Late 20th Century Mustard Ceramic Gourd Table Lamps With Black & Gold Drum Shades - a Pair

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Pair of Mustard Ceramic Gourd Table Lamps with Black & Gold Drum Shades

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A dramatic pair of sculptural ceramic table lamps pairing saturated mustard glaze with tailored black shades, warm metallic interiors, and refined brushed-metal details.

Each lamp features a beautifully rounded gourd-form ceramic body finished in a rich, high-gloss mustard-yellow glaze. The substantial spherical body rises into a long, graceful neck with a softly flared collar, creating a silhouette with wonderful retro-modern character and a distinct 70s-inspired sensibility without limiting the lamps to a particular period.

The ceramic bodies rest on simple brushed stainless steel circular bases, providing a cool architectural counterpoint to the warmth and depth of the mustard glaze.

For this edition, the lamps have been newly fitted with 17-inch true drum shades in black with gold interiors. Each shade measures approximately 17 inches across the top × 17 inches across the bottom × 11 inches high. The larger-scale drum proportions beautifully balance the substantial ceramic bodies, while the black exterior creates a sophisticated contrast against the mustard glaze.

The gold shade interiors are particularly striking when the lamps are illuminated. They reflect a warm golden light downward onto the ceramic bodies, emphasizing the depth and sheen of the mustard glaze while creating an intimate, atmospheric glow.

New harps and coordinating round stainless steel ball finials complete the updated presentation. Each finial measures approximately 3/4” W × 3/4” H, visually repeating the brushed-metal bases and giving the lamps a clean, intentional finishing detail.

As part of their update, both lamps have also been fitted with new matching braided cloth-covered electrical cords, replacing the previous mismatched cords. This upgrade provides a cleaner, more cohesive presentation appropriate to the finished designer treatment of the pair.

The combination of mustard ceramic, black, gold and brushed stainless steel gives these lamps an especially sophisticated personality. They are equally suited to a dramatic bedroom, living room, library, entry, console or credenza and work beautifully within Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern, Retro Modern, Transitional, Eclectic and collected contemporary interiors.

Used together, the lamps have wonderful symmetry and architectural presence. The bold color remains playful, but the black-and-gold shades transform the pair into something considerably more dramatic and polished.

Dimensions — Each Lamp

* Overall Height: approximately 27”
* Black Drum Shade: approximately 17” top diameter × 17” bottom diameter × 11” H
* Ceramic Body: approximately 10” across at widest point
* Base: approximately 6” diameter
* Stainless Steel Ball Finial: approximately 3/4” W × 3/4” H

Why We Love It

This version is all about contrast.

The mustard ceramic has an inherently joyful, retro quality, while the black shades immediately give the lamps a more sophisticated edge. Then the gold interiors bring the warmth back in, creating a beautiful relationship between the golden light and the saturated mustard glaze below.

We especially love the repetition of metallic details—from the brushed stainless steel bases to the simple ball finials—against the richness of the black, gold and mustard palette.

The result feels less like a pair of vintage lamps and more like a fully considered designer lighting composition: sculptural, colorful, dramatic and exceptionally handsome when illuminated.

Condition Details

The lamps are in very good overall condition and present beautifully.

Both ceramic bodies retain their glossy mustard finishes with excellent depth and sheen. When positioned immediately beside one another and examined closely, one lamp has a slightly deeper mustard coloration than the other. The difference is subtle and generally not noticeable in normal placement.

Both lamps have been tested and are functioning properly. Each has a one-way on/off switch and is not a three-way or dimmer lamp.

As part of their update, the lamps have been fitted with new matching braided cloth-covered electrical cords, creating a consistent and finished appearance across the pair.

The lamps have also been newly fitted with 17-inch black drum shades with gold interiors, new harps, and coordinating stainless steel ball finials.

Shipping & Assembly

The new shades are included with the lamps. For safer transport and to help prevent damage during shipping, the shades and associated hardware will be packaged appropriately and may be shipped separately from the lamp bodies.

Minor assembly will be required upon delivery, including installation of the harps, placement of the shades, and attachment of the finials. Assembly is straightforward and requires no specialized tools.

As vintage/pre-owned lighting, minor evidence of previous use may be present upon close inspection. Overall, this is a very well-presenting, fully functional and thoughtfully updated pair ready for its next interior.

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