Mid-Century Space Age Italian Table Lamp with Effervescent Bubble Glass, 1970s

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An exceptional and highly theatrical Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp, hand-crafted in Italy during the 1970s.

This rare vintage … Read more An exceptional and highly theatrical Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp, hand-crafted in Italy during the 1970s.

This rare vintage luminaire seamlessly combines architectural chrome elements with the organic beauty of masterfully blown Italian art glass, creating a mesmerizing sculptural statement piece whether illuminated or at rest.
The lamp is anchored by a tiered chrome-plated base from which a powerful central pillar rises.

Enclosing the multi-tiered light cluster is a magnificent, thick-walled glass globe meticulously blown with "pulegoso" technique.
This effervescent glass is saturated with thousands of trapped micro-bubbles and controlled air pockets. When the lamp is turned on, these tiny air inclusions catch the light, transforming the entire glass body into a glowing, shimmering column of stardust that beautifully diffuses the illumination.

Sophisticated Lighting Controls (4-Way Switch)
Designed with a specialized 4-stage mechanical switch, this lamp offers highly versatile mood lighting options to match your interior ambiance:
1. All On: Full illumination with both the central focal globe and the ambient green accent lights glowing simultaneously.
2. All Off: The lamp rests as a striking chrome and glass kinetic sculpture.
3. Accent Lighting Only: Only the three low-tier green bulbs illuminate, casting a soft, theatrical emerald glow through the effervescent bubble glass.
4. Task Lighting Only: Only the dominant top globe illuminates, focusing a warm, clean light upward and outward.

Technical Features & Configuration
• Top Light Source: One large E27 Edison screw-base socket, currently fitted with a magnificent, oversized spherical opal bulb that anchors the design.
• Ambient Light Sources: Three lower candelabra sockets (small fitting) positioned in a symmetrical constellation around the central column, housing three vibrant green sphere bulbs.
• Condition & Safety: The original vintage wiring has been thoroughly inspected, tested, and approved by a professional electrician.

Dimensions
• Diameter: 32 cm | 12.6 inches
• Height: 40 cm | 15.7 inches
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less