Posted 3 days ago
scoutm
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I’m hoping to solve the identity of a matching pair of vintage candelabra-style table lamps that I’ve really come to appreciate. They’re substantial, unusual pieces with a lot of presence, and I’d love to learn more about who made them and where they fit stylistically.
Each lamp is approximately 30" tall, about 14" at the widest decorative section, with a 9" base, and weighs roughly 24 lb. The bodies appear to be painted cast plaster/chalkware with a faux-wood, Florentine, or Spanish-Revival style finish. They feature ornate scrollwork and foliate decoration, a central main socket, and multiple side candle-style lights with separate plastic faux-candle sleeves.
Both lamps are functional. The electrical hardware appears older and includes Leviton components along with an older cord/plug marked A.I.W.C. I have not rewired them because I wanted to preserve the original construction for identification.
I have not found a clear maker’s mark. My strongest lead is Fuggiti Studios, possibly circa 1973. A separate 2024 appraisal described a very similar pair as Fuggiti Studios lamps: about 3 feet tall, extremely heavy plaster/chalkware, faux-wood and iron-based, with candelabra-style side lights and a 1973 date. Unfortunately, the photos from that appraisal are no longer publicly accessible.
What I especially enjoy about these is how sculptural they are—the layered painted finish, ornate central form, and candle-style lighting give them a very distinctive look even before you know the maker.
I’d be grateful if anyone recognizes the exact casting, maker, model, or manufacturer. I’d also be interested in whether the side candle assemblies and plastic candle sleeves look original to the lamps.
There were so many companies which started these plaster lamps back in the late 60' s so it seems they may or may not be Fuggiti lamps. I used to go to a some garage sales in the early 90's and usually found several per trip. The best ones were from Italy and usually had marble, and there were lots of treasures there I found. Many of these lamps came in sets and usually had chain lamps that matched. I would not be surprised if whoever made the lamps would have made matching swag lamps to these. A lot of the lamps also had matching tables made for them also. I have researched these lamps for the last 40 years.
Hey @PhilDMorris! Thank you very much for this response! Do you recognize these molds or have any tips on identifying a manufacturer without a stamp? I would definitely like to trace these back to a manufacturer for identification, if possible. :-)
Some lamps you never can find a known maker for. The best thing for you to do is check on ebay and other online sites where there is movement on lamps. If you live in a big city you may check your local history room in the library also, as there may be photos and/or books.