Italian Forged Iron Lectern / Music Stand – Sculptural Pedestal, Mid 20th Century Ceramic walnut or black timber

walnut or black timber

the Portuguese artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

Back plate / wall mount:

honest age and exceptional form

Italian Forged Iron Lectern / Music Stand – Sculptural Pedestal, Mid 20th Century Ceramic walnut or black timberA rare forged iron lectern sourced in Italy, defined by its weight, restraint and original functional detailing. Now repurposed as a sculptural pedestal for contemporary interiors. Make sure you scroll down for styling ideas! Description This piece sits firmly in the tradition of European workshop ironwork, where function dictated form and ornament was unnecessary. Hand forged and welded, the stand was originally used to support large books or sheet