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Pair of 1960s ceramic Bitossi gold, black and copper glazed lamps for Bergbom

Creator: Bitossi - Bergboms
Offered by: Valerie Wade

Description
Lamp only: 41cm high x 14cm diameter. With shade as seen: 66.5cm high x 20cm diameter

Substantial and beautiful tall pair of Bitossi lamps with hand decorated pattern made by master ceramicist Aldo Londi in the 1960s and sold by Bergboms.

Each lamp features a tall cylindrical shape finished with Londi’s rare and highly collectible metallic glazes. Each glaze forms distinctive, rich bands combining polished bright gold, a dark black center ring, and an iridescent metallic copper base.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1950-1979
Creation Date:	1960's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	FT1266
Incollect Reference #:	878346

Dimensions

H.	26.18 in;	Diam.	7.87 in;
H.	66.5 cm;	Diam.	20 cm;

Message from Seller:

For the last thirty years, Valerie Wade has been supplying interior decorators, architects and fashion designers with her unique mix of furniture, lighting and objects. Ranging seamlessly from the 1920s to the 1980s, the collection is peppered with international names; Paolo Buffa, Oswaldo Borsani, Venini, Jean-Michel Frank, Marcel Breuer, Karl Springer, Steve Chase and Cedric Hartman. Unnamed pieces are chosen on aesthetics, function and wit.