Italian Ceramic Lamp by Ernestin Virden Kannon

About This Piece

Vintage Design

During the Second World War a small miracle happens in the world of design: the American decorator and designer Ernestin Virden Kannon meets the young Architect Matteo d'Agostino in Ravello. Among the two is immediately personal intended and creative magic. In 1948, they found the manufacture of "Ernestine" ceramics based in Vietri.

Design and shape are the stylistic figures of the two protagonists: Ernestin, with its watercolor technique, gives life to a series of strongly modern decorative motifs, influenced by Japanese calligraphism; Matteo, heir of a family of producers of Salerno ceramics, is creator of unusual forms and unusual interior projects. Together, they renew the Vietrese ceramic tradition and conquer foreign markets, especially the American one, becoming already in the fifties one of the flagship factories of industrial design in Italy. Years of splendor and glamor since there are real families and characters like Jacqueline Kennedy among customers.

The couple soon joins the young German ceramic engineer, Horst Simonis, thanks to which the factory becomes a real research and experimentation center on the colors and gloomy enamels.

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* The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.

Creator	Ernestine Salerno
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year	1960
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Italian
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Plug Type	European Plug (up to 250V)
Product Code	MNF-1058591
Materials	Ceramic
Color	Medium blue, white
Width	15 cm 5.9 inch
Depth	15 cm 5.9 inch
Height	55 cm 21.7 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

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Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
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*Important Note

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