Late 20th Century Sculptural Neoclassical Shell Urn Table Lamp With Cream Tapered Shade

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A striking late-20th-century table lamp with an exceptionally broad urn-form body and beautifully dimensional seashell ornamentation. Substantial in both scale … Read more A striking late-20th-century table lamp with an exceptionally broad urn-form body and beautifully dimensional seashell ornamentation. Substantial in both scale and visual presence, the lamp combines the relaxed character of coastal design with the symmetry and architectural balance of neoclassical form.

The molded composite body features a dramatic series of raised horizontal bands that encircle its rounded 15-inch-wide silhouette before tapering toward a compact circular base. Above the stepped shoulder, a sculptural collar is decorated with large upright scallop shells over a complete lower border of smaller cockle shells. The deeply modeled ornamentation gives the lamp wonderful texture and creates changing patterns of light and shadow throughout the day.

The lamp retains its original distressed antique-ivory finish. Layers of warm ivory, sand, taupe, and softly aged gray settle naturally into the recessed detailing, while scattered darker areas of rub-through contribute authentic vintage character. This nuanced neutral palette allows the lamp to complement traditional, neoclassical, grandmillennial, Mediterranean, and collected interiors.

For this refined classical presentation, the lamp is paired with a cream softback tapered drum shade. Its tailored 14-inch top, 17-inch bottom, and 11-inch height create a restrained taper that balances the exceptionally broad urn body while allowing the sculptural shell collar to remain visible. The shade’s softly textured linen-like surface and rolled self-trim provide a polished finish without distracting from the lamp’s distinctive form.

A large aged-brass globe finial adds a handsome metallic accent and coordinates with the brass-tone harp and socket assembly. The lamp is equipped with a three-way switch and a later, relatively modern electrical cord.

With its broad proportions and richly modeled surface, this is a genuine statement lamp rather than a conventional accent light. It would be especially effective on a substantial nightstand, living-room end table, entry console, library table, sideboard, or chest of drawers.

DETAILS

• Period: Late 20th century
• Material: Believed to be molded composite
• Finish: Original distressed antique ivory
• Shade: Cream softback tapered drum shade
• Shade dimensions: 14″ across the top × 17″ across the bottom × 11″ high
• Overall lamp height: Approximately 29″, including finial
• Urn form, base to harp: Approximately 17″
• Maximum body width: Approximately 15″
• Base diameter: Approximately 5.5″
• Harp height: Approximately 10″
• Finial: Aged brass, approximately 1.5″ high with a 1″ round globe
• Switch: Three-way
• Cord: Later / relatively modern
• Quantity: One lamp

The shade, harp, and aged-brass finial are included. As with all vintage lighting, professional inspection by a licensed electrician is recommended before installation or extended use.

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