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FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI TABLE LAMPS FOR ELBEE IMPORTS

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FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI TABLE LAMPS FOR ELBEE IMPORTSA beautiful pair of matching table lamps by FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI for Elbee Imports. The striking sgraffito motif features a parade of stylized, bowing chimeras (perhaps some other sort of fantastical beast) on the lamp's orange belly band as well as several geometric flourishes drawn into a foamy white glaze on a gray ground. The glazing style and design are both characteristic of the FANCIULLACCI items that were produced exclusively for Elbee.

A beautiful pair of matching table lamps by FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI for Elbee Imports.  The striking sgraffito motif features a parade of stylized, bowing chimeras (perhaps some other sort of fantastical beast) on the lamp's orange belly band as well as several geometric flourishes drawn into a foamy white glaze on a gray ground.  The glazing style and design are both characteristic of the FANCIULLACCI items that were produced exclusively for Elbee.

FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI (Fanciullacci Bros.) sprang from a family whose name has been tied to the ceramics industry since the 1700’s.  According to the history of the world-famous Richard-Ginori porcelain company, the Fanciullacci family collaborated with that firm ever since the 1737 foundation of its factory in Sesto Fiorentino, a municipality of Florence.  Indeed the Fanciluaccis were so invested in the factory that, upon the death of founder Carlo Ginori in 1757, they tried to wrestle control from his son Lorenzo, then a minor.  The attempted coup was thwarted by the boy's mother Mariana Garzoni Venturi, who acted as interim manager until her son came of age.  The most artistically important member of the Fanciullacci family to be employed at Ginori during the 18th and early 19th century was arguably Giovanni Battista Fanciullacci.  He joined the concern as a miniaturist and porcelain painter in 1759.  He rose to head the department in 1772, and was named factory director in 1806.  He retired in 1825.  His works are rarely seen today but are highly coveted by porcelain collectors.

In 1862 (conflicting reports have the year as 1858) Raffaello Fanciullacci (1803-1881), who himself had served as the Ginori factory's director, established a pottery of his own in Capraia Fiorentino, another municipality of Florence:  Ceramiche Capraia.  The new company confined itself originally to the production of simple, utilitarian, table and kitchenware.  By the late 1870's Rafaello was joined by his son Demetrio (1841-1895) and later by Demetrio's four sons Ilario (1862-1924), Giovanni (1864-1933), Amadeo (1863-1933), and Alfredo (1880-1961).  By 1880 the pottery's name had been changed to the Brothers Fanciullacci, or FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI.

In 1911 FANCIULACCI's operations were moved (within metropolitan Florence) from Capraia to Montelupo on the other side of the Arno.  The decision was taken with the arrival of the Florence-Pisa railroad.  With the new line in place, the firm had an easy, inexpensive, means of getting their products to vital cities across Italy.  Relocation proved to be such a boon to business that by 1914 the company had over 1,000 different molds, making their range of offerings one the most appealing in the Italy and the pottery the area's largest employer.  During the first half of the 20th century the firm slowly branched out into a rich repertoire of artistic products.  The family understood the pulse of the Italian people as well as that of consumers in America, the company's main export destination.  Works were produced in the latest styles as soon as they appeared:  Raffaellesco, Istoriati, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Futurism, Cubism, Modernism, Avante-Garde.  At the end of World War II, Colorificio, the parent company of Bitossi, took control of FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI but allowed the family to operate the factory with very little oversight.

On November 4, 1966, the Arno flooded.  It was the worst flood in more than 400 years.  Many people died and many of the art treasures, ancient manuscripts, and monuments of Florence were lost.  FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI was hard hit.  Priceless molds, many dating back to company’s founding, were lost and the kilns were destroyed.  Inventories of both raw clay and finished export products were wiped out.  The company closed down operations for over a year and many of its most talented artists and craftsmen left to find other work.  Some production was shifted to a new, temporary factory in Florence while the Montelupo site was being renovated.  Output and quality both slipped dramatically after 1966.  FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI made a brave attempt to reestablish itself but never seemed able to recreate the genius that had previously allowed it to shine.  The company ceased all operations in 1988.

Production Period – 1960-1969

Country of Origin – ITALY

Maker – FRATELLI FANCIULLACCI

Attribution – WELL-KNOWN

Materials – CERAMIC

Colors – ORANGE, WHITE, GRAY

Condition – GOOD (fully functional, but shows signs of age: scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, and/or visible repairs)

Additional Condition Details – see photo of one lamp base; new shades.

Plug – N. AMERICAN

Height (in.) – 34.0

Diameter (in.) – 19.0

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Megan
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
Pretty; sturdy; perfect size
Style: Contempo, Style: Contempo
Nice, sturdy little sponge and brush holder for the side of the sink. I was afraid my sink would me too small and spent lots of time trying to find a holder for the rim/countertop area. This one is not too big but fits my dobie and brillo perfectly. My sink is a little too short for a full fledged brush so when I tried to put in the brush I use sometimes it sticks up too much. That's really not the products fault so I won't subtract the score because of it. Also, I decided to put the holder flush against the side closest to me, instead of the side or the back of the sink. If I had chosen that location, the brush sticking out might not be an issue.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2016
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Minnesota Mom
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 4
Yes the suction works on stainless steel!!
Style: Contempo
I've been through many rag holders before including a magnetic one, which broke. But the suction on this sucker (pun intended) is top notch! It doesn't slide around or come off or slide to the bottom of the sink. It just stays put which is so unique for anything with suction cups. The only reason i am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it is quite small. I wish it were a few inches longer so i could easily fit two rags or sponges in the holder. But i have to jam them in and its not pretty. So for the price, i think it should have been bigger. Still a good product because of the functionality of the suction cups.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2017
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Cate
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Absolutely Perfect
Style: Contempo
This is honestly one of my favorite kitchen purchases (which sounds silly) but it's AWESOME. There's a hole for my dish brush, which is so convenient and keeps it from draining anywhere else AND it has a nice ledge for my sponge. The suction was a little iffy at first, but once it really hunkered down, I've had it for a month and it hasn't fallen since the first day. I LOVE THIS
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
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Max
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Great product once put on correctly.
Style: Contempo
When I first received it and placed it on, it continued to fall so I almost returned it. However, I found a method online that worked and it has not fallen since even after all the water and soap getting near it. I’ve placed it on a stainless steel sink so not sure if the method works on other surfaces. Clean the area with soap and water and then make sure there’s no soap residue. Make the water temperature hot and “heat up” both the steel surface and the suction. While it’s still wet, firmly place the suction and make sure it doesn’t move. That should do the trick!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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NanaCA
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 3
Great item to make life more pleasant!
Style: Contempo
A tiny item that makes my life more lovely. No more yucky scrubber residue all over the counter edge, or soap leaking all over from a faulty handle. A sponge can be at hand and I can hang my cloth somewhere besides the top of the faucet. The suction cups stuck well now at first, and I can move it whenever I want. Not to big nor too small. Wire is firm and strong. Will edit if it doesn’t hold up but right now highly recommend! Edit to add: A bit disappointing that the suction cups are not reliable. Even after carefully cleaning the side of my deep sink with vinegar and washing the suction cups, they come loose about once a day. Giving them a hard push on seems to help, but not a cure. I revised the rating to average 3 stars. It really isn’t a problem in the sink.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019

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