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Marcello Fantoni Midcentury Italian Studio Pottery Lamp with Stylized Figures
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A signed studio pottery lamp by iconic Italian ceramicist Marcello Fantoni, crafted in the 1950s. This striking midcentury piece features a flared, tapering form with hand-painted stylized figures in earthy tones of ochre, green, and black. The expressive, classically inspired faces and softly textured glaze embody Fantoni’s signature fusion of ancient Etruscan motifs and modernist abstraction.
Fantoni’s work is celebrated for its sculptural presence and painterly surfaces, and this lamp is a prime example—offering both atmospheric lighting and collectible ceramic artistry. The base is signed ‘Fantoni’ near the bottom.
Artist Bio:
Marcello Fantoni (1915–2011) was a renowned Italian ceramicist, sculptor, and designer known for his innovative studio pottery that blends classical forms with midcentury modern aesthetics. Trained at the Institute of Art in Florence, Fantoni opened his own studio in 1936 and gained international acclaim for his richly textured surfaces, expressive figures, and experimental glazing techniques. His work is held in major institutions including MoMA New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the National Museum of Bargello.
Origin: Italy
Date: Circa 1950s
Dimensions: Approx. 10.5” H x 9” W
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minor wear consistent with age. Professionally rewired for US use.
Provenance: From a private collection; base signed by the artist.
- Creator:Marcello Fantoni (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.62 in (21.9 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v
- Lampshade:Not Included
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Northport, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10351244835102
Marcello Fantoni
Marcello Fantoni was a Florentine artist who specialized in ceramics. He studied at the Art Institute in Florence, where Libero Andreotti and Bruno Innocenti were his sculpting professors and Gianni Vagnetti was his figurative art professor. Fantoni began to work as a ceramist in 1934, opening his factory in 1936. After the Second World War, he became very successful, and his works are held in some of the world's most important museums (from the USA to Japan).
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