Table lamp - Steel, Glass - Design

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Vintage table lamp with a decorative braided metal foot and a large, pale marbled glass shade, in steel and glass, Italian origin, dating to 1980–1990, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, dimensions 30 cm W x 40 cm H x 30 cm D, in working order.

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Atmospheric and specially designed table lamp with a decorative braided metal construction and a large, beautifully marbled glass shade.

The most characteristic part of this lamp is the base. Around the central stem, several curved metal elements run, seemingly braided around each other. This creates an elegant, almost sculptural form. The warm antique brass/bronze-colored finish gives the lamp a classic look and forms a beautiful contrast with the light glass.

The generous glass shade has a soft white, matte appearance and features a subtle marbled/veined decor. The organic lines in the glass are especially visible when the lamp is lit. The shade has a broad, stepped rim and a domed upper section. On top, the whole is finished with a decorative metal knob in the same color as the base.

When the lamp is switched on, the matte glass disperses the light in a pleasant way, creating a warm and diffuse ambient light. The combination of the decorative metal base and the striking glass shade makes the lamp an attractive interior object both when lit and unlit.

The close-up photos also show the construction under the shade, the socket, the attachment of the glass shade, and the braided metal decoration.

In terms of design, the lamp resembles decorative European interior lighting from the late 20th century / vintage era. Without a visible factory mark or label, a specific manufacturer or designer cannot be identified with certainty from the photos.

Condition

The lamp is in good used vintage condition based on the photos, with normal light wear and age-related signs on the metal. These contribute to the character of the brass/bronze finish. The glass presents well. Please examine all photos carefully; they form an important part of the condition description.

The lamp is shown in the photos as working and lit.

Atmospheric and specially designed table lamp with a decorative braided metal construction and a large, beautifully marbled glass shade.

The most characteristic part of this lamp is the base. Around the central stem, several curved metal elements run, seemingly braided around each other. This creates an elegant, almost sculptural form. The warm antique brass/bronze-colored finish gives the lamp a classic look and forms a beautiful contrast with the light glass.

The generous glass shade has a soft white, matte appearance and features a subtle marbled/veined decor. The organic lines in the glass are especially visible when the lamp is lit. The shade has a broad, stepped rim and a domed upper section. On top, the whole is finished with a decorative metal knob in the same color as the base.

When the lamp is switched on, the matte glass disperses the light in a pleasant way, creating a warm and diffuse ambient light. The combination of the decorative metal base and the striking glass shade makes the lamp an attractive interior object both when lit and unlit.

The close-up photos also show the construction under the shade, the socket, the attachment of the glass shade, and the braided metal decoration.

In terms of design, the lamp resembles decorative European interior lighting from the late 20th century / vintage era. Without a visible factory mark or label, a specific manufacturer or designer cannot be identified with certainty from the photos.

Condition

The lamp is in good used vintage condition based on the photos, with normal light wear and age-related signs on the metal. These contribute to the character of the brass/bronze finish. The glass presents well. Please examine all photos carefully; they form an important part of the condition description.

The lamp is shown in the photos as working and lit.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Design
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass, Steel
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
The NetherlandsVerified
352
Objects sold
90.91%
Private

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