Opaline Glass and Wood Bedside Lamps from Artigianato Italiano, 1950s, Set of 2

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A pair of vintage bedside lamps (lampshades), dating approximately to the 1950s. This coordinated set perfectly represents the taste of … Read more A pair of vintage bedside lamps (lampshades), dating approximately to the 1950s. This coordinated set perfectly represents the taste of the era, characterized by experimentation with clean geometric shapes and contrasting materials.

these lamps expertly combine the warmth of wood with the purity of light diffused by glass, offering a design distinguished by its quality and unique period details:
spherical shade: each lamp features an opal glass globe with a delicate, light blue, glossy finish. The opal glass provides soft, welcoming, and glare-free ambient lighting.
wooden base: both lamps feature a rectangular, dark wood base with rounded corners, creating a wonderful contrast in color and texture with the delicate glass.
vintage switch: a small, protruding white push-button switch is located directly on the base of each lamp, an original mechanical detail typical of electrical systems from the 1950s and 1960s, perfect for this type of atmospheric lighting.

this modern antique set is perfect for adding a mid-century vintage touch, with deco influences, authentic and symmetrical to a bedroom, study, or as accent lighting on a sideboard.

e14 socket; bulbs not included.

approximate dimensions:
wooden base 13.5 cm x 8.5 cm, height 1.5 cm
sphere diameter 12 cm
total height 12 cm
total length 16 cm
total width 12 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less