Archimede Seguso Mid-Century Crystal Murano Glass Italian Table Lamp, 1950s

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Archimede Seguso Mid-Century Crystal Murano Glass Italian Table Lamp, 1950s

About the Item

Astonishing midcentury crystal Murano glass table lamp. Archimede Seguso, a Murano glass master artist, designed this extraordinary piece in Italy during the 1950s. This fantastic lamp is in marvellous vintage condition with no chips or cracks and will be a central point for a midcentury-style living room or entrance hall. This amazing lamp can be easily converted and rewired for US, following the European electrical requirements. The lamp uses an E / 14 light bulb and is compatible within 110-240 voltage range. The way the crystal Murano glass was designed is breathtaking, with deep vertical stripes of "bullicante", and it will amplify lighting like a prism. The “bullicante” effect is amongst the most famous glass-making techniques, and it is seen quite often around the island of Murano. This technique allows producing glass pieces with small air bubbles trapped the inside. This peculiar effect is obtained by placing a piece of molten glass inside a metallic mould with spikes, very much resembling a pineapple’s texture. These spikes cause small holes in the surface, creating a pattern all around the glass piece. After it’s been left to cool down for a few moments, the whole piece is submerged in molten glass again. This second layer completely covers the first one. However, thanks to the thick consistency of glass, the holes previously impressed on the first layer are not covered, thus causing air to be trapped between both layers of glass. This process can be repeated several times, creating a pattern as complicated as the glass master wishes. This technique gives not only a sense of depth to the whole object but also an incomparable decorative effect, famous for its originality. Archimede Seguso was an Italian glass manufacturer known for his intricate glass vases, necklaces, and sculptures. Spanning a wide range of forms and colours, his subject matter included animals and abstract shapes. Born in 1909 in Murano, Italy, he was part of an illustrious legacy of Italian glassmakers, their ancestry spanning over six centuries to the 14th century. Seguso notably led a revival of ancient Venetian glass-making techniques, specifically filigrana, which produced lattice-like patterns. Seguso ran the family business Seguso Vetri d'Arte, from 1937-1942. The artist died in 1999 in his hometown of Murano, Italy. The Seguso Company continues to produce glass, with works included in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Attributed to:
Archimede Seguso (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Diameter: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)
Power Source:
Plug-in
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Brass,Glass,Murano Glass
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
very small chip highlighted in the last photo by a red arrow.
Seller Location:
Roma, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3067332313762