This floor lamp was designed by barovier & toso as part of the xii apostoli collection, created in 2002 in one of its most exclusive versions. The shade is hand-blown white murano glass, finished with 24-karat gold leaf that catches the light along its ribbed, tulip-shaped body. The stem and circular base are executed in polished brass, giving the piece a warm, reflective surface that complements the glass above. A floor-mounted dimmer switch is built into the cord, allowing the light intensity to be adjusted directly from the base. Production of this model was extremely limited, and barovier & toso discontinued it in 2008, making surviving examples uncommon on the market today. The tall, slender silhouette and soft glow suit a living room corner, an entry hall, or a bedroom, where its height and light output work well as an accent rather than a primary source of illumination. As part of the xii apostoli series, it reflects barovier & toso's continued use of traditional murano glassblowing techniques within a more contemporary format, pairing historic material craft with a design produced only in the early 2000s. Its scarcity, discontinued status, and the use of genuine gold leaf place it among the more distinctive examples of the collection for collectors of murano glass lighting. This piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.