Vintage Italian tole chandelier featuring a lemon vine design with hand-painted fruit and foliage.
This mid-century piece is crafted from metal with a dark patinated frame, accented by green leaves and yellow and orange fruit. The open vine structure gives it a light, balanced presence, making it well suited for kitchens, dining areas, or smaller interior spaces.
The chandelier has three arms with candle-style E14 sockets and provides soft, ambient lighting.
DETAILS
Origin: Italy
Era: Mid-century, circa 1950s–1970s
Materials: Painted tole metal
Color: Dark brown, green, yellow, and orange
Lighting: 3 arms / E14 bulbs
Suspension: Chain (length can be adjusted)
DIMENSIONS
Width: 30.5 cm / 12 in
Height: 58.5 cm / 23 in
Depth: 30.5 cm / 12 in
CONDITION: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
About Toleware
Toleware refers to decorative objects made from thin sheet metal, traditionally tin or steel, that are hand-shaped and painted. The technique originated in 18th-century Europe as a more accessible alternative to expensive materials like bronze.
In lighting, artisans form leaves, flowers, and decorative elements by hand, then assemble them into a structure and apply painted finishes. Italian workshops, particularly in the mid-20th century, developed a distinctive style using hand-painted foliage and fruit motifs, as seen in this piece.
Vintage Italian tole chandelier featuring a lemon vine design with hand-painted fruit and foliage.
This mid-century piece is crafted from metal with a dark patinated frame, accented by green leaves and yellow and orange fruit. The open vine structure gives it a light, balanced presence, making it well suited for kitchens, dining areas, or smaller interior spaces.
The chandelier has three arms with candle-style E14 sockets and provides soft, ambient lighting.
DETAILS
Origin: Italy
Era: Mid-century, circa 1950s–1970s
Materials: Painted tole metal
Color: Dark brown, green, yellow, and orange
Lighting: 3 arms / E14 bulbs
Suspension: Chain (length can be adjusted)
DIMENSIONS
Width: 30.5 cm / 12 in
Height: 58.5 cm / 23 in
Depth: 30.5 cm / 12 in
CONDITION: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
About Toleware
Toleware refers to decorative objects made from thin sheet metal, traditionally tin or steel, that are hand-shaped and painted. The technique originated in 18th-century Europe as a more accessible alternative to expensive materials like bronze.
In lighting, artisans form leaves, flowers, and decorative elements by hand, then assemble them into a structure and apply painted finishes. Italian workshops, particularly in the mid-20th century, developed a distinctive style using hand-painted foliage and fruit motifs, as seen in this piece.
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