The 1946 Soundrite Table Lamp, made by the Soundrite Corporation of Holyoke, Massachusetts, is a striking example of postwar American design that blended industrial materials with modern style. Crafted from spun aluminum and offered in six vibrant anodized colors—including red, pink, and blue—the lamp features a clean, conical shade and base that reflect the era’s fascination with streamlined forms and metallic finishes. Lightweight yet durable, it embodies the Machine Age’s transition into mid-century modernism, where functional objects were elevated through bold color, precision manufacturing, and a sense of forward-looking optimism.

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