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Exceptional Italian-Style Sculptural Woven Cane Floor Lamp, 1980s. Ref.: FL2000
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Private sellerRiemst, BelgiumOn Whoppah since February 2026 • 13 sales
Product description
A highly unusual and atmospheric sculptural floor lamp dating from the 1980s, most likely originating from the Italian or wider European design scene of the period.
Standing almost two metres tall, the lamp has a remarkably slender and elegant silhouette. Its vertical structure is beautifully curved and wrapped in finely woven natural cane, creating a striking interplay between organic texture and architectural form. Two elongated, organically shaped light elements are integrated into the structure, featuring perforated metal screens and softly curved translucent diffusers.
When illuminated, the perforated metal produces a delicate pattern of light and shadow, while the natural cane gives the piece a warm and tactile character. The result is an exceptionally decorative light sculpture that is as much an interior object as it is a functional floor lamp.
With its sinuous silhouette, unusual proportions and combination of woven natural material, perforated metal and translucent elements, the lamp is evocative of the experimental Italian Postmodern and Organic Modernist lighting of the 1980s.
The restrained width of only 21 cm, contrasted with its impressive 199 cm height, gives the lamp a particularly dramatic vertical presence. The curved construction creates a sense of movement, while the warm materials soften the otherwise architectural character of the piece.
Period: circa 1980s
Style: Italian Postmodern / Organic Modernism
Materials: woven natural cane/rattan, wood, perforated metal and translucent diffuser
Origin: probably Italy or continental Europe
Designer: unidentified / unattributed
Style reference: Italian Postmodern lighting, circa 1980s
Dimensions:
Height: 199 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 44 cm
An exceptionally unusual and highly decorative example of 1980s European lighting, distinguished by its sculptural proportions, natural woven construction and atmospheric illumination.
Specifications
CategoryFloor lightsConditionExcellentColorsBrownMaterialWood, MetalNumber of items1Height199 cmWidth21 cmDepth44 cmSeller locationRiemst, BelgiumDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerRiemst, BelgiumOn Whoppah since February 2026 • 13 sales