Mid-20th Century Italian Pair of Pierced Majolica Lamps Urn Shaped W/Filigree Bases by Cantagalli Pottery

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Marvelous vintage Italian pair of table lamps composed of pierced majolica urn shaped bodies with hand painted green leaves & … Read more Marvelous vintage Italian pair of table lamps composed of pierced majolica urn shaped bodies with hand painted green leaves & gilded tips, brass & brass plated combination filigree bases, brass finials, 3-way switches, & original off-white shades. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the cords & sockets have been replaced & the original shades retain some age-related wear. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.

OH, LA LA….. Now, THAT’S ITALLIAN!!!!! BELLISSIMA!!!!! (That’s Italian for beautiful!) This is a FABULOUS pair of vintage Cantagalli Pottery pierced majolica lamps composed of urn shaped bodies adorned with intricately hand painted white & green leaves featuring gorgeous, gilded tips, brass & brass plated combination filigree square-ish bases with angled corners, charming brass urn shaped finials, 3 way switches on their new sockets, & they are topped with their original off-white shades. The shades show a bit of age-related wear, and we think they are quite lovely but obviously they are easily changed if you desire. The FANTASTIC bases are comprised of brass filigree featuring fantastic floral details, brass plated beaded trim above, and other brass plated decorative accents including 4 handsome brass plated dragons hoisting up the round brass plated decorative bottom of the lamp. They are STUNNING!!! They would be just fabulous in any spot that needs a touch of MAGNIFIQUE Italian flair…such as your bedroom placed on your nightstands, in your living room adorning the side tables next to your sofa, or maybe on either end of a console or sofa table in your entry or dining room! But you know, honestly, these lamps bear such a stunning, versatile style! They would go beautifully in an Asian, Hollywood Regency, or French décor setting or combined with some Chinoiserie décor as well!! They will add just the right amount of ambience and brilliance to any room you choose to use them. This pair of table lamps is EXACTLY what the designer ordered!! “You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world.” -Oprah Winfrey. Well friends, get ready to feel that spark as you imagine this pair of magnificent table lamps in your home!!

Ulisse Cantagalli was an Italian pottery producer from Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany born into a family of Italian pottery makers, the Cantagalli name being known since the 15th century. Ulisse was the second of four siblings born in 1839 and grew up with a privileged lifestyle until 1848 when his father was declared bankrupt and due to his overwhelmed turn of fortune, committed suicide. His mother continued to run the business occasionally making a few majolica pieces but mostly focusing on terracotta. Ulisse entered the family business as a young man with determination to rebuild the family name and in 1878, he & his brother Romeo took over and began to trade as “Manifattura Figli di Giuseppe Cantigalli” and by 1895 the company was famous throughout Europe. Ulisse never stopped thriving to find new designs all over Italy & abroad but on one of his inspirational visits to Egypt in 1901 he took ill and passed away. His wife tried to continue the company’s legacy but after her passing in 1930 their daughter took over and sadly, she was unsuccessful and the company eventually closed in the 1950’s. The signature mark on a Cantagalli piece is known as a “singing cockerel” or rooster which is a visual translation of the family name. Their pieces are very sought after today.

Surely you have fallen in love with this MAGNIFICO Italian pair of pierced majolica table lamps by Cantagalli Pottery? Well… what are you waiting for? Time to let in the light… and make them YOURS!!!!

Lamp Size Each:
- Height W/Shade: 32.25 Inches
- Height to top of Harp: 28 Inches
- Height to top of Socket: 21.25 Inches
- Body Size: 14.5H x 7DIA Inches
- Base Size: 1.25H x 7W x 7D Inches
- Shade Size: 15H x 21.5W x 21.5D Inches
- Weight: 6.86 Pounds


Boxed Size w/ Shade: 1 Box
- Length: 50 Inches
- Width: 28 Inches
- Height: 28 Inches
- Weight: 25 Pounds

Boxed Size w/ Shade: 2 Boxes
- Shade Box: 28x28x21Inches 10#
- Lamps Box: 27x22x13 Inches 20#


Boxed Size w/o Shade 1 Box
- Length: 27 Inches
- Width: 22 Inches
- Height: 13 Inches
- Weight: 20 Pounds See less