Table lamp - Wood - Florentine Lantern
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Wooden table lamp in the Lucerna Fiorentina style, made in Italy in the mid‑20th century (circa 1940–1950), with a hand‑carved light wooden body finished in plaster and gold leaf, a trilobate base with foliate scrolls, a twisted stem, a three‑spout tank decorated with acanthus leaves, overall dimensions 61 cm height x 24 cm width x 20 cm depth, not in working order.
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Splendid decorative table lamp in the “Florentine Lantern” style, made in Italy in the mid-20th century (around 1940-1960).
The piece is entirely hand-carved in light, soft wood with a plaster finish and gold leaf/mecca gilding.
The structure combines neobaroque elements with a classical line: it rests on a trilobed base with foliate volutes, has a twisted shaft, and ends with a three-spout reservoir decorated with acanthus leaves.
The lower base features felt pads and a natural hollow designed for cable passage (the lamp currently lacks wiring/lampsocket).
Excellent furnishing piece for collectors and elegant interiors.
Very good general condition with charming signs of age.
The object is solid and shows some natural cracks from wood shrinkage localized on the trilobed base and slight superficial shedding lines of the gilding, as visible in the photo.
It is ready to be displayed with its aged patina or lends itself to a small localized restoration on the base to even out the gilding.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
Translated by Google TranslateSplendid decorative table lamp in the “Florentine Lantern” style, made in Italy in the mid-20th century (around 1940-1960).
The piece is entirely hand-carved in light, soft wood with a plaster finish and gold leaf/mecca gilding.
The structure combines neobaroque elements with a classical line: it rests on a trilobed base with foliate volutes, has a twisted shaft, and ends with a three-spout reservoir decorated with acanthus leaves.
The lower base features felt pads and a natural hollow designed for cable passage (the lamp currently lacks wiring/lampsocket).
Excellent furnishing piece for collectors and elegant interiors.
Very good general condition with charming signs of age.
The object is solid and shows some natural cracks from wood shrinkage localized on the trilobed base and slight superficial shedding lines of the gilding, as visible in the photo.
It is ready to be displayed with its aged patina or lends itself to a small localized restoration on the base to even out the gilding.
Seller's Story
For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself passionately to the search for and trading of special, rare, curious objects from any era.
Every piece I select has something that catches my attention: it can be the shape, the story, the unusual aspect, or simply that detail that makes it unique.
I am always searching for objects that speak, that tell something to those who know how to listen.
I choose them carefully, photograph them honestly, and describe them as accurately as possible.
Selling on this Catawiki to share this passion with those who, like me, love to surround themselves with things with a soul.
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Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Baroque
Title additional information
Florentine Lantern
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
61 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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