JERSEY CITY, NJ
Details
- Dimensions
- 15.5ʺW × 14ʺD × 32ʺL
- Styles
- Contemporary
- Transitional
- Lamp Shade
- Not Included
- Styled After
- Capodimonte
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Ceramic
- Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Power Sources
- Up to 120V (US Standard)
- Corded
- Type A
- Condition Notes
age related wear, . Created from multiple mid-century lamp pieces
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
age related wear, . Created from multiple mid-century lamp pieces
The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order. less
- Description
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This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind table lamp is an exquisite fusion of vintage Mid-Century artistry and contemporary design elements, expertly reimagined to …
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This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind table lamp is an exquisite fusion of vintage Mid-Century artistry and contemporary design elements, expertly reimagined to complement a range of interior styles including Contemporary, Transitional, and Modern. The centerpiece of the lamp is a graceful Flamenco dancer, a striking figure that stands 16 inches tall, created by artist Billie Skinner in 1959.
Frozen in a dramatic, yet captivating pose, the dancer embodies the spirit of movement and passion that defines Flamenco. Her body seems to pulse with energy: her right arm lifts a tambourine behind her head, while her left hand clutches a pair of castanets, positioned confidently on her hip. Her back arches sensually as her head is tilted back in a moment of abandon, her long, wavy hair tumbling around her shoulders in dynamic, thick spirals. The flowing dress she wears undulates in mid-motion, a cascade of vibrant metallic hues—silver, blue, and copper—accentuating her graceful movement as light dances across the colors from different perspectives. This color-blocking creates the illusion of perpetual motion, inviting the viewer to imagine her twirling with every glance.
The dancer's gown is bordered with a wide trim of deep blue, elegantly adorned with a floral rose motif made from rhinestone-like accents.
Supporting this striking sculpture is a solid square wood base, its clean lines and rich finish serving as a perfect foundation for the dancer. Encircling the base is a polished brass border, which adds a touch of elegance and refinement to the overall composition.
The lamp’s design is further enriched by a unique, red scrolled lamp post to the left. This fixture elegantly curves upward, to cradle a delicate blue conical glass body. Perched atop the post are two playful silver cherubs, seemingly mesmerized by the dancer’s passionate performance. Their expressions are full of wonder as they gaze upon the scene, adding a whimsical, almost mythical element to this already enchanting piece.
This lamp is not just a source of light—it is a work of art that captures the essence of both history and imagination, blending the past with the present in a way that makes it a perfect fit for a range of sophisticated, modern interiors. less
JERSEY CITY, NJ
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