Vintage Glamour Blue and Gold Murano Glass Table Lamp

An Italian Table Lamp of Light, Color, and Handcrafted Splendor

The Vintage Glamour Blue and Gold Murano Glass Table Lamp is a study in luminosity and poise — a piece that feels simultaneously timeless and ethereal. Handblown by artisans on the island of Murano, Italy, it carries forward a tradition of glass artistry dating back over seven centuries, when Venetian craftsmen first began transforming molten sand into light itself. With its cool aqua body flecked in molten gold, this lamp captures the essence of Venetian opulence distilled into a single, sculptural form.

The lamp’s elongated silhouette, fluted with delicate vertical ribbing, evokes the serenity of rippling water beneath the Venetian sun. Each ridge refracts light in countless directions, creating a mesmerizing interplay of depth and reflection. Within the translucent blue glass, wisps of gold leaf glimmer like sunlight caught beneath the surface of the sea — subtle, radiant, and endlessly shifting. It’s this quiet alchemy of glass and gold that makes the Vintage Glamour Blue and Gold Murano Glass Table Lamp feel alive, as though it were breathing light from within.

Crowned by a white linen shade, the composition achieves a perfect balance between artisanal romance and architectural clarity. The clarity of the linen tempers the vibrancy of the glass, diffusing the light into a gentle, golden halo that flatters everything it touches. The brass fittings at the neck and harp introduce just the right note of warmth, while the clear glass base anchors the design with crystalline precision. Every component feels intentional, harmonious — a celebration of balance and proportion that defines Italian luxury.

In the tradition of Vintage Glamour interiors, this lamp embodies the refined decadence of a bygone era — the kind of elegance once found in Venetian palazzi and Hollywood Regency salons. Its color palette, a symphony of oceanic blue and gilded warmth, evokes the glamour of the Mediterranean: sunlight glinting off the Grand Canal, silk draperies shimmering in the breeze, and the timeless allure of artistry that values beauty for its own sake.

Placed atop a lacquered console, mirrored side table, or marble nightstand, the lamp becomes a focal point — not through dominance, but through grace. Its light dances gently across the room, casting faint ripples of gold that seem to shimmer on walls and ceilings. During the day, natural light reveals the intricacy of the embedded gold leaf, while at night, the lamp’s internal glow transforms it into an illuminated jewel. It brings not just light, but atmosphere — the rare, almost cinematic quality that turns a space into an experience.

Each vintage table lamp is shaped by hand, using age-old Murano techniques known only to a handful of glassmakers today. The process begins with molten glass gathered from the furnace, to which fine sheets of gold leaf are carefully applied. As the artisan turns the blowpipe, the gold fuses into the glass, suspended forever within its liquid transparency. The lamp’s distinctive ribbed texture is achieved by rolling the glass into a hand-carved mold before the final shaping, giving the surface its rhythmic pattern of light and shadow. The result is a one-of-a-kind work of art, where no two lamps are ever identical.

Murano’s glass tradition has always been about more than craft — it’s about transformation. Fire into form, light into substance, tradition into timeless design. This lamp captures that spirit perfectly. Though its form nods to mid-century Italian lighting design, its execution feels utterly contemporary, bridging eras with an ease that only authentic craftsmanship can achieve.

As functional as it is beautiful, the Vintage Glamour Blue and Gold Murano Glass Table Lamp comes complete with a linen shade and bulb, ensuring it’s ready to illuminate your home with understated elegance. UL certified for safety, it accommodates up to 60 watts, ideal for both ambient and task lighting. Despite its delicacy of appearance, it is a remarkably solid piece — the thick glass and crystal-clear base lending a reassuring weight and stability.

This lamp is for those who understand that true luxury lies in details invisible to the hurried eye — the flicker of gold beneath glass, the tactile perfection of a hand-shaped curve, the feeling of owning something made not by machine but by mastery. It belongs equally in a penthouse salon, an oceanfront retreat, or a well-curated library. Over time, as the brass fittings mellow and the glass catches the shifting tones of natural light, its character will deepen, just as any heirloom does when loved and lived with.

To light this lamp is to bring a piece of Murano into your world — a legacy of artisanship, beauty, and light. It doesn’t merely illuminate; it transforms.

Design Features

• Handblown blue Murano glass with embedded gold leaf detail

• Ribbed surface reflects and refracts light for luminous depth

• White linen shade and bulb included

• Brass fittings and clear glass base for refined contrast

• UL certified for safety and performance

Color Palette

• Aquamarine blue glass with shimmering gold leaf

• Warm brass accents

• Crisp white linen shade and clear glass base

Condition Notes

• Each lamp individually handblown; minor variations in form, texture, and gold pattern are inherent to its authenticity

• Glass surface may display natural artisanal markings

Origin & Construction

• Handcrafted in Murano, Italy

• Made using traditional Venetian glassblowing and gilding techniques

• UL certified

• Includes linen shade and bulb

• Maximum wattage: 60W

Dimensions

• Diameter: 17"

• Height: 28"