A Murano floor lamp, Italy, 1970s

A Murano floor lamp, Italy, 1970s

£595.00

An elegant Murano floor lamp dating to the 1970s, embodying the refined simplicity and exceptional glassmaking tradition for which the Venetian island of Murano is internationally renowned. Combining sculptural form with soft ambient illumination, the lamp is a sophisticated example of Italian mid-century lighting design.

The lamp is composed of three slender chromed metal stems of graduating heights, each supporting a hand-blown Murano glass globe. The globes are executed in opaline glass, transitioning from translucent clear glass at the upper section to opaque white towards the base, creating a delicate graduated effect. When illuminated, the glass emits a soft, diffused glow, enhancing the subtle tonal variation and producing a warm, atmospheric light.

The asymmetrical arrangement of the three globes creates a dynamic architectural silhouette, while the polished chrome framework provides a crisp modern contrast to the organic softness of the glass. Raised on a circular chrome base, the lamp possesses a light visual presence that allows it to integrate effortlessly into both contemporary and vintage interiors.

Murano glass has been celebrated for centuries for its outstanding craftsmanship and technical innovation, and during the 1960s and 1970s Italian designers embraced its sculptural possibilities to create lighting that was both functional and artistic. This floor lamp reflects that tradition, combining minimalist design with the timeless elegance of hand-blown Venetian glass.

Both practical and highly decorative, the lamp provides ambient illumination while serving as a sculptural focal point within an interior. Its restrained palette, elegant proportions, and quality materials make it particularly well suited to mid-century modern, contemporary, and minimalist settings.

Condition is good overall and commensurate with age and use. The chrome frame displays minor age-related wear and light surface marks, while the Murano glass globes remain well preserved with no apparent chips or cracks observed. The lamp presents beautifully and is in good working order. Please refer to the photographs.

Dimensions: 159cm high, 26cm diameter

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