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Brutalist Mid-Century Gilt Wrought Iron Ceiling Lamp With Castle Motif, 1940s
€2,800Bid from €2,200
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ProfessionalBenalmádena, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 19 sales
Product description
This striking ceiling lamp reflects the Brutalist Mid-Century aesthetic of the 1940s, combining sculptural wrought iron with a warm gilt finish that shifts between bronze and gold depending on the light. The drum-shaped body is framed by a crenellated upper band reminiscent of medieval castle ramparts, while the iron surface features a pronounced hammered texture characteristic of hand-worked metalwork from the period. The underside reveals an intricate openwork composition of interlacing iron bands, forming a geometric lattice with elegant scrollwork at the ends. These architectural and medieval-inspired elements are reinterpreted through a distinctly Mid-Century lens, giving the fixture its unusual and highly sculptural character. A glass diffuser behind the ironwork softens the light and allows it to filter through the openings and perforations. When illuminated, the fixture casts a dramatic pattern of light and shadow across the surrounding ceiling and walls. Designed as a flush mount, the lamp sits close to the ceiling, making it particularly well suited to rooms where a substantial decorative fixture is desired without the drop of a pendant or chandelier. It would make a striking statement in an entrance hall, dining room, study, or sophisticated hospitality interior. The combination of pierced metal, sculptural scrollwork, hammered iron, and a crenellated silhouette gives this piece a strong architectural presence, blurring the line between functional lighting and applied sculpture.
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CategoryCeiling lightsConditionGoodColorsGoldMaterialGlass, IronNumber of items1StyleBrutalist, Mid Century ModernHeight25 cmWidth55 cmDepth55 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, RustSeller locationBenalmádena, SpainDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalBenalmádena, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 19 sales