Chandelier - Murano glass

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Italian-made radial pendant lamp in transparent Murano glass with a gilded brass frame, Mid-Century Modern style from the 1970s, 30 cm high and 25 cm wide, with three E27 light sources, in very good condition with minor signs of aging.

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Elegant Italian-made pendant chandelier from the 1970s. This piece stands out for its geometric, modern design, featuring a radial structure in gilded brass that supports numerous elements of solid Murano glass.

The glasses, with their elongated, rounded shape and central groove (often attributed to the designs of Vistosi or Mazzega), are transparent and thick. Their arrangement at different heights creates a cascading effect that refracts light in an extraordinary way, ensuring diffused, classy illumination.

The central structure features three light points (E27) facing outward to maximize the sparkle of the crystals. An iconic piece that unites Venetian glassmaking tradition with the strict aesthetics of 1970s modernism.

Technical Specifications for Catawiki:

Style: Mid-Century Modern / Modernariato.
Era: 1970s.
Material: Hand-blown transparent Murano glass, metal gilded/brass structure.
Origin: Italy (Murano).
Dimensions (cm): Height 30 x Width 25
Conditions: Very good. All glasses are intact with no chipping. The brass structure shows a natural patina of age that attests to its authenticity. Electrical system functioning.

Elegant Italian-made pendant chandelier from the 1970s. This piece stands out for its geometric, modern design, featuring a radial structure in gilded brass that supports numerous elements of solid Murano glass.

The glasses, with their elongated, rounded shape and central groove (often attributed to the designs of Vistosi or Mazzega), are transparent and thick. Their arrangement at different heights creates a cascading effect that refracts light in an extraordinary way, ensuring diffused, classy illumination.

The central structure features three light points (E27) facing outward to maximize the sparkle of the crystals. An iconic piece that unites Venetian glassmaking tradition with the strict aesthetics of 1970s modernism.

Technical Specifications for Catawiki:

Style: Mid-Century Modern / Modernariato.
Era: 1970s.
Material: Hand-blown transparent Murano glass, metal gilded/brass structure.
Origin: Italy (Murano).
Dimensions (cm): Height 30 x Width 25
Conditions: Very good. All glasses are intact with no chipping. The brass structure shows a natural patina of age that attests to its authenticity. Electrical system functioning.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Diameter
25 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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