Enrico Tronconi, “Bamboo” Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1970

A rare and elegant piece from the 1960s, this table lamp combines soft, ambient lighting with a sculptural presence. Crafted from opaline glass and chromed metal, its organic silhoue...

Poliarte Pendant Light, Italy, circa 1970 Elegant pendant light by Poliarte, crafted in Italy around 1970. The piece is composed of clear glass elements with air bubble inclusions, ...

This rare pair of design lamps was conceived in 2009 by renowned designer Mattia Bonetti as a special commission for the prestigious Cristal Champs-Élysées Hotel in Paris, an establi...

A similar model presented at the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition Total height : 154 cm (60 5/8 in.) ; Width : 33 x 33 cm (13 x 13 in.) Cup : height 17 cm (6 ¾ in.) Beautiful pair of bronze stands also named Bamboo candelabra. Each rests on three claw feet adorned with lion heads and separated with palms. A bamboo shaped shaft arises from this tripod and is topped with three buds supporting a circular red griotte marble top on which stands a cup in the Ancient style decorated with ivy. The sobriety of the decoration enhances the quality of the bronze cast and the patina shades. The small chains falling from the top animates this work of a sleek design. The model : The design of these stands, inspired from Ancient tripods, is a well-known model in Ferdinand Barbedienne’s production as it was reused many times by the bronze-caster. Designed by the head-decorator Henri Cahieux, this model was edited by the Barbedienne Company as soon as 1855, named Ancient candelabra lamp-holder h. 1m35 and was sold 440 francs. From 1875, these stands were commercialised under the name Bamboo candelabra, tripod, lamp-holder and were offered in three heights : 1m90, 1m70 and 1m35. This model of stand could then be found in all catalogues of the Barbedienne Company. This pair of candelabras allows us to see how F. Barbedienne offered during decades a range of furniture from the designs of his decorator. This type of stand could be seen in different interior decorations of the Second Empire A model similar to ours was presented by the Barbedienne Company at the 1855 Universal Exhibition. For this occasion Empress Eugénie bought it for her toilet at Saint-Cloud Castle. A watercolor by Fortuné de Fournier made in 1860 shows them, set on both sides of a cheval mirror made by the Fourdinois Company. (see photo attached) This model pleased the Empress so much that she ordered two other pairs in 1858 for her boudoirs at Compiègne and Fontainebleau Palaces. Otherwise similar stands took place in the Pompeiian house built in 1856 by the architect Alfred Normand (1822-1909) for Prince Napoléon. Several pictures and engravings of this house show us these candelabras used...

Bamboo floor lamp realized by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi, Murano, in 1970s. Painted metal and incamiciato lattimo glass. Very Good condition.

Particularly active during the 1960s and 1970s under the direction of Luciano Vistosi, the Italian glass manufacturer Vistosi is famous for its collaborations with cutting-edge Itali...

Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi. “Bambus” model floor lamp, or diabolo shape, in white opaline and chrome metal. Italian work realized in the 1970s. Dimensions: H 160 x D 35 cm Refer...

Very nice Murano glass sculptural floor lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi. It has 3 glass pieces and every section has 2 lamps, on the top there is a uplighter. It is in ver...