Mushroom Table Lamp in Murano Glass, 1970s

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A magnificent triumph of light and Italian design, perfect for adding a warm and sophisticated atmosphere to your spaces. This … Read more A magnificent triumph of light and Italian design, perfect for adding a warm and sophisticated atmosphere to your spaces. This rare and imposing Murano glass table lamp is a true collector's item, a sublime expression of modern antiques and unsurpassed glassmaking craftsmanship.

Subject and Style: The design echoes the iconic and highly sought-after "mushroom" silhouette typical of the 1970s. The structure, with its soft and well-proportioned lines, is distinguished by a refined spiral motif (known as a "swirl" or twisted pattern) that envelops the entire surface, lending incredible dynamism and elegant fluidity to the luminous sculpture.

Material and Finish: The piece is entirely and masterfully hand-blown from fine white Murano opaline glass. The piece reveals all its sculptural magic when lit: as clearly visible in the photograph, the light highlights a striking, slightly darker and more nuanced band at the ends of the lampshade and on the base. This fascinating play of light and shade is absolutely not a defect, but rather a wonderful feature of the craftsmanship due to the naturally thicker glass in those areas, a detail that unmistakably attests to its manual, rather than industrial, production.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Mushroom table lamp / lampshade.

· Style: Modern / Space Age - Swirl finish.

· Materials: Blown Murano glass.

· Period: Vintage, 1970s.

· Dimensions: Diameter 34 cm. Height 37.5 cm.

· Condition: Excellent aesthetic and structural condition. The massive glass body is splendidly intact, shiny, and free of chips. The period electrical system is present and functioning, complete with the original switch and plug, which show light and normal signs of aging, fully guaranteeing its historical authenticity.
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