'Medusa' Glass Lamp Design Umberto Riva for Venini/VeArt, 1972
By Umberto Riva, VeArt
Located in Parma, IT
‘Medusa’ rare lamp design Umberto Riva for Venini/VeArt 1972.
Murano Glass
1972 - Medusa - Rare Table Lamp By U. Riva For Veart
By Umberto Riva
Located in London, GB
Medusa - table lamp Umberto Riva - 1972 for Veart
Glass
Medusa Glass Lamp by Umberto Riva
By Umberto Riva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Umberto Riva Medusa glass lamp, 1970's
Glass
'Medusa' Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt
By VeArt, Umberto Riva
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Medusa' Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1972.
Chrome
Medusa table lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt, Italy 1972
By VeArt, Umberto Riva
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Medusa table lamp by Umberto Riva (1928-2021) for VeArt, Italy 1972.
Murano Glass
Umberto Riva, Medusa, Glass Table Lamp, VeArt, 1972
By Umberto Riva, VeArt
Located in Paris, FR
This is the very first and rare edition of this iconic lamp by Umberto Riva as advertised in Domus Magazine in may 1972.
Murano Glass
Post-Modern Umberto Riva Medusa Glass Table Lamp
By VeArt, Umberto Riva
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian mouth blown glass table lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt, 1970s The lamp is made out of petroleum colored glass, which creates a stunning light effect. We could send you a ...
Murano Glass
Rare Glass Medusa Table Lamp by Umberto Riva for VeArt
By VeArt, Umberto Riva
Located in Echt, NL
Rare Medusa table lamp for VeArt, Italy. Designed by the Italian architect and designer Umberto Riva.
Chrome
Rara Lampada Umberto Riva “Medusa” per Verart
By Umberto Riva, Verart
Located in Napoli, NA
Bellissima Lampada di Umberto Riva modello medusa Ottime condizioni
Murano Glass
Beautiful Lamp Medusa, Design By Umberto Riva, Veart Anno 1970
By Umberto Riva
Located in Brussels, BE
Magnificent glass dresser lamp, without words, view the photos
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.