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Antique Gold Leaf Plaster Cactus Lamp
By Fuggiti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Plaster cactus lamp in antique gold leaf by Fuggiti Studio Requires candelabra base bulbs.
Plaster
$14,500 / set
Pair Gold Leaf Cactus Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leafed plaster cactus lamps with glass shades by Fuggiti Studios.
Glass, Plaster
Sold
H 26.5 in W 10.25 in D 11.25 in
Large Pair of Gold Leaf Cactus Table Lamps by Fuggiti Studios, 1971, Excellent
By Fuggiti
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of cactus lamps by Fuggiti Studios. The lamps feature three glass shades and bodies made of plaster with gold leaf.
Glass, Plaster
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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