Handblown Vintage Oil Lamp Sculpture

This is a mesmerizing example of sculptural art glass — a fusion of functionality and form that transcends its purpose as an oil lamp. The piece rises in a graceful spiral from a wide iridescent base, unfurling into fluid, petal-like extensions that cradle a perfectly balanced orb at its center. The deep tones of emerald, plum, and aubergine shimmer with an oil-slick iridescence, catching and reflecting light in a spectral dance.

Each twist and fold of the glass evokes natural motion — as if a flower were blooming in slow motion or a celestial body emerging from mist. The craftsmanship suggests influences from Murano’s mid-century artistry, where elegance met experimentation through color layering and freeform shaping. This rare piece stands as both a luminous sculpture and a poetic statement of organic beauty in glass.