Bitossi (Italy) 'Pettinato' in Gold, 32.5" Table Lamp, with Hand-Made Lampshade *RARE FIND*

In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of production linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with research and a study on the ceramics products. Starting from the early 1950s, the company’s evolution powerfully manifested itself in a modern vein under the artistic direction of Aldo Londi, a man with an innate creative and aesthetic sense, and a keen eye to the changes in the taste and the uniqueness of the Italian products. Londi entered Bitossi in 1946 and from that time on was the undisputed protagonist for more than fifty years, first as a painter, then as artistic director, and finally as tireless researcher of styles and examples to be emulated. You can read more about Bitossi and their history, here. THIS LISTING Pattern Pettinato Base Production 1960s/70s Base Colour Gold Shade Colour Gold Shade Material Hand-made in-house from raw silk fabric. Dimensions 83cm (32.5") tall, 25cm diameter. Wiring Professionally rewired to meet Australian electrical standards, with a switch on the cable. Cable colour is white. Bulb Fits a standard B22 bayonet light bulb. Condition Great to excellent condition with no major wear that we can see. Mind the reflections on the very glossy gold finish; it's quite hard to capture!