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Venetian Aluminum Shaded Lamps

Were Nifty Even in the ’50s

By Larry LeMasters
LeMasters’ Antique News Service

1950s green drip glazed,
horse table lamp with Novice collectors mistakenly call these lamps Mid-century
aqua aluminum Venetian
shade and artificial “Art Deco,” but both the lamp shade modern wood
planters: $110. design and the material used table lamp
This table lamp (aluminum) is decidedly with three
has the Gonder aluminum-
paper label. mid-century, which was a slat rings
designer form that began for shade;
about 1950 and lasted $65
through about 1962.
Venetian aluminum shades were used on TV lamps
(such as the black panther TV lamp; $120), table
Vintage, 1950s brass lamp with lamps, and floor lamps.
aluminum Venetian shade; $65. These lamps are popular once again with decorators,
This lamp is more Art Deco collectors, and folks seeking nostalgic times. Even in
than mid-century. mint condition, Venetian shaded lamps scream “1950s,”
so they are a perfect lamp for retro decorating.
The 1950s offers retro collectors many unusual options. Among the While some collectors feel an attraction for all things
unusual items from this decade are mid-century modern aluminum lamps. from the 1950s, other collectors search for distinct, kitschy-type
The part of these lamps that was aluminum was the lamp shade, also known items such as mid-century Venetian shaded lamps that are more
as Venetian aluminum lamp shades. of a time machine than a lamp. Some collectors also look at ‘50s
These lamps shades were characterized by simple lines and a race-for- lamps as investments, but there is no guarantee these lamps will
space appearance. The majority of Venetian aluminum shades were square be hot in the future, so smart collectors seek lamps they love.
and stacking with each shade composed of three to five tiered, individual Vintage, restored 1950s mid century Chinoiserie chalkware
aluminum squares made from the same aluminum that was used for Venetian table lamp with Venetian shade; $255. This lamp depicts a Chinese
blinds. peasant woman carrying a bamboo pole.

Monopoly Picks New Playing Pieces
Orange Park + Middleburg
Kovels.com recently reported after over four million votes to decide the
winners in an international contest, the makers of Monopoly have decided
We’ve Expanded! on new playing pieces.
About 20 different official tokens have been used in the 82-year-old
Now & Then Mall game of Monopoly, as well as many more in over 300 licensed versions of
2177 Kingsley Ave, #19 the game.
Orange Park, FL 32073 Stuff from the Barn Stuff from the House The thimble, cannon, flat iron, top hat, shoe and battleship were the
904-375-0454 original six mentioned in the patent.
(Across from Orange Park High School) This year, the new tokens will be a penguin, T-Rex dinosaur and rubber
Multi-Dealer Mall ducky, perhaps because of interest in the environment. Ousted were the

Antiques - Collectibles thimble, boot and wheelbarrow that all represented labor.
Furniture - Jewelry Located in Historic District Games with new tokens will be available in August. If you want the old
Home Decor - Fine Gifts 3903 Main Street ones, try house sales, flea markets and online. Most sell for $10 or less.
New & Old Merchandise & Whatnots Middleburg, FL 32068 What are your thoughts. Should the tokens used in the "nostalgic"
www.nowandthenmall.com 904-622-6019
Open: Mon 12-6, Tue-Sat 10-6 OpenTue-Sat game of Monopoly be updated?
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