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.
1970s Italian Brass Chrome Glass Crossover Cocktail Table
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Italian brass chrome and glass crossover cocktail table featuring two U-shaped beam supports composed of a central chrome strip and banded on both sides with brass.
Brass, Chrome
$1,418
H 16.15 in Dm 35.83 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Chrome and Brass Coffee Table Italy, circa 1970
By Banci
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage coffee table from metal, chrome and brass. While the base combines silver color and gold color in rectangular shape, the glass top shows circular form. A b...
Brass, Chrome
Polished Bronze and Glass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Polished bronze and glass coffee table. Glass is approximately one inch thick. Four individual bronze bases which weighs approximately 22...
Bronze
Italian Glass & Brass Coffee Table by Cesare Lacca, 1958
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Paris, FR
A 1950s Italian mid-century modern coffee table attributed to Cesare Lacca. Its organic, petal-shaped glass top rests on a sculptural base of four splayed lacquered metal legs, each ...
Metal, Brass
$683
H 14.18 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Large vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency chrome & gold coffee table, mid century
Located in Hastings, GB
Large 1970s Hollywood Regency chrome & gold coffee table with inset smoked glass top. Some minor age-related patina to the metal work, light scratches to glass top. See all photos & ...
Metal, Chrome
$2,808
H 15.36 in W 53.94 in D 25.99 in
Extraordinary Brass, Chrome and Glass Center Table, France, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sophisticated French center table with a stunning brass and chrome frame with a beautiful graphical design and chique accents. The glass has facet sides and is very thick. This solid...
Brass, Chrome
$2,601
H 15.75 in W 66.93 in D 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, Brass and Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolino da centro con struttura in ottone con inserti in radica, piano scantonato di forma rettangolare in vetro fumè.
Brass
$2,305
H 20.87 in W 41.34 in D 33.47 in
Romeo Rega Italian Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome Smoked Glass Lucite 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century solid brass and chromed coffee table with smoked glass top and amethyst Lucite blocks. This fantastic object was desi...
Brass, Chrome
$2,003
H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1970s Italian Renato Zevi Chrome, Brass & Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Renato Zevi
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Attractive coffee table with very pleasing use of contrasting materials. The original smoked glass top juxtaposed against the polished chrome base with brass detailing is very pleasi...
Brass, Chrome
$1,236
H 16.15 in W 36.62 in D 46.46 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Chrome and Brass, Italy, Circa 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, London
A refined mid-century coffee table featuring a clean architectural form and a warm mixed-metal finish. The rectangular frame is constructed from steel and brass. The brass displays ...
Brass, Chrome
