{"product_id":"bitossi-italy-wicker-large-27-table-lamp-with-hand-made-lampshade-vintage-fabric","title":"Bitossi (Italy) 'Wicker' Large 27\" Table Lamp, with Hand-Made Lampshade (Vintage Fabric) *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLondi entered \u003cstrong\u003eBitossi\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can read more about Bitossi and their history, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\" href=\"http:\/\/bitossiceramiche.it\/en\/company\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn incredible ceramic table lamp using their iconic and fairly hard to find elephant figurine from the 'Wicker' pattern range, circa 1960s\/70s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been paired with a hand-made lamp shade made out of vintage fabric, courtesy of our friends at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/retrotastik\/\"\u003eRetrotastik\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lamp base is in great vintage condition with the only wear we can see being a repair to the ear on the reverse side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note the lamp shade may have some inconsistencies in the pattern and fabric itself being vintage, however it is free from damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beauty measures approx 69cm (27\") tall including the shade. It's a fairly decent size!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been professionally rewired with a new cable to meet Australian electrical standards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssentially, it's all ready to go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bitossi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46493303210151,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_8be4117f-5114-4507-80e8-5d68806d515e.jpg?v=1737525580","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/bitossi-italy-wicker-large-27-table-lamp-with-hand-made-lampshade-vintage-fabric","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}