Featured How to describe these lamps..not antique

Thanks in advance for any help. I'm not sure what to call these lamps. They stand 17" high and weigh 15 lbs each. Thanks again for taking a look.

Dale

 

Or small decorator shields....kinda cool!!

 

Here's a bad description ...
https://www.etsy.com/listing/908366...=metal+light+shield&ref=sr_gallery-2-15&frs=1

A tad better ...
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/heavy-vtg-ornate-bronze-floral-sun-1806461831

 

Thanks for the input. I guess just call them accent lamps.

Dale

 

Shield bosses to me.

 

Thanks. I've never heard that term before.

 

Here they are as regular shields.
This website claims them as southern Indian (India).
http://www.swordsantiqueweapons.com/s938_full.html

Accent Lamps
Decorative Lamps

There is a phrase at the front of my mind, but I cant pull it out.
I was having trouble with this yesterday, maybe I need to drink more water

 

Thank you! TV lamp maybe?

 

Amazing is what I would call them. You don't see that kind of quality in modern decorative pieces. Accent, decorative, just table lamps, of historical inspiration, if you will. Would work rather well with several different styles I can think of. Great find!

 

Lol, I see them flanking the Brady Bunch horse on the credenza.

 

My first impression was dahl shields as well. These are particularly nice, with those elegant swirls.
Dahl shields are found throughout Southern and Southeastern Asia. I have one from Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia.

 

Could these just be replicas? The back looks too smooth, no rings like I see on others.
Dale

 

ditto on replica feel... here's another on WP showing the applied brass décor as expected from an older piece.
Small antique Indian Dhal shield steel/ brass AS FOUND oxidation handles replace | #1931288480 (worthpoint.com)

 

Yes. These look molded, no rivets or applied brass. Thank you all for the help! I really appreciate it.

Dale

 

I agree, not very old and never used as shields. Very nicely made though, and perfect for someone with an Asian style decor or for arms collectors.