Kalika Murano glass lamp with copper base from Venini Porcelain chandeliers Venini were making glass prism

Venini were making glass prism chandeliers as long ago as 1960

Illumination :  11 x 40W/60W  E12 bulbs

The 18th century version was lit by candles

The glass prisms themselves are very substantial and heavy

Kalika Murano glass lamp with copper base from Venini Porcelain chandeliers Venini were making glass prismThis is the beautiful dimmable Kalika 832. 20 table lamp, designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Venini, the world famous and very prestigious Venetian glass making company. It's made from handblown Murano glass with a twisted "rigadin" design in the typically Venetian style glass shade. A contemporary twist is provided by a contemporary copper base, making this a very desirable item for a new generation of Venini aficionados. The Venini company has