BLACK AND WHITE CERAMIC VASE TABLE LAMP

BLACK AND WHITE CERAMIC VASE TABLE LAMP

Hand-painted brushstrokes in black over white ceramic, sealed beneath a clear overglaze that locks the finish into the surface with permanence and depth. The Primitive collection black and white ceramic vase lamp by RiverCeramic is made in the U.S.A., and that origin matters — the hand-painted brushed black finish is applied by hand to each individual piece, meaning no two lamps carry an identical surface pattern. The black brushstrokes move across the white ceramic vase form with the loose, gestural quality that only hand-application produces, giving the lamp the character of a studio art object rather than a mass-produced fixture. A clear overglaze seals the painted surface with a protective layer that adds visual depth without introducing high sheen. A parchment linen drum shade sits above in warm, neutral softness, its natural tone complementing the black and white base without competing with its brushwork for attention.

Elegant Design Details

The vase silhouette provides the ceramic form that the hand-painted finish needs to read at its best — curved, continuous, and broad enough across its 9-inch round base to give the brushwork room to express itself across the surface. The black brushed finish is applied with deliberate irregularity, the strokes varying in width, density, and direction in a way that introduces organic movement to what is otherwise a clean, classical vase form. The clear overglaze that seals the surface unifies the painted and unpainted areas of the ceramic into a single coherent finish, preventing the black brushwork from reading as applied decoration and instead integrating it into the lamp’s surface as a whole. The parchment linen drum shade continues the lamp’s warm, artisanal material language, its natural parchment tone sitting between pure white and cream in a way that complements both the white ceramic ground and the black brushstroke pattern beneath it.

Soft, Ambient Illumination

The parchment linen drum shade diffuses light with the warm, natural quality that linen fabric consistently delivers — softer than polyester, more consistent than loosely woven alternatives, and particularly effective at producing the inviting, room-filling ambiance that living rooms and side table settings demand. The shade’s taper from 15 inches at the top to 17 inches at the bottom directs light with a slight downward bias, illuminating the surface and immediate surroundings of the lamp with warmth and precision. The lamp accepts up to a 100-watt bulb, providing sufficient output for most residential ambient lighting applications, and the on-off switch positioned on the neck keeps brightness control immediate and accessible without requiring reach beneath the shade or along the cord.

Size & Functional Features

At 29 inches tall overall with a 9-inch round base, this lamp occupies a footprint that suits side tables, console surfaces, and nightstands where a lamp of genuine visual presence is needed without the scale demands of a 32- or 35-inch alternative. The drum shade measures 15 inches across the top, 17 inches across the bottom, and 11 inches on the slant — proportions that balance cleanly against the vase base’s 9-inch width without overwhelming the lamp’s artisanal, studio-scale character. At 8 pounds, the ceramic construction provides confident stability on styled surfaces without the handling difficulty of heavier stone or marble alternatives. UL and CSA listed, the lamp meets rigorous safety certification standards appropriate to its domestic and commercial placement contexts, and the 5-foot clear cord keeps the lamp’s connection to the wall visually unobtrusive in most standard side table configurations.