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Offline busterj

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Murano lamp base.....
« on: January 27, 2011, 02:00:29 PM »
Hi all,

Looking for a bit advice on this Sommerso lamp base. It measures 22" x 13" at it's widest.
Just curious if anyone has an idea of who may have made it?

Thanks,

rob

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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2011, 02:19:09 PM »
Very pretty lamp base.  The sommerso effect is beautiful in green and blue.  Not too sure who made it though.  Sorry I am not much help.

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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2011, 10:42:27 PM »
Beautiful lamp base. Is there some ribbing on the edge or is that just the net curtains in the background.

Very well made. Any labels?
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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2011, 12:48:09 AM »
Very nice piece. Can't advise on a maker either.

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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2011, 01:27:14 PM »
Thanks for your interest.


The lamp base is heavily ribbed and has no labels, unfortunately.

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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2011, 09:06:36 PM »
Hi Rob - Still have no idea but it does have a look of some of the Seguso VDA pieces that are sold by design and arts, particularly as the fittings are not on it. I assume it has a hole drilled in the bottom?
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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2011, 07:13:07 PM »
Thanks for your interest.

Here's a couple of photos that show the ribbed effect and the hole in the bottom of the base.

rob

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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2011, 08:11:47 PM »
I would love to have a lamp like this, a pair would be even better. Great find if you decide you don't want the aggravation of finishing it as a lamp I would be interested in it.
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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2011, 08:56:37 PM »
 I'll keep that in mind ardy and thanks again for your interest.

I just enjoy it as an object for the time being even though it does tower over the pieces I have on display.


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Re: Murano lamp base.....
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2011, 10:53:11 PM »
Just one last thought Rob. Looking at the base I suggest that it was going to be constructed on a base as there is no exit for the cable from the hole. Could have been an interesting piece assembled.
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