Table lamp, black glazed ceramic, milky white glass, by T. Barbi, Italy, 1970s.
899 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 44249
This Italian table lamp from the 1970s, attributed to Tommaso Barbi, is a striking example of sculptural mid-century modern design. The lamp features a wide, double-gourd base in glossy black glazed ceramic, distinguished by its smooth, flowing curves and highly reflective finish. The base transitions seamlessly into an expansive, organic-shaped shade made of milky white opaline glass with a matte, satin surface, diffusing the light with subtle softness and creating a harmonious contrast with the lustrous ceramic below. The proportions are generous and balanced, with the shade echoing the base’s rounded lines. Completing the piece is the original Italian BTicino inline switch, marked 'Made in Italy'. The lamp requires one E27 bulb. It remains in very good vintage condition, showing only minor, age-appropriate signs of use visible on the ceramic and glass, with no significant damage or restoration traces.This object resonates with the spirit of a decade when Italian design championed freedom of form and the sensuous interplay of materials. The rounded ceramic and softly diffused glass evoke the 1970s mood: a time when domestic objects were meant to be both bold and inviting. One can imagine the lamp recalling an era in Milan or Rome, when new glazing techniques and the artistry of sculptural lighting were being explored, and every contour stood as a quiet assertion of creative independence.The lamp could be paired with a low lacquered sideboard or a marble tabletop, where the material contrast is accentuated by the lamp’s gentle illumination.
DIMENSION
Height70 cm
Width30 cm
Length30 cm
Dimension details
Length30 cm
Height70 cm
Width30 cm
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