Slag Glass Lamp

The Vintage Rare Grafofoni Columbia Painted Table Lamp is a unique and charming piece that exudes a sense of nostalgia from the 1950s era. Its small size, multicolor paint finish, and bell-shaped shade give it a vintage appeal that is sure to add character to any space. This corded electric lamp with a brown cord features an antique brand name and original design, making it a rare find for collectors of vintage lighting fixtures. At 13.5 inches in height and 7 inches in diameter, this table lamp is a charming and functional addition to any home decor. The shade is heavy shade measures 6″ tall x 7″ diameter. Base -12 to top of shade holder. Cord- 6ft long with twist dial to turn on. Grafofoni Columbia lamp shade, which is typically part of a four-sided, vintage-style. The shade is made of slag glass (or painted glass panels) and features a pyramid-like shape with a cut-off top. The artwork on the panels is a reproduction of a famous 1920s Italian advertising poster for Columbia phonographs, originally designed by Leonetto Cappiello. Illustration: A well-dressed couple in 1920s attire dancing atop a large gramophone record. “Grafofoni Columbia”: Refers to Columbia record players. “Vendita Anche A Rate”: Meaning “also for sale in installments”. “Cataloghi Gratis”: Meaning “free catalogs”. “Via Dante 9 Milano”: The historical address for the company in Milan, Italy. Lamp Manufacture (Circa 1950s-1970s). Beautiful lamp a few small places of wear please look at pictures. Panels: The four pyramid-shaped panels are made of painted glass. While often described by collectors as slag glass (a type of marbled, opaque glass), these specific shades are typically clear or frosted glass panels that have been reverse-painted or hand-painted with the 1920s Italian advertising scene. Frame: The panels are held together by a metal frame, often made of “white metal” (a zinc-based alloy) or brass. In higher-quality versions, the panels are secured with metal tabs or a copper foil soldering technique.