Vintage “Hands of Hope” tafellamp – keramische handen met opaline glazen lichtbol – jaren 70 - Lamp - Glass, Ceramic - "Hands of Hope" table lamp

Vintage “Hands of Hope” table lamp – ceramic hands with an opaline glass light globe – 1970s

A particularly sculptural vintage table lamp in which two large, glossy white ceramic hands seem to cradle a glowing glass globe. A striking design that is decorative, surreal, and elegant at once, and also immediately captivates as a work of art even when switched off.

This type of lamp is regularly labeled on the international vintage market as “Hands of Hope” or Hands Holding Globe Lamp. Comparable items are consistently dated to the 1970s and executed in glazed ceramic combined with an opaline or milk-white glass globe.

There is some variation in the exact origin among similar pieces: identical or closely related models are offered as Italian as well as French design. Without a visible factory or designer mark, it is therefore safer not to assign a precise manufacturer with certainty.

The design is typical of the experimental interior styling of the 1970s: figurative ceramics combined with an almost Space Age-like light globe. The hands and forearms are fully finished in high-gloss white ceramic. The round glass shade has a soft milky appearance and is further adorned with subtle etched/satin floral motifs that are particularly beautiful when the lighting is off.

When the lamp is lit, the globe emits a pleasantly warm, diffuse light. The open gesture of the hands makes the globe seem to hover truly between the fingers.

Features

* Object: sculptural table lamp / mood lamp
* Model type: often referred to as “Hands of Hope”
* Period: circa 1970s
* Style: vintage, modernist, Space Age / Pop Art influences
* Base material: glazed ceramic
* Color: high-gloss white
* Shade: opaline / milk-glass globe
* Glass decoration: subtle satinized floral motifs
* Shape: two hands and forearms carrying the glass light globe
* Black power cord
* Equipped with cord switch
* European plug
* Working; the lamp is shown lit in the photos
* Very decorative both on and off

Condition
The lamp is in a beautiful vintage condition. The white ceramic presents particularly nicely and the glass light globe is present. At the underside and other parts there may be signs of use and age that befit the object's age.

The electrical installation is functional as seen in the photos. For vintage electrical objects, it is of course advised to have the installation checked to local standards before prolonged use.

Usage marks are visible in the photos.

A striking vintage design object that comes into its own especially in a 1970s interior, Space Age collection, eclectic interior, or modern interior where one sculptural piece can make the difference.

Dimensions
Height 38 cm
Width 25 cm
Depth 16 cm

The photos provide a clear view of quality and form part of the description. The interior photos are AI-generated and are intended solely to illustrate the object in a living environment.

Note: Lamps are supplied without bulbs.

For safety reasons, lamps should be installed by specialists. The interior photos are AI-generated and are intended solely to illustrate the object in a living environment.

Shipping
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