Italian Murano Glass Floor Lamp Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1930s

Distinguished by its slender proportions and an intricately twisted glass column, an Italian Murano glass floor lamp from the 1930s, attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini.

The lamp rises from a low, circular brass base, its tall glass stem extending upward in a continuous spiral. Thick, translucent glass is worked into pronounced diagonal ridges that wrap around the column, creating a sense of movement. The glass carries a delicate aqua-green tint, with areas of greater clarity alternating with silvery reflections and subtle variations in texture. As light moves across the surface, the twisting pattern produces an almost liquid effect, revealing the depth and optical complexity of the material.

Three sets of rounded brass bands punctuate the glass at intervals, introducing a measured rhythm along its height. These small details serve as visual transitions, breaking the continuous spiral without interrupting its movement. The warm brass contrasts beautifully with the cool tone of the glass, while the circular base provides a grounded, understated foundation for the unusually delicate structure above.

The design recalls the experimental approach to glass associated with Carlo Scarpa during his early career in Murano. Working with M.V.M. Cappellin beginning in the 1920s and later with Venini during the 1930s, Scarpa explored the expressive possibilities of glass through innovative forms, surface treatments, and an exceptional sensitivity to material. The lamp's spiraling column and metal detailing evoke this period of Italian glassmaking, when traditional Venetian craftsmanship was increasingly interpreted through modern design.

Above the glass stem, a broad cylindrical fabric shade introduces a softer geometric volume. Its pale tone is finished with narrow brass bands along the upper and lower edges, echoing the metal details of the column. 

The shade's warm interior further enriches the light, creating a gentle, atmospheric glow when illuminated. Its generous diameter also establishes a pleasing contrast with the narrow stem, giving the lamp a balanced silhouette.