a tin body that has been lithographed or painted, and a wooden or composite base and top. The speckled finish on the upper portion is actually tin/metal with a painted finish.
17inches high
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This is a decorative table lamp produced with an “Asian-inspired” aesthetic, typical of mid-century home décor. The tin body has been lithographed (or painted) with stylized scenes of figures in traditional Asian dress, along with decorative motifs such as lanterns and landscapes.
The structure consists of a metal body with a faux-speckled paint finish on the upper part, and a wooden or composite base and top finial. This style was especially popular during the 1960s to 1980s, when “Chinoiserie revival” and eclectic international styles were fashionable for Western interiors.
Such lamps were produced both in the United States and abroad (Japan, Taiwan) for department stores and home retailers. They are prized today more for their decorative appeal than for fine craftsmanship.
Condition Notes:
• Some minor surface wear visible, especially near edges.
• Lithographed images intact and colorful.
• Functional wiring assumed but should be verified if intended for use.