Table lamp - Wood, Brass, Metal - Imaginary fish





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A vintage mid‑century sculptural wooden table lamp in brown tones, carved as a stylized fish with horn‑like fins and an integrated toggle switch, standing on a rustic wooden base with two brass ring pen holders and a central cavity for coins or ashtray, powered by a standard cord.
Description from the seller
• Type and Style: Original sculptural table lamp made in Folk Art, characterized by a naive and rustic design that combines artistic craftsmanship with desk functionality.
• Design and Subject: The main structure depicts a large stylized fish carved in wood, finished with meticulous details (such as engraved scales and translucent horn-like side fins). The body of the fish forms a crescent-shaped curve, with its mouth wide open—painted red on the inside—that serves as an unusual and dramatic lamp holder.
• Multifunctional Base: The sculpture rests on a solid, rustic wooden base shaped as a practical desk organizer. It features two lateral wells with brass rings (ideal as pen holders), a central cavity (perfect as a valet tray or ashtray), and an integrated toggle switch for turning it on.
• Period: Attributable to the mid-20th century (vintage/mid-century period), representing the creative and popular craftsmanship of the era.
• Electrical System and Details: Equipped with a white plastic electrical cord with a standard plug.
Seller's Story
• Type and Style: Original sculptural table lamp made in Folk Art, characterized by a naive and rustic design that combines artistic craftsmanship with desk functionality.
• Design and Subject: The main structure depicts a large stylized fish carved in wood, finished with meticulous details (such as engraved scales and translucent horn-like side fins). The body of the fish forms a crescent-shaped curve, with its mouth wide open—painted red on the inside—that serves as an unusual and dramatic lamp holder.
• Multifunctional Base: The sculpture rests on a solid, rustic wooden base shaped as a practical desk organizer. It features two lateral wells with brass rings (ideal as pen holders), a central cavity (perfect as a valet tray or ashtray), and an integrated toggle switch for turning it on.
• Period: Attributable to the mid-20th century (vintage/mid-century period), representing the creative and popular craftsmanship of the era.
• Electrical System and Details: Equipped with a white plastic electrical cord with a standard plug.

