The White Swirl

A wall light in white Murano glass, the shade a gently domed shield with the classic rigadin ritorto (twisted-ribbon) swirl spiralling across it, mounted on a white-painted metal bracket. Italy, c.1970s. The opaline glass reads as a clean, sculptural curve unlit and glows softly and evenly when lit — the reason this white-swirl look has stayed in demand for hallways, bedsides and bathrooms.

The white swirl glass is the type long associated in the trade with Vetri Murano, though this example is unsigned, so it is offered on its own merits rather than as a documented piece. It suits a hallway, bedside or bathroom, and a matched pair either side of a mirror or bed is the natural use.

Origin: Italy (Murano)
Sourced in: Turin
Era: c.1970s
Materials: White swirl Murano glass, painted-metal wall bracket
Dimensions: 23 × 26 × 10cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, commensurate with age. Glass clean and bright with no chips visible in the photographs. Refer to photographs.
Electrical: Checked and rewired to AS/NZS standards prior to dispatch. To be installed by a licensed electrician.