Anemone lamp by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s

Hand-blown Murano glass table lamp from the Anemone series. Designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Produced by Venetian glass-works factory Venini in the 1970s. This special lamp features multiple bright amber stripes which have been stretched out during the making process. The design was inspired by sea anemones. Originally produced in green, white and amber. Rare piece in excellent condition. Literature: Franco Deboni, Venini Glass: Its History, Artists, Techniques, Turin, 2007, p. 248