Vintage Aladdin Alacite Glass Table Lamp Leaf Column Design 1940s

This vintage table lamp is crafted from genuine Alacite glass, a famous ivory-colored glass developed by the Mantle Lamp Company under the Aladdin brand. The lamp features an elegant candlestick column design adorned with molded leaf detailing that rises from a sturdy, ribbed circular base. It has been re-wired with a period-appropriate, twisted cloth-covered cord. A beautiful example of mid-century lighting design, this lamp is perfect for a desk, console table, or bedside nightstand. A feature of this specific piece is its ability to glow a vibrant neon green when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. This is due to the inclusion of small amounts of uranium oxide in the original glass mixture, a common practice among early 20th-century glassmakers. The Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company, originally founded in 1908 in Chicago, Illinois, is widely celebrated for its high-quality home lighting products. While famous for its non-electric kerosene lamps, the company expanded into electric lighting and innovative glassware production during the mid-20th century. Aladdin introduced its proprietary Alacite glass formula in 1938, using uranium as a colorant until 1942, when the U.S. government restricted the material for the World War II war effort. Because post-war production formulas omitted this ingredient, authentic glowing pieces like this lamp are highly prized by collectors for their historical significance, craftsmanship, and unique properties.