Chandelier - Murano glass, Walnut

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Elena Napoleone
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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 120 - € 170
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This five-light Art Nouveau chandelier, dating from 1950 to 1990, is made of Murano glass, brass and wood.

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This refined five-light vintage chandelier embodies the craftsmanship of Italian artisans from the second half of the twentieth century, gracefully uniting natural elements with premium glassworking. The central structure, hand-carved, is made of walnut wood (or a similar wood finished in warm walnut), characterized by an evident, dense grain and a warm tone ranging from hazelnut to golden brown. From the central column and the sculpted metal arms, decorative elements in the shape of leaves and tiny flowers in embossed and patinated sheet metal unfold, giving the whole a pleasant botanical touch.

To complete the composition are five majestic bell-shaped Murano glass shades blown into flower corollas with curved, rippled edges. The glasswork features elegant vertical striations and an inclusion of gold dust and amber tones that, when the lamp is lit, diffuse a warm, enveloping, and dramatic light.

A piece of furniture with great character, perfect for enriching classic, elegant rustic interiors or eclectic modernist contexts. It presents in excellent conservational condition, with an original patina of time attesting to its authenticity and era, ready to be installed as a focal point of a living room or dining room.

This refined five-light vintage chandelier embodies the craftsmanship of Italian artisans from the second half of the twentieth century, gracefully uniting natural elements with premium glassworking. The central structure, hand-carved, is made of walnut wood (or a similar wood finished in warm walnut), characterized by an evident, dense grain and a warm tone ranging from hazelnut to golden brown. From the central column and the sculpted metal arms, decorative elements in the shape of leaves and tiny flowers in embossed and patinated sheet metal unfold, giving the whole a pleasant botanical touch.

To complete the composition are five majestic bell-shaped Murano glass shades blown into flower corollas with curved, rippled edges. The glasswork features elegant vertical striations and an inclusion of gold dust and amber tones that, when the lamp is lit, diffuse a warm, enveloping, and dramatic light.

A piece of furniture with great character, perfect for enriching classic, elegant rustic interiors or eclectic modernist contexts. It presents in excellent conservational condition, with an original patina of time attesting to its authenticity and era, ready to be installed as a focal point of a living room or dining room.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Glass type
Murano glass
Wood type
Walnut
Specific region of origin
Murano
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Glass, Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
50 cm
Colour
Brown
Number Of Fittings
5
Estimated period
1950-1990
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
Private

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