Large Italian floor lamp in Murano glass with gold inclusions — Italy, circa 1940-1950.

Large and elegant Murano glass floor lamp, emblematic of the exceptional work of the Venetian glassworks of the mid-twentieth century (in the taste of the creations of Barovier & Toso or Archimede Seguso).

• The Shaft : The slender central shaft is composed of an alternating stack of balusters and geometric elements in ribbed and bubbled transparent glass alternating with elements in glass with gold inclusions, offering a superb visual contrast and capturing the light magnificently.
• The Base: The whole rests on a circular base in moulded metal formerly gilded. The gilding, partially faded by time, today reveals a beautiful dark brown patina with traces of gilding.
• The Shade : It is surmounted by a large shade in ecru/greige fabric, edged with a black braid underlined by a gold piping with a twisted button detail in passementerie, ensuring a soft and warm diffusion of the lighting.
• Excellent state of preservation. No cracks, chips or nicks on any of the glass elements.
• Electrification entirely redone to current standards (silk-effect twisted textile cable in gold/brass colour, foot switch and standard socket). Ready to be installed.

Italy, circa 1940-1950