Vintage Neoclassical Cream Urn Lamps With Olive Velvet Fringe Shades - Pair

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A grand matching pair of vintage urn-form table lamps, newly composed in a richly layered palette of creamy ivory, antiqued … Read more A grand matching pair of vintage urn-form table lamps, newly composed in a richly layered palette of creamy ivory, antiqued bronze, and deep olive green. Their generously scaled, glossy fluted bodies possess the architectural presence of classical urns, while dramatic velvet shades, black fringe, and oversized open-filigree finials give the pair a distinctive 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 spray paint or highly polished new brass. The warm bronze provides an elegant contrast to the glossy cream-colored bodies without overwhelming their sculptural vertical fluting.

For this version, the lamps are crowned with sculptural olive-green velvet shades in a Victorian-inspired scalloped bell or pagoda form. Each shade features shaped velvet panels, decorative braided trim along the ribs and scalloped edges, tassel accents, and a generous border of dense black fringe. Measuring approximately 16 inches across, the shades are slightly more compact than the broadest shade treatments considered for these lamps, but their pronounced silhouette, saturated color, and elaborate textile detailing give them exceptional visual presence.

The olive velvet introduces an English Country–meets–Victorian sensibility, while the black fringe adds a theatrical note well suited to richly layered traditional, grandmillennial, Gothic Revival, and collected maximalist interiors. Against the creamy ceramic and warm bronze, the shades feel dramatic without obscuring the classical character of the lamps.

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, bulb bases, and other electrical hardware. This creates a professionally fitted silhouette and prevents the fringe from visually resting on the decorative collars.

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

Oversized open-filigree finials in an antique-brass finish provide the final neoclassical flourish. These approximately three-inch finials feature relatively flat stamped-metal construction, a tall teardrop-shaped upper opening, paired rounded scroll-like openings, a central geometric diamond or arrow motif, lower curled openings, a short turned mounting neck, and a textured ring around the base. Their open silhouette complements the elaborate shades without competing with their velvet panels and fringe.

DIMENSIONS

Approximately 33 inches overall height, including finial

20 inches from base to harp saddle

10-inch fully extended adjustable-harp setting

9 inches maximum width across each urn body

6.5 inches diameter across each base

Approximately 3-inch decorative finial height

Shade dimensions: approximately 16 inches across, with an overall height of approximately 14 inches including fringe; please verify the selected size before ordering

The listing includes two vintage lamps, two olive-green 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 the size and delicate textile construction of the shades, they may be packed and shipped separately from the lamp bodies to help protect the velvet, braided trim, tassels, and fringe in transit.

SHADE INFORMATION

Tristan Home Premium Classic Victorian-Style Bell-Shaped Scalloped Velvet Lamp Shade with Tassels and Fringe in Olive Green

Selected size: approximately 16 inches across and approximately 14 inches in overall height including fringe

Olive-green velvet panels with coordinating decorative braid, shaped scalloped edges, tassel accents, and long black fringe

Spider fitting

Order quantity: Two shades

Important: The product page may display measurements for another available size in its title or photographs. Verify that the approximately 16-inch olive-green variant, correct fitting type, dimensions, package quantity, price, and availability are selected before ordering.

FINIAL INFORMATION

Royal Designs, Inc. Open Filigree Motif Finial for Lamp Shade in an antique-brass finish

Approximately 3 inches tall with standard 1/4-27 threading

Relatively flat stamped-metal openwork construction with teardrop, scroll, geometric, and lower curled openings

Order quantity: Two finials

Please verify current finish, measurements, threading, package quantity, price, and availability before ordering.

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