This lamp is a unique and authentic representation of Chinese craftsmanship from the early to mid-20th century. Handpainted with intricate designs, this lamp adds a touch of old-world charm to any room while offering a glimpse into the rich cultural history of China.

Superb, gorgeous pair of vintage table lamps, freshly restored, rewired, and tested. There is only one minor area of chipping (pictured) which is well hidden and very un- noticeable. Aside from that, these are in excellent condition. EXTREMELY rare to find them still paired up! Yes this posting is for BOTH LAMPS TOGETHER. I will not split them up. They’ve been together all these years and that would be sad.

Dating to the 1930′s, this unusual ringed glass lamp is a remarkable example of Machine Age modernist design. Currently referred to retro-futurist design, Buck Rogers would certainly have been proud to display this in his home. Unfortunately, there are no makers marks and I have been unable to uncover any information regarding specific provenance. This lamps has been restored and refurbished and is ready for contemporary use. Chrome metal surfaces have been cleaned and polished. The black base disc has been refinished in satin enamel. The original bulb socket has been retained and bulb contacts cleaned and polished. Wiring has been replaced with new reproduction rayon covered power cord and appointed with new vintage style plug. The frosted glass shade is in excellent condition. The black edges of the rings have been restored. The inside of the shade retains most of its original translucent painted finish and has not been further restored. Please refer to the final twp photos for shade condition detail. This lamp utilizes one standard medium (E26) Edison base light bulb. A frosted T10 type tube-shaped bulb was used in lighting for the photographs provided here. Light bulb is not included. Approximate dimensions are as follows: Height with shade: 10-3/4″ Glass shade: 6-3/4″ H X 2-1/2″ Center Diameter X 3-1/4″ Ring Diameter Base: 4-1/4″ diameter X 4-1/4″ H General and critical photos have been provided and are a part of the description for this offering. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps”. The seller is “collectingbydesign” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Antique: Yes
• Power Source: Corded Electric
• Color: Silver
• Year Manufactured: 1935
• Material: Chrome, Metal, Glass
• Number of Lights: 1
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Unbranded
• Type: Table Lamp
• Manufacturer: Unknown
• Style: Art Deco
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Finish: Frosted

Offered here is a rare lamp of extreme machine age design. Manufactured in the 1930′s, this Mercolite lamp was originally a mercury vapor heat lamp. It has been professionally converted to accept a standard medium Edison base light bulb, and operates as a lamp only. The copper reflective shade provides a warm light, highlighting the streamlined base. The shade portion pivots up and down by way of a wingnut joint. This lamp is in excellent working order. Most all external parts have been professionally plated in contrasting chrome and copper. The two aluminum end caps for the copper shade have been polished. The original porcelain heat bulb socket has been refurbished with a new porcelain medium Edison base socket. The original rotary switch has been refurbished with new like kind. The power cord has been replaced with reproduction rayon covered twisted type cord and appointed with a new vintage style plug. All internal wiring is new. A new felt has been applied to the underside of the base. This lamp accepts a standard medium Edison base light bulb. A long tube type light bulb would be ideal (refer to photo #5). An LED type bulb is recommended to minimize heat transfer to the metal shade. Light bulb is not included. Dimensions are as follows: Height to top of neck: 11″ Height with shade fully upright: 15″ Shade width: 8.75″ Base length: 7″ Base Width: 5.5 NOTED FLAWS – Upon close inspection, the following flaws can be observed: -One of the aluminum end caps for the copper shade shows some distortion -There is a superficial scratch on the back of the copper shade General and critical photos have been provided and are a part of the description for this offering. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps”. The seller is “collectingbydesign” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Antique: Yes
• Power Source: Corded Electric
• Color: Silver
• Year Manufactured: 1930
• Material: Chrome, Copper, Metal
• Number of Lights: 1
• Vintage: Yes
• Brand: Mercolite
• Type: Table Lamp
• Manufacturer: Mercolite
• Style: Art Deco
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Finish: Polished Chrome

Skyscraper Art Deco Chrome Glass Cylinder Lamp c. This striking decorative lamp dates to the mid-1930′s. With stepped cups and base finial it is a bold example of American Art Deco from the machine age. I have a matching pair of arc lamps listed separately (refer to final photo). The lamp has been restored and refurbished and is ready for contemporary use. Exterior metal surfaces have been professionally refinished in triple plate chrome. Original turn switch socket has been retained and bulb contacts have been cleaned and polished. Wiring has been refurbished with reproduction fabric covered cord and appointed with a vintage style plug. The frosted glass tube is in near excellent condition with very minor scuffing. This lamp utilizes a standard medium base bulbs. A tube style bulb will work best. Light bulb is not included. Approximate dimensions are as follows. Height to top of arc: 6. Length of exposed glass tube: 6. Base: 5″ Wide X 4-3/4″ Deep X 3/4 High. General and critical photos have been provided and are a part of the description for this offering. _gsrx_vers_841 GS 7.0.16 (841). This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps”. The seller is “collectingbydesign” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Number of Lights: 1
• Type: Table Lamp
• Color: copper
• Vintage: Yes
• Year Manufactured: 1934
• Brand: Unbranded
• Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Style: Art Deco
• Material: Chrome, Glass
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Power Source: Corded Electric
• Antique: Yes
• Manufacturer: unknown
• Finish: Chrome Plated

Womens Clothing & Accessories. Vintage 1930s MERCOLITE Machine Age Deco Mercury Lamp RESTORED AND CONVERTED. Offered here is a rare lamp of extreme machine age design. Manufactured in the 1930s, this Mercolite lamp was originally. A mercury vapor heat lamp. It has been professionally. Converted to accept a standard edison light bulb, and operates as. The copper reflective shade provides a warm light. Highlighting the streamlined base. The shade portion pivots up. And down by way of a wingnut joint. Is in excellent working order. Ll external parts have been professionally triple chrome or copper plated. The original porcelain heat bulb socket has been replaced with a new porcelain. The original rotary switch has been replaced with new like kind. The power cord has been replaced with reproduction rayon covered twisted type cord and appointed with a vintage plug. Original bottom felt has been replaced with new, like kind. This lamp accepts a standard Edison light bulb. Dimensions are as follows. Height to top of neck: 11. Height with shade fully upright: 15. Shade width: 8.75. Base Width: 5.5. General and critical photos have been provided and are a part of the description. See other vintage Sconces from CollectingByDesign. _gsrx_vers_841 GS 7.0.16 (841). The item “Vintage 1930s MERCOLITE Machine Age Deco Mercury Lamp RESTORED AND CONVERTED” is in sale since Tuesday, November 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Lamps, Lighting\Lamps\ Electric\Table Lamps”. The seller is “collectingbydesign” and is located in Catonsville, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Maker: Mercolite