Vintage Fenton Cranberry Red Hobnail Fairy Lamp – Ruby Opalescent Cone Shade & Ruffled Base

This stunning vintage fairy lamp features the iconic Fenton hobnail pattern in rich cranberry red translucent glass (often called ruby red or amberina in Fenton lines). The conical/egg-shaped shade is completely covered in raised round hobnails (bubble-like dots) for exceptional texture and light diffusion, creating a sparkling, warm glow. It rests on a wide ruffled/scalloped crimped pedestal base with matching hobnail details and flared edges for stability and elegance.
The deep red hue casts a romantic, jewel-like ambiance when illuminated—perfect with a standard tea light, small votive, or LED candle (not included) on a heat-resistant surface. Ideal as a decorative accent for mantels, shelves, nightstands, windowsills, or as a collectible in living rooms, bedrooms, or vintage displays. Fenton popularized hobnail fairy lamps in cranberry, making this a sought-after mid-century piece.
Key features:
Maker: Fenton Art Glass (classic hobnail series, 1950s–1980s era)
Color: Cranberry red/ruby (translucent for rich glow; some opalescent variants)
Pattern: Hobnail (raised bubble dots)
Style: Vintage mid-century pressed glass glimmer
Design: Conical hobnail shade + ruffled pedestal base
Size: Compact medium (approximately 5–7 inches tall based on similar Fenton cranberry hobnail fairy lamps; measure your exact piece—e.g., height to top, base diameter—for precision)
Indoor decorative use; place on heat-resistant surface
Safe with open-flame caution or LED for flameless option
Adds luxurious sparkle and nostalgic charm—great for Fenton collectors or ruby red decor lovers.