Vintage Polynesian Hawaiian Carved Monkeypod Wood Lamp with Shade - MCM 1950s 1960s
$ 375.50
This bold Mid-Century beauty features a chunky, hand-carved wooden base shaped
like layered leaves or lotus in rich, tropical hardwood, likely Monkeypod. It's topped with a vintage nubby tapered fabric shade and delivers warm, cozy light. A standout piece for a tiki bar, mid-century lounge, or nature-inspired nook!Hawaiian wood carving has a rich history, influenced by indigenous traditions and later by Polynesian, Asian, and Western styles. During the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1930s to the 1960s, there was a surge in popularity for Hawaiiana decor, leading to a boom in handcrafted wooden items sold as souvenirs and decorative pieces. These carvings often featured motifs inspired by local flora, fauna, and cultural symbols, made from native woods like koa, monkeypod, and milo. This lamp's design, with its stylized floral or fruit motif and the use of polished wood is typical of the "Tiki" or mid-century Polynesian aesthetic that was highly sought after. DIMENSIONS ✦ Approx. 13-1/2” high to socket x 6-1/2” wide x 4” deep ✦ Shade: Approx. 9” high x 9” diameter at bottom x 5” diameter at topCONDITION ✦ Pre-Owned ✦ Very Good to Excellent vintage condition ✦ Minor expected wear from age, use and storage ✦ See Photos as they are a part of the description, request more if needed prior to orderingSHIPPING ✦ Ships USPS Ground or USPS Priority or comparable service.SHOP MESSAGE ✦ Vintage treasures can carry the marks of time. These signs of age are not necessarily flaws but reminders of their history, waiting to become part of your story. ✦ Due to the unique nature of vintage items, we can’t accept returns and All Sales are Final. Please take a moment to thoroughly review the description, check the photos, and ask any questions before purchasing. ✦ We are all human and trying to do our best, so if something’s off, we’d love a chance to fix it with a smile before you drop a Review. Just give us a holler!
like layered leaves or lotus in rich, tropical hardwood, likely Monkeypod. It's topped with a vintage nubby tapered fabric shade and delivers warm, cozy light. A standout piece for a tiki bar, mid-century lounge, or nature-inspired nook!Hawaiian wood carving has a rich history, influenced by indigenous traditions and later by Polynesian, Asian, and Western styles. During the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1930s to the 1960s, there was a surge in popularity for Hawaiiana decor, leading to a boom in handcrafted wooden items sold as souvenirs and decorative pieces. These carvings often featured motifs inspired by local flora, fauna, and cultural symbols, made from native woods like koa, monkeypod, and milo. This lamp's design, with its stylized floral or fruit motif and the use of polished wood is typical of the "Tiki" or mid-century Polynesian aesthetic that was highly sought after. DIMENSIONS ✦ Approx. 13-1/2” high to socket x 6-1/2” wide x 4” deep ✦ Shade: Approx. 9” high x 9” diameter at bottom x 5” diameter at topCONDITION ✦ Pre-Owned ✦ Very Good to Excellent vintage condition ✦ Minor expected wear from age, use and storage ✦ See Photos as they are a part of the description, request more if needed prior to orderingSHIPPING ✦ Ships USPS Ground or USPS Priority or comparable service.SHOP MESSAGE ✦ Vintage treasures can carry the marks of time. These signs of age are not necessarily flaws but reminders of their history, waiting to become part of your story. ✦ Due to the unique nature of vintage items, we can’t accept returns and All Sales are Final. Please take a moment to thoroughly review the description, check the photos, and ask any questions before purchasing. ✦ We are all human and trying to do our best, so if something’s off, we’d love a chance to fix it with a smile before you drop a Review. Just give us a holler!