Vintage Traditional Brass and Dark Wood Table Lamp with Bell Shade
Unbranded (Traditional Stiffel or Frederick Cooper style) · Art & Decor > Home Lighting > Table Lamps
Era / Decade
1980s - 1990s (based on the cord design, brass finishing, and flared bell lampshade style)
Material
Polished brass metal, finished wood (dark cherry or mahogany stain), faux-leather/textured fabric lampshade with plastic inner lining, standard electrical wiring.
Condition
Good. The lamp body and base show minor surface wear and patina consistent with age. The lampshade appears clean with slight wear along the bottom rim edge.
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. Traditional brass lamps are slow sellers online due to high shipping costs relative to value, though they appeal to traditional decor buyers locally.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$25.00 (Low) - $45.00 (Mid) - $65.00 (High)
Estimated Retail Value
$100.00 - $175.00 (Original retail equivalent when new)
Comparable Sales
Similar vintage brass and wood table lamps with shades typically sell for $30 to $50 on Facebook Marketplace and $40 to $70 on eBay (often plus shipping).
Description
Classic traditional urn-shaped table lamp featuring a polished brass center body accent with a dark stained square wooden pedestal base. Paired with a flared bell-shaped textured shade in a warm beige/light olive tone. Perfect accent lighting for a traditional, classic, or dark academia study, living room, or bedside table.
Key Features
Timeless traditional design, solid weighted base, includes matching flared shade, intact original wiring, brass accents.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence as a standard 1980s-1990s decorative home lighting piece. Not a high-end luxury brand (lacks visible Stiffel/Frederick Cooper signature foil tags or felt-stamped base markings), but good quality mass-market construction.
Flaws to Note
Minor tarnish or discoloration on brass metal components, potential light scuffing on the wood base edges, slight fraying/ruffling on lower rim of lampshade lining.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist for local pickup to avoid high box shipping fees. Etsy or eBay if offered with calculated shipping or local pickup only.
Selling Tips
Sell locally to eliminate shade shipping complications and high dimensional weight fees. Clean brass components with a soft microfiber cloth. Keyword tags: Traditional, Vintage Brass, Desk Lamp, Dark Academia, Classic Lighting, Regency Style.