Giulia Mangani – porcelain table lamp with dove and gilt leaves, Florence, 1960s–70s
Giulia Mangani – porcelain table lamp with dove and gilt leaves, Florence, 1960s–70s
A charming table lamp by the Florentine house of Giulia Mangani: a white porcelain dove with finely modelled feathers perched on a brown branch with green leaves and a pink blossom, on a shaped base in cobalt blue and gold. From the branch grows a gilt metal tree with holly-like leaves and small flowers, ending in the lamp fitting.
The underside bears the typical Mangani mark: a blue monogram in the style of Sèvres, the red inscription ‘Modèle et décoration exclusive à la main’ and a paper label ‘ART.’ with model number (photos 12 and 13). From the 1960s to the 1980s Mangani produced luxury lamps and objects in porcelain with gilt metal, deliberately using French inscriptions and a ‘Sèvres’-style mark.
Why we chose this piece
This lamp combines classic hand-painted porcelain with the playful gilt leaves Mangani is known for. It is compact, a decorative object even without a shade, and the warm gold and deep blue instantly add atmosphere.
Style and interior
Lovely in a Hollywood Regency or classic interior, on a bedside table, a windowsill or a sideboard. With a simple linen shade it becomes modern and calm; with a pleated silk shade, festive.
Dimensions: height 31 cm; base 14 cm wide x 11 cm deep; width including leaves approx. 19 cm
Material: hand-painted porcelain, gilt metal
Designer/Maker: Giulia Mangani, Florence (marked)
Period: 1960s–70s
Origin: Italy
Condition: good. No cracks, chips or restorations seen on the porcelain. The gilding of the leaves is well preserved; a few leaves are slightly bent, which can easily be bent back. On the underside an old label and a slight stain (photo 13). Supplied without shade; have the wiring checked before use.
Price:
€ 225
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