Hand-Painted Shade Blue Blown Glass Table Lamp – Charlie Chaplin, Luca Fina

Blue Blown Glass Table Lamp with Artistic Lampshade

A unique piece that combines the charm of vintage blown glass design with the creativity of contemporary art.

This particular table lamp combines a refined vintage cobalt blue blown glass base, dating back to the 1970s, with an exclusive lampshade made and hand-painted by artist Luca Fina.

The result is a lamp with a strong scenic character, conceived not only as a lighting element but as a true object of art and design.

The lampshade: a hand-painted work

The true protagonist of the composition is the black lampshade, entirely decorated by hand using the airbrushing technique.

At its center is depicted Charlie Chaplin, accompanied by the famous phrase:

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”

The portrait was manually created by the artist Luca Fina, who individually worked on the shades, contrasts, and details of the face.

The lampshade is not an industrial print: every decorative element has been handcrafted, and the piece is also signed by the artist, making it a unique artistic element.

The decoration is completed by elegant golden borders that create a refined contrast with the black background.

The blown glass base

The lower part of the lamp consists of a characteristic vintage cobalt blue blown glass base, dating back to the 1970s.

The glass has a soft, rounded shape and a particular decorative surface characterized by small raised elements.

The intense blue hue creates a strong contrast with the black and gold of the lampshade, giving life to a particularly elegant chromatic combination.

The natural variations and small imperfections of the glass are characteristics of artisanal workmanship and are part of the authenticity of the vintage piece.

A meeting between vintage and contemporary art

This lamp is born from the encounter of two eras and two different languages:

the blown glass base retains the charm and materiality of 1970s design, while the lampshade introduces a contemporary, artistic, and highly personal element.

The result is an object that is difficult to categorize: a lamp, a piece of furniture, and at the same time a small work of art.

The presence of Charlie Chaplin also adds a strong narrative element, making the piece particularly interesting for collectors, film enthusiasts, art, and design lovers.

Features

• Type: table lamp
• Base Era: 1970s
• Base Material: blown glass
• Base Color: cobalt blue
• Lampshade: fabric
• Decorative Technique: airbrushing / hand painting
• Artist: Luca Fina
• Signature: signed by the artist
• Subject: Charlie Chaplin
• Total Height: 56 cm
• Base Height: 30 cm
• Base Width: 18 cm
• Lampshade Height: 25 cm
• Lampshade Width: 25 cm

A unique piece

The small variations and any imperfections present in the glass base and the hand-made decoration are an integral part of the object's individual character.

This is not a mass-produced lamp: the combination of the vintage blown glass base and the hand-painted and signed lampshade makes each piece unique.

Style and setting

A lamp particularly suitable for interiors:

• Vintage
• Mid-Century Modern
• Eclectic
• Contemporary
• Hollywood Regency
• Art & Design

It can be placed on a console, a credenza, a sideboard, a desk, or a side table, where the lampshade can also be appreciated as an artistic element.

Ideal for those seeking original lighting, vintage design, contemporary art, and unusual decorative objects.

Conditions

The vintage glass base is in good condition, with normal characteristics and signs of time consistent with the age of the piece.

The lampshade has been made and decorated by hand by the artist and may show slight variations or small imperfections inherent in artisanal work.

The photographs show in detail the glass base, the painting, the artist's signature, and the general condition of the lamp.

As with any vintage lighting fixture, it is advisable to have the electrical system checked by a qualified professional before use.