Overview
A classic of late 20th-century lighting, this floor lamp features a hand-blown glass 'mushroom' shade with a white spiral filigrana pattern.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A classic of late 20th-century lighting, this floor lamp features a hand-blown glass 'mushroom' shade with a white spiral filigrana pattern.
Story
In the 1970s, the 'Space Age' aesthetic collided with a renewed appreciation for traditional craftsmanship, resulting in pieces like this that feel both futuristic and handmade.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this lamp is highly consistent with the 'Mushroom' series produced by the Laurel Lamp Company, which often sourced its high-quality glass from Murano, Italy.
Condition & Value
The glass shade appears to be in excellent condition, which is the primary value driver. The brass base shows some expected surface wear and light oxidation consistent with a 40-50 year old piece. The original floor switch is present, though vintage wiring should always be inspected by a professional.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375