Genesis Table Lamp · Mercury Glass / Polished Nickel · Thumprints 1282-ASL-2193

At the heart of Genesis is mercury glass, so no two bodies catch the light quite the same way; it is the studio’s art-glass side at its most direct.

The natural linen shade is the second half of the design. Hardback shades hold a crisp edge for years and spread light evenly through the fabric instead of throwing hot spots onto the wall.

The Design

Thumprints describes it simply: “Mercury Glass / Shallow Drum Silk Harback Shade with 1″ Trim / Polished Nickel Metal Base and Accents.” The finish shown is mercury glass / polished nickel.

Dimensions & Details

Where It’s Best Placed

Picture it on living room side tables or bedroom nightstands; it also finishes console tables in an entry beautifully. For trade projects it suits hotel suites and model homes, where a lamp with real materials and a considered shade quietly raises the room.

Who This Is Not For

• Anyone who needs a lamp with bulbs included: bring your own (see the light source above).
• Buyers who want to change their mind later: like every order with us, it is final sale.

Questions About the Design

What is the Genesis made of?

A mercury glass body, finished in mercury glass / polished nickel, under a natural linen shade.

Tell me about the shade.

It is natural linen, 15 in top, 15 in bottom, 10 in on the slant. Thumprints lists shades as top by bottom by side, measured along the slant.

Will every lamp look exactly like the photo?

Very close. Hand-applied finishes, natural stone, glass and glazes vary slightly from piece to piece, which is part of the character of the line.

What bulbs work best?

1 x 150 W max, E26 medium base (bulbs not included). Warm white LED bulbs of 2700K keep the glow soft and the shade cool.

Who designs Thumprints lamps?

The studio was founded by designer Allison Davis in 2002 and still designs its own collections, mixing art glass, ceramic, stone, wood and metal with tailored shades.

About Thumprints

Thumprints began in 2002 in Little Rock, Arkansas, when designer Allison Davis started making lamps in her basement from found objects, local pottery and shades she covered by hand. That first collection became a wholesale studio the same year, built on the idea that a light should be as distinctive as a thumbprint. Since 2014 the studio has worked from a lighting campus outside Chicago, keeping its mix of wood, ceramic, art glass, natural stone, metal and fine shade fabrics.

Ordering

• Pieces in stock leave the warehouse within 2–3 business days. When a piece is between production runs, we email your confirmed ship date right after you order; the maker’s next run is currently due in late January 2027.
• All sales are final.
• Designers and contractors: open a LoftModern trade account for project pricing.