Driade - Borek Sipek - Chandelier - Luigi I - Murano glass - Series "Follies"

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€800
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€750
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€500

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Rare hand-made Murano glass pendant lamp Luigi I by Borek Sipek for Driade, dating from 1980–1990, featuring six mouth-blown glass flowers with green wired stems, five intricately worked leaves, a brass frame housing a 220V/24V toroidal transformer, diameter 66 cm, total height 120 cm (adjustable), supports six G6.35 24V bulbs, and is in good condition with minor signs of age.

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Very rare pendant chandelier "LUIGI I" by Borek Sipek for Driade

This rare and wonderful chandelier, entirely handmade, is composed of six hand-blown flowers in a unique manner with slender green stems through which the electrical wires pass. We also find five beautifully crafted leaves that complete this work of art.

The generous brass rosette houses a toroidal transformer 220V/24V

Diameter: about 66 cm

Total height: 120 cm (adjustable)

Fitted with 6 G6.35 24V bulbs

Conditions are good: vintage structure with signs of age and glass in excellent condition,

The chandelier will be completely dismantled and shipped on a pallet, properly packed to avoid breakage and damage

Very rare pendant chandelier "LUIGI I" by Borek Sipek for Driade

This rare and wonderful chandelier, entirely handmade, is composed of six hand-blown flowers in a unique manner with slender green stems through which the electrical wires pass. We also find five beautifully crafted leaves that complete this work of art.

The generous brass rosette houses a toroidal transformer 220V/24V

Diameter: about 66 cm

Total height: 120 cm (adjustable)

Fitted with 6 G6.35 24V bulbs

Conditions are good: vintage structure with signs of age and glass in excellent condition,

The chandelier will be completely dismantled and shipped on a pallet, properly packed to avoid breakage and damage

Details

Era
1900-2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Specific region of origin
Murano, Venezia
Title additional information
Series "Follies"
Material
Brass, Glass
Manufacturer/brand
Driade
Designer/artist/maker
Borek Sipek
Model
Luigi I
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
120 cm
Width
66 cm
Depth
66 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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Objects sold
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