Table Lamp with Cast Metal and Glass Shade

EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN
Table Lamp with Cast Metal and Glass Shade, c. 1910–1920

Cast metal and glass
21 × 14 × 14 in. (53.3 × 35.6 × 35.6 cm)

This table lamp exemplifies early 20th-century American decorative lighting, combining a cast metal framework with inset textured glass panels. The shade’s structured metal armature forms a repeating geometric and stylized foliate design, enclosing softly mottled amber glass that produces a warm, diffused glow when illuminated.

The patinated metal base, with its fluted stem and classical detailing, complements the architectural quality of the shade. While reminiscent of designs popularized by Tiffany Studios, this example reflects the broader adaptation of such motifs by American manufacturers, offering a refined yet accessible interpretation of the period’s decorative arts aesthetic.