Paolo Venini Braided Diamointe Table lamp for Venini Italy, c. 1940

Venini Braided Diamante Table Lamp, Model 9034, Italy, c. 1940

A rare and elegant mid-century table lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini, featuring a hand-blown glass body in a distinctive braided diamante technique with tiny gold speckles throughout base. The sculptural form showcases Venini’s mastery of Murano glass artistry, complemented by a refined brass base.

The lamp is equipped with a double cluster pull-chain switch for convenient operation and retains its original linen shade, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Documented in Venini: Catalogue Raisonné 1921–1986 by Marino Barovier and Carla Sonego (see p. 286), illustrating this intricate glassmaking technique.

Dimensions:

30 in H (to top of finial)

15.5 in H (to top of brass neck)

Base: 6.25 in diameter × 4 in deep

Condition:

Fine vintage condition. Minor scratches to the brass neck and wear consistent with age and use.