Large mid-century sunburst ceiling lamp, gilded metal with floral motif, 1950s

This ceiling lamp is inspired by sunburst lighting designs popular in mid-century interiors, dated to the 1950s. A dense set of ribbed, pointed metal leaves radiates from a domed centre, with a warm gilded finish that varies between bronze and gold tones depending on the area. Twelve stylised flower shapes are distributed among the leaves, each also functioning as a light point, so the piece reads as both a sculptural object and a light source. The composition is dense and multi-layered, with leaves and buds overlapping in different rows rather than forming a single flat ring, giving the piece unusual volume and depth for a ceiling lamp. With a diameter of 80 cm, it is designed to be the focal point of a space rather than an accompaniment, and its scale along with its sun silhouette make it suitable for a living room, dining room, entrance hall or boutique hotel reception, where a ceiling lamp draws the eye upwards. The sculptural and handcrafted quality of the leaves and flowers distinguishes it from mass-produced sun lamps of the same era, and the combination of scale and floral detail makes it a distinctive centrepiece for a mid-century or eclectic interior seeking a lamp with real visual presence. Diameter 80 cm (31.5 in), Height 20 cm (7.9 in).