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Pair of Fortuny-Style Venetian Revival Fabric Pendant Lights
$1,600per set
£1,218.40per set
€1,391.33per set
CA$2,248.20per set
A$2,466.70per set
CHF 1,299.34per set
MX$29,344.01per set
NOK 16,644.38per set
SEK 15,198.60per set
DKK 10,394.60per set
About the Item
This pair of Fortuny-style pendant lights echoes the hallmark elements of early 20th-century Venetian design. Each features the classic inverted-bell shade associated with Fortuny’s work, wrapped in a soft, textured neutral fabric reminiscent of the silk and linen used in historic Venetian workshops. The shades are finished with a detailed beaded fringe in gold and dark tones, while clear crystal prisms suspend from the scrolled metal frame and the lower tip of each shade, adding sparkle and visual refinement. The dark wrought-iron frame provides an elegant contrast to the delicacy of the fabric, balancing textile softness with traditional metalwork.
These pendants draw from the innovations of Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871–1949), the Spanish-born, Venice-based artist and designer whose work transformed both theatrical and interior lighting. Fortuny’s original lamps used concave or inverted forms to create diffused, atmospheric illumination inspired by his stage-lighting patents. His hanging silk fixtures—characterized by pleated or printed textiles over sculptural metal frames—became defining icons of Venetian revival design and continue to shape contemporary interpretations.
The pair offered here serves as carefully executed homages to those historic creations, capturing the elegance, textile craftsmanship, and softly glowing presence that make Fortuny-inspired lighting enduringly desirable. They bring a note of Venetian artistry and understated luxury to any interior, functioning as both illumination and a romantic, historically informed focal point.
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Voltage:110-150v
- Lampshade:Included
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:1990s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:North Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7517247780192
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