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.
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
Silver Giltwood Florentine Flush Mount Light
Located in Hastings, GB
Superb hand carved wooden Florentine flush mount light, finished in silver gilt with gold flourishes, could be used either as a ceiling or wall light. It takes one large screw in bu...
Pine
Stunning Large Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Parrot Wall Light
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely incredible wall light by Banci Firenze, Italy, of huge proportions. The wrought, gilt iron frame, profuse in crystal flowers throughout, to the centre a large crystal parrot, the two arms of the lamp holders stretch out to either side, these sit within glass cups with brass holders. To the centre is a small halogen uplighter that illuminates the crystal parrot, this sits above the large crystal urn...
Crystal, Iron
Pair of Banci Firenze Gold Crystal Grape and Pear Wall Lights
By Banci Firenze
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional pair of Banci Firenze, Italian wall lights, hand crafted gilt iron work, resplendent with crystal Grape and Pear decorative elements. Eac...
Crystal, Iron
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
Chinoiserie Gold Crystal Chandelier Banci Firenze Italy
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptionally rare Banci Firenze chandelier, gilt iron frame surmounted with crystal leaves and flowers that sit on spiraling golden gilt arms, to the base sit two solid crystal j...
Crystal, Iron
Gigantic Banci Firenze Florentine Murano Glass Flush Mount Tole Toleware Gilt
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount light. Perfect stunning gilt acanthus leaf design with clear Murano glass flowers and Murano glass leaves on fine ...
Metal
Gigantic Banci Firenze Florentine Murano Glass Flush Mount Tole Toleware Gilt
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount light. Perfect stunning gilt acanthus leaf design with clear Murano glass flowers and green Murano glass leaves on...
Metal
Monumental Banci Firenze Florentine Murano Glass Flush Mount Tole Toleware Gilt
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount light. Perfect stunning gilt acanthus leaf design with clear Murano glass flowers and clear Murano glass leaves on...
Metal
Stunning Banci Firenze Florentine Murano Glass Flush Mount Tole Toleware Gilt
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount light. Perfect stunning gilt acanthus leaf design with clear Murano glass flowers and colored Murano glass leaves ...
Metal
Wonderful gilded florentine flush mount light by Banci Firenze 1970s Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful gilded floral sconce or ceiling light by Banci Firenze, often attributed to Maison Bagues. Combination of gilded metal surrounded by crystal leafs and flowers. In great and...
Crystal
Mid Century Italian Toleware Flush Mount by Banci Firenze Gold Red
By Banci Firenze
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning gilded flush mount made by the Italian company Banci Firenze. Decorated with red glass leaves and clear crystal flowers, this lamp is a jewel in any interior. In great undam...
Iron, Gold Leaf
