Lamp - Iron
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A large eight-light ceiling luminaire in gold-finished wrought iron, Italian handmade in the Florence style of Banci Firenze, circa the 1950s, with a 74 cm diameter and 20 cm height, eight curved arms ending in rose bud shades and original brass E14 sockets, in good condition with decorative patina and period wiring, sold as a vintage decorative item.
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Large eight-light ceiling fixture in golden wrought iron - rosebuds and acanthus leaves - In the style of Banci Firenze -
Elegant and scenographic large eight-light starburst ceiling fixture in golden wrought iron, artisanal Italian craftsmanship in the style of Banci Firenze, dating from around the 1950s.
Entirely metal construction, made with traditional Florentine workmanship: 8 sinuous wrought-iron arms hand-bent, adorned with large acanthus leaves in repoussé and hand-embossed sheet metal. Each arm ends with a rosebud that serves as a lampshade and encloses the socket.
Original gold leaf gilding with a highly decorative patina of age.
Original brass socket with E14 fitting.
Impressive model by size – 74 cm in diameter and only 20 cm in height – ideal for low ceilings and show rooms.
Type linked to the best Florentine production.
Generally in good condition with the usual signs of time and age.
Used item with normal patina of use consistent with the period. Original gilding with wear, browning and light widespread oxidation, dust deposits. Vintage electrical wiring present. Solid structure. No missing parts. Sold as a decorative vintage item to be serviced/rewired. Without bulbs.
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Large eight-light ceiling fixture in golden wrought iron - rosebuds and acanthus leaves - In the style of Banci Firenze -
Elegant and scenographic large eight-light starburst ceiling fixture in golden wrought iron, artisanal Italian craftsmanship in the style of Banci Firenze, dating from around the 1950s.
Entirely metal construction, made with traditional Florentine workmanship: 8 sinuous wrought-iron arms hand-bent, adorned with large acanthus leaves in repoussé and hand-embossed sheet metal. Each arm ends with a rosebud that serves as a lampshade and encloses the socket.
Original gold leaf gilding with a highly decorative patina of age.
Original brass socket with E14 fitting.
Impressive model by size – 74 cm in diameter and only 20 cm in height – ideal for low ceilings and show rooms.
Type linked to the best Florentine production.
Generally in good condition with the usual signs of time and age.
Used item with normal patina of use consistent with the period. Original gilding with wear, browning and light widespread oxidation, dust deposits. Vintage electrical wiring present. Solid structure. No missing parts. Sold as a decorative vintage item to be serviced/rewired. Without bulbs.
Please view carefully The photo gallery, which is an integral part of the description.
Careful packing and tracked shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Toscana
Number of objects
1
Material
Iron
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
74 cm
Width
74 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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