1970s Tommaso Barbi Brass Leaf Motif Lamp

Vintage 1970s hammered brass leaf lamp with three arms, each holding a single light. Designed by Italian Tommaso Barbi in his characteristic extravagant style.

The 1970s was distinguished by a strong confluence of creativity and functionalism in furnishing and decor. We already recognise many 1970s furniture designs as icons of mid-century modernism. The aesthetic of the seventies reflected a change from the bright funky furnishings that were omnipresent during the previous decade. In the early seventies, earth tones and natural textures were in almost every home.

Besides adding light, lamps set the mood and style of a room. Many lamps of the 1970s were made from malleable working materials such as brass, which were hammered into shape to create the desired effect, with the finished pieces being highly configurable and adjustable.

This Tommaso Barbi Brass Leaf Motif Lamp is an iconic statement lamp from the period and a stunning masterpiece, in excellent condition.