Table lamps

This rare pair of table lamps, produced in Italy by an unknown designer, presents a refined composition of natural materiality and mid-century modern restraint. The lamps embody Italian design sensibilities through their focus on tactile richness, material contrast, and formal simplicity, making them elegant yet grounded lighting elements suitable for a wide range of interior settings.

Each lamp is anchored by a solid marble base, cylindrical in form and polished to reveal the inherent variation and visual depth of the stone. One base is executed in a cool gray-green marble, characterized by gentle, flowing veining, while the other features a reddish-brown marble with more pronounced mottling and organic patterning. These differences reflect the unique qualities of natural stone, offering subtle contrast while maintaining overall cohesion in form and proportion.

Rising from each base is a brass vertical support structure, slender and minimal, terminating in the light fixture. The brass components have acquired a warm, even patina over time, contributing to the lamps’ vintage character and providing a pleasing visual contrast to the smooth surfaces of the stone. The restrained use of brass emphasizes the lamps’ architectural quality without overshadowing the marble’s natural expressiveness.

Fitted with classic pleated fabric lampshades in soft cream or beige tones, the lamps emit a gentle, diffused light when in use. The shades introduce a tactile softness that counterbalances the solidity of the base and the cool sheen of the metal, creating a harmonious interplay of texture and tone. The conical profile of the shades further complements the vertical geometry of the design.

The overall silhouette of each lamp is carefully balanced—cylindrical base, slender vertical stem, and wide conical shade—demonstrating a clear modernist influence with an emphasis on geometry, proportion, and functional elegance.

Both lamps remain in good vintage condition. The marble bases show light surface wear and minor imperfections inherent to natural stone, while the brass elements display gentle patina and occasional oxidation consistent with age. These features enhance the authenticity and tactile richness of the lamps without detracting from their structural integrity or aesthetic appeal.

Each lamp measures 10.5 cm in diameter and 58 cm in height, corresponding to approximately 4.1 inches in diameter and 22.8 inches in height.