A remarkable pyramidal table lamp base of square section, carved from a block of unfilled Roman travertine with its characteristic horizontal veining alternating warm ochre and beige.
The surface retains its natural alveoli, a deliberate treatment that gives the piece its sculptural force and firmly places it within the Brutalist, mineral aesthetic of Italian design of the 1970s.
The shaft narrows progressively from base to crown in an obelisk-like movement of great geometric rigour.
Original label present: AREA Illuminazione, an Italian manufacturer renowned for its quality natural-stone lighting.
Lampshade later. Ivory white.
Very good general condition.
Electrical installation in working order.
A five-branch candelabrum in stoneware, an emblematic example of the Brutalist movement of the 1960s-70s. The piece is distinguished by its organic, sculptural character, evoking arboreal or primitive anthropomorphic forms.
The treatment of the material is remarkable: an earthy glaze in ochre-brown tones with a rough, scarified texture that catches the light. The circular base, pierced with almond-shaped openings, anchors the visual balance while reinforcing the architectural quality.
This work fits naturally within the tradition of La Borne ceramics or the practice of artists such as Robert Deblander and the Accolay workshop in its most raw productions. It bears witness to a return to source materials and the hand of the maker characteristic of the second half of the 20th century.
The base bears two felt-tip marks covering a 'Calsat' signature.
A unique collector's piece for connoisseurs and enthusiasts of industrial and Space Age lighting. A genuine globe from the street furniture of the city of Paris, this characterful table lamp combines a chromed metal tulip-style base, emblematic of the 1970s, with a Holophane glass globe. The globe is remarkable for its complex prismatic moulded glass pattern, in grid and ribbed motifs, typical of the historic urban lighting of Paris.
This textured glass is not merely aesthetic; it is designed for optimal light diffraction, creating a soft yet shimmering ambience.
A true luminous sculpture, at the crossroads of industrial design and Modernism.
Some traces of age on the glass.
An elegant pair of postmodern / Hollywood Regency table lamps, executed in 1980s Murano glass and brass.
These lights are distinguished by a 'totem' structure composed of a stacking of different hand-blown glass elements, offering an interplay of textures and contrasts:
* White opaline glass: globes and a bombé base in satin opaline glass
* Gold-leaf textured glass: intermediate discs in solid moulded blown glass, one translucent with radiating ribs, the other enriched with gold dust inclusions according to the traditional Murano technique.
* Geometric elements: Murano glass cubes structuring the architectural silhouette of the whole. The mount and separating rings are in gilt brass, emphasising the elegance of the materials.
The design is characteristic of the high-end Murano production of this period, in the spirit of houses such as Barovier & Toso or Mazzega.
Excellent state of preservation.
Electrical wiring fully overhauled and refurbished.
Presented here with conical lampshades in grey/green.
A remarkable lamp in hammered and patinated wrought iron, in the Neo-Baroque floral style, Dutch production of the first half of the 20th century (circa 1930-1940).
This piece of wrought-iron art testifies to a rare technical mastery, combining two distinct skills: a central shaft in hand-worked wrought iron, and decorative elements in cast iron of great executional finesse.
The richly developed decoration composes an ascending vegetal bouquet articulated around acanthus leaves and naturalistic flowers — daisies and anemones — whose ribbed centres reveal a care for detail characteristic of bespoke workshops.
The trapezoidal fabric lampshade rests on its original iron mount. The damaged period parchment has been replaced with a copper/amber fabric in keeping with Dutch interiors of this period. Electrical system overhauled and functional.
A three-light table lamp by Stilnovo. Structure in brass and red lacquer. Opaline glass lampshades.
Italy, mid-20th century.
A superb Hollywood Regency-style ceiling light in painted and gilt metal, adorned with crystal flowers. 1970s.
A pair of Italian lamps in blown Murano glass dating from the 1980s and brass. The lamp assembly was carried out at a later date. Each lamp is composed of two identical spheres in smoked gilt Murano glass, mouth-blown in a structured mould, revealing a deep and regular geometric relief. The two elements are separated by a darker-coloured Murano glass disc, which underlines the architecture of the whole. The base and structure are in gilt brass. New electrical assembly.
An elegant pair of lamps composed of seated Buddha sculptures in meditation, executed in finely moulded gilt cast iron. The figures display rich decoration with stylised floral motifs and retain a fine early patina. Each statue is mounted on a varnished wooden plinth on which rests an adjustable brass rod, supporting a double light, surmounted by a pagoda-shaped lampshade. The shades are original, their fabric having been restored to recover their full brilliance. The whole combines traditional art with contemporary functionality. Probable origin: Thailand. 20th century.
A luminous bowl in dinanderie of copper and brass with a decoration of fish on a marine ground, the interior lacquered white. Wooden disc at the base. The piece is signed within the decoration Lucien Gerfaux, a French artist active in the 20th century who produced decorative objects, notably vases and lamps in dinanderie (repoussé or inlaid metal, often copper or brass) with motifs often animal or naturalistic. Work representative of the Art Deco style. Circa 1940. Recent electrical work.
A true column of light, this exceptional piece embodies the quintessence of Venetian lagoon craftsmanship of the mid-20th century. The dialogue between the solid crystal and the generous gold-fleck inclusions creates a chromatic vibration of rare intensity, characteristic of the Rugiadoso technique. The architectural silhouette, rhythmed by a succession of eleven gadrooned and tapered sleeves, terminates in a majestic flared top that magnifies the diffusion of light. Its sculptural presence and gilt patina make it a historical milestone of prestigious Italian design.
Gallery advice: This monumental light fixture is the ideal piece for an architect's office project seeking to punctuate a high-ceilinged reception space. For striking contrast, it will integrate perfectly into a Minimalist Chic interior or alongside a Scandinavian rosewood sideboard, where its brilliance will warm the sober lines of Nordic furniture. Its imposing stature also allows its use as a focal point in a Hollywood Regency-style sitting room, bringing a touch of erudition and elegance.
Materials: mouth-blown Murano crystal, internal inclusions of 24-carat fine gold, internal structure and junction rings in gilt brass.
Museum-quality condition; the crystal shows no chips, no cracks and no restoration. Original electrical system serviced and functional.
Period: circa 1960 (Mid-Century Modern period).
Italy, Murano, Barovier & Toso Manufactory.
A striking pair of Italian lamps in blown moulded Murano glass from the 1980s. The spheres display a deep plum tone, satin-finished on one half and brilliant and striated on the other. Circular brass bases. Cylindrical black and gilt lampshades. Striking, graphic decorative pieces. Can be sold individually at the price of 950 euros per lamp.