Retro Made.com Portuguese Vase Table Lamp "SUNSET"

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PLEASE NOTE:

lumenowl lamps do not ship with lampshades, unless expressly stated. Lamps are modelled with a variety of shades to give a prospective buyer an idea of what might work in terms of size, shape and colour. If the shade modelled is available for purchase, the link to the third party seller is provided in the listing.

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INTRO:

Who says *everything* has to be vintage, eh? This gorgeous, striking (and now discontinued) Portuguese vase was originally sold on made.com. Presented in a bottle form with two urn-style handles, and with a beautiful, rich glaze which transitions from warm ochre to deep, tangerine orange, this extremely eye-catching lamp would be a focal point in any room. In fact, paired with a very tall, conical shade, this could work as a brilliant floor lamp.

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A BIT OF HISTORY:

Very few of us haven't been made aware of made.com at this point.

Made is a brand based in London, that designs and retails homewares and furniture online, and across a network of experiential showrooms in Europe. The company was founded by serial entrepreneur Ning Li (CEO) and Brent Hoberman (Chairman), together with Julien Callède (COO) and Chloe Macintosh.

The company was born out of a very unique business model. Made does not own any of its factories, instead it commissions factories to meet its orders.

Made streamlines the furniture design and manufacture process, allowing it to take products from design to sale in as little as four months. Made release two new collections a week. The company minimises overheads by selling online, grouping orders of the same item, not owning its factories and building close working relationships with factories and designers. Its website showcases furniture designs and encourages people to vote for their favourite. Crowd-sourced designs go into production and people who voted can go on to purchase them should they reach production. Orders are then placed directly with the manufacturer for mass production. Once produced, these orders are shipped and then dispatched to customers.

Made collaborates with a number of designers including Steuart Padwick, Busetti Garuti Redaelli, James Harrison, Nina Campbell, Ian Archer, Philip Colbert, Ilaria Marelli, Genevieve Bennett, John Stefanidis and Alison Cork. In 2013, Made partnered with the Design Museum in a competition to design two-seater sofa as part of its 'Future Is Here' exhibition. The winning entry was put into production.

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CONDITION:

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the vase is in excellent condition. There are no cracks, chips, restorations or scratches to spoil the stunning glaze.

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THE TECHNICAL BIT:

SUNSET has been adapted from a vase to a table lamp, and now features a new, high quality, machine milled E27/ES screw brass lamp holder, extended slightly from the base to ensure maximum visibility once a lampshade is added.

It has been wired with luxurious quality 3-core fabric covered cable in a fantastic black and white herringbone pattern, featuring a high quality white inline rocker switch 20cm from the lamp base (with another 1.5m from the switch to the matching white UK 3-pin plug). An internal cord grip keeps the cable sturdily in place. The metal lamp holder is earthed, and the lamp has been thoroughly PAT tested and approved (with a sticker affixed near the plug to show the PASS status). Components comprise of a British-made and certified lamp holder and plug, and Italian-made cable and switch, which have passed or exceeded relevant CE and EU electrical integrity tests.

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DIMENSIONS:

Height: 48.5cm
Width: 16cm
Depth: 16cm
Weight: 2KG

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LAMPSHADES:

If you're looking for a perfect shade to match your new lumenowl lamp, look no further than littleredrobinco, right here on Etsy! Lynne and her team make the most gorgeous, bespoke lampshades in a dazzling variety of colours, styles, shapes and sizes. The exact shade(s) modelled on the lamp can be found here:

35cm Neutral Linen Drum: https://etsy.me/30CuUmW

30cm Burnt Orange Drum: https://etsy.me/3pY1XP0

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INTERNATIONAL VERSIONS:

Whilst lumenowl lamps are by default wired for the UK market, I am more than happy to adapt for use the world over! The existing UK/EU lamp holder can be swapped out for a version relevant to your country, and, if necessary, an inline on/off switch added to the cable. I will also fit a plug suitable for your country. If you would like to purchase the lamp for use outside the UK, please contact me prior to placing your order so I can advise on and add the additional costs to the listing price.

Every 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.