Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Lamps by James Mont

About the Item

This very good pair of lamps by famed designer James Mont are in a creamy tan dripping crackalure glazed finish simulating celadon porcelain representing his almost signature modern twist on Orientalism. The vases are Chinese in form but have been decorated with Han figures at the corners in dramatic poses and period costumes. Tall and slender they retain the original shade housing to hold the shade in place and can give intense uplight from a large bulb spot or from the two regular based sockets providing light for around a room in a more natural light of both if desired simultaneously. The architecture of the period emphasized broad rooms with tall, often visually interesting ceilings requiring lighting to add drama with large shades and visual effects. The vases can be rewired to modern material but we have chosen to leave the original material to be clear of the lamps age and origins. James Mont was best known for his extravagant hip and cool interiors for gangsters, show business people and stylish trendsetters. He would design every aspect of a room's interior and thereby able to create very important associations with furniture and accessories manufacturers allowing his work to reach a very broad base and creating a signature look for homes of distinction from the 1940s-early 1960s. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27

Dimensions:

Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Glazed

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.