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Incised ceramic table lamp. c. 1950–1970

Incised ceramic table lamp. c. 1950–1970

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A distinctive ceramic table lamp with an incised geometric decoration, probably made in Europe between the 1950s and 1970s.

The base features an architectural construction, with a broad circular foot supporting a slender stem composed of alternating cylindrical and baluster-shaped volumes. The entire piece is animated by a rich decoration incised directly into the ceramic: chevrons, diamonds, friezes and crosshatched patterns extend across both the stem and the base.

The matte surface, in natural shades of beige and earth tones, retains a beautiful patina that accentuates the incised decoration and gives the piece a distinctly archaic yet architectural presence.

Through its proportions, the simplicity of its silhouette and the contrast between a refined form and the deliberately raw treatment of the material, the lamp reflects the exploration of vernacular and primitive forms undertaken by many European ceramicists in the post-war period.

Ceramicist and manufacturer unknown.

Dimensions
Overall height with shade: 46 cm / 18.1 in
Lamp base height, including socket: 34 cm / 13.4 in
Base diameter: 15 cm / 5.9 in
Shade diameter: 31 cm / 12.2 in

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