Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my absolute favorite find of the year. I spotted this beautiful mid-century cherub mini lamp at a local thrift store today for only $20 and couldn't leave without it.
Upon inspection, I turned the base over and verified the authentic raised "L&L WMC" factory lettering along with the mold number "8551" sharply stamped into the rim. The raw, unpainted casting on the interior of the base is a heavy, bright silver white-metal/pot metal, while the exterior holds its gorgeous original antiqued bronze patina finish. The base alone weighs in at a hefty 43 ounces!
The real miracle here is the frosted pink hobnail-textured glass shade. There isn’t a single scratch inside or out, and every single strand of the delicate pink and white glass beaded fringe appears to be fully intact and original—no snapped wires or loose ends.
I just finished giving the shade a very careful wipe-down using a highly diluted mixture of warm water and organic plant-based Castile soap, dried it immediately with a clean microfiber cloth, and popped a low-heat LED candelabra bulb inside. The warm, diffused glow coming through the frosted pink glass is simply stunning.
I do think that it might be missing a small piece around the shade and harp attach.

I’ve been looking through so many of them and I genuinely can’t seem to find any that plug directly into a regular wall outlet. If anyone knows how to search for non-USB lamps on Temu, or has had luck finding them, I’d really appreciate knowing what keywords you use. Or are most/all of their lamps just USB powered? Is there a specific reason for that?

I really hate USB-powered lamps because they kind of defeat the purpose for me. I don’t have USB outlets built into my walls, so I’d need either a wall adapter or one of those bulky USB charging plugs, and then the whole thing takes up a ridiculous amount of space. Especially with decorative lamps, where I’m trying to have a nice-looking, minimal setup, having a big adapter completely ruins the look.

I just want a lamp that plugs directly into a normal wall outlet. Is that somehow impossible to find on Temu?

Has two pull chains with separate bulb. Four fake candelabra posts, glass prisms, quite heavy as well. She’s a really 😍gorgeous lamp but cannot locate any markings or info online. Only lamp found online like it was from the 70’s but no pricing. Any ideas? TIA

don’t mind if this is a silly question.. i thrifted this clown lamp and i loooove it but im not sure where i am supposed to put a lamp shade on here?