A 1959 rare italian design studio table light by aldo londi for bitossi. Brown terracotta base with burned orange and white ceramic rectangular tassels applied on the top of the base with the original textured burned orange color shade. Beautiful shape and texture great effect. Aldo londi, ceramista, scultore, pittore e maestro, 1929-2003 comune di montelupo fiorentino, giugno-settembre, 2008 catalogo ets – isbn 978-884671844-0 bitossi ceramics was founded in tuscany italy in 1921 by guido bitossi heir to a long dynasty and tradition of ceramists. The factory proposing a type of production still linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with research and study on the ceramic products. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.