Hollywood Regency Gilt Palm Lamp, Attributed to Warren Kessler

A striking giltwood and metal palm-form table lamp evocative of Warren Kessler’s iconic Hollywood Regency style. The sculptural design features a tiered giltwood base with a tapered, faceted stem supporting an exuberant burst of hand-forged gilt metal palm leaves. The lamp radiates warmth and drama when lit, beautifully balancing organic form with glamour.

Perfect for adding a touch of tropical opulence to a console, desk, or bedside vignette — this piece embodies the decorative exuberance of mid-century American design inspired by nature and classical revivalism.

About Warren Kessler

Warren Kessler was a celebrated mid-century designer and lighting manufacturer based in New York, best known for his glamorous, sculptural lighting that defined the Hollywood Regency and Palm Beach aesthetics of the 1960s and 1970s. His pieces often combined gilt metal, tole, and carved wood to create dramatic botanical forms — palm trees, ferns, and acanthus motifs — rendered with a theatrical yet refined sense of proportion. Kessler’s lamps, chandeliers, and sconces were favored by top decorators of the era for their ability to bring both texture and brilliance to a space. Today, his work remains highly collectible, admired for its craftsmanship and enduring decorative presence.

Details

• In the manner of: Warren Kessler
• Origin: United States, circa 1970s
• Materials: Giltwood and gilt metal
• Dimensions: 38” H to top of shade × 15” D
• Shade included (linen)
• Rewired for North American use
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light patina to gilt finish consistent with age

Provenance

Private collection, Toronto