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Late-1960s Murano opal glass lamp. The design is characterized by a distinctive 'bubbles' or 'cage' effect, where a blown white opal glass diffuser is enclosed in a geometric black metal frame with circular motifs. This particular processing creates a tactile and visual contrast typical of Mid-Century Modern aesthetics. Produced between 1960 and 1970.
This type of opal glass has the ability to diffuse light softly. Opal glass was invented in Murano. New, in perfect condition, with a very robust cage and with glass of notable thickness. Lamp height: 38 cm, diameter: 18 cm, height with chain: 92 cm. Weight: 2.5 kg. Functional and wired to standard. The light through opal glass diffuses better and more evenly than with clear glass.

Lampada in vetro opalino di Murano della fine del 1960. Il design è caratterizzato da un caratteristico effetto a "bolle" o "gabbia", dove un diffusore in vetro opalino bianco soffiato è racchiuso in una struttura geometrica in metallo nero con motivi circolari. Questa particolare lavorazione crea un contrasto materico e visivo tipico dell'estetica Mid-Century Modern.  Prodotto tra il 1960 e 1970.
Questo tipo di vetro opalino ha la capacità di diffondere la luce in modo morbido. Il vetro opalino è stato inventato a Murano. Nuova,  in perfette condizioni, con gabbia molto robusta e con un vetro di spessore notevole. Altezza lampada 38cm, , diametro 18cm, altezza con catena 92cm. peso 2,5Kg. . Funzionante e cablata a norma. La luce con il vetro opalino si diffonde meglio del vetro trasparente e con più uniformità.  

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Hanging lamp - Murano glass

Italy - Mid-century modern - 1960-1970 

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Murano opaline glass lamp from the late 1960s, with a black metal cage surrounding a blown white opaline glass diffuser, in Mid‑Century Modern style, origin Veneto, Italy; diameter 18 cm, height 36 cm (92 cm with chain), weight 2.5 kg, 1 fitting, wired to standard, in new condition and fully functional.

Hanging lamp - Murano glass

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