Vintage Navy Impasto Table Lamp with Hand Sculpted Floral Relief and Pleated Shade

Every rooms needs one piece that brings everything together. The beautiful vintage lamp that adds warmth, texture, and a sense that the space was curated over time rather than rushed. This vintage mid-century ceramic table lamp does exactly that.

The octagonal ceramic body is finished in a deep, inky navy glaze and adorned with hand-crafted impasto floral branches. The flowers were formed using hand applied clay slip or molded ceramic elements added before glazing, a technique commonly used in Asian export lamps from the 1950s–1970s. The result is texture you can see and feel, with gentle variation that catches the light beautifully.It feels collected rather than decorative, the sort of piece that looks as though it has always belonged in a well-lived home. 

Paired with a newer pleated shade in a warm oatmeal tone with a subtle clover silhouette and softly scalloped edges the lamp is ready to settle into its next home. Styled on a bedside table, entry console, or layered into a living room vignette, it brings warmth, history, and quiet character to a space—the kind of piece people notice, ask about, and remember.

There is a quiet confidence to this lamp and it brings warmth and visual interest without demanding attention. When lit, the texture comes alive gently, casting soft shadows that make a room feel layered and inviting.

Styled on a bedside table, entry console, or tucked into a living room vignette, it’s the kind of piece that anchors a space—inviting, storied, and unmistakably special.

Dimensions: 24" tall x 6" base dimensions

Condition: Gentle, age-appropriate loss to small areas of the impasto detailing, visible only upon close inspection and consistent with the handmade ceramic piece of this era. lamp’s age and hand-worked nature. the lamp presents beautifully. Fully functional; sold as-is

Packing & Shipping: The lamp will be packed with great care. The ceramic base and shade will be wrapped and secured separately, layered with protective materials, and boxed to prevent movement in transit. Packing is clean, intentional, and designed to ensure safe arrival.