MCM-079 MCM TV Lamp — Pair Flying Saucer Vellum Shades, Painted Wood Form with Brass Rod Accents, 40" W

A spectacular and rare mid-century modern TV lamp — one of the most beloved and collectible decorative objects of the American 1950s and early '60s. This extraordinary example features a pair of corded vellum flying saucer-shaped shades on a painted wood form with brass rod accents — a design that perfectly captures the Space Age optimism and futuristic fantasy that defined mid-century American popular culture.

TV lamps were designed to sit atop television sets and provide ambient backlighting to reduce eye strain — but the best examples, like this one, transcended their function entirely and became genuine works of decorative art. The flying saucer silhouette here is as evocative of the era as anything produced by the great studios of the period.

Details

• Type: TV lamp — pair of corded vellum shades
• Form: Painted wood with brass rod accents
• Shade Shape: Flying saucer / UFO form
• Height: 33"
• Width: 40"
• Depth: 21"
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Space Age

Condition

Good overall condition. Light paint chips to wood form. Stain to one shade; some losses to wrapped trim. Consistent with age and vintage use. These minor condition notes are typical for TV lamps of this period and do not significantly affect the visual impact of the piece.

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