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Material: Gesso
Antique Italian Florentine Hand-Carved & Gilt Finished Floor Lamp & Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique florr lamp is unsigned, but presumed to originate from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Classical Florentine style. The lamp base is composed of a softwood that have been heavily hand-carved with considerable decorative elements from the top to the base, and has three pull chain light...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Softwood
Pair of French Provincial Neoclassical Tole Lamps with Swan Handles and Paw Feet
Located in Middleburg, VA
A graceful pair of French Provincial lamps, originally crafted as oil lamps in Provence circa 1800 and later expertly converted for electricity. Fashioned from painted tole, these ur...
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Italian Venetian Rococo Carved Painted Gilt Wood 3-Light Hall Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Italian Venetian Rococo carved painted parcel gilt wooden hall lantern.
Hand carved in the Veneto region (Venice) of Northeast Italy in the 18th / possibly early 19th century, exceptionally executed in the highly ornate, whimsy, light, airy, dramatic splendor that is period late Baroque Rococo style, lavishly ornamented and elaborately sculpted, featuring a large triangular sculptural form enclosing later electrified three faux candle lights, showcasing the original pale pastel green ground adorned with whimsy hand painted polychrome flower motif and ornate giltwood carvings, with beautifully aged patina over the whole. circa 1740-1810
This very large lantern probably graced a sweeping hall or palatial entry of a Venetian aristocratic palazzo decorated with frescoed walls and ceilings, marble floors, surrounded by opulent artwork.
Importance / History:
For many centuries, the control of artificial light was an important status symbol for people living in most cultures and was an instantly understood sign of wealth and power. Beginning in the early 17th century, grand lanterns such as this were first created and hung in the entrance halls, foyers and/or vestibules of important mansions and manor houses of the aristocratic and affluent classes of Italy, France and Spain.
Up until the early 20th century, the entrance hall was considered to be one of the most important spaces in any house. The main reason was that was the most public space in a house, and prior to phones or email, the space into which guests were admitted. Many, such as business people or important tradesmen, seldom went any further into the house. Therefore, that important entryway was designed and decorated with the intent of making the best impression on anyone who might enter it and to ensure they had the highest opinion of the residents of that house.
Dimensions: (approx)
32" Tall, 16.75" Wide, 16.75" Deep
Condition:
Very good antique condition with highly desirable original warm rustic distressed chippy paint patina. Modern lighting and wiring. Lots of antique character and old world European charm, wear consistent with age and use, including scattered minor nicks, losses and exposed gesso adding to the sophisticated whimsical elegance, warmth, and rich antique opulence!
Similar to a chandelier / hanging ceiling lamp / monumental pendant light...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Gesso & Brass Accent Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Newly Rewired, New Shades
Dimensions:
30.25”H x 8.75”W x 8.75”D
Shade:
10"H x 13"W x 13"D
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
1940s Neoclassical Style Italian Giltwood Pricket Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous Italian hand carved gilt wood and gesso tripod pricket candlestick lamp, circa 1940. Marked "Made in Italy" on the base. This gorgeous lamp is decorated with hand carved s...
Category
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Bronze Sculpted Chandelier with Custom Beads
Located in Ballard, CA
This hand-sculpted Bronze chandelier is a handcrafted edition, all hand-forged, with antiqued gessoed beads. Each piece is numbered and stamped. Custom sizes, colors, finishes and ha...
Category
2010s American Gesso Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century 5 Arm Gesso Chandelier w/ 5 Original "Nuart" Glass Shades
Located in Petaluma, CA
Very ornate and unusual gesso chandelier w/5 original period carnival shades by Nuart. The body has been cast in gesso and then pigmented in gold. The gold has darkened gracefully ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Gesso Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Carved Silver Giltwood & Marble Draped Urn Lamps, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Highly detailed pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn lamps featuring hand carved draped foliate garland motifs. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounted on marbl...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Gesso Lighting
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Florentine Giltwood Lamp with Original Shade Regency Style
By Florentine
Located in Melbourne, AU
White, gilt and green 'antiqued' table lamp in pine. Primed with gesso and hand painted with red priming coat showing through in places.
Probably Florentine, 1940s-1960s. Shows man...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Pine
Pair Antique Bronze Patinated Putti Angel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique bronze patinated angel putti sconces. Italian late 17th century bronze putti with exceptional modeling seated on scrolled arms each ex...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Figural Winged Putti Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French Empire period giltwood figural candlestick, early 19th century, now professionally electrified and fashioned as a single-light table lamp.
Exquisitely hand carve...
Category
Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Gilt Wood and Gesso Girandoles
Located in Hastings, GB
Italian Gilt Gesso over carved wood Lion Paw Girandoles, 18th century mirrored frames with later light fittings, each with a triple lamp ho...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Wood, Gesso
Pair of Italian Giltwood Dolphin Fragments Made into Table Lamps on Lucite Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair of table lamps features 19th-century Italian carved wood fragments in the form of stylized dolphins, now mounted on custom Lucite bases and professionally rewired ...
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Lucite, Giltwood
Giacometti Style Pair Gesso over Bronze Floor Lamps
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bronze floor lamps with a white gesso finish in the Style Giacometti - The pair are in wonderful overall condition, the bronze has been repaired and the original finish upgra...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Gesso Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Cartouche Wall Lights in the George II manner
By William Kent
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
These carved gilded wood wall lights in the style of George II and the 1730s, are in the form of cartouches. Fitted with a leaf cast, scrolling candle arm, they are decorated with vi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
White Gesso Floor Lamp with Shade
Located in New York, NY
Artisan custom made floor lamp with tripod base.
Features mottled white gesso over metal frame.
USA, circa 2015.
Details:
*Oval off white linen shade
*Takes standard US bu...
Category
2010s American Gesso Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Plaster Sculptural Pendant Chandelier, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
Pilaster, Sculptural chandelier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gesso Lighting
Materials
Metal
Metal Processional Lanterns from Lucca, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of metal, processional lanterns mounted on hand-carved and painted wood bases. Original velvet trim with brass studs.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A magnificent venetian figural floor lamp
A charming Italian carved wooden figural floor lamp
The figure is carved in soft wood which has been p...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
White Plaster Sculptural Pendant Chandelier, 21st Century by Mattia Biagi
By Mattia Biagi
Located in Culver City, CA
Pilaster, Sculptural chandelier
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
Large Banci gilt metal gesso and glass wall light
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful gilt metal, gessoed wood, glass large wall light made by Banci Florence Italy. Shown unwired but sold fully rewired.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gesso Lighting
Materials
Brass
Monumental Mid Century Chapman Sculptural Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Monumental Chapman table lamp. Fantastic detail with weathered accents. Gilt finish to highlight intricate lines. Dorothy Draper design is perfect for dressing up or dressing down in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
Monumental Chapman Hollywood Regency Sculptural Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Amazing pair of monumental tall table lamps with original blue Chapman paper labels. Features include original gilt paint with beautiful hand-carved details to the structurally sound...
Category
1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Chandelier Bronze sculpted with Hand-Blown Glass
Located in Ballard, CA
A hand-sculpted and forged Bronze chandelier with hand-blown glass, or with antiqued gessoed beads. Each piece is numbered and signed.. Custo...
Category
2010s American Gesso Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Altar Prickets as Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $3250...Exquisite carving and detail highlight this pair of Italian Baroque silver gilt corner altar prickets as table lamps. Heavily carved and finished on one side, th...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
Bay Bridge, San Francisco a Large Printed Glass Illuminated Back Lit Picture
Located in London, GB
Bay Bridge, San Francisco. An unusual original back lit picture printed on glass that has an electric light in a specially made Victorian style frame...
Category
1980s American Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Glass
Custom Tree Form Lamp by Frances Elkins
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a custom tree from floor lamp by Frances Elkins from the estate of Elkin's daughter, Katherine Elkins Boyd. This whimsical lamp is carved in wood and finished in Gesso. It is...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Marbro Giltwood and Gesso Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of substantial table lamps by Marbro. Wonderfully distressed from natural use, the gilt and painted wood gourd-form bodies have a patina that only age can bring. Sold sans shades.
Category
1950s American Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian Rococo Gilt Gesso and Parcel Green Painted 2-Light Mirrored Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Italian Rococo Style Gilt Gesso and Parcel light Green Painted 2-Light Mirrored candle wall Sconces. Not electrical. For candle only.
Measures 9.5" in width, 6" in depth and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Paint
Contemporary Italian Silver Plated Hand Decorated Wooden Lamp
Located in Scandicci, Florence
This is a very unique lamp, completely hand decorated through a very articulate process.
Its wooden body is covered with high heat plastered tissue. This tissue is then silver pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gesso Lighting
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Large Faux Coral Chandelier in Iron Circa 1940's
Located in Hudson, NY
An absolutely spectacular faux coral chandelier, handmade in iron with gesso and white paint. Lots of beautiful patina, this highly complicated sculpture is spectacular when lit. It ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Sconce Mirror and Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style giltwood and gesso carved sconce mirror (Wall-Light) girandole with candelabra. The scrolled carved mirror frame surmounted with a pair of ...
Category
19th Century Louis XV Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Mirror
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant pair of Neoclassical Giltwood Sconces where made in Italy in the early Nineteenth Century. The Neoclassical Giltwo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Modernism African Head Table Lamp in Gesso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Gesso African bust table lamp in black with great texture.
African Boy
Lamp 19.75 to socket x 9.5 d x 5.25 w
Preowned original vintage. Nicks present.
Unrestored.
N...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Sconce Mirror and Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th/20th century Louis XVI style belle epoque gildwood carved sconce mirror (wall-light) Girandle. The elongated carved body decorated with giltwood carved wreaths...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Classical Urn Lamps
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A large pair of turned wood neoclassical table lamps with oversized S-scroll handles.
We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Gesso Lighting
Materials
Wood, Gesso
Pr. Classical Style Silver Gilt Table Lamps Att. to Palladio
By Palladio
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated pair of silver gilt table lamps attributed to Italian maker Palladio. The lamps each feature two pull chain soc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
Early 20th Century Carved and Gilded Wall Light Sconce by Thorvald Strom
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous early 20th century carved and gilded wall light sconce by Thorvald Strom.
Hand carved by Thorvald Strom.
Thorvald Strom w...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Art Nouveau Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Applique Francese o Italiana in gesso possibile Art Decò - Stile Serge Roche
Located in Lugo, IT
Applique in gesso Francese o Italiana, possibile periodo Art Decò, stile Serge Roche
Manca il sistema elettrico
Condizioni come da foto
Grazie
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
Pair of French Gilt Wood & Gesso Four Arm Foliage & Mirror Wall Sconces, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt wood and Gesso wall sconces with torches and arrows, centered flower basket, four scrolled acanthus medallion arms, flanking harp mirrors...
Category
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of English Edwardian Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Sconces
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of Georgian style two-light wall scones were made in England during the first part of the 1900s. During the Edwardian era, decorative objects such as these were made from f...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Gesso Lighting
Materials
Metal
Textured Wrought Iron Faux Coral Nine-Arm Chandelier, 50” In Diameter.
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and impressive 50” diameter faux coral costal chic, nine arm chandelier. Heavily constructed, welded wrought iron, textured and glazed with natural coral colored enamel. From a...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Enamel, Wrought Iron
PAIR of Rare French Shell & Plaster Sconces by Serge Roche & Maison Jansen, 1935
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Rare and Original French Shell, Sea Life, Plaster and Patinated Gesso Sconces by Serge Roche for Maison Jansen, Paris, circa 1935. Roche's designs were showcased in elite P...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Gesso Lighting
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Gesso, Plaster
Italian Neoclassical Four Urn Giltwood Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical set of four gilt carved wood and gesso two arm wall sconces with decorative foliage crosshatched beaded urns, flanking graduated bell flowers, central etched urn...
Category
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Regency Gesso Over Wood Monkey Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chandelier. A charming monkey in a little hat climbing thru the vines. Gesso over gilt wood with a matte finish. Acquir...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Large 17th Century Italian Torchiere Polychrome Figure Floor Lamps
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb large pair of floor standing 17th Century Venetian torchiere figures.
Solid hand carved figures with beautiful polychrome gesso painted finis...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood, Paint
Pair Parcel Gilt & Black Lacquer Plaster & Gesso Empire Style Urn Uplamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast plaster and gesso neoclassical or empire style double armed urn lamps in parcel gilt and black lacquer finish. The interior is fitted with a single socket for beautiful up light...
Category
1950s American Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Angel Cherub Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These excellently hand-carved wooden 19th Century Italian angel cherub sconces were done in the traditional Renaissance style. During the Renaissance period, cherub and angel figural...
Category
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Period Baroque Venetian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 18th century Venetian Baroque appliques in 'Legno Dorata'. Each with three curved wire arms clad in water gilt gesso, terminating in carved water giltwood candle cups. Very g...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Wood and Gesso 10-Light Candelabra, Electrified
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Italian wood and gesso 10-light candelabra which has modernized and electrified. Distressed but functional.
Measures: 26.5" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D
6.5" W x 6.25" D (base).
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Italian Ebonized Lyre & Ribbon Gilt Wood Three Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian flanking ebonized musical lyre with ribbon gilt wood and gesso three arm foliage wall sconces, Mid 19th Century. Pair were origina...
Category
1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Monumental Serge Roche Style Gilt Gesso Pineapple Lamp
By Serge Roche
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A monumental Serge Roche style gilt pineapple lamp crafted of gesso with foliate details at top and acanthus leaf motif at gold round base. A grand, Hollywood Regency style lamp mak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
White Gesso Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of white table lamps made of gesso over ceramic form. USA, circa 1970.
Rewired with new sockets, brass hardware and French black sil...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Girandole Gilt Foliage Mirrored Wall Sconces C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical girandole giltwood and gesso two arm oval mirrored wall sconces with scrolled foliage crest, decorative interior borders, and acanthus scrolled candle ar...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Wood-Carved Two-Light Sconces w Paint over Gesso
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian two-light carved wood sconces with paint over Gesso, richly carved crest, scrolled arms and swag motif, early 20th century. Rewired for the US.
Category
20th Century Italian Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Candlesticks Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Pair of Italian giltwood 19th century candlesticks made into table lamps. Silver gilt over Gesso.
This pair of 19th century candlestick lamps has been wired for the US.
Category
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Italian Wall Light Fixture
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of mirrored back wall light fixture. Wired for the USA.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Gilt Flower Wall Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage gilt wall lamp. Done in the neoclassical style with gold finishes over gesso. Large wall mount gilt flower. Currently wired with a plug, but it easily converted to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Gesso Lighting
Materials
Gesso
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