Table lamp - Elephant with a Balloon - Enamelled - Year 70
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Vintage 50 cm tall elephant-shaped lamp in white glazed ceramic, Italian design from the 1960s–1970s, complete with an original opaline glass globe, electrically functional and in good used condition with minor aging traces.
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Large Vintage White Ceramic Elephant Lamp — 1970s (50 cm)
Description:
Superb and imposing sculptural table lamp shaped like a stylized elephant in white glazed ceramic, emblematic of 1970s Pop Art and Mediterranean design (in the style of Italian creations or Ceramica Manises).
This is the large 50 cm-tall model, highly sought after for its strong decorative presence.
The lamp is complete with its original opal glass shade crowning the trunk, diffusing a soft and warm light. The shade is scratched in places; see photo.
Era: 1970s (Vintage)
Material: Ceramic / glazed earthenware
Color: Bright white
Shade: White opal glass
Total height: 50 cm
Electrical system: Functional and vintage (black socket, original ring to secure the shade)
Condition
Ceramics: Excellent original condition. The glaze retains all its shine and gloss. No chips or cracks.
Glass shade: In good condition (scratched), no chipping.
Electrical: Fully functional (see lit photo).
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Large Vintage White Ceramic Elephant Lamp — 1970s (50 cm)
Description:
Superb and imposing sculptural table lamp shaped like a stylized elephant in white glazed ceramic, emblematic of 1970s Pop Art and Mediterranean design (in the style of Italian creations or Ceramica Manises).
This is the large 50 cm-tall model, highly sought after for its strong decorative presence.
The lamp is complete with its original opal glass shade crowning the trunk, diffusing a soft and warm light. The shade is scratched in places; see photo.
Era: 1970s (Vintage)
Material: Ceramic / glazed earthenware
Color: Bright white
Shade: White opal glass
Total height: 50 cm
Electrical system: Functional and vintage (black socket, original ring to secure the shade)
Condition
Ceramics: Excellent original condition. The glaze retains all its shine and gloss. No chips or cracks.
Glass shade: In good condition (scratched), no chipping.
Electrical: Fully functional (see lit photo).
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Italian design
Ceramics type
Enamelled
Title additional information
Year 70
Material
Ceramic
Model
Elephant with a Balloon
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
50 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1600 g
Estimated period
1960-1970
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