Donghia Esha - Ice Murano Glass Floor Lamp

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Donghia Esha - Ice Murano Glass Floor Lamp

About the Item

Introducing the Donghia “Esha” floor lamp in "ice" colorway, a magnificent piece of Italian craftsmanship that epitomizes the 21st-century penchant for blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. This stunning floor lamp features a column of stacked handmade Murano glass blocks that exude excellence and elegance from every angle. The L-shaped solid glass blocks, fashioned in an "ice" clear pulegoso (bubbled) Murano glass, create a mesmerizing puzzle of light and reflection, resembling a frozen waterfall of light. The unique pulegoso technique introduces myriad bubbles into the glass, lending the lamp an effervescent quality and a dynamic texture that plays with light in captivating ways. The lamp’s base, stem, hardware, and rectangular finial boast a polished black nickel finish, providing a sleek and contemporary contrast to the ethereal quality of the Murano glass. This interplay of materials is a testament to Donghia’s design ethos, where each element is carefully chosen to contribute to the overall harmony of the piece. Included with the lamp is a rectangular taupe silk shade, a choice that complements the coolness of the glass with a warm, diffused light. The lamp is designed to hold two standard base light bulbs, with a maximum of 100 watts each, allowing you to adjust the level of brightness to suit your ambiance needs. The practicality of the piece is heightened by the pull chain on/off switch on each socket, a classic feature that ensures ease of use. The brown cloth-covered cord adds a final touch of sophistication, ensuring that even the most minute details are aligned with the lamp’s luxurious feel. The lamp measures 59.5 inches in height, with a footprint of 10 inches by 8 inches, while the shade is sized at 9 inches high by 16.5 inches wide and 10 inches deep. This floor lamp by Donghia is not just a source of illumination; it is a statement piece that marries the artistry of Murano glassmaking with the precision of modern design, perfect for those who seek to add a touch of timeless elegance to their living space.

Creator:
Donghia (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 59.5 in (151.13 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Power Source:
Plug-in
Voltage:
110-150v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Murano Glass,Nickel,Silk,Blackened
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 21st Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition. Very minor wear from age and use. No chips, cracks to glass. Working condition. Additional photos upon request.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1543238292852

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With distinctive style touches like gray flannel upholstery and overstuffed seating, American designer Angelo Donghia (1935–85) was a visionary leader of bold interior design and furniture in the 1970s and ’80s. Although Donghia lived only to age 50, by the time of his death from AIDS-related pneumonia, his name graced numerous furniture and decor companies, in addition to his own interior designs.

After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1959, Donghia joined the interiors firm of Yale R. Burge, and his star rose quickly from there. By 1963, he had been appointed vice president and in 1966, partner — a move that came with a name change for the firm to Burge-Donghia Interiors. In 1968, he founded the fabrics and wall coverings company & Vice Versa, and in 1978 he founded Donghia Furniture. With this holistic approach, Donghia was able to oversee nearly every element of an interior design project, which, for him, spanned everything from corporate offices (notably PepsiCo’s world headquarters in Purchase, New York) to the Metropolitan Opera Club at Lincoln Center to residential interiors for clients such as Diana Ross and Ralph Lauren.

After he inherited Burge’s firm, he continued to develop its reach as Donghia Associates. He opened a series of showrooms around the country to offer his designs to a wider audience, who loved the company’s marriage of minimal forms with luxe materials. His silver-foil ceilings, mixing of eclectic textile patterns and plush furniture set trends and, through mass marketing, influenced the direction of American interior design.

“I feel that I’ve developed my own style that is as classic and minimal as the ’30s style it reflects,” the designer once told New York magazine. In 2015, the retrospective “Angelo Donghia: Design Superstar” at the New York School of Interior Design chronicled his influence on all facets of modern interiors, from furnishings to wall coverings. It’s an approach that still resonates today. Donghia continued to operate as a company after his death, acquired by the Rubelli Group in 2005. After it filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and closed its showrooms, its name, designs, archives and inventory were acquired by Kravet.

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