Vintage Neoclassical Cream Urn Lamps With Midnight Black Velvet Fringe Shades - a Pair

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A dramatic matching pair of vintage urn-form table lamps, newly composed in a sophisticated palette of creamy ivory, warm antiqued … Read more A dramatic matching pair of vintage urn-form table lamps, newly composed in a sophisticated palette of creamy ivory, warm antiqued bronze, and midnight black. Their generously scaled, glossy fluted bodies possess the architectural presence of classical urns, while sculptural velvet shades, long black fringe, and oversized open-filigree finials give the pair a theatrical, decorator-selected character.

The lamps’ metal bases, lower collars, broad domed upper collars, slender necks, upper fittings, and adjustable harps will be unified in a coordinated warm antique-bronze finish. Subtle tonal movement and restrained highlights will give the metalwork depth and vintage character rather than the appearance of flat paint or highly polished new brass. The warm bronze provides an elegant transition between the glossy cream-colored bodies and the deeply colored shades.

For this version, the lamps are crowned with Tristan Home Premium Classic Victorian-style shades in Midnight Black. Each shade has a six-inch top, 16-inch maximum lower width, and 12-inch overall height including the fringe. The substantial spider-fitted shades are constructed from thick black velvet in a sculptural bell or pagoda-like profile. Shaped panels are articulated with decorative black braid, while the scalloped lower edges are finished with dense black fringe and tassel accents. Gold-toned satin interiors introduce a warm glow when illuminated and complement the lamps’ antiqued-bronze metalwork.

The adjustable harps are fully extended to approximately 10 inches. The shades are positioned to reveal the complete broad domed bronze collars and approximately 1 to 1.5 inches of the slender bronze necks while fully obscuring the sockets, switches, harp saddles, and other electrical hardware. This maintains a polished silhouette and prevents the fringed shades from visually resting on the upper collars.

Each lamp retains a Leviton-engraved socket collar and operates with a three-way switch. Leviton manufactured the socket components, so these markings identify the electrical hardware rather than conclusively identifying the maker of the complete lamps. Both lamps also retain their original translucent amber cords.

Royal Designs open-filigree motif finials in an antique-brass finish provide the final decorative flourish. These substantial solid-brass finials are marketed as approximately three inches tall and use standard 1/4-27 lamp-finial threading. Their relatively flat openwork silhouettes incorporate a pointed teardrop opening, balanced scrollwork, a central geometric motif, lower curled openings, and a short turned mounting neck. Their scale and warm finish coordinate with the lamps without introducing an unrelated three-dimensional acanthus or fleur-de-lis form.

DIMENSIONS

Approximately 33 inches overall height, including finial

20 inches from base to harp saddle

10-inch adjustable harp setting

9 inches maximum width across each urn body

6.5 inches diameter across each base

Approximately 2.5 to 3-inch decorative finial height

Shade dimensions: 6 inches across the top, 16 inches maximum width across the bottom, and 12 inches in overall height including fringe

The listing includes two vintage lamps, two Midnight Black velvet scalloped fringe shades, two adjustable harps, and two oversized open-filigree finials.

The lamps will be inspected, serviced as needed, and tested before shipment. Because of their size, sculptural form, and delicate fringe, the shades may be packed and shipped separately from the lamp bodies to ensure safe delivery.

SHADE INFORMATION

Tristan Home Premium Classic Victorian Style Bell Shape Scallop Velvet Lamp Shade With Tassels and Fringe, Midnight Black, Large

6-inch top × 16-inch bottom × 12-inch overall height including fringe

Thick midnight-black velvet with shaped panels, decorative braid, scalloped edges, black fringe, tassel accents, gold-toned satin lining, and spider fitting

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Condition details

Good vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of previous use. The glossy cream-colored fluted bodies retain an attractive finish and may exhibit minor surface irregularities consistent with vintage manufacture and use. No invented restoration claims are intended; please examine the listing photographs carefully.

The metal bases, lower collars, broad domed upper collars, slender necks, upper fittings, and adjustable harps will be refinished in a coordinated warm antique-bronze tone. The lamps retain Leviton-engraved socket collars, three-way switches, and their original translucent amber cords.

The electrical components will be inspected, serviced as needed, and tested before shipment. The adjustable harps, decorative finials, and Midnight Black velvet shades are newly sourced. Because velvet and fringe are tactile materials, the shades may display minor variations in nap, tonal reflection, braid placement, tassel alignment, and fringe length inherent to their construction.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition report. Vintage electrical items should always be used in accordance with applicable local electrical requirements. See less