My new 'mini Cooper'! LAMP, that is...

16 years ago

It's an eBay find. I have been so lucky out there getting vintage tole lamps. I have some Chapman ones, a Fine Arts one, and now a Frederick Cooper from the 1980s.

It's called their Empire Desk Lamp, and the company told me that it sold for $160 back in the 80's when it was made. It's mine for $30.

I'm calling it a Mini Cooper, because it's only 19" high, and 6" across at the beautiful base. My plan is to have it illuminate the keyboard in my PC armoire when I'm working late. I've not seen one before where the 'candle' is not part of the base. Love the detail on the base and the 'arrow' holding the candle.

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brutuses
16 years ago
Oh my goodness, you've done it again. That is simply adorable. Congratulations!!
teacats
16 years ago
Gorgeous -- another incredible Ebay find!

Jan
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tracieb
16 years ago
I'm jealous! Great find!
declansmom
16 years ago
Can't you please, please, please come to NY and shop for me??!!
teeda_2006
16 years ago
You have the most gorgeous brass collection. Your home must be awash in a golden glow in the evening. That lamp also looks the perfect base for some of your elegant seasonal decorating. Congratulations!
My3dogs ME zone 5A
Original Author
16 years ago
Aww, thanks, Ladies! Declansmom, I shop all over the country right from my office chair. YOU can do it!

I really enjoy the search and the lucky finds. I just keyed in 'Frederick Cooper lamp' on eBay and some for hundreds popped up, and then this little guy. The seller only had one feedback rating, and the post holding the shade was a bit crooked, but I was able to fix that quickly. I SO enjoy spending money on these beautiful quality older pieces than something new that I might pay a similar amount for. It's getting so that I don't want to bring new items into the house, as I prefer the unique vintage ones.

Check out the one at the link below, if you're a cat or cowboy lover!

Here is a link that might be useful: Kitten cowboy F Cooper lamp!