Majolica Lighting

Rare and unusual pair of monumental ceramic lamps with abstract sgraffito decor was made by Bitossi Ceramiche; the pattern is very similar in style to pieces that were designed for ...

The striking hand-painted majolica lamp features the portrait of a warrior surrounded by traditional Italian urns and fruits designs; the other side features an abstract design in t...

Vintage majolica table lamp features hand-painted country landscape with flying ducks or geese, evocative of a hunting scenes in traditional English paintings. Minimal white backgrou...

A rare and beautiful Art Nouveau / Jugend sculptural majolica table lamp in the shape of an owl. Made by an unknown artist at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Rebuilt fro...

Rare, unusual vintage majolica lamp features abstract graphic decor with large flower motifs, done in relief; the body is mounted on turned solid wood base. The upper part of urn-shaped ceramic body is accentuated with 6 symmetrically placed soft indentations, a common feature for Mid Century Modern glass and ceramic shapes; the strategic placement of the relief elements guides the eye along the complex shape of the lamp. The reliefs are hand-sculpted with light variations in shapes and forms of the leaves and petals and a few visible joint lines, further emphasizing organic, hand-made quality of the lamp. Muted, evocative color palette complements the textured decor and the sculptural body of the lamp without overpowering it. Bordeaux red and teal green glazes are used for the flowers and leaves; the mottled mocha and cappuccino brown background features linear plaid design in the same red color that is used on the relief elements, unifying the colors of the composition. The lamp is signed on the bottom with FF (for the manufacturer, Fratelli Fanciullacci) and ITALY. It is in good, fully operational vintage condition, with the new socket, brass fittings, and wiring. It stands 17" tall to the top of the socket, and 24.5" - to the top of the finial. It is missing an importer sticker; Fratelli Fanciullacci created variety of majolica lamps for various American importers, such as Raymor, Rosenthal Netter, Ebeling Reuss...

Large chinoiserie table lamp is made in style of traditional Blanc de Chine lamp with reticulated, jar shaped, ceramic body adorned with stylized blo...

Sculptural majolica lamps feature complex hand-sculpted reticulated bodies with 4 vertical segments; two narrower segments are composed around the central medallions of Sun God face, surrounded by abstract geometric pattern, and two wider segments consist of complex lattice work, influenced by Art Deco and Renaissance styles. Minimal elongated shape of the lamps balances highly textured reticulated designs, and the choice of white glaze adds a Modernist touch to the pieces. The lamps are mounted on brass bases with brass fixtures; they are signed by the artist on the inner rims of the ceramic bodies. The ceramic parts were acquired from the importing warehouse that operated in 1940s-1970s; they were stored unused, as old new stock, for at least 50 years, before finally being wired. It is quire rare to find a pair of lamps by an important Italian ceramic artist of early 20th century; we are excited to be able to offer another pair of white majolica lamps by Alfredo Santarelli in different shape in a separate listing. The lamps are fully operational with the new brass single turn knob sockets, wired for US 110v, standard polarized plugs. The ceramics are in good vintage condition with some age-appropriate signs of storage wear on the glaze that are not detracting from the overall quality of the pieces, and are shown in the pictures. The issues can be corrected professionally at discretion of the customer; we chose to not restore the ceramic parts to preserve the original condition and the vintage charm of the lamps. Alfredo Santarelli (1874-1957) was born in Gualdo Tadino, Italy; he is considered one of the most important Italian ceramic artists of the 20th century. His talent in drawing and his mastery in the tin glazing technique (lusterware) won him a large number of golden medals in International and Italian ceramic exhibitions. His excellent portraits and classic subjects are prized collectors’ items, but he also interpreted Islamic, Liberty and Art Deco designs and shapes with great originality. In the second half of the 20’s his art evolved in line with the contemporary trends. Santarelli started his career in the pottery studio of Paolo Rubboli...

Rare, unusual accent or table lamp features detailed relief decor in Italian Country style; the central band depicts nude female figures in a garden setting, with red flowers, leaves, and bowls garland motifs placed above and below the central design element. The decor is hand-painted over and around the raised reliefs. Urn-shaped lamp has two handles that are decorated to match the garlands motifs. The lamp is fully operational; it appears to be professionally rewired at some point, with Underwriters Lab...

Large vintage majolica lamp features abstract graphic decor in black glaze on relief elements with glossy white background glaze. Minimal, but high-contrast color palette places the...

Beautiful Manises pink glazed ceramic artichoke motif table lamp, Spain, 1960s This eye-catching lamp features an artichoke figure at the central part. It has a ceramic footed base ...

Vintage Italian majolica table lamp with grape motif. Ceramic grape basket was hand-made and hand-painted in Bisano, Italy- an area of Italy well known ...

Stunning sculptural table lamp features majolica ceramic body, created by Alvino Bagni for Raymor in 1960s as a part of his Sea Garden series, and solid carved walnut top. Sea Garde...

Exceptional Majolica Italian sconce or ceiling lamp created by Otello Rosa at the Italian ceramic studio of San Polo, circa 1950. This beautiful piece consists of three handmade swiv...

Decorate bedside tables or a console with this elegant pair of antique faience table lamps. Crafted in Montigny sur Loing, France, circa 1860, each ornate vase sits on an intricate b...

Rare, large and beautiful antique Art Nouveau oil lamp with blackened iron frame in floral decor. This large and impressive oil lamp dates from the earliest years of the 1900s. It i...

Urbino majolica lustre glazed scroll handled vases mounted as lamps. Height of vase 15.5".

Schiller Majolica lamp base and burner which features an owl perched on a branch above rocks and foliage. The owl has original glass eyes. Colouration: brown, green, grey, are predom...

Majolica pieces compliment a variety of styles and these fixtures with their floral and foliate detail in earth tones are appealing.

Monumental table lamp by the Italian Pottery Ugo Zaccagnini, Florence Blue glazed with an incrusted gold painted decor of a dragon Marked with the decor number on the bottom and s...

Large gilded majolica table lamps feature elaborate Victorian style design with urn or teapot shaped bodies mounted on square bases. The top of the urn shaped part is decorated with...

Aesthetic Movement spelter and majolica six-light chandelier, French, early 20th century Height 120cm, diameter 74cm This beautiful chandelier, which demonstrates some of the ta...

Striking vintage majolica table lamp features modernist, geometric interpretation of Oriental and Chinoiserie style decor, done in textured black lava glaze on Bagni's characteristic...

Light up your home with this Cantagalli Majolica Lamp in a vibrant yellow hue and vivacious flower design. Hand-crafted and adorned with meticulous...

Unique ceramic table lamp with glossy, buttery yellow crackle glaze body and forest green and brown abstract Asian-inspired relief motifs was made in Italy by Società Anonima Cerami...

Glazed ceramic lamp base, squash shaped crackle finish. Signed on bottom Ernestine of Salerno, Italy. Details of the ceramic base: Height 36cm height x width 15cm to 20cm diamet...

Rare beautiful handpainted antique Cantagalli for Ardalt Daliso Lustro Italian Majolica Lamp. Signed at bottom. In great working condition. Ra...

A Very Fine Iron, Majolica & Glass Chandelier for Oil & Candles. France, circa 1880. Dimensions: Height 47" Diameter 32" CW5026