A stunning and extremely well made pair of Italian Murano glass Vela table lamps by Donghia. They were made in Italy and date from the early 21st century.

The quality is exceptional, the glass bases are beautifully crafted. The wide and flat shape gives rise to the name Vela, which means sail in Italian. The bulb sockets and shade holders are also extremely well made, there are round glass finials atop the shades that hold them in place. The shades are original and are also of exceptional quality, the bases are signed ‘Donghia’.

They are in superb condition and in good working order. These lamps retail for over £3000 each new, the shades alone cost £300 each.

Width base – 30 cm , 12 inches
Width shade – 41 cm , 16 inches
Depth base – 10 cm , 4 inches
Depth shade – 21 cm , 8.5 inches
Height – 71 cm , 28 inches