Vintage Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Custom Black Linen Shade
This authentic Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, dating to the 1960s, embodies the understated elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the era. Featuring a slender silhouette with warm brass detailing and a beautifully proportioned beech wood base, the piece offers a timeless architectural presence suitable for both classic and contemporary interiors.
The lamp is in very good vintage condition, exhibiting only the light patina and wear expected of a well-preserved piece from this period. It has been professionally rewired with new electrical components, ensuring dependable performance while maintaining its original vintage character. The seller has confirmed the lamp is fully operational.
Originally manufactured for the European market, the lamp is equipped with a European plug and is designed for electrical systems up to 250 volts.
Lamp Construction
Design Period: 1960–1969
Style: Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Materials
Beech wood
Solid brass
Painted finishes
Textile components
Finish & Color Palette
Black
Brass (golden-toned)
Green
Indigo
Overall Dimensions
Height: 60.6 inches
Diameter: 13.8 inches
Black Linen Drum Lampshade
Paired with the lamp is a premium hardback drum lampshade that complements the clean geometry of the original design while adding warmth and sophistication through its rich gold foil interior. Manufactured in the United States, the shade combines contemporary refinement with timeless materials, making it an ideal companion for this vintage fixture.
Wrapped in finely textured black linen, the exterior provides a crisp, tailored appearance. Inside, the gold foil lining produces a warmer, richer illumination while beautifully accentuating the lamp's brass accents.
The shade utilizes a standard Washer Spider fitter with a brass-finished attachment, making it compatible with conventional harp-mounted lamps.
Shade Construction
Shape: Round Hardback Drum
Exterior Material: Black linen
Interior Lining: Gold foil
Attachment Finish: Brass
Fitter Type: Washer Spider
Recommended Harp Size: 11 inches
Dimensions
Together, the vintage lamp and custom black linen drum shade create a balanced composition that honors the original Mid-Century aesthetic while introducing a refined contemporary finish. The combination of warm brass, natural beech wood, black linen, and reflective gold lining produces an elegant, inviting light suitable for living rooms, reading areas, bedrooms, or executive offices.
