Hanging lamp (2) - Gilt brass, Murano glass

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandeliers with brass frames, each 40 cm in diameter and 38 cm high, featuring hand-made mezza filigrana glass spheres in lattimo white, originating from Italy and dating to 1960–1970, in good used condition and in working order.

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This rare pair of Vistosi-style chandeliers represents an absolute icon of Murano design from the 1970s and stands out for their extraordinary extra-large dimensions, with a diameter of no less than 40 cm. Each globe is a Venetian craftsmanship masterpiece, handmade with the intricate half-filigrana technique that integrates elegant threads of milky white glass inside the transparent crystal to create a continuous, hypnotic spiral pattern. The Mid-Century style and Space Age aesthetics are enhanced by the original brass mounting, which features the era’s characteristic ventilation holes and a precious natural patina that ensures historical authenticity. Once illuminated, these chandeliers transform the space by casting a warm, dynamic light thanks to the refraction of the shaped glass, making them perfect for decorating prestigious entrance halls or large salons. Both pieces are in excellent vintage condition, free of chips or structural defects in the glass, and will be shipped with professional reinforced ultra-secure packaging to preserve their integrity during transport.

This rare pair of Vistosi-style chandeliers represents an absolute icon of Murano design from the 1970s and stands out for their extraordinary extra-large dimensions, with a diameter of no less than 40 cm. Each globe is a Venetian craftsmanship masterpiece, handmade with the intricate half-filigrana technique that integrates elegant threads of milky white glass inside the transparent crystal to create a continuous, hypnotic spiral pattern. The Mid-Century style and Space Age aesthetics are enhanced by the original brass mounting, which features the era’s characteristic ventilation holes and a precious natural patina that ensures historical authenticity. Once illuminated, these chandeliers transform the space by casting a warm, dynamic light thanks to the refraction of the shaped glass, making them perfect for decorating prestigious entrance halls or large salons. Both pieces are in excellent vintage condition, free of chips or structural defects in the glass, and will be shipped with professional reinforced ultra-secure packaging to preserve their integrity during transport.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brass type
Gilt brass
Glass type
Murano glass
Number of objects
2
Material
Brass, Glass
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
38 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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