Aladdin Knights of the Mystic Light

Killer 1950s lamps, 1951-1956

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Aladdin competed with modern forms, construction and composition of new lamps during the 1950s. Pottery, metal, wire and unusual paper shades were formed into lamps some collectors consider “ugly” today. Aladdin created “Magic Touch Lamps,” 1954-1956, that turned on or off by touch. These electronic collectibles were 20 years ahead of their time; but that describes many Aladdin lamps from the past 50 to 75 years!

M-449 Aladdin Lamps MT-U-1
M-449, 1953. Courtesy Don Carey. P-404 pottery table lamp, 1951. MT-U-1, 1955. Unidentified Magic Touch Lamp courtesy Don Carey.
  TV Lamp 388  
  TV Lamp 388, 1956. Courtesy Don Carey.  

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