1980s Ferruccio Laviani "Bourgie" Crystal Table Lamp for Kartell, Italy

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An iconic Bourgie table lamp designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell, Italy, executed entirely in transparent crystal-clear polycarbonate. One of … Read more An iconic Bourgie table lamp designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell, Italy, executed entirely in transparent crystal-clear polycarbonate. One of Kartell’s most recognizable lighting designs, the Bourgie combines the elaborate silhouette of a Baroque candlestick with the transparency and industrial precision of contemporary Italian design.

For interior designers, architects and collectors, the Bourgie is particularly effective as a sculptural statement lamp. Laviani reinterprets traditional Baroque ornament through molded transparent polycarbonate, creating an elaborate scrolling base that visually disappears and reappears as it catches and refracts light. The large pleated-effect transparent shade continues the play between classical form and modern material, producing striking reflections when illuminated.

The lamp’s adjustable shade allows it to be configured at **three different heights—27, 29 or 31 inches—**making it exceptionally versatile for residential and hospitality projects. Use it as a dramatic bedside lamp, console lamp, living-room accent light, entryway lamp or sculptural lighting element. Its transparent construction works particularly well in contemporary, modern, eclectic, maximalist, Hollywood Regency and Neo-Baroque interiors, where it can add architectural presence without introducing visual weight.

This example is presented at approximately 29 inches high × 16 inches in diameter. It retains the integrated inline rotary on/off switch and dimmer, allowing the light intensity to be adjusted to suit the setting. UL listed.

The lamp is signed/marked Kartell, as shown in the photographs.

Designer: Ferruccio Laviani
Manufacturer: Kartell
Model: Bourgie
Country: Italy
Material: Transparent crystal polycarbonate
Shown dimensions: 29 in. H × 16 in. diameter
Adjustable heights: 27, 29 and 31 in.
Lighting: Dimmable
Switch: Inline rotary on/off dimmer
Certification: UL listed

Condition: Good overall condition with wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface scratches, scuffs and small marks are present to the clear polycarbonate, including some marks to the shade, as documented in the photographs.

A celebrated example of 21st-century Italian lighting design, the Kartell Bourgie remains a favorite among designers for its unusual combination of Baroque revival ornament, transparent furniture aesthetics and modern Italian industrial design. See less