Opaline suspension lampshade — screen-printed cashmere design — 60s

This pendant lampshade showcases the European glassmaking expertise of the 1960s. Its conical silhouette with a narrow neck and generously flared base is a hallmark of Mid-Century lighting, balancing functionality with graphic whimsy. The variation in glass thickness—thicker at the top and tapering towards the base—reveals quality blowing, a technique characteristic of the major glass productions in Central and Western Europe during that era. The opaline glass diffuses a soft, enveloping light, transforming each bulb into a warm halo. The frieze features 12 medallions repeated with finely screen-printed arabesques, blending graphic black and ochre orange in a cashmere spirit reinterpreted by the design of the Glorious Thirties. Standard E27 socket fitting. Characteristics: Era: Mid-Century Modern, 1960s–1970s. Height: 23 cm|Base diameter: 26 cm. Fitting: E27 socket (Neck diameter 2.8 cm) Material: thick opaline blown glass, frosted white. Decor: 12 screen-printed black and ochre orange arabesque medallions. Price: €65.