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Pallotta Venini

Pallotta table lamp by Studio Venini, C. 1970
By Venini
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Rare table lamp, model Pallotta. Designed and made by Studio Venini, circa 1970. This design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s
By Venini
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A rare and beautiful table lamp from the ''Pallotta'' series in talpa glass and polychrome hand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

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Rare Table Lamp, Mod. Pallotta Design Paolo Venini, 1960
By Paolo Venini
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Rare table lamp, Mod. Pallotta design Paolo Venini, 1960. Glass sphere, glass pedestal, inside
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.

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