The Ziggurat

This is a round flush-mount ceiling light in hand-blown Murano glass, made in the 1980s. The white opaline glass is formed in a series of concentric steps that rise to a small crown at the centre. Its satin acid-etched finish softens the light and shows off each ridge. The stepped profile draws on Art Deco architecture, a reference that 1980s Italian lighting revisited often. Lit, it gives an even, glare-free glow, with the rings showing faintly through the glass. The shade sits on a white enamelled metal base with brass fixing screws. The original Murano label is still attached.

It suits a hallway, a bedroom or a bathroom, or any room with a low ceiling where a pendant would hang too low.

Origin: Italy (Murano)
Sourced in: Veneto region
Era: c.1980s
Materials: Hand-blown satin opaline glass, white enamelled metal, brass fittings
Dimensions: 26cm W, 12cm H
Attribution: Unattributed; original "Vetro eseguito da maestri di Murano" label (photographed)
Condition: Very good vintage condition. The glass is free of chips and cracks. Refer to photographs.
Electrical: Checked and rewired to AS/NZS standards prior to dispatch. To be installed by a licensed electrician.