1920s Markel Bronze Patina Slag Glass Table Lamp – Arts & Crafts / Art Deco

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Evoking the soft radiance of a bygone era, this original 1920s Markel Electric Products Co. lamp unites sculptural craftsmanship with … Read more Evoking the soft radiance of a bygone era, this original 1920s Markel Electric Products Co. lamp unites sculptural craftsmanship with luminous warmth.
The cast-iron base—heavy, architectural, and refined—bears a fleur-de-lis motif and a rich bronze patina that glows softly under lamplight. Above it, a pyramidal slag-glass shade in swirling amber hues is adorned with an applied urn and garland medallion, casting a golden, honeyed light that transforms any space into a study in quiet luxury.

A work of early American artistry, this lamp bridges the honesty of the Arts & Crafts movement with the emerging geometry of Art Deco design. Its tactile depth, neoclassical ornament, and enduring weight convey the permanence and dignity of its time. Each casting was individually sand-molded, and this example retains its foundry number beneath the base—a subtle testament to its handcrafted origins in Markel’s Newark workshops.

Equally striking on an oak Arts & Crafts desk, a mahogany nightstand, or a modern marble console, this lamp offers both provenance and poetry: functional light imbued with history.

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• Maker: Markel Electric Products Co., Newark NJ
• Era: c. 1920–1930
• Materials: Cast iron (bronze finish), slag glass shade
• Dimensions: H ≈ 19 in × W 12 in × D 12 in
• Condition: Excellent antique condition; glass panels intact, warm patina consistent with age, original pull chain in working order. See less