Monumental Mid Century Modern Sculptural Table Lamp, 1959 – 40″ High

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This 1959 table lamp by Quartite Creative Corp is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Modern sculptural lighting, standing an impressive … Read more This 1959 table lamp by Quartite Creative Corp is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Modern sculptural lighting, standing an impressive 40 inches high. Monumental in scale, it functions as both illumination and organic sculpture, embodying the era’s fascination with texture, form, and material innovation. Quartite Creative Corp, an American manufacturer active throughout the 1950s and 1960s, was known for its proprietary cast composite material—“Quartite”—which convincingly mimicked carved stone or ceramic while offering greater durability and accessibility.

The lamp’s amphora-inspired silhouette features a cinched neck and broad, rounded body, creating a balanced yet commanding presence. Its most distinctive element is the overlapping open-weave or ribbon-like lattice texture that envelops the entire base in high relief. When illuminated, the surface interacts dramatically with light and shadow, emphasizing depth and dimensionality. A walnut-toned wood footer grounds the neutral body, adding a warm contrast that is signature to Mid-Century design. The underside bears the original manufacturer’s mark, “QUARTITE CREATIVE CORP 1959,” confirming its authenticity and late-1950s provenance.

With its sculptural scale and tactile presence, this lamp is ideally suited for interiors that appreciate strong form and materiality—whether anchoring a teak credenza in a Mid-Century living room, complementing the raw textures of a modernist office, or adding architectural depth to a refined coastal setting.

Dimensions:
Shade: Radius/bottom 18" - Radius/top 16" - 18.75" high
Lamp: From the bottom to the top of the finial 23.5" & 9" wide See less