An iconic 1960’s vintage shattaline lamp in shades of orange, sure to light up your retro home decor. Complete with a faceted hard plastic lampshade from the same era. When lit the shade glows and the base comes alive with dazzling colours.
This lamp would look stunning in a lounge on a table or in a hallway to welcome guests, a truly eye catching statement piece.
The technical bit-
This lamp is one of the rarer examples in the form of a slender lamp constructed in two sections separated with chrome plastic spacers. It is has a very small chip on the base rim ( see photos ) but is not noticeable.
COMPANY HISTORY
Shattaline, as a process, was discovered by sculptor and inventor Lewen Tugwell of Bridgefield, Farnham, a retired major in the British Army, who had served in the UK and India. Lewen ("Major Tugwell" to his face, but affectionately known behind his back as "Tuggy") was a talented sculptor of life and abstract pieces (three times exhibitor at the Royal Academy) and had begun experimenting with cast polyester resin. This required a hardening agent or catalyst which, when accidentally mixed incorrectly, caused a crazing or "shatter" within the casting. Instead of being annoyed by this, Major Tugwell recognised the attractiveness of the shatter and set out to reproduce the effect under controlled conditions. He found that, to get the exact type of shatter he desired, temperature and amounts were critical. Once the formula was set, he patented the process and registered Shattaline Ltd as a Limited Company to manufacture and market the wares.
For overseas buyers this can be supplied with a EU or US plug together with a bulb converter from bayonet to small Edison screw.
For US buyers this lamp will be tested in a 240V to 120V stepdown voltage converter which will ensure that it will be suitable for a US supply.
Measurements approx
5” dia base x 18.5” high overall. Shade is 5” x 8”
12.5cm dia base x 46.5cm high overall Shade is 12cm x 20cm tall
Our lamps are safety checked and Pat Tested by a C&G qualified technician.
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