Tiki Swag lamp .... ever seen one like this before ? - Collecting Tiki

TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 7:13 PM these lamps are commonly called "jug lamps"....because they resemble jugs. they were common in the 60's and 70's i believe...i actually have one. they are considered more of a folk art item but they do lend themselves to the tiki look depending on the paint job....i saw apair on ebay not too long ago and occasionally they turn up at flea markets.... as for yours, it only bears ressemblance to aloha joes and is not actually from there.... here's a shot of mine..... [ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2009-11-18 19:16 ]

these lamps are commonly called "jug lamps"....because they resemble jugs. they were common in the 60's and 70's i believe...i actually have one. they are considered more of a folk art item but they do lend themselves to the tiki look depending on the paint job....i saw apair on ebay not too long ago and occasionally they turn up at flea markets....

as for yours, it only bears ressemblance to aloha joes and is not actually from there....

here's a shot of mine.....

[ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2009-11-18 19:16 ]

Post #494599 by Tipsy McStagger on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 7:13 PM