The Banded Opaline

A Leucos light in white opaline (lattimo) Murano glass, the softly tapered body ringed at the rim by applied bands of cobalt, turquoise, green and lime — the a fasce banded style, here in a full four-colour run rather than a single accent. Hand-made in Italy and retaining both its Leucos and Vetri Murano foil labels, with the VM model code 048. Clean and sculptural unlit; when lit the opaline glows evenly and the coloured bands catch at the edge.

Leucos, founded near Venice in 1962, is among the most collected of the post-war Venetian lighting houses, and its opaline fittings with coloured-glass rims are a signature. Designed to mount either as a wall light or a ceiling flush mount, so it suits a hallway, bedroom or bathroom.

Origin: Italy (Murano / Venice)
Sourced in: Turin
Era: c.1970s
Maker: Leucos, retaining original Leucos and Vetri Murano foil labels
Materials: White opaline Murano glass with applied coloured bands, painted-metal fitting
Dimensions: 17cm x 16cm
Mounting: Wall or ceiling. Can be turned into a lamp if desired.
Condition: Good vintage condition, commensurate with age. Glass clean and bright, coloured bands intact, both original labels present. Refer to photographs.
Electrical: Checked and rewired to AS/NZS standards prior to dispatch. To be installed by a licensed electrician.