Handbuilt terracotta lamp, decorated in white slip and sgraffito, designed for Speak, Memory, a special exhibition at Casa Cabana for Milan Salone del Mobile, 2025.

The surface decoration is inspired by a memory of Chinese Imari porcelain, glazed in sooty blues, lavender greys and faded orange, with motifs in relief moulded from antique cookie and chocolate moulds; depicting a tiger, a bird, a lotus flower, a beaver and a butterfly, all of which have deep-rooted symbolic meaning evocative of good fortune and longevity in Chinese culture. A stray butterfly flutters above the base, drawn towards the light.

There are two lampshades to choose from: a hexagonal block printed check on card and a classic empire in handmade parchment. Both shades are trimmed with fabric tape.

These lamps are wired with antiqued brass fittings, Italian twist cable in a sort of oaty colour and vintage style bakelite plugs. They can be wired for the UK, the US and Europe. Please specify your preference by email after ordering.

Please note, I have one lamp with UK wiring in stock and one other ready to be wired.