Carlo Scarpa, a 1950's/60's 'Polyhedra' chandelier for Venini Murano Italy.
A 12-light chandelier, metal frame with blow-moulded glass shades. Diameter 55 cm. Total height 42 cm.
Comes with three additional light shades, one with a chip.
Electrical function not tested. A few chips, one shade damaged. Wear commensurate with age. Not thoroughly examined.
Carlo Scarpa was an Italian architect and designer. He was born and educated in Venice and primarily worked in the Veneto region. His modernist architecture exhibits almost poetic qualities, a sensitivity to detail, and shows great appreciation for craftsmanship. This is something he carried with him from working at the Venini glassworks between the 1933-1947. He worked first as a designer and later on as the artistic director. At Venini, Scarpa explored together with the glassblowers how they could push the boundaries of what had previously been done and further developing the various techniques.
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