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VINTAGE 20thC ITALIAN SCULPTURED CORAL & METAL SWAN TABLE LAMP c.1970
An imaginative Italian sculptural table lamp dating from the 1970s, modelled as an elegant swan resting upon a natural coral formation and set beneath a striking stylised heart-shaped lotus leaf shade. Combining natural materials with sculptural design, the lamp perfectly encapsulates the glamorous and organic aesthetic that characterised Italian lighting during the decade.
The swan is finely detailed, with textured plumage and cast metal wings, poised gracefully atop a genuine coral base mounted on an oval plinth. Rising from the swan's back is the original translucent heart-shaped shade, inspired by the form of a lotus leaf, its delicate radiating metal ribs becoming beautifully defined when illuminated. The elegant curve of the swan's neck seamlessly supports the shade, creating a harmonious and highly decorative composition.
When lit, the lamp emits a soft, warm glow through the original diffuser, highlighting both the sculptural form of the swan and the organic texture of the coral beneath. Blending elements of nature with the playful sophistication of 1970s Italian design, it serves equally well as atmospheric lighting and as a striking decorative object.
Reference Number: B12355
An imaginative Italian sculptural table lamp dating from the 1970s, modelled as an elegant swan resting upon a natural coral formation and set beneath a striking stylised heart-shaped lotus leaf shade. Combining natural materials with sculptural design, the lamp perfectly encapsulates the glamorous and organic aesthetic that characterised Italian lighting during the decade.
The swan is finely detailed, with textured plumage and cast metal wings, poised gracefully atop a genuine coral base mounted on an oval plinth. Rising from the swan's back is the original translucent heart-shaped shade, inspired by the form of a lotus leaf, its delicate radiating metal ribs becoming beautifully defined when illuminated. The elegant curve of the swan's neck seamlessly supports the shade, creating a harmonious and highly decorative composition.
When lit, the lamp emits a soft, warm glow through the original diffuser, highlighting both the sculptural form of the swan and the organic texture of the coral beneath. Blending elements of nature with the playful sophistication of 1970s Italian design, it serves equally well as atmospheric lighting and as a striking decorative object.
Reference Number: B12355
CONDITION
In Excellent Vintage Condition - retaining its original shade and natural coral base. Fully wired and in working order, the lamp is ready for use. Please refer to the photographs for details of condition.
SIZE
Height: 62 cm // 24.41 inches
Width: 44 cm // 17.32 inches
Depth: 20 cm // 7.87 inches (including shade)