Decorative ornament - Space Base - Italy - Lighting Sculpture
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Lighting sculpture from the 1970–1980 period, crafted in glass and metal, in very good condition with minor signs of wear and age, featuring a cobalt blue glass dome, a white opaline glass cone, and two light points for adjustable illumination.
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Stunning table lamp/unique light sculpture of its kind, strongly inspired by Italian design movements Postmodern and Space Age (70s/80s style).
This piece features a sophisticated multi-level lighting design and high-quality materials:
Top dome: A cobalt blue glass sphere that diffuses a soft and atmospheric light.
Central body: A white ribbed opal glass cone, which creates an elegant vertical texture when illuminated.
Lighting system: Equipped with two distinct light points (one inside the white glass cone and one beneath the blue dome) allowing light combinations.
Base and details: A solid circular base in dark metal with a dotted effect. It houses a beautiful transparent glass sphere resting on colored felt, creating hypnotic yellow and green reflections when struck by ambient light (the lower sphere is not self-illuminated).
The base is equipped with a single power switch for both bulbs (E14).
Professional and secure packaging, as this is an extremely delicate item, insurance coverage will be arranged for the full amount reached at the end of the auction.
Stunning table lamp/unique light sculpture of its kind, strongly inspired by Italian design movements Postmodern and Space Age (70s/80s style).
This piece features a sophisticated multi-level lighting design and high-quality materials:
Top dome: A cobalt blue glass sphere that diffuses a soft and atmospheric light.
Central body: A white ribbed opal glass cone, which creates an elegant vertical texture when illuminated.
Lighting system: Equipped with two distinct light points (one inside the white glass cone and one beneath the blue dome) allowing light combinations.
Base and details: A solid circular base in dark metal with a dotted effect. It houses a beautiful transparent glass sphere resting on colored felt, creating hypnotic yellow and green reflections when struck by ambient light (the lower sphere is not self-illuminated).
The base is equipped with a single power switch for both bulbs (E14).
Professional and secure packaging, as this is an extremely delicate item, insurance coverage will be arranged for the full amount reached at the end of the auction.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Post-Modern
Glass type
Opaline glass
Title additional information
Lighting Sculpture
Model
Space Base
Material
Glass, Metal
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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