Vintage 1950's American Wood And Plastic Table Lamp "UFO"

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INTRO:



Good Lord do I want to keep this! This gorgeous, effortlessly stylish 1950's space-age American table lamp would be a true standout in any home. An interconnected wooden (probably oak or teak) frame supports a dual-tone plastic saucer shade, and is mounted upon a wide plastic base. One of the best features is the reversibility of the shade. With the white portion facing up, the lamp projects a wide beam of light upwards, whereas with the brown section facing up, the lamp emits a fantastic downward reflected glow. A true piece of midcentury style.

Pair the lamp with an E27 smart bulb to create the most sumptuous mood lighting imaginable.

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CONDITION:



The base is in absolutely fantastic vintage condition. The wooden frame has been disassembled, cleaned and polished, with gorgeous grain swirls now revealing themselves perfectly with after beeswax treatment. A few scuffs and minor dents in the wood can be found, but these are simply part of the vintage charm.

The plastic shade is also in phenomenal condition, with only a few surface level scratches and scuffs belying its vintage. A few small glue residue marks remain, but happily the shade can be angled to hide them from view.

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THE TECHNICAL BIT:



UFO has had all existing American (and unearthed metal!) electrical components removed and replaced with modern variants appropriate for the 21st century. In the place of the original corroded US E26 lamp holder now sits a gorgeous, machine-milled brass E27/ES version.

UFO has been rewired with luxurious quality bark coloured linen and rayon covered cable in a fantastic zig-zag pattern, featuring a high quality white inline rocker switch 20cm from the lamp base (and a further 1m to the matching white UK 3-pin plug). The metal lamp holder is now fully earthed using three-core cable, and the lamp has been thoroughly PAT tested and approved (with a sticker affixed near the plug to show the PASS status). A newly added cord grip keeps the cable safely and securely in place. Components comprise of a British-made and certified lamp holders and plugs, and Italian-made cable and switches, which have passed or exceeded relevant CE and EU electrical integrity tests.

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DIMENSIONS:



Height: 28.5cm

Width: 31cm

Depth: 31cm

Weight: 2KG


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SHIPPING:

Each item is professionally wrapped, packaged and sent via UPS on a fully trackable service.

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DISCLAIMER:

Please note, when purchasing vintage glassware, earthenware and ceramics etc., some age-related signs of wear such are to be expected. These include, but are not limited to; fine surface scratches/scuff marks, superficial chips, colour aberrations and dulling of parts that have been exposed to abrasive treatment. I ensure I list any aesthetic faults in both the descriptions and photographs, but please always satisfy yourself the item you are purchasing matches the description.