Floor lamp

Item number: 230565Category: Lighting
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This rare floor lamp, produced in Italy during the 1950s, exemplifies the refined yet functional qualities of mid-century Italian lighting design. Though the designer remains unidentified, the lamp’s composition and detailing reflect the aesthetic priorities of the era: clean lines, premium materials, and adjustable utility. Crafted entirely from brass, the lamp features a slender stem with a gentle curve that rises from a minimal tripod base. The base design emphasizes lightness and stability, maintaining an elegant silhouette without visual heaviness.

Atop the frame is a height-adjustable mechanism operated by a precision-machined brass screw fitting, allowing the user to raise or lower the lamp to suit various settings. This feature underscores the mid-century focus on flexible, user-oriented design. The height can be adjusted from 135 cm to 180 cm, supporting both ambient and task lighting applications.

The shade is made from pleated fabric and displays a neutral checkered pattern in warm beige and cream tones. It is subtly conical in shape, tapering slightly toward the top. The pleating and soft palette contribute to a diffuse and warm light quality, offering visual comfort while complementing the brass structure. The textile shade is well-preserved with minimal signs of wear.

The brass components exhibit a natural aged patina, with fine surface marks and tonal variations that attest to the lamp’s age and originality. These elements reinforce the authenticity of the piece while enhancing its historical character.

This lamp embodies the understated sophistication of postwar Italian design, where elegance was achieved through careful proportions, honest materials, and technical refinement.

Dimensions: 43 cm width × 90 cm depth × adjustable height from 135 cm to 180 cm
In inches: 16.9 in × 35.4 in × 53.1–70.9 in adjustable height

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
W: 43 / D: 90 / H: 135
Max height: H: 180
Decade1950s
CountryItaly
StyleMid Century
MaterialBrass
Designed in1950s
Item Number230565
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All lamps are visually inspected and carefully documented with photos in both studio and illuminated conditions. Electrical components are original unless otherwise stated. We always recommend that a qualified electrician review or update the electrical installation in accordance with applicable electrical safety standards in your country.
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