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Table Lamp by Ugo Zaccagnini

$2,400
£1,843.10
€2,112.17
CA$3,378.61
A$3,784.79
CHF 1,972.22
MX$46,166.59
NOK 25,062.38
SEK 23,632.04
DKK 15,764.63

About the Item

An exquisite sgraffito lamp by renowned Italian designer Ugo Zaccagnini, featuring a beautifully crafted shade composed of evenly spaced walnut dowels that create an elegant interplay of light and shadow. The lamp base is intricately incised with circular patterns and finished with a faux patina rubbed into the surface, enhancing the depth and texture of the design. Sgraffito is a traditional decorative technique involving scratching through a surface layer—such as a slip or glaze—to reveal a contrasting color beneath, allowing for intricate patterns and textures to emerge. This method has roots in Renaissance ceramics but was embraced and reinvented by 20th-century artisans to achieve contemporary artistic effects. Ugo Zaccagnini (1920–2009) was a pivotal figure in post-war Italian ceramics, known for his innovative blending of traditional craftsmanship with modernist aesthetics. Working during Italy’s post-war economic and cultural renaissance, Zaccagnini helped redefine ceramics as both functional objects and expressive art. His work often featured textured surfaces, bold forms, and experimental glazing, exemplifying the vibrancy and creativity of the Italian studio pottery movement of the 1950s and ’60s. The lamp’s cluster features painted sockets and a smooth, adjustable screw mechanism to raise or lower its height, combining elegant form with practical function. This piece perfectly embodies the spirit of mid-century Italian design—where artisanal skill met modern innovation.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Plug-in
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. As found. A beautiful lamp,.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883043620072

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