Vintage Blue Blown Glass Table Lamp – Dual Lighting and Velvet Lampshade

Vintage Blue Blown Glass Table Lamp

Elegant vintage table lamp with a striking blown blue glass base, featuring a distinctive relief-decorated surface that creates a refined play of light and reflections.

The base has a soft, rounded shape, with an intense cobalt blue color and a characteristic texture composed of small circular reliefs. The natural variations present in the glass attest to its artisanal craftsmanship and make each piece unique.

The lamp is completed by a cylindrical velvet lampshade, recently made and characterized by an original abstract pattern in shades of blue, black, and gold.

The contrast between the deep blue of the glass and the rich, sophisticated velvet pattern creates a particularly elegant and decorative ensemble.

Dual Lighting

One of the most interesting elements of this lamp is its dual lighting system.

The main light is diffused through the lampshade, while a second bulb directly illuminates the interior of the glass base.

When both lights are on, the blue glass illuminates from within, and the surface texture gains depth, creating a particularly striking lighting effect.

This feature allows the lamp to be used both as a light source and as a decorative and atmospheric element.

Blown Glass Base

The base is the most distinctive element of this lamp.

The glass has an intense cobalt blue color and a three-dimensional surface decorated with a series of small circular reliefs.

The slight variations in the glass are characteristic of handmade craftsmanship and contribute to the authentic charm of the piece.

The base can therefore be appreciated even when the lamp is off, as a true sculptural element.

Velvet Lampshade

The lamp is paired with a newly made velvet lampshade, decorated with an abstract and fluid pattern in shades of blue, black, and gold.

The design creates a dynamic and sophisticated effect, while the velvety surface adds a pleasant tactile component and helps to make the light warmer and more enveloping.

Features

• Base era: approximately 1970s–1980s
• Type: table lamp
• Base material: blown glass
• Base color: cobalt blue
• Surface: relief work
• Lampshade: velvet
• Lampshade: newly made
• Lampshade color: blue, black, and gold
• Lighting system: dual light
• Total height: 51.5 cm
• Glass base height: 28 cm
• Lampshade height: 21 cm
• Lampshade diameter: 30 cm
• Maximum base diameter: 18 cm

Style and Setting

The combination of blue glass, velvet, and gold details makes this lamp particularly suitable for refined interiors.

Perfect for:

• Vintage
• 1970s
• Mid-Century Modern
• Hollywood Regency
• Glam
• Eclectic
• Contemporary

It can be used as a bedside lamp, on a console, a credenza, a sideboard, or a side table.

Thanks to its dual lighting, it is particularly effective in environments where a warm and atmospheric accent light is desired.

Condition

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

Any small variations, irregularities, and imperfections in the glass are characteristic of handmade craftsmanship and contribute to the uniqueness of the base.

The velvet lampshade is newly made.

The photographs show the lamp in detail, the glasswork, and the overall condition.

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