Murano glass floor lamp by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy 1970s

A striking fusion of art and lighting design, this Murano glass floor lamp was designed by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt in the 1970s. Its sculptural structure, composed of hand-blown textured glass elements, creates a luminous vertical composition that diffuses light in a captivating and atmospheric way. The chrome base adds a modernist touch, while the glass modules reflect the radical and expressive language of Italian design from that era.

This piece is an ideal choice for interior design studios, modern galleries, architects seeking standout objects, decorative arts influencers, and vintage furniture enthusiasts looking to enrich their spaces with authentic Italian design.

The lamp has been professionally checked and its electrical system revised for European use. It is in excellent restored condition and comes ready to use, complete with new energy-saving bulbs and a set of original spare parts, including an additional Murano glass block. A sculptural and functional piece that brings depth, history, and refined character to any space.

H.110 / D.35 / W.35 (cm)

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Historical Overview of VeArt (Venezia Arte)
Founded in 1965 on the island of Murano, VeArt — short for Venezia Arte — was created with the goal of merging traditional Murano glass craftsmanship with a modern, international design vision. Unlike many other glassmakers of the time, VeArt embraced experimentation, combining blown glass with chromed metal, opaline finishes, and advanced techniques like layering, fusion, and texturing.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, VeArt established itself as a key player in the evolution of Italian lighting design, attracting a new generation of architects and designers who were seeking to express bold, architectural aesthetics through decorative objects.

Notable Collaborations
VeArt’s success was largely driven by its collaborations with some of the most important Italian designers of the postwar era:

Toni Zuccheri, the son of painter Luigi Zuccheri, is perhaps the most iconic name associated with the brand. His sculptural glass creations are now highly collectible and valued for their architectural structure and sophisticated material use.

Sergio Asti, a major figure in industrial design, contributed several lighting pieces marked by clean geometry and playful color contrasts in blown glass.

Gae Aulenti, renowned architect and designer, participated in the development of lighting systems, adding conceptual depth to VeArt’s collections.

Marino Barovier, from one of Murano’s oldest glassmaking families, brought a minimalist and intellectual approach to traditional techniques.

Interesting Facts and Curiosities
During its peak years, VeArt exported extensively to Northern Europe, Japan, and the United States, becoming synonymous with contemporary Italian glass lighting.

Some VeArt pieces were distributed through FontanaArte and Stilnovo, leading to occasional confusion in attribution — yet reinforcing the high standing of the brand.

Selected VeArt lamps from the 1970s are now part of museum collections or featured in international exhibitions on modern Italian lighting and glass design.

After ceasing production in the 1980s, VeArt’s work became highly sought after by collectors, prized for its craftsmanship, materials, and timeless decorative appeal.