{"product_id":"mcm-tv-lamp-flying-saucer-vellum-shades-painted-wood-brass","title":"MCM-079 MCM TV Lamp — Pair Flying Saucer Vellum Shades, Painted Wood Form with Brass Rod Accents, 40\" W","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spectacular and rare mid-century modern \u003cstrong\u003eTV lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most beloved and collectible decorative objects of the American 1950s and early '60s. This extraordinary example features a \u003cstrong\u003epair of corded vellum flying saucer-shaped shades\u003c\/strong\u003e on a \u003cstrong\u003epainted wood form with brass rod accents\u003c\/strong\u003e — a design that perfectly captures the Space Age optimism and futuristic fantasy that defined mid-century American popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTV 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e TV lamp — pair of corded vellum shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood with brass rod accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flying saucer \/ UFO form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ Space Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup preferred. For buyers requiring shipping, we are happy to provide referrals to our trusted third-party shippers. Please contact us prior to purchase to make arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f0e8; border-left: 4px solid #c8a96e; padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 24px; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eContact Us for Pricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece from our curated collection. Please use the \u003cstrong\u003ePrice Inquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e button above or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #c8a96e; font-weight: 600;\"\u003econtact us here\u003c\/a\u003e for current pricing and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spatial Art-Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082429452572,"sku":"MCM-079","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/3877\/8396\/files\/MCM-079-MCM-TV-Lamp-Pair-Flying-Saucer-Vellum-01_watermarked.jpg?v=1780598594","url":"https:\/\/spatial-art-works.com\/products\/mcm-tv-lamp-flying-saucer-vellum-shades-painted-wood-brass","provider":"Spatial Art-Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}