Ugone & Thomas 1998 Hand-Painted Lamp – Ceramic Shade, Slate Base

Distinctive Ugone & Thomas hand-painted table lamp, signed and dated 1998 on the ceramic shade. The wide flared shade features olive branch and amphora motifs over a geometric band of abstract and landscape elements, rendered in rich ochres, greens, and deep plum. Crafted with a .5" copper column and .75" thick slate base, the lamp showcases the studio’s hallmark blend of natural materials and whimsical sculptural metalwork, including a fish, leaf, and spiral detail at the stem and a stylized finial above.

Equipped with a double fixture allowing either one or both bulbs to be lit through a three-way inline switch, this lamp exemplifies Ugone & Thomas’ celebrated approach to artisanal American lighting—where functional design meets hand-painted fine art. A remarkable statement piece for collectors and interiors favoring crafted, narrative design.

Condition

In excellent, fully functional condition, tested and working properly. Minor scuffing and the slightest signs of age-related wear to the base and metal surfaces. Shade remains vibrant and clean with no chips or structural flaws. Original wiring and switch intact and operational.

Provenance & Context

Janna Ugone & Co. (later Ugone & Thomas) is a Massachusetts-based studio founded in 1987, renowned for hand-painted and sculptural lighting that merges art and function. Each piece is individually signed, often featuring motifs drawn from nature, mythology, and geometry. Similar designs retail through contemporary studio outlets, with early hand-painted originals like this commanding strong interest among collectors of American studio craft.

Dimensions

• Height: 27 in. (to finial)
• Width: 13.5 in.
• Depth: 13.5 in.
• Weight: 8 lbs
• Base thickness: .75 in. (slate)
• Column diameter: .5 in. (copper)
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