Venice, Italy — Glass Elements circa 1970s
This elegant pair of table lamps incorporates Venetian glass elements produced on the island of Murano during the 1970s. The design is defined by two stacked glass spheres executed in the traditional balloton technique, a decorative method developed by Murano glassmakers that creates a distinctive quilted surface pattern with a subtle mirror-like effect.
The spherical glass elements form the vertical stem of each lamp and are mounted on smoked glass bases that complement the luminous quality of the Venetian glass. The lamps are crowned with sculptural smoked glass shades in an open balloon form, producing a soft diffusion of light and reinforcing the rounded geometry of the design.
Murano glass lighting from this period is admired for its refined craftsmanship and its ability to combine traditional glassmaking techniques with the modern decorative vocabulary of the late twentieth century.
The glass components date from the 1970s, while the current lamp assemblies have been executed more recently, creating a balanced composition that highlights the beauty of the original Murano glass elements.
The Murano glass components date from the 1970s and present well with no significant visible damage. The lamps have been assembled more recently and are in excellent functional condition.
With their sculptural glass forms and soft illumination, these lamps function beautifully on bedside tables, consoles, or sideboards where decorative lighting can enhance the atmosphere of an interior.
Height: 67 cm
Shade Diameter: 30 cm
Base Diameter: 23 cm
Venice, Italy — Glass Elements circa 1970s
This elegant pair of table lamps incorporates Venetian glass elements produced on the island of Murano during the 1970s. The design is defined by two stacked glass spheres executed in the traditional balloton technique, a decorative method developed by Murano glassmakers that creates a distinctive quilted surface pattern with a subtle mirror-like effect.
The spherical glass elements form the vertical stem of each lamp and are mounted on smoked glass bases that complement the luminous quality of the Venetian glass. The lamps are crowned with sculptural smoked glass shades in an open balloon form, producing a soft diffusion of light and reinforcing the rounded geometry of the design.
Murano glass lighting from this period is admired for its refined craftsmanship and its ability to combine traditional glassmaking techniques with the modern decorative vocabulary of the late twentieth century.
The glass components date from the 1970s, while the current lamp assemblies have been executed more recently, creating a balanced composition that highlights the beauty of the original Murano glass elements.
The Murano glass components date from the 1970s and present well with no significant visible damage. The lamps have been assembled more recently and are in excellent functional condition.
With their sculptural glass forms and soft illumination, these lamps function beautifully on bedside tables, consoles, or sideboards where decorative lighting can enhance the atmosphere of an interior.
Height: 67 cm
Shade Diameter: 30 cm
Base Diameter: 23 cm
