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Rare Large 'Fungo' Table Lamp in Bamboo and Brass by Gabriella Crespi
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Description
Gabriella Crespi rare large Fungo table lamp from the Rising Sun Series with lacquered bamboo strips and polished brass details on dome shade atop elegant flared brass base, Italy, 1970s. Impressed with facsimile signature and artist’s cipher to shade 'Gabriella Crespi'. Fully restored and rewired to U.S. standards with cloth cord and dimmer switch. This bamboo 'Fungo' table lamp is a striking example of Crespi's deft use of natural material to beautifully create organic lighting pieces. Gabriella Crespi adorned her own Milan apartment with a version of this large 'Fungo' table lamp (see last image).
This iconic table lamp was produced in different sizes and this model is the largest size. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Bamboo, brass Condition: Good. Brass restored, rewired to U.S. standards Creation Date: 1970s Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century 200 Lex Booth #: 47 Book References: Patrick Favardin and Guy Bloch-Champfort, Les décorateurs des années 60-70, Paris, 2007, p. 148 Catalog References: Gabriella Crespi: Il Segno e lo spirito: mobili, plurimi, sculture e gioielli, exhibition catalogue, Palazzo Reale, September 24, 2011 – October 16, 2011, Milan, 2011, p. 113 for similar example Article References: “De paille et de bamboo”, Maison & Jardin, no. 246, September 1978, pp. 94-95 “Bamboo and wicker set the luxurious scene”, House & Garden, no. 341, July-August 1979, p. 95 for similar example Dealer Reference #: CRE401 Incollect Reference #: 562496 -
Dimensions
W. 32 in; Diam. 23 in; W. 81.28 cm; Diam. 58.42 cm;
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