safety. Metal components could be stripped and repainted or polished to address finish loss. Clean ceramic with an aqueous solution.