Aubergine Murano Table Lamp

Materials: Hand blown aubergine or amethyst purple translucent crystal glass. Brass rod, chromed metal (iron) tubular socket decoration. Original round tubular lampshade made of yellow fibreglass with metal coloured plastic rings. Bakelite E27 socket.

Total height: 78 cm / 30.70”

Width: 35 cm / 13.77”

Base: ∅ 14 cm / 5.51”

Electricity: 1 bulb E27, 1 x 75 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred. 

Period: 1960s, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.

Designer: To be appraised.

Manufacturer: To be appraised.

Other versions: This aubergine Murano table lamp exists in all probability in several colours.

This table lamp has no marks or the label is disappeared, unfortunately. It is unclear if this lamp is made in Murano.

All the electric parts are made by the VLM Components company from Bucanisco near Milan in Italy. The switch is designed in 1968 by Achille Castiglioni, so this lamp is a most likely a bit younger.

The wiring and plug are made in the 60’s. In the 70’s VLM Components produced different plugs, sockets and wires. The Vistosi company used this type of wiring for many years.

Similar lamps were designed by Wayne Husted in the 50’s for the American company Blenko from West Virginia. Wayne is still producing this type of lamps.