In this list, we are pleased to offer a wonderful large glass table lamp from ILU di Vetro.

In a very rare version of red on white in what we think is the largest version in which this color was made!

It is also in perfect condition!

It is the first time we have a red one after having sold more than a dozen blacks on white in recent years.

The glass screen rests on a white-coated metal base.

Beautiful shape reminiscent of a pressed ball or pebble.

The size is large and it would also be suitable on the floor.

The design and edition is in charge of the Dutch company ILU design. This lamp was part of his Vetro line. The lamps of the Vetro line were all made with glass from Italy. The glass was (presumably) made in LAM Italy.

The model is called Zebra, derived from the beautiful swirl that runs through the entire screen from bottom to top. The first edition of these lamps only had eggplant-colored swirls but after their success, red versions were also made.

The swirls were added manually and, therefore, differ according to the lamp: no lamp is the same! Just like no zebra has the same stripes.

The glass is quite thick. These are quality lamps.

From what we were able to track, they arrived on the market for the first time in the second half of the 1990s and were on sale for at least a decade. In the Netherlands, most were sold in the luxury department stores of Bijenkorf. Zebra lamps were also issued by other lamp manufacturers in other countries. There are copies known to the Germans EGLO & Zicoli Leuchten and the Italians LAM.

Very recently, copies from Eastern Europe of Zebra lamps (only eggplant in white versions) have begun to emerge with swirls not integrated into the glass like the originals, but sprayed!

Rest assured: this is a genuine vintage ILU lamp with a double brand.

The ILU Zebra lamps were manufactured in 4 sizes in this shape of a pressed ball/pebble and a round/ball size. Sizes M and L (as offered here) were the best sellers. Size XL is quite rare and size S is very rare (we have only seen/had one once). From what our research could say, the reds were only manufactured in sizes M and L and in the pressed ball / pebble version, but never in the S or XL.

The swirl in this is exceptional. First of all, the swirl can be clearly felt both inside and outside and, up close, you can see that the swirl is made of real glass paste. The swirl of this lamp begins quite thick with 20 millimeters / 0.79 inches at the bottom and ends with a width of 8 millimeters / 0.31 inches at the top. There is a good movement on the line with a variable distance between the lines.

There is definitely no other lamp like this.

The screen is mounted on a white-coated metal base and is fastened with 3 elegant brass screws that can be tightened by hand or with a screwdriver.

The lamp is marked with an ILU adhesive label near the bottom edge and on the lamp holder: Made in the Netherlands!

This lamp has 1 E27 size bulb with thread. The lamp is equipped with the original white lamp cable of 240 centimeters / 94.49 inches long, an in-line switch at 61 centimeters / 24.01 inches from the base and a flat European 2-pin plug.

It is designed for a 220/230 volt network. With adaptations, it can also be used in networks of different voltage.

Measurements:
Height: 25 cm / 9.84 inches
Diameter at its widest point: approx. 35 cm / approx. 13.78 inches
Diameter of the metal base: 18 cm / 7.09 inches
Glass thickness: 0.4 cm / 0.16 inches
Length of the lamp cable: 240 cm / 94.49 inches

Weight: 2848 grams.

Condition:
Excellent in perfect condition.

The inside of the lower edge has some needle tip roughness points, caused by the brass pins. It is very minimal and completely out of sight inside.

Apart from that, the lamp is in a practically new condition with beautiful glass everywhere. We couldn't detect a single scratch.

There are a series of production air bubbles inside the glass. These can be found in several areas of the glass. Some are bubbles about 5 millimeters / 0.19 inches in diameter that can be on the surface. Towards the bottom there are one or two extensions of small air bubbles that are further inside the glass layers. At first glance, these may look like stains, but if you look closely, you realize that they are small bubbles. This is more fascinating than a condition problem.

The metal base is in excellent condition with only minor paint wear on the outer inner edge. Everything - again - completely out of sight.

The wiring, the switch and the plug have a lesser discoloration and are now more creamy white.

Please check the images to get the best impression.

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