1970s Mid Century Modern White Ceramic Table Lamp, Wood Base 29" Rewired

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This is a tall 1970s Mid-Century Modern white ribbed ceramic table lamp with a dark wood base, brass-tone hardware, and … Read more This is a tall 1970s Mid-Century Modern white ribbed ceramic table lamp with a dark wood base, brass-tone hardware, and a sculptural bottle-form body, visually consistent with lighting produced in the style of Design Technics. Measuring approximately 29 inches tall, this unsigned vintage ceramic lamp has been updated with a brand-new socket, harp, and approximately 4.5-foot cord. The lamp is in good vintage condition with no chips or broken areas and is sold without a shade.

◆ DETAILS

◆ Vintage approximately late 1960s to 1970s
◆ Mid-Century Modern design
◆ White ceramic body
◆ Horizontal ribbed ceramic texture
◆ Tall sculptural bottle-form silhouette
◆ Dark wood base
◆ Brass-tone hardware
◆ In the style of Design Technics
◆ Unsigned with no maker marks found
◆ Brand-new socket
◆ Brand-new harp
◆ New approximately 4.5-foot cord
◆ Rewired and tested
◆ Works properly
◆ Shade is NOT included
◆ Bulb is NOT included

◆ MEASUREMENTS

◆ Overall height: approximately 29"
◆ Widest diameter: approximately 6"
◆ Height to bottom of socket: approximately 19"
◆ Cord length: approximately 4.5 feet
◆ Weight: approximately 4 lb

◆ CONDITION

Good vintage condition.

The ceramic body has no chips, cracks, or broken areas. There are a few small scattered age-related marks and light discoloration visible on the white ceramic surface.

The wooden base shows minor surface wear consistent with age and previous use.

The electrical components have been updated with a new socket, harp, and cord, and the lamp has been tested and is working properly.

Please review all photographs closely, as they are considered part of the condition description.

◆ DESIGN INFLUENCE

The white ribbed ceramic body, simple dark wood base, brass-tone fittings, and elongated architectural form are visually consistent with American Mid-Century ceramic lighting associated with makers such as Design Technics.

This lamp is unsigned and has no surviving manufacturer label or maker mark, so it is being described only as “in the style of Design Technics” and is not attributed to that company.

Its clean white ceramic surface and warm wood contrast make it especially versatile for Mid-Century Modern, organic modern, Japandi, warm minimalist, and contemporary interiors.

◆ HISTORY

Ceramic table lamps became a defining part of American postwar interiors during the 1950s through the 1970s, when designers increasingly combined sculptural pottery forms with natural wood and warm metallic hardware.

This lamp reflects that design movement with its restrained bottle-shaped profile, fine horizontal ribbing, neutral white finish, and substantial 29-inch scale.

◆ STYLING

This lamp would work especially well on a living room side table, entry console, bedroom nightstand, credenza, office desk, or reading area.

Pair it with a simple linen drum shade for a clean organic modern look, a textured natural-fiber shade for Japandi styling, or a period-inspired shade for a stronger Mid-Century Modern presentation.

Its tall 29-inch height gives it enough visual presence to work as a statement lamp rather than a small accent light.

◆ SHIPPING

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