Vintage Gold-Plated and Hand-Forged Florentine Pendant Lamp with Porcelain Roses, 1960s

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Antique Gilded Hand-Forged Florentine Pendant Lamp with Porcelain Roses – Handmade, Italy

For sale is a charming floral pendant lamp … Read more Antique Gilded Hand-Forged Florentine Pendant Lamp with Porcelain Roses – Handmade, Italy

For sale is a charming floral pendant lamp in the romantic Florentine style, made in Italy. This decorative piece combines exquisite craftsmanship with the timeless charm of classic vintage aesthetics – a true gem for collectors, lovers of Mediterranean design, or those with a shabby chic aesthetic.

The chandelier is crafted from intricately gilded metal with gold leaf. The design is inspired by floral Art Nouveau: numerous leaves, flowing tendrils, and large, colorful flowers adorn the frame with meticulous handwork. The pastel yellow blossoms are sculpted from porcelain and hand-painted – each one unique.

This pendant lamp features an elaborately designed, three-dimensional rose arrangement made of metal, delicately crafted and painted in soft colors. The frame is made of hand-bent and patinated hand-forged iron, finished in typical Florentine style with an antique white lacquer – intentionally applied irregularly to create an authentic "shabby chic" effect.

The stylized leaves and tendrils are three-dimensional, with slightly oxidized surfaces and a beautiful patina. The highlight, however, is the artfully incorporated porcelain flowers in pastel shades – predominantly creamy white and soft yellow. Each of these blossoms is unique, lovingly handcrafted and hand-painted – typical of Florentine lamps from the post-war period.

Four individual E14 lamp sockets are positioned in the center, surrounded by delicate metal tendrils and roses. The lamp is ceiling-mounted.

Such floral lamps are rare and highly sought after today – especially in such excellent condition. The combination of metal, golden Florentine patina, and delicate blossoms is typical of the floral design movement of the 1950s to 1970s in Italy. Comparable pieces regularly fetch high prices on international platforms.

Special Features & Origin:

Original vintage/antique item, Italy (Florence or surrounding area)

Stylistically comparable to works by Banci Firenze and Toleware

Handmade, each piece is unique
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less