1970s South African Handmade Copper Floor Lamp – Sculptural Design with Tall Shade
Original price was: € 950,00.€ 650,00Current price is: € 650,00.
A rare handmade floor lamp from 1970s South Africa, crafted in polished copper with a distinctive sculptural silhouette. The original tall shade in bold floral textile adds strong decorative appeal and retro character.
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This striking vintage floor lamp was handcrafted in South Africa during the 1970s, a period of intense experimentation in design and form across the global modernist landscape. With its distinctive gourd-like body, narrow neck, and tripod copper legs, the lamp echoes both atomic age influences and vernacular craft traditions of the region.
Entirely fashioned from spun and welded copper, the base develops a rich, warm patina while reflecting light with a soft glow. The generously scaled, cylindrical lampshade – likely original – features a bold flower petal motif in shades of orange and cream, screen-printed on woven textile. This playful graphic complements the curvaceous copper base with confident contrast.
An iconic and highly collectible piece, rarely encountered on the European market. Rewired and in full working order with normal signs of wear for its age with brand new shade and original flower shade included.
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Origin: South Africa
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Period: ca. 1970s
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Style: Modernist / Atomic Age / Decorative Arts
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Material: Polished copper body, textile shade
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Dimensions: Approx. H 150cm x W 50 cm (base Ø ~50cm)
| Condition | Good, Restored |
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| Material | Metal, Textile |
| Origin | Africa |
| Period | 1950-2000 |
| Style | Mid-Century Modern |
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