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Carole Stupell Table Lamp

$5,500
£4,199.73
€5,033.01
CA$7,917.67
A$8,163.57
CHF 4,602.83
MX$104,488.16
NOK 53,070.04
SEK 55,508.15
DKK 37,634.69

About the Item

Stunning Late 1940s–Early 1950s Rock Crystal Specimen Lamp by Carole Stupell A rare and sculptural table lamp featuring an extraordinary botryoidal crystal specimen, attributed to Carole Stupell, an influential figure in mid-20th-century decorative arts. This example presents what is believed to be a large Prehnite formation, notable for its vibrant green hue and mesmerizing natural texture. The surface of the crystal forms a botryoidal structure—a natural formation of clustered, rounded segments whose name derives from the Greek bótrus, meaning “a bunch of grapes.” The reverse side is hand-shaped and finished to resemble chiseled stone, adding further artistry and allowing the lamp to be viewed sculpturally from all angles. Carole Stupell’s work is significant not only for its design sensibility, but for its philosophical underpinning. Much like the Japanese tradition of scholar’s rocks (suiseki), which emphasizes the natural beauty and meditative qualities of stone, Stupell elevated raw geological forms and transformed them into functional decorative objects. By doing so, she bridged naturalism and modernism, offering interiors a sense of earthly serenity and tactile presence—while remaining utterly modern. Her lamps—often built around agates, quartz, or rare minerals like this—were part of a broader postwar interest in natural materials as luxury, and this piece exemplifies that spirit perfectly. A functional sculpture, this lamp is ideal for anyone who appreciates the intersection of art, nature, and mid-century design. Specimen lighting of this quality and scale is increasingly rare, and this is an especially fine example.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.75 in (70.49 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Not Included
  • Style:
    Hollywood Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Lamp is as found, normal wear and tear some wear to the base but no damage or cracks, it's totally stable.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883043747932

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