For more than a century, Italian manufacturer Banci Firenze has earned acclaim all over the world for its extensive range of innovative lighting and other furniture designs that draw on geometry, nature and modernist architecture.
Founded in 1899 by Giuseppe Banci, Banci Firenze began as a workshop in Florence that initially specialized in restoring glass, crystal and iron chandeliers. During the 1900s, the business evolved — Banci Firenze became a manufacturer of exquisite light fixtures from hand-blown glass, handmade gold leaf and wrought iron.
Although the company is best known for their meticulously designed chandeliers, wall sconces, flush-mount ceiling lights and table lamps, Banci Firenze’s offerings eventually expanded to include other furnishings during the mid-20th century. Especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s were Banci Firenze’s collection of Hollywood Regency-style pieces, such as glass-topped side tables with gilt flower accents and bases. In the 1970s, dining room tables and cocktail tables characterized by mid-century modernist and Art Deco flourishes were among Banci Firenze’s most popular designs.
In the 1980s, Banci Firenze garnered attention for a unique storage piece designed by the Italian architect and designer Ugo La Pietra. Shaped like a staircase, the so-called “flag cabinet” featured brass drawers, silver-cast ball feet sculpted in brass and a brass flag on a pyramid-shaped top. The cabinet was presented at the Abitare il Tempo exhibition in Verona.
Today, Banci Firenze continues the tradition of designing widely coveted, high-quality lighting and furniture crafted with time-honored Italian techniques.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Banci Firenze lighting, tables and more furniture and collectibles.
Beautiful small ceiling lamp by Banci Firenze, Italy, from the 1960s
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, small, and rare floral ceiling lamp from the 1960s. Also suitable for use as a wall lamp. Manufacturer: Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. Exquisite Italian design featuring ...
Metal, Gold Plate
$2,058
H 6.3 in Dm 20.87 in
Large gilt Italian ceiling lamp from the 1960s by Banci Firenze with 9 sockets
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
A very elegant, rare, and large 1960s Florentine ceiling lamp. Manufacturer: Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. A highly refined design featuring clear and amber-colored glass stones. The...
Metal, Gold Plate
Beautiful 1960s Italian ceiling or wall lamps by Banci Firenze, Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1960s Florentine ceiling lamp. Manufacturer: Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. Exquisite Italian design crafted entirely from gold-plated metal. Can also be used as a wall lamp...
Metal, Gold Plate
$1,470
H 4.73 in Dm 14.57 in
Very beautiful 1960s gold-plated ceiling or wall lamp by Banci Firenze, Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in München, DE
Elegant and rare 1960s Florentine-style ceiling or wall lamp. Manufacturer: Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. A highly refined design featuring transparent and amber-colored flowers and ...
Metal, Gold Plate
1950s Sunflower Shape Flush Mount or Wall Light by Banci
By Banci Firenze
Located in Schoorl, NL
This intricately-crafted piece comes from the 1970s designer Bani Firenze. The brass-colored arms stretch and weave together from the base, branching out to beautifully ornate amber ...
Brass
20th Century Metal and Glass Banci Firenze Ceiling Light, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Florentine ceiling light from the 1970s. Made by Banci Firenze, it features silver-plated metal with floral decorations in colored and c...
Metal
$2,175
H 11.82 in Dm 25.6 in
Italian Crystal Glass and Metal Florentine Ceiling Lamp by Banci Firenze, 1960s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy. Fully functional. With six E14 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Crystal, Metal
$670
H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Floral Ceiling Light by Banci Firenze Design Italy, 1960
By Banci Firenze
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Italian floral wall light or ceiling lamp, crafted from gilded wrought iron with hand-applied capiz shell petals. It features a stylized flower with layered leaves arrang...
Iron
$3,645
H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 5.91 in
20th Century Metal and Glass Florentine Ceiling Light Banci Florence, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Florentine ceiling light from the 1970s. Made by Banci Firenze, it features silver-plated metal with floral decorations in colored and c...
Metal
1950's Sunflower Shape Flush Mount or Wall Light by Banci
By Banci Firenze
Located in Schoorl, NL
This stunning brass and metal feature is made by Banci in Italy in the 1970s. With It’s round shape, oak leaves and nine E14 lights shinning out make this feature the eye catcher of the room. This feature can be used as a flush mounts or it can be used as a wall feature. And its fun to alternate with different color bulbs...
Metal, Brass
Banci Firenze 1950s Gold Flush Light
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
Italian florentine flush mount ceiling light, Banci Firenze, Italy, 1950s Stunning Gold Acanthus Leaf Design in original gilt finish 42cm w...
Metal
Italian Florentine Banci Firenze Murano Glass Flush Light
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning and rare 1950's Murano Glass and Gilt Floral ceiling or wall light (could be used either way) by the leading Italian design house Banci Firenze, large 3 dimensional Veneti...
Metal
1950's Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Floral Chandelier
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptionally beautiful large Banci Firenze chandelier, gilt iron frame surmounted with crystal leaves and flowers that sit on spiralling golden gilt arms, within the lower area s...
Metal
Extraordinary Huge Ferro Art Gold Leaf Wall Light
By Ferro Art
Located in Hastings, GB
A super gilt iron wall light of enormous proportions, by Ferro Art, Spain. Detailed gilt leaves profusely decorate the light, while the five single bulb lamp holders stretch out from the central rose on curved arms. The gilt is in fabulous condition making this light a very eye catching piece either on or off, it could be easily described as illuminating wall art...
Iron
Banci Firenze Murano Flower Wall Sconce
By Maison Baguès
Located in Hastings, GB
Banci Firenze Murano glass flower wall sconce Italy circa 1970/80s This Beautiful Sconce Has Many Stems Reaching Out To Murano Glass Flowers An...
Glass
Italian Gold Laurel Leaf Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional 1950s Italian laurel leaf wall light in gold leaf gilt finish. The light has three lamp holders, each taking a single e14 (small screw in bu...
Metal
