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Description
Offered here is an authentic Theodore Alexander decorator table lamp, a striking example of the brand’s Hollywood Regency–influenced lighting designs known for bold scale, layered finishes, and timeless architectural presence.
This lamp features a turned wood body finished in deep ebonized black, accented with rich faux tortoiseshell lacquer detailing and topped with a dramatic metal reflector dish finished in a mottled gilt interior. The proportions are intentionally oversized, making this a true statement piece suitable for an entry console, library, formal living room, or designer vignette.
The lamp retains its original Theodore Alexander manufacturer’s sticker on the underside of the base, confirming authenticity. Pieces of this caliber were originally sold through high-end decorator showrooms and were designed to anchor a room visually rather than function as a simple task lamp.
Details
Manufacturer: Theodore Alexander
Style: Hollywood Regency / Neoclassical Revival
Materials: Turned wood, lacquer, metal reflector dish, brass hardware
Finish: Black lacquer with faux tortoiseshell accents
Era: Late 20th century (decorator period Theodore Alexander)
Approximate Dimensions
Overall height: approx. 36 inches
Shade diameter: approx. 19 inches
Base diameter: approx. 7 inches
(Please review photos for scale and feel free to ask for exact measurements.)
Condition
Very good vintage condition overall.
Light, expected surface wear consistent with age and prior display
No cracks, breaks, or structural issues observed
All components present and intact
This lamp presents beautifully and is ready for placement.
Shipping & Handling
Due to size and construction, the lamp will be professionally packed and shipped in two boxes, with the lamp shade removed for safe transit.
DUE TO NEEDING TO SHIP THIS IN TWO BOXES, SHIPPING COSTS WILL BE DETERMINED AT TIME OF ORDER. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE INQUIRE AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO GET YOU A SHIPPING ESTIMATE.
Why Theodore Alexander
Theodore Alexander is internationally recognized for producing high-end, designer-specified furnishings and lighting, prized for their craftsmanship, scale, and timeless appeal. Oversized lamps such as this are particularly sought after by interior designers and collectors.
Closing
A rare opportunity to acquire a true decorator lamp by Theodore Alexander—bold, elegant, and increasingly difficult to find in this scale and condition.
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