Sculptural Oriental Accent Table Lamp With Rich Glaze, 2002

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​Sculptural Oriental Accent Table Lamp with Rich Glaze, 2002


​This exquisite vintage Oriental Accent table lamp from the year 2002 … Read more ​Sculptural Oriental Accent Table Lamp with Rich Glaze, 2002


​This exquisite vintage Oriental Accent table lamp from the year 2002 is a testament to timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. From a brand that supplied high-end home decor stores and exclusive boutiques, this piece combines a high-quality ceramic base with a perfectly matched flared fabric shade, creating a complete and elegant lighting solution.
​The lamp's body features a unique, sculptural form with a soft curvilinear square profile, finished in a highly textural, glossy ceramic glaze. The rich, mottled palette of ochre, golden-brown, and espresso adds depth and warmth, while a subtle shimmer catches the light beautifully. The original tapered square shade is a perfect complement to the base, featuring a coarse, linen-like exterior with a smooth, white synthetic silk lining for a soft diffusion of light. All of the hardware, including the original harp and the distinctive, textured finial, is a brass-toned metal that is in excellent condition and confirms the piece's authenticity.
​A true rarity on the secondary market, this lamp is in exceptional original condition, with minimal signs of age or use. It is a valuable and beautifully preserved piece that will be a sophisticated addition to any elevated interior.


​Full Condition and Provenance Report

​Overall Description: This is a refined vintage Oriental Accent table lamp from the year 2002 that is a harmonious fusion of ceramic artistry and classic metalwork, perfectly complemented by a tapered, textured fabric shade. The piece presents a cohesive design from its sculptural, multi-tonal base to its elegantly flared shade, creating a complete and elevated lighting solution ideal for a sophisticated interior.

​Ceramic Base: The ceramic base is a distinctive, soft, and sculptural body with a flattened, curvilinear square profile. The top of the base features a two-tiered design; a broad, flat surface tapers inward from the main body, from which a slightly smaller, raised circular neck riser emerges to support the fixture. The body's profile is softened by rounded corners and a compound curve; it gently swells outward at the center before gracefully receding towards the bottom, where it meets the feet. The entire surface is clad in a highly textural, glossy ceramic glaze. The complex glaze is a mottled, multi-tonal mix of various browns, from light ochre and golden-brown to a rich, dark espresso. This rich palette is animated by a dense, fine-grained texture with subtle vertical striations and a reflective golden fleck that catches the light and adds a subtle shimmer to the finish.
​Bottom of the Base: The base is supported by four molded feet, which raise the body of the lamp off its resting surface. The ceramic on the underside of the base and on the feet is a dark, unglazed brown, providing a tactile contrast to the polished glaze. The Maker's Mark on the bottom is a circular sticker that identifies the manufacturer as "Oriental Accent since 1880," a key piece of provenance that provides a direct link to the item's origin.


​Fixture and Markings: The electrical fixture is a high-quality, knurled metal component with a brass-toned finish. Its surface has a slightly mottled texture, which does not show the concentric lines typical of spun brass. The socket cover and other metal components appear to be a base metal with an applied brass-toned finish. The fixture is secured by a threaded ring and includes a metal rotary switch. The metal socket cover is stamped with the brand name "ORIENTAL" in a block font and "Accent" in a stylized script. On the opposite side, the metal is also stamped with the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) logo, followed by 250 W and 250 V. The fixture has a separate holographic UL sticker with the number E184994, the date 05/02, and the issue number BJ53,068. A paper label is also affixed, stating: "CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE MAX 120 'V' 150 WATT TYPE A LAMP(S) FINE ARTS.".


​Shade and Hardware: The lamp is fitted with a classic flared square shade, which beautifully complements the curvilinear square profile of the lamp's base. The exterior has a visible and tactile texture, characterized by a crisscrossing or basketweave pattern, giving it a coarse, linen-like appearance. The interior is lined with a smooth, white synthetic silk, which provides a clean surface and helps to reflect and diffuse the light. The shade is attached via an original brass-toned harp and a distinctive spherical finial with a mottled, textured finish that matches the brass tone of the hardware, confirming they are a matched set original to the lamp.

​Provenance and Rarity: This lamp was manufactured in 2002 by Oriental Accent, Inc., a wholesale importer that supplied specialized home decor stores, interior design firms, and high-end boutiques, rather than a mass-market retailer. It is a valuable and beautifully preserved piece that will be a sophisticated addition to any elevated interior. To find a complete, original example by this manufacturer from this period is rare, as is its exceptional, pristine condition.

​Quick Reference Data
​Category: Lighting
​Sub-Category: Table Lamps
​Condition: Excellent
​Materials: Ceramic, Fabric, Brass-Toned Metal
​Colors: Brown, Beige, Gold
​Style: Mid-Century Modern, Transitional, Contemporary, Asian
​Period: 2000s, 21st Century
​Brand/Maker: Oriental Accent
​Dimensions:
​Overall Height: 26.5 inches
​Base Width: approximately 10.5 inches (at widest point)
​Shade Height: 10.5 inches
​Shade Top Width: 9.5 inches
​Shade Bottom Width: 19.5 inches See less