Striking and sculptural, this tall mid-century lamp captures the 1950s fascination with orientalism and chinoiserie. The figural base features a stylised male figure in traditional East Asian attire, holding a staff and standing before a tree-like sculptural backdrop. Finished in a soft glazed palette of celadon blue, forest green, and ivory, the lamp sits on a rounded plinth and stands approx. 80cm tall to the top of the finial.
The wide drum-style fabric shade is trimmed with a woven royal blue geometric band and topped with a beautiful blue glass finial — a perfect complement to the tones of the base. This piece is functional and decorative, offering mood lighting and strong vintage character.
Whether styled in a Hollywood Regency setting, eclectic interior, or layered with other Asian-inspired pieces, this lamp makes a refined and unusual statement.
Era: Circa 1950s–60s
Origin: Likely USA or Italy, inspired by Asian design
Material: Painted resin/plaster base with fabric shade
Condition: Good vintage condition; fully wired and working
Height: Approx. 80cm
Style: Chinoiserie / Orientalist / Mid-Century Modern
Available now from La La Vintage, Semaphore – visit us in store or shop online at lalavintage.com.au.
