A rare and striking Italian lamp in white-glazed ceramic attributed to the Capodimonte ateliers, depicting an allegorical male bust adorned with rich high-relief decoration. The figure, blindfolded, is crowned with a generous wreath of vine leaves and finely modelled grape clusters, typical of Capodimonte productions of the second half of the 20th century: meticulously applied foliage, plump grapes in relief, expressive modelling of the face, theatrical aesthetic of mythological inspiration. The bust also displays a vine-tendril motif in the hands. Cylindrical lampshade. Italy, circa 1960-1970.
An important pair of table lamps of Italian production, executed in the mid-20th century, in carved and patinated wood. The shafts are each crafted from a single piece of wood, turned and profiled according to a baluster design, evoking classical architecture reinterpreted in the Italian aesthetic of the 1950s-1960s. The silhouette is continuous, fluid, without intermediate assembly, testifying to a precision turning work. The mahogany-brown patina is enhanced with reprises of original black lacquer in the hollows and edges, intended to underline the volumes and accentuate the architectural effect of the form. The lampshades, of slightly trapezoidal form, are clothed in a thick fabric of warm tone, adorned at the lower section with a crocheted border, bringing a decorative note of Italian spirit. Original functional electrical work.
A rare and elegant pair of Italian table lamps combining striking 1980s Murano glass work with an architectural brass structure. Each lamp is composed of a polished brass cubic base surmounted by four faces of thick amber-gold tinted Murano glass, cut and polished with clean edges. This glass typical of Murano productions of the 1970s-1980s offers a remarkable luminous depth when the lamp is lit, diffusing a warm light. The lampshades, of Italian origin, rectangular in form, are clothed in black fabric and lined internally with a gilt coating creating a sophisticated contrast and fine luminous reflection when lit. The whole forms a powerful and decorative duo typical of high-end Italian design of the 1980s. New electrical work. Italy, 20th century.
An elegant carved bronze candlestick with gilt patina, a creation by the artist-designer Pierre Casenove. This emblematic piece of the artist's poetic Brutalist style depicts a stylised bird with organic lines, its body soaring upward. The texture work is characteristic of Casenove: an animated surface that catches the light. The work testifies to the aesthetic proper to the 1980s-1990s, fusing the utilitarian object and animal sculpture. Signed on the base. France, 20th century.
A magnificent pair of Artemide wall sconces, Logico model. Designers Gerhard Reichert and Michele De Lucchi.
Each sconce is numbered and dated 29/07/2009.
Lacquered metal and glass. Satin-finished. Very good condition. A small nick barely perceptible on the rear edge, against the metal support. See photo.
In very good condition.
An exceptional and rare pair of vintage palm tree table lamps, in gold-leaf gilt metal, 1980s/1990s edition.
Very fine condition.