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Pair of Mid-Century Gold Aventurine Bullicante on White Murano Table Lamps

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This pair of white and aventurine Mid-century Murano table lamps were made in the style of Barovier & Toso, a renowned Murano glasshouse. The lamps were crafted from white Venetian glass enhanced with flecks of gold aventurine, with ribbing throughout the surface. They are further embellished with a bottom skirt of rigaree trim and bullicante detailing. Each lamp rests on a gilt bronze base resembling pointed flower petals with veining. They come with a pair of light beige lampshades, that are detailed with thin brown piping. The Barovier family from Murano, Italy, have been world leaders in glass production since the Middle Ages. The Company was founded in 1295. In 1939 the company merged with the Toso family to become “Barovier & Toso”. The glasshouses on the island of Murano, like Barovier & Toso, are famous for highly ornamented glassworks made of pincered and molded blown glass. The bullicante technique creates the controlled bubbles that ornament the glass, creating a polka dot pattern throughout. Aventurine, as its name suggests, is a decoration made by "aventitius" surface effects with flecks of gold, a 15th Century technique. The result of combining these techniques is this pair of magnificent table lamps, full of subtle texture and dynamism. With harp-style shade holder: H=27.5 in. W=6 in. D=6 in. 6 lbs. Without harp-style shade holder: H=20 in. W=6 in. D=6 in. 5.5 lbs. With accompanying shade: H=27.5 in. W=13 in. D=13 in. 6 lbs.
  • Similar to:
    Barovier&Toso (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Power Source:
    Hardwired
  • Voltage:
    110-150v
  • Lampshade:
    Included
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired to US electrical standards, they take 1 base-size light, incandescent or LED. They have 75 inches of wire. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Requires special shipping and handling. Each with accompanying shade: H=27.5 in. W=13 in. D=13 in. 6 lbs.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7185241107142

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