Pair of Bitossi Lamps for Bergboms, with Custom Made Silk Shades by Rene Houben

Pair of table lamps. Each lamp features a ceramic base with a rough surface in an off-white glaze with shiny metallic gold glazed patterns, Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. With exceptional new custom made sil brique shades by René Houben. With warm gold inner-shade.

Approximate dimensions: Ceramic only height 13.8″ (35.5 cm) x Ø 5.1″ (13 cm) at base height to top of lamp-holder circa ” (78 cm).

The set is in perfect vintage condition. The pair is offered with silk brique shades with warm bronze inner lay! The will be sold as a pair or individually.

René Houben is a renowned Dutch light designer. René has been designing unique lamp shades for more than 25 years. From colorful and exuberant to modest. For every extraordinary lamp base (carefully selected antique and vintage items), he designs an applicable shade. His custom made creations are unique because of his interesting use of form and color. They also stand out because of their indirect, soothing and intimate light. Houben is well known and loved by interior designers and decorators all-over Europe.

Italian-made ceramics have a rich and notable background, and as any midcentury enthusiast or collector may know, some of the most notable work is that of the company Bitossi Ceramiche. Distinguished by brightly colored glazes and impeccable textures, these pieces are truly works of art sought out by collectors all around the world.