Fratelli Mannelli - Table lamp (2) - Travertine
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Fratelli Mannelli two Travertine elephant sculpture desk lamps from the 1970s in Mid‑Century Modern style, with the original curved ivory shade and brass stem, each lamp measuring 25 cm L × 8 cm D × 17.5 cm H (total height with shade about 45 cm) and weighing around 6 kg; lamp 1 is very good and fully functional with original wiring, lamp 2 has a longitudinal crack on the back and chips to the trunk and front legs and is sold as is but functional.
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Title:
Fratelli Mannelli - two Table Lamps sculpture Elephant in travertine with original curved vela shade - 1970s
Description:
Elegant table lamp sculptures in the shape of an elephant in natural travertine, produced by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. Iconic model of Brutalist / Hollywood Regency design highly sought after by collectors.
Sculptural base in solid travertine carved in the shape of a stylized elephant, central stem in polished brass, original curved vela shade in ivory fabric with gold edging.
- Travertine sculpture: L 25 cm x W 8 cm x H 17.5 cm
- Total height with shade: H 45 cm approx
- Shade: vela: L 38-40 cm
- Weight: ca. 6 kg
Conditions:
lamp no.1:
Very good. Travertine with typical natural porosity, slight patina of use consistent with age. Brass in good condition. ORIGINAL SHADE in good conservational condition, curved/half-moon shape, ivory/ecru fabric with gold edging. Functioning, original wiring with slide switch, E27 socket. End.
lamp no2:
1. Longitudinal crack on the back of the sculpture (clearly visible in top photo)
2. Chips on the trunk and on the front legs
3. chip on the back (photo with 1 cent coin for scale and highlighted in green)
4.
Functioning but sold as-is, EXACTLY as in the photo, for conservative restoration. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Title:
Fratelli Mannelli - two Table Lamps sculpture Elephant in travertine with original curved vela shade - 1970s
Description:
Elegant table lamp sculptures in the shape of an elephant in natural travertine, produced by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s. Iconic model of Brutalist / Hollywood Regency design highly sought after by collectors.
Sculptural base in solid travertine carved in the shape of a stylized elephant, central stem in polished brass, original curved vela shade in ivory fabric with gold edging.
- Travertine sculpture: L 25 cm x W 8 cm x H 17.5 cm
- Total height with shade: H 45 cm approx
- Shade: vela: L 38-40 cm
- Weight: ca. 6 kg
Conditions:
lamp no.1:
Very good. Travertine with typical natural porosity, slight patina of use consistent with age. Brass in good condition. ORIGINAL SHADE in good conservational condition, curved/half-moon shape, ivory/ecru fabric with gold edging. Functioning, original wiring with slide switch, E27 socket. End.
lamp no2:
1. Longitudinal crack on the back of the sculpture (clearly visible in top photo)
2. Chips on the trunk and on the front legs
3. chip on the back (photo with 1 cent coin for scale and highlighted in green)
4.
Functioning but sold as-is, EXACTLY as in the photo, for conservative restoration. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Marble type
Travertine
Number of objects
2
Material
Marble
Designer/artist/maker
Fratelli Mannelli
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
17.5 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
6 kg
Colour
Beige
Estimated period
1960-1970
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