Table lamp - Porcelain, Metal, Textile






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Vintage table lamp in white porcelain depicting a stylised female bust with red lips and faux jewel details, featuring a wide-brim hat lampshade on a metal support and a round ceramic base, powered with a European plug and switch, dating to 1940–1950 in Italy, in good condition with minor signs of age and in working order; dimensions ~22 cm high, 8 cm wide/deep, weight 0.5 kg, with one fitting.
Description from the seller
Fascinating vintage table lamp, featuring a unique decorative design that depicts a ceramic female bust. This object represents a typical example of kitsch or retro decorative design, ideal for collectors of distinctive pieces or to add a touch of character to a vintage-styled space.
**Main Features:**
The sculpture reproduces the bust of a woman with a stylized face, turned upward with a dreamy expression. The facial details are carefully painted, highlighting bright red lips and eye makeup on the eyelids. The bust is enriched with precious details, including small rhinestones that decorate the earrings and the necklace, adding an elegant focal point of light to the composition. Synthetic fibers are applied to the top of the bust to simulate a fur stole.
The lamp features a wide-brimmed hat-shaped lampshade positioned above the subject's face via a metal supporting frame, creating a distinctive dramatic effect.
**Technical Specifications:**
The lamp rests on a circular base, also white ceramic, ensuring stability of the whole structure. The lighting system is positioned at the back of the bust, via a standard socket. The item is supplied complete with power cord, European plug, and an on/off switch along the cord. The overall dimensions of the item are clearly visible in the images, which document its height and footprint.
**Condition:**
The item presents itself in conditions conforming to the era. The ceramic structure is intact. Normal signs of aging on the surface are noted, consistent with the vintage nature of the object. The electrical system is the original period one; as with any vintage electrical item, a check by a qualified technician before use is recommended.
An original piece with striking visual impact, perfect for those seeking an unusual and charming decorative element.
Fascinating vintage table lamp, featuring a unique decorative design that depicts a ceramic female bust. This object represents a typical example of kitsch or retro decorative design, ideal for collectors of distinctive pieces or to add a touch of character to a vintage-styled space.
**Main Features:**
The sculpture reproduces the bust of a woman with a stylized face, turned upward with a dreamy expression. The facial details are carefully painted, highlighting bright red lips and eye makeup on the eyelids. The bust is enriched with precious details, including small rhinestones that decorate the earrings and the necklace, adding an elegant focal point of light to the composition. Synthetic fibers are applied to the top of the bust to simulate a fur stole.
The lamp features a wide-brimmed hat-shaped lampshade positioned above the subject's face via a metal supporting frame, creating a distinctive dramatic effect.
**Technical Specifications:**
The lamp rests on a circular base, also white ceramic, ensuring stability of the whole structure. The lighting system is positioned at the back of the bust, via a standard socket. The item is supplied complete with power cord, European plug, and an on/off switch along the cord. The overall dimensions of the item are clearly visible in the images, which document its height and footprint.
**Condition:**
The item presents itself in conditions conforming to the era. The ceramic structure is intact. Normal signs of aging on the surface are noted, consistent with the vintage nature of the object. The electrical system is the original period one; as with any vintage electrical item, a check by a qualified technician before use is recommended.
An original piece with striking visual impact, perfect for those seeking an unusual and charming decorative element.
