Italian Designer Horn Table Lamp in Natural Horn with Nickel Base, Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century

Some lamps light a room. This one commands it. A single sweeping length of natural horn rises from a polished nickel base like a wave caught mid-curl, crowned with a crisp black rectangular shade lined in warm gold. It is unapologetically Italian, unmistakably Mid-Century, and exactly the sort of sculptural showpiece that turned 1970s drawing rooms into theatre. In the manner of Aldo Tura and the great Italian Hollywood Regency designers, it pairs an organic, almost animal form with cool industrial metal, and the result is pure glamour.

The horn itself is a thing of natural beauty: deep espresso and smoke tones running through a glossy, hand-polished surface, no two examples ever alike. Lit, the gold-lined shade throws a flattering honeyed glow; unlit, it reads as sculpture. This is a conversation piece for the collector who wants their lighting to do rather more than simply switch on.

Styling & Collectors Inspiration

This lamp loves a confident, layered interior. Set it on a lacquered console against a dark wall and let the nickel and horn do the talking. For a collected, gallery-like grouping, pair it with our Pair of Art Deco Marble & Onyx Lamps for a study in contrasting natural materials, or echo its sculptural curves with the Mid-Century Terracotta Sphere Table Lamp with Brass Dome Shade. Lean into the horn theme with our Antique Engraved Powder Horn displayed nearby, and complete the Italian connoisseur's corner with the Old Italian Violin from Milano. Browse the full collection for more one-of-a-kind finds.

Details

• Italian designer table lamp in natural polished horn with a nickel/chrome-finish base
• Style: Mid-Century / Hollywood Regency, in the manner of Aldo Tura
• Black rectangular fabric shade with warm gold-tone interior lining
• Sculptural single-horn form, no two pieces identical due to natural material
• Origin: Italy
• Approximate dimensions overall: 62 cm high x 45 cm wide (shade) x 24 cm deep
• Condition: very good vintage condition with attractive natural patina and a few minor surface marks consistent with age and use; wiring presented as found, please have checked by a qualified electrician before use
• A genuine statement piece, attributed by style rather than maker's mark

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