Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
An elegant mid-century modern table lamp featuring a classic double-gourd ceramic body in a glossy cream glaze. Mounted on a dark-finished circular wooden base, this piece exemplifies the clean, organic lines that defined mid-century lighting design.
Story
During the post-war housing boom, American families craved a fresh aesthetic. This lamp's double-gourd shape traces back to ancient Chinese vessels, reinvented here as a sleek, minimalist statement piece for the modern 1950s living room.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this lamp strongly resembles the organic ceramic designs produced by mid-century giants like Haeger Potteries of Dundee, Illinois. Founded in 1871, Haeger transitioned from brickmaking to art pottery, eventually becoming a household name for accessible, high-design ceramic home decor in the mid-20th century.
Condition & Value
The ceramic body appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing. The brass-plated harp shows minor oxidation, and the wooden base has light scuffing consistent with age. The lamp is functional, but original vintage wiring should always be inspected by an electrician for safety.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.