Italian Red Lacquer Pendant with Hourglass Diffuser, 1950s
An Italian pendant from the 1950s, finished in vivid red lacquer.
An hourglass-shaped diffuser sits suspended within a delicate black metal framework, its silhouette narrowing and widening in a way that gives the piece a sense of movement even at rest. The etched linear grid pattern across the diffuser introduces texture and rhythm, softening the glow while emphasizing the curvature of the form beneath. Brass finials punctuate the outer frame like small architectural details, adding warmth against the saturated lacquer and dark metal supports.
Though modest in scale, the pendant carries a strong visual presence. In an entry or powder room, it acts as a point of focus. Hung above a dining table or in a corner of a room, it introduces both color and structure, casting light in a way that feels atmospheric.
DIMENSIONS: 10"W x 10"D x 11"H
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ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1950s
MATERIALS: Metal,Glass,Lacquer
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