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This spectacular pair of vintage Wescal Lamp Company chinoiserie porcelain ginger jar table lamps brings a grand, symmetrical sophistication to …
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This spectacular pair of vintage Wescal Lamp Company chinoiserie porcelain ginger jar table lamps brings a grand, symmetrical sophistication to matching bedside nightstands, a living room sofa console, or a formal dining room buffet. Featuring a rich, layered color palette of deep burgundy, crimson oxblood, and charcoal black bands adorned with hand-painted pink peony blooms, delicate cherry blossoms, and accent forget-me-nots, this set serves as an exceptional investment-grade housewarming presentation or high-end interior layer. Professionally paired with luxury vintage fabric pagoda shades from the celebrated Imperial Shade & Lamp Co, this classic late twentieth-century Satsuma-style duo instantly anchors a Hollywood Regency, English Country, or Grandmillennial space with its striking architectural height, rich textures, and timeless decorative utility.
This curated pair of table lamps features stunning, heavy-built ceramic bases manufactured by the celebrated Wescal Lamp Company, a prominent fixture of late 20th-century American boutique lighting design. Known for their graceful proportions and high-gloss glazes, Wescal pieces seamlessly bridge the gap between mid-century minimalism and Hollywood Regency glamour. What truly transforms this pair into a collector-grade investment is the addition of their matching fabric shades. Rather than basic factory stock, these lamps come fitted with premium, heavy-framed vintage pagoda shades handcrafted by Imperial Shade & Lamp Co. In the 1970s and 1980s, Imperial was the gold standard for luxury, custom interior design showrooms, famous for their tailored piping and structurally magnificent frames. Finding a pristine, identical pair of Imperial shades today is exceptionally rare and instantly elevates these bases into a high-end designer statement.
Approximate Dimensions:
Lamps
Height: 30 Inches to top of the finial
Wooden Base Width: 5.5 Inches
Vase Width at Widest Point: 6.5 Inches
Shade
Height: 13.5 Inches
Bottom Width: 18 Inches
Top Width: 9 Inches
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- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 30ʺL
- Lamp Shade
- Included
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass Finish
- Ceramic
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ruby Red
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
Ceramic Forms: Both bases are in exceptional structural condition. There are no structural cracks, hairline fractures, major chips, or flea …
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Ceramic Forms: Both bases are in exceptional structural condition. There are no structural cracks, hairline fractures, major chips, or flea bites to the porcelain. The high-gloss glaze remains bright, reflective, and free of clouding. Hardware & Brass Patina: The brass-finished elements exhibit a light, authentic, age-appropriate patina. This gentle weathering confirms their vintage lineage and adds beautiful character that reproduction lamps cannot replicate. Imperial Fabric Shades: In stunning vintage shape. The exterior fabric and interior linings are structurally intact with no brittle degradation, cracking, or scorching. The piping is tight and cleanly affixed. Electrical Status & Socket Variations: Both lamps are fully tested, safe, and flawlessly operational. Reflecting their genuine vintage history and careful home maintenance, the electrical housings feature a minor mechanical variation: One lamp retains its original factory-installed Leviton socket cluster (the historical standard for Wescal assembly). The sister lamp features a period-correct, vintage hardware-store "Press"-style replacement socket shell installed during a historical tune-up. This variation is entirely structural, sits fully hidden beneath the Imperial shades when displayed, and does not affect the safety, performance, or outward beauty of the pair.
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