Mid Century Modern Toronto Signature
Mid Century Modern Pottery Lamp by Maurice Chalvignac 39.5"
Defining pieces that make guests stop and stare
For sale, we have a lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern table lamp designed by Canadian pottery icon, Maurice Chalvignac, circa 1960s. It includes one of his signature shades, made with an inner lining of cream fiberglass, and an outer jute string in vertical repeating lines. This lamp is made in his most well-known glaze colours, chocolate, and vibrant red-orange, topped with a dark wood stem. The lamp stands on a small black metal pad with "legs".
The lamp is in great vintage condition and works as it should. Three-way switch.
H 39.5; the shade alone is H19", the diameter at the bottom is 15", and the top is 7" in diameter.
Please note, that we do not offer shipping or delivery for the lamps and small decor items unless bought with the furniture.
Maurice Chalvignac is well known mid century modern artist and ceramist who migrated to Canada in 1957 at the height of the Scandinavian influence in design and artistry. Born in Paris in 1927, he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and is internationally recognized for his pottery and his artwork.
He is known for his West German and Danish aesthetic, in particular his development and use of what is known as 'fat lava' glazing. It includes tones of tawny brown, beige, white overlay and a foamy effect that overcoats his pieces.
Why Mid Century Modern Toronto
What makes RESTORED vintage Mid-Century Modern furniture different
Full Refinishing process
The striping, sanding, and oiling enables the grain to shine. No short cuts, no stain, we aim for natural wood look.
Seamless Veneer Surgery
We donor-harvest matching vintage veneer to ensure hidden, seamless repairs.
Reinforced Joinery
We fix all structural issues. Loose mortise-and-tenon joints need to be fully dismantled, scraped clean, and properly re-bonded. No wobbly chairs or tables at our store.
Transparent Condition
We provide honest, close up photos and videos in good lighting so you know exactly what you're buying.
Defining pieces that make everyone ask: "Where did you get that beautiful vintage piece?"
What customers say
Real RESTORED vintage Mid-Century Modern furniture owners.
They are absolute experts. They took time to explain the refinishing process, answered every question I had, and treated the memories attached to the piece with real care. I didn't just get furniture back — I got something better than I left with.
My absolute favourite store for MCM furniture in the GTA. The best value for freshly restored pieces — full stop. I've looked everywhere.
I bought a beautiful table without seeing it in person. Asta was precise — exact measurements, honest photos, every detail I needed. When it arrived, it was exactly what she described. Better, actually.
How it works.
We source authentic mid-century pieces, check and fix any structural problems, strip with chemical stripper, sand with different grades, oil with Danish oil 5 times or more, waiting to dry and sanding each time. On average, it takes 10-14 days to finish the piece, but some might take even longer. Every piece undergoes rigorous quality checks before reaching your home. If reupholstery is required, it is done by one of a few professional upholsterers we work with.
Own the room, not just a chair
Stop settling for temporary furniture that lacks soul. Create a living space that feels cohesive, permanent, and entirely yours with iconic designs.
Questions, answered.
Yes. We provide detailed measurements, high-resolution photos & videos, and honest condition reports to ensure there are no surprises when your piece arrives. Do not hesitate to ask any questions prior to the purchase.
If the furniture is not what you expected, you can return it within 48 hours of purchase. If we are at fault, we will make it right. You will be refunded the cost of the piece less delivery cost and credit card fee of 4% (Shopify does not refund transaction fees if order is cancelled or refunded). Customized furniture is not returnable. The customer will be responsible for the returning the piece or cost of returning. The furniture is to be the same condition as it left our shop. If significant effort & time were required to prepare the shipment, a refund of up to 40% can be withheld to compensate.
Unlike quick-fix shops, we dismantle every loose joint and re-bond them with modern adhesives. This ensures a decade of structural stability.
We use period-correct donor wood to fix damaged veneer. These seamless repairs maintain the original grain flow for an invisible finish.