A stunning tulip-form table lamp made in Italy in the latter part of the 20th century. This lamp would have been hand blown by the famous glass makers on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. It demonstrates the exceptional skill and craftsmanship of the glass makers in Murano, the elegant translucent white body is detailed by a narrow purple glass band and lamp shade sculpted in a tulip-like shape. A striking and elegant table lamp that would look fantastic in any style of interior, whether traditional or modern.

A brief history about Murano glassware. Murano became Europe's luxury glassmaking center, peaking in popularity in the 15th and 16th centuries. Venice's dominance in trade along the Mediterranean created a wealthy merchant class that was a strong connoisseur of the arts. This helped establish demand for art glass and more innovations. The spread of glassmaking talent in Europe eventually diminished the importance of Venice and its Murano glassmakers and the occupation and dissolution of the Venetian state by Napoleon Bonapartet in 1797 caused more hardship for Murano's glassmaking industry. Murano glassmaking began a revival in the 1920s. Today, Murano and Venice are tourist attractions, and Murano is home to numerous glass factories and a few individual artists' studios. Its Museo del Vetro (Glass Museum) in the Palazzo Giustinian contains displays on the history of glassmaking as well as glass samples ranging from Egyptian times through the present day.

Condition: excellent, please refer to photographs

Dimensions: 59cm high, 36cm wide, 35cm deep