Mid 20th Century Pair Of Monumental 48" Mid-Century Modern Dark Teal Reticulated Ceramic Bottle Lamps - Signed Wii 5928
Chairish$1,450
Mid 20th Century Pair Of Monumental 48" Mid-Century Modern Dark Teal Reticulated Ceramic Bottle Lamps - Signed Wii 5928
Chairish$1,450
Make a grand architectural statement with this spectacular, matching pair of monumental 48-inch Mid-Century Modern ceramic table lamps. Exhibiting a striking, elongated bottle silhouette, each lamp showcases two masterfully executed textures. The tall, tapering neck features a deeply incised geometric diamond pattern, while the bulbous base features a dramatic openwork reticulated cutout leaf motif. A particular highlight of this pair is their exceptional deep dark teal, glossy glaze. This complex glaze shifts dramatically in the lighting; appearing as a rich, reflective obsidian black in passive light, but revealing complex jewel tones of dark greenish-blue and teal when directly illuminated. Interior designers often classify this sophisticated, dimensional glaze as "beetle-shell" or "high-gloss cobalt black." Unlike typical lamps, these feature a completely solid, unlit base, allowing the magnificent dimensional patterns to be appreciated as pure sculpture. Outfitted with their original brass sockets, turn-knob switches,and heavy-duty 14.5-inch brass harps, this pair represents an exceptional example of substantial, designer-tier 1960s American ceramic lighting art. The underside of each ceramic base retains its original incised factory/maker mold mark: "WII 5928". This vintage pair features pristine single-family provenance, inherited directly from the original owners. They have been lovingly cared for together in a single private residence, preserving their exceptional glaze symmetry and structural integrity. Note: Dimensions are per single lamp. * Overall Height: 48.0 in. * Ceramic Base Width: 12.0 in. * Ceramic Base Height: 33.0 in. (To the top of the ceramic neck) * Harp / Spider Fitter: 6.0" W x 14.5" H