Vintage Frosted Green Boudoir Lamp Austrian Flame Bulb MCM Art Deco Mid Century
This is a mid-century boudoir / accent table lamp, likely late 1930s-1950s, built around. Satin / frosted green glass base often called. Though this one doesn’t scream uranium-just the look. Pressed glass construction with that soft, velvety matte finish. Stamped metal socket with push-knob switch (classic early electric era hardware). A period flame-tip bulb marked “Austria” (that’s a nice touch-more on that below). The Bulb (the star of the show). That flame bulb isn’t just doing its job-it’s auditioning for Broadway. Likely mid-century decorative flame bulb, not original to the base but absolutely. The swirled glass gives that “gas flame illusion” -a nostalgic nod to oil/gas lighting. This is where it sells. Think 1930s vanity table, perfume bottles, brushed hair, soft glow. Or 1940s-50s bedroom accent lamp, low light, warm tone, cozy corner. It walks the line between. Early Mid-Century Modern simplicity. And just a hint of Depression glass influence. Base: Molded satin glass, likely U. Production (no visible maker mark, which is common). Socket: Steel or nickel-plated brass, original style with patina. Switch: Bakelite/plastic side knobs (correct for era). Long and in excellent condition. What “Austria” on the Bulb Tells Us. That stamp points to early European decorative bulb production, most commonly. Made in Austria (often Vienna-region glassworks). Exported to the U. For novelty and decorative lighting. These weren’t your average hardware store bulbs. Designed specifically to mimic gas flames or candlelight. In other words. Your lamp accidentally got dressed up for dinner. Why This Is a Big Deal. Most lamps like yours today have. Modern flame bulbs (cheap, mass-produced, very uniform). A period-correct European flame bulb. With natural irregularities, swirls, and “movement” in the glass. That’s exactly the kind of detail collectors notice. What I’m Seeing in Yours. The deep swirl pattern and slightly uneven glass = older production. The warm, rich amber glow (not harsh orange) = pre-modern formulation. The base stamp “Austria” = legit origin, not a later knockoff.