Italian Etched Copper Oak Leaf Pendant Light by Victor Cerrato, 1960s

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An Italian pendant light from the Turin workshop of Victor Cerrato, dating to the 1960s. The domed copper shade is … Read more An Italian pendant light from the Turin workshop of Victor Cerrato, dating to the 1960s. The domed copper shade is etched with linear detailing that frames a field of stylized oak leaves, each motif catching light differently as it moves across the curved surface. Inside, the shade reveals a soft ivory interior that diffuses illumination into a muted, atmospheric glow.

A newly sourced brass canopy and black cord complete the composition. Machined and hand-finished, this piece reflects Cerrato's pursuit of modernism in metalwork—where industrial precision meets the hand of the artisan.

Victor Cerrato (1917-2008) was an Italian sculptor and ceramist who founded his Turin workshop in the postwar years, a period marked by both rebuilding and artistic reinvention. His work bridged the worlds of craft and modernism—rooted in the tactile language of folk tradition yet reaching toward new, sculptural forms that spoke to the optimism and experimentation of mid-century Italy.

With a distinctive hand and material sensitivity, Cerrato transformed clay into rhythmic, architectural compositions that blurred the line between object and art. His influence resonated with a later generation of Italian makers, including Nerone Ceccarelli, co-founder of NP2 (Nerone & Patuzzi), whose own sculptural furniture carried forward Cerrato's pioneering spirit of form, texture, and expressive modernity.

Condition: Great vintage condition with patina and small marks to the copper consistent with time and craftsmanship. Interior shows subtle discoloration aligned with age. Professionally rewired by our team of restorationists with a new socket, cable, and canopy. Accepts one E26 base light bulb. The drop length can be shortened to a client’s specifications. Additional Dimensions: Canopy: 5"Diameter x 5"H; OAH: 51.75" See less