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A whimsical ceramic table lamp circa the 1940s featuring a sculptural donkey figure rendered in glossy green glaze, posed in …
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A whimsical ceramic table lamp circa the 1940s featuring a sculptural donkey figure rendered in glossy green glaze, posed in harness beside a small cart. The form is playful yet well-modeled, with subtle textural detailing that reflects the era’s fondness for narrative and folk-inspired decorative objects.
The lamp is topped with its original Lagoy hand-painted leather lampshade, depicting a vibrant Southwestern desert landscape with rolling mesas, saguaro cacti, and stylized foliage in warm pinks, ochres, and greens. The shade is finished with distinctive whip-stitched edging, adding a tactile, artisanal quality and reinforcing its period authenticity.
Both functional and sculptural, this lamp exemplifies mid-20th-century American decorative design, blending humor, regional imagery, and craftsmanship. An exceptional accent piece well suited to a bedroom, study, or eclectic interior seeking a touch of character and color.
Measures 14" x 14" x 24"
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 14ʺD × 24ʺL
- Styles
- Southwestern
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Leather
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Light Green
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Excellent condition of this lamp. No chips in ceramic base and no markings on painted leather shade.
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Excellent condition of this lamp. No chips in ceramic base and no markings on painted leather shade.
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
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