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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Aspen Creative Box Pleated Scallop Lotus Petal Lamp Shade Large Cream
Design & Sculptural Architecture:
This exceptional, highly architectural lamp shade is a pristine vintage example of the iconic Aspen Creative Box Pleated Scallop / Lotus line (Model 34088). A true masterpiece of mid-century and transitional lighting engineering, the shade abandons traditional flat-fabric geometry in favor of a dramatic, multi-dimensional crown silhouette. Crafted from a premium, stiffened cream linen-textured composite, individual semicircular columns are masterfully looped and anchored via heavy-duty industrial stitching to create a striking ribbed flower aesthetic. When illuminated, the hollow vertical channels catch and diffuse light individually, projecting an incredible, rhythmic display of light and shadow across surrounding walls.
Hardware & Fitting Specs:
• Fitter Type: Premium, heavy-gauge steel triple-spoke Spider Fitter configuration designed to sit securely atop a standard lamp harp and finial setup.
• Fitter Recess: Features a standard dropped-ring center, positioning the structural anchor cleanly within the shade line to keep your lamp socket entirely concealed from view.
Documented Physical Measurements:
(Please review hand-held measurement imagery for strict spatial context)
• Top Ring Diameter: 5 Inches (inner diameter boundary)
• Bottom Base Opening: 12 Inches (inner core diameter) / Approximately 15-16 Inches (total outer footprint measuring edge-to-edge across the extended petal curves)
• Vertical Slope Height: 11.5 Inches
Curatorial Condition Report:
This rare piece of structural presentation hardware remains in outstanding vintage condition.
• Structural Integrity: The rigid inner lining and individual box-pleated columns maintain their perfect original circular contours. There are no crushed pillars, heavy indentations, or punctures.
• Stitching & Bindings: The factory-applied mechanical rows of staples are 100% complete, fully anchored, and stable across every single petal intersection.
• Surface Presentation: The linen-textured exterior face reveals a beautifully consistent, clean cream tone free of heavy water rings, heat scorch marks, storage stains, or severe tading.
Archival Packing & Museum-Grade Shipping
Architecture:
Rigid architectural shades require uncompromising protective transit frameworks.
To prevent any structural compression, this shade will be cushioned internally with custom ultra-lightweight structural supports, wrapped entirely in clean, acid-free surface protection sheets, and enclosed within a cavernous, heavy-duty, double-walled exterior shipping vault. It will be cushioned on all outer sides by high-density, static-free materials to guarantee a flawless, impact-safe delivery to your estate. Shipped fully insured with tracking.
