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How do I clean Chalkware lamps?

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How do I clean Chalkware lamps?
To clean Chalkware lamps, use a dry, soft microfiber cloth. Because chalkware does not have a glazed finish, you should never apply water or soap. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Chalkware lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mid-Century Female Bust Chalkware Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This mid-century chalkware lamp showcases a detailed sculptural bust of a young Polynesian woman elegantly styled with flowing blonde hair and accented by gold accessories.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Mid Century Plasto Lamp Company Figural Chalkware Lamps
By Plasto Usa
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A stunning pair of Figural Chalkware Lamps made by the Plasto Manufacturing Company of Chicago.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Continental Art Co. Green Fairy Chalkware Lamps with Fiberglass Shades
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A spellbinding duet of mid‑century whimsy and Hollywood Regency glamour, this pair of Continental Art Co. “Green Fairy” chalkware lamps unfolds as a sculptural fairytale in vivid jad...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Plaster, Fiberglass

Vintage English Brutalist Chalkware Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Interesting, unique brutalist table lamp from England. Brutalist style with hints of Meso-American flair. The lamp is an homage to Bernard Rooke’s celebrated Mayan Lamp. Re-wired for...
Category

Vintage 1970s English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Postmodern Chalkware Lamps in the Style of Sottsass Marked Vard
By Sottsass Associati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These fanciful and colorful lamps pay homage to the creative days of the postmodern era. These lamps are chalk ware, very heavy and marked Vard.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Gold Hollywood Regency Figural Girl Fountain Chalkware Lamp 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century Hollywood Regency style gilt chalkware table lamp in the shape of a Neoclassical female figure seated on an ornate fountain.
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster, Paint

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