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Mid-Century Celadon-Style Ceramic Lamp Component

A pale green celadon-style ceramic lamp stem with a bulbous center and flat top aperture, resting on a mirrored surface. - view 1
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Estimated value

$25 - $65

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Brand

Van Briggle

Era

circa 1950-1970

Origin

🌍 International

Artist / Creator

Artus Van Briggle

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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MID-CENTURY CELADON-STYLE CERAMIC LAMP COMPONENT: IDENTIFICATION

This ceramic element appears to be a central stem or column designed for a table lamp assembly, featuring a compressed globular bulb at the mid-section and a flaring neck. The piece is finished in a pale celadon-green monochrome glaze that mimics the 'Longquan' style, but the visible unglazed interior reveals a coarse, tan earthenware or stoneware body consistent with mid-20th-century commercial production. The flat top contains a circular aperture approximately 1 cm in diameter, intended to accommodate a threaded metal rod or pipe familiar in lighting hardware of the 1940–1960 era.

Compare with other ceramic pieces in the archive: Alabaster Urn-Shaped Vase, Han Dynasty Style Glazed Ceramic Boar Figurine, Chinese Blue and White 'Three Friends of Winter' Stem Cup, Ming Style.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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Green celadon glazes get their color from iron oxide firing in a reducing kiln atmosphere, a technique perfected in China over 1,500 years ago.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 170 ceramics items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • Construction and glaze are typical for mid-century mass-produced decorative wares.
  • The internal aperture and unglazed interior are standard for commercial lamp components.
How does authenticity detection work?

CERAMICIST'S ASSESSMENT

Ceramics Historian & Kiln Specialist

Ceramics Expert

Identification is high regarding the object's function and era based on hardware compatibility and material signs, though the exact manufacturer remains unverified without a mark.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Top aperture specifically designed for 1/8 IP lamp hardware.
  • 2Tan earthenware body visible in the interior cross-section.
  • 3Profile consistent with mid-20th-century 'Neo-Classical' or Asian-inspired lamp designs.
  • 4Monochrome glaze application without traditional kiln-furniture scars on visible surfaces.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •Missing base and electrical components significantly reduce value to that of a replacement part.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Check the underside/foot for maker's marks or incised numbers.
  • →Examine the piece under UV light to ensure no hidden hairline cracks have been filled.
  • →Attempt a tap test; a clear ring indicates sound structure, while a thud suggests a hidden crack.

CONDITION & GRADE

Good

Grading breakdown

The ceramic remains structurally intact without visible crazing or chips, though it is currently an incomplete component missing its electrical hardware and base.

Condition

Significant accumulation of dust and structural residue is visible in the interior cavity. Minor surface abrasions are present near the top rim where hardware was previously seated.

Weight & feel

Estimated at 0.8 kg to 1.2 kg; the piece feels substantial due to the thick wall of the earthenware body visible at the top aperture.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$25 - $65

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

Restorers of vintage lighting and collectors of mid-century modern pottery components.

What increases value

  • •Integrity of the glaze without surface chips.
  • •Growing demand for parts to repair original 1950s ceramic lamps.

What lowers value

  • •Incomplete status as a single component.
  • •Unmarked manufacturer lowers the premium associated with name brands like Haeger or Stangl.

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Presence of an original maker's label or impressed hallmark on the base.
  • •Larger scale and original complementary brass hardware.

Grade & condition

Condition of the glaze, specifically the absence of 'flea bites' on the rims and the clarity of the color.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandSpecialist market
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