This is a pair of lamps in an uncommon modern style. The ceramic parts look like bones... reminds me of the Flintstones or the planet of the apes set. They are really more like modern art. The shades are obviously influenced by Jackson Pollack I date these as late fifties or early sixties. Again this was an era when interior design took its cue from current fine art.. The shades need some restoration but they are there so you know the exact intent of whoever made these. and this was an era when stuff was made in small shops.. no label or name on them... but not an assembly line item. I am not sure if the shades are parchment or they may be fiberglass or some other space age modern material as they were wont to do at this time... I have had these for 20 years and always loved them but time for a new home... I used them with the shades as is the damaged part just turned to the wall... any questions please ask thanks