Vases, Bowls & Decorative Objects

Stiffel Vintage Brass Swing-Arm Table Lamp with Black Column & White Pleated Shade

$76.00

Description

Up for sale is a Stiffel Brass & Black Swing-Arm Table Lamp with Pleated Shade featuring a black cylindrical column, decorative brass accents, and an adjustable articulating arm for directional lighting. The lamp sits on a square black and brass base and is topped with a pleated off-white/cream fabric shade. Condition: Good overall. The brass hardware and swing arm are functional and show only minor tarnish consistent with age. The shade has some light yellowing and minor soiling along the edges, typical of a used lamp. Cord is intact. Approximate height with shade: 24-28 inches. Shade diameter approximately 16 inches. Ideal for a desk, bedside table, or reading nook. Due to the size and fragility of the shade, this item is best suited for local pickup.

Condition

Good

Shade shows some yellowing and minor soiling at edges; brass base and swing arm appear intact with minimal tarnish; cord is loosely coiled around base suggesting previous use; price tag still attached indicating recent consignment or thrift acquisition

Pickup at our Chicago showroom. We'll confirm a time after purchase.

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This charming pair of footed pressed glass salt cellars exemplifies the decorative tabletop artistry popular in American and European households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The bold swag-and-tassel cut pattern around the bowl rim and the faceted pedestal base reflect the period's love of ornate, light-catching glassware at even the most intimate scale. Salt cellars of this style were standard fixtures on Victorian and Edwardian dining tables, presented alongside individual salt spoons for each diner — a tradition that speaks to an era of formal entertaining and meticulous table setting. The generous open-bowl form suggests these may have also served as individual nut or condiment dishes. The matched pair format is particularly desirable among collectors, making these an attractive find for anyone assembling a period table setting or building a pressed glass collection.

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