Giovanni Banci - Chandelier - Wrought iron
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Description from the seller
Vintage Italian Floral Tole Chandelier, circa 1950s–1960s
An elegant vintage Italian three-light chandelier, attributed to Giovanni Banci, Florence, dating from the mid-20th century. The piece features a wrought iron frame richly decorated with hand-painted tole metal flowers, leaves and scrolling vine motifs. The floral decoration is finished in soft polychrome tones with gilt accents, giving the chandelier a refined Florentine decorative character.
The chandelier has three candle-style light fittings with flame-shaped bulbs and a suspension chain. The electrical system is reported to be working, though, as with all vintage lighting, professional inspection before installation is recommended.
The piece shows age-related wear, including minor paint losses, patina, light oxidation and rubbing to the gilt finish, consistent with age and use. Highly decorative and suitable for classical, eclectic, country house, Hollywood Regency or Rococo Revival interiors.
Details:
Period: circa 1950s–1960s
Origin: Italy, Florence
Attribution: Attributed to Giovanni Banci
Material: wrought iron, painted tole metal, gilt metal
Style: Florentine, Rococo Revival, Hollywood Regency, floral toleware
Lights: three-light chandelier
Condition: good vintage condition, with signs of age and use; working electrical system
Vintage Italian Floral Tole Chandelier, circa 1950s–1960s
An elegant vintage Italian three-light chandelier, attributed to Giovanni Banci, Florence, dating from the mid-20th century. The piece features a wrought iron frame richly decorated with hand-painted tole metal flowers, leaves and scrolling vine motifs. The floral decoration is finished in soft polychrome tones with gilt accents, giving the chandelier a refined Florentine decorative character.
The chandelier has three candle-style light fittings with flame-shaped bulbs and a suspension chain. The electrical system is reported to be working, though, as with all vintage lighting, professional inspection before installation is recommended.
The piece shows age-related wear, including minor paint losses, patina, light oxidation and rubbing to the gilt finish, consistent with age and use. Highly decorative and suitable for classical, eclectic, country house, Hollywood Regency or Rococo Revival interiors.
Details:
Period: circa 1950s–1960s
Origin: Italy, Florence
Attribution: Attributed to Giovanni Banci
Material: wrought iron, painted tole metal, gilt metal
Style: Florentine, Rococo Revival, Hollywood Regency, floral toleware
Lights: three-light chandelier
Condition: good vintage condition, with signs of age and use; working electrical system
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Hollywood Regency
Iron type
Wrought iron
Number of objects
1
Material
Iron
Designer/artist/maker
Giovanni Banci
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
62 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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