Mid-Century Italian Travertine and Brass Table Lamp attributed to Philippe Barbier, 1970s

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Elegant travertine and brass table lamp attributed to Philippe Barbier, produced in Italy during the 1970s. The design combines a … Read more Elegant travertine and brass table lamp attributed to Philippe Barbier, produced in Italy during the 1970s. The design combines a solid travertine cube base with a half-sphere bowl and slender gilt-brass neck, creating a balanced silhouette that reflects Barbier’s sculptural approach to lighting.

The travertine has a warm beige tone with naturally open pores and subtle veining, sits beautifully against softly aged brass with a gentle patina. The design bridges Italian modernism and the Hollywood Regency taste for luxurious materials and subtle glamour.

The lamp retains its original Italian BTicino inline switch and E27 socket, typical of the period when French ateliers such as Maison Barbier commissioned Italian workshops to produce their travertine designs.

It is paired with a vintage rectangular silk-blend shade trimmed in gold, not original but perfectly matched in tone and period character.
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less