Prof. G. Bessi for Volterra, Italy Pair of table lamps, 1970s.

Prof. G. Bessi for Volterra, Italy Pair of table lamps, 1970s. Elegant pair of polished onyx table lamps with natural veining in soft green, pink, and cream tones. Brass detailing at base and top, mounted on small glass ball feet. A fine example of Italian craftsmanship rooted in Volterra’s stone-carving tradition. Origin: Italy (Volterra). Designer: Prof. G. Bessi. Material: Onyx and brass. Dimensions: H. 37 cm, D. 10 cm. Period: 1970s. Condition: Good condition, minor signs of wear. Bio: The Tuscan town of Volterra has been renowned since antiquity for its skilled stonework in alabaster and onyx. In the 1970s, designers such as Prof. G. Bessi revived this tradition through refined decorative lighting, combining sculptural form with the natural beauty of stone.