Featured Western-themed lamp

This lamp appeared today in a local antique shop. While it looks old, i.e. 1940’s or 1950’s, i have my doubts as the paper label inside appears to be modern. Is anyone familiar with Truewest Design? Would love to know when they were making these cool lamps.

 

From the May 1994 issue of Log Home Living.

Debora

 

Thank you, Debora. Much newer than I thought!

 

It doesn't look all that old to me, it's not beat up enough. A very cool lamp although I think $145 is a bit pricey. Maybe take the 1 off and it might be in my price range.

 

The ad that Debora found refers to that as a sconce. Is there something on the back that would allow it to be hung on a wall? Seems to stand up well by itself without hanging. Or, can "sconce" refer to a standing lamp?

 

There are mounting holes on the back, so could be hung on the wall.

 

Not that it matters but.. editorial content, not an ad.

Debora

 

with all that contact info.....it's written like an ad!!!

 

There are most often many details that give such items away as reproductions - laser cut metal, not press cut, socket fixture & wiring (though of course may have been replaced), nuts and screws, etc. Over the decades, the repro pieces have been fine tuned to seem vintage. This in addition to the observations noted by others. For many of us, the best way to tell old from new is have one of each on a table in front of you - instinct always takes you to the old original, even newcomers to the world of collectibles can tell !

 

And, of course, always helpful if the item has its original label!

Debora