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Italian Renaissance Revival Ceramic Table Lamp, c. 1880–1900, Cantagalli Style
$3,041.42
£2,272.77
€2,570
CA$4,235.03
A$4,550.98
CHF 2,441.86
MX$53,607.77
NOK 30,703.74
SEK 28,047.67
DKK 19,591.31
About the Item
Italian 19th-century Renaissance Revival majolica table lamp, Cantagalli style, with a new hand-pleated vintage silk sari shade and new wiring with U.S. plug.
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a 19th-century Italian Renaissance Revival vase (circa 1880–1900), Cosimo is a one-of-a-kind table lamp. The base—a richly detailed ceramic vessel inspired by the maiolica tradition of 16th-century Deruta—has been thoughtfully paired with a bespoke pleated silk lampshade made from a vintage Indian sari, and finished with a warm ochre cord that echoes the vase’s palette. The lamp was created without harming the original vase in any way.
This antique vessel bears all the hallmarks of revivalist workshops such as Cantagalli in Florence, known for reinterpreting Renaissance forms with painterly precision and symbolic richness. One side features a classical medallion portrait of a noblewoman—an homage to all’antica portraiture inspired by Roman coinage and humanist ideals. The reverse reveals a fantastical creature—part dragon, part sea beast—surrounded by scrolling ornament. Its stylized, ambiguous form echoes the Renaissance fascination with grotteschi: hybrid figures drawn from myth, nature, and imagination, often used to animate the surfaces of maiolica and frescoes alike. Framing these central vignettes are arabesques in cobalt blue, golden ochre, and verdant green, painted under a softly crackled tin glaze in the Raffaellesque decorative tradition.
The hand-pleated lampshade was pleated by hand in an atelier near Amsterdam from a vintage silk sari, chosen for its earthy floral pattern and delicate texture. Its tailored silhouette and natural tones complement the base’s ornamentation, creating a unified, layered object that bridges centuries of design.
Cosimo stands as a luminous convergence of history and contemporary design—where the layered iconography of Renaissance Italy meets sustainable modern craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs of meaningful décor, this lamp lends patina, narrative, and a cultivated sense of place to any sophisticated interior.
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Please note: the listed height includes the lampshade.
The lamp is fully wired for use in the U.S.
We also ensure compatibility for global use by offering a free plug customization service to match the electrical standards of your specific country.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
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About Amitābha Studio:
Amitābha Studio is a design atelier dedicated to transforming historic European ceramics into one-of-a-kind lighting objects. Each lamp is crafted with deep reverence for the original form, using non-invasive methods that preserve the integrity of every antique or vintage vase. We pair these bases with bespoke lampshades—often made from luxurious textiles such as vintage sari silks or fine European fabrics—and finish each piece with carefully selected cords, fittings, and handmade brass elements. Our work is guided by a commitment to sustainability, cultural heritage, and timeless design.
- Creator:Amitābha Studio (Maker)
- Similar to:Deruta (Maker)Cantagalli (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Diameter: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v,208v,220-240v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880-1900
- Condition:Reupholstered. Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:AMSTERDAM, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9818245533962
Amitābha Studio
Amitābha Studio is a husband-and-wife creative design studio founded in Amsterdam in 2021 by Davide Piai and Kimberly Poppe. The name "Amitābha" means "limitless light" in Sanskrit.
Davide Piai is an Italian craftsman with talents encompassing art, music, and culinary arts. Kimberly Poppe is an American artist, fine art photographer, curator, and interior designer, educated at Parsons School of Design and Sotheby's Institute of Art.
Together, they create functional art objects—notably luxury lighting and lamps—by meticulously sourcing and transforming antique and vintage ceramics into handcrafted designer pieces. Each of their lamps is one-of-a-kind.
In 2025, Amitābha Studio relocated to Sitges, on the Mediterranean coast south of Barcelona, Spain. While Dutch pottery remains at the heart of their collection, the move has allowed them to incorporate the rich ceramic heritage of Spain into their work.
The studio has collaborated with prestigious institutions, including Aronson Antiquairs for 17th-century Delftware and Royal Delft.
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