Lamp - Glass, Chrome, Metal

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Space-age style floor lamp in glass, chrome and metal, with a white opal glass base, 95 cm high, 38 cm wide, 35 cm deep, origin Italy, dating to 1960–1970, in good used condition with minor signs of age and in working order.

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Description from the seller

This is a designer floor lamp (or a large table lamp), characterized by a distinctly Space Age or submarine/biomorphic style, typical of lighting production in the late 1960s to the 1970s. The structure consists of stacked modular blown glass elements, interspersed with chrome metal details.

Analysis of the Structure and Materials
• The Upper Diffuser (Lampshade): It is a large sphere of transparent glass or slightly satin/smoked.
• The base of the sphere narrows and attaches to a wavy double-bulb section (or flange). In this photo, the central part is lit by an internal red light (or with a neon/pink effect), creating a strong color contrast and a pop atmosphere.
• The Central Coupling:
• A shiny polished chrome ring serves as the junction between the upper and lower parts. It features small circular holes around the circumference, probably intended for both ventilation and heat dispersion of the bulbs, as well as an aesthetic detail.
• The Lower Base:
• It is a slender body in milky white opal glass (opaline) satin.
• The form is geometric and structured: an upper cylindrical section that widens downward with two prominent domed rings stacked. This section is internally lit with a warm/neutral white light.
• The Supporting Base:
• All of it rests on a circular pedestal, also in polished chrome metal.

Stile e Contesto Estetico
The lamp instantly evokes Italian or European design of the 1960s/70s. The combination of sinuous geometric shapes (reminiscent of a chess pawn or a stylized marine creature), the use of opal glass combined with chrome, and the effect of dual colored lighting are iconic elements of historic brands of the period such as Murano, Artemide, Mazzega, Martinelli Luce, or Guzzini.

Dettagli Tecnici Visibili
• Power: There is an external light-colored/transparent power cord exiting the base to plug into a wall outlet.
• Dual Illumination: The lamp appears to have a double-ignition system (or an internal dual bulb) that allows different lighting of the white base and the colored upper core.

This is a designer floor lamp (or a large table lamp), characterized by a distinctly Space Age or submarine/biomorphic style, typical of lighting production in the late 1960s to the 1970s. The structure consists of stacked modular blown glass elements, interspersed with chrome metal details.

Analysis of the Structure and Materials
• The Upper Diffuser (Lampshade): It is a large sphere of transparent glass or slightly satin/smoked.
• The base of the sphere narrows and attaches to a wavy double-bulb section (or flange). In this photo, the central part is lit by an internal red light (or with a neon/pink effect), creating a strong color contrast and a pop atmosphere.
• The Central Coupling:
• A shiny polished chrome ring serves as the junction between the upper and lower parts. It features small circular holes around the circumference, probably intended for both ventilation and heat dispersion of the bulbs, as well as an aesthetic detail.
• The Lower Base:
• It is a slender body in milky white opal glass (opaline) satin.
• The form is geometric and structured: an upper cylindrical section that widens downward with two prominent domed rings stacked. This section is internally lit with a warm/neutral white light.
• The Supporting Base:
• All of it rests on a circular pedestal, also in polished chrome metal.

Stile e Contesto Estetico
The lamp instantly evokes Italian or European design of the 1960s/70s. The combination of sinuous geometric shapes (reminiscent of a chess pawn or a stylized marine creature), the use of opal glass combined with chrome, and the effect of dual colored lighting are iconic elements of historic brands of the period such as Murano, Artemide, Mazzega, Martinelli Luce, or Guzzini.

Dettagli Tecnici Visibili
• Power: There is an external light-colored/transparent power cord exiting the base to plug into a wall outlet.
• Dual Illumination: The lamp appears to have a double-ignition system (or an internal dual bulb) that allows different lighting of the white base and the colored upper core.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Chrome, Glass, Metal
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
95 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
35 cm
Colour
White
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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