Toleware lamps, pair of table lamps with glass uplighter, 1950`s ca, American in Antique & Vintage Table Lamps from Roomscape

These lamps are an early 20th century attractive example of a classic design with the addition of an uplighter. They can be used as a traditional light or contemporary uplighter, working well in either a traditional setting or contemporary industrial look. These vintage toleware lamps have a classical style tin frame painted with satin mustard colour paint and hand-painted laurel branches in gold gilt. Each lamp has the original pressed milk glass uplighter shade. On top of this, sits a removable metal tin lampshade which is finished with a decorative brass finial. The glass shades are removable for transport. Each lamp takes one big screw standard light bulb up to 60 Watts. In very good vintage condition with minor wear to the paint in line with age which adds character. Both newly rewired with silk cable and in full working order. There is a switch at the lamp holder. This pair of vintage lamps sell together. This price is for the pair.

Toleware Lighting History

Toleware lighting is part of a range of decorative painted & lacquered tinned metal from Europe. Toleware was developed in the early 18th century and was widely produced until the end of the 19th century. Toleware takes its name from the French `tole peinte` (painted sheet iron). It was originally painted to prevent rust and therefore to preserve items. The French took the art form to another level in the 1700`s, adding portraiture, mythological scenes and more colour.

Toleware lamps, pair of table lamps with glass uplighter, 1950`s ca, American

Toleware lamps, pair of mustard colour & gold tole painted tin table lamps with glass uplighter, 1950`s ca, USA.

Toleware Lighting History