Gem Alta Table Lamp

Gem Alta Table Lamp by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Foscarini transforms mouth-blown glass into a fluid vibration of light and texture. Introduced in 2017, this Italian-made lamp declares at first glance the preciousness of its material and the sophistication of its artisanal manufacturing process. The Alta version elevates the iconic Gem design with an extended stem, positioning the sculptural glass sphere at a more commanding height.

The lamp’s defining feature is its hand-blown diffuser, created using a specialized “stationary” glass-blowing technique—the glass remains still within the mould rather than rotating. Special incisions carved into the mould’s interior create the lamp’s signature pattern of diagonal and horizontal relief lines across the glass surface. These undulating waves catch and refract light in constantly shifting ways, ensuring the lamp remains a captivating presence whether illuminated or dark.

An acid-etched white glass diffuser sits atop a refined metal stem finished in graphite. The contrast between the gleaming metal base and the textured glass sphere creates visual drama while grounding the design. A dimmer integrated into the transparent cord allows you to adjust brightness gradually, transforming the lamp from ambient background light to focused reading illumination with a simple turn.

Materials

• Hand-blown acid-etched glass diffuser with high-relief wave pattern
• Satin metal stem and base (graphite)
• Liquid-coated metal ballast for stability
• Integrated dimmer on transparent cord
• Made in Italy

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