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Original Blue Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c1960

Description
A rare circular blue glass poliedri (polyhedron) chandelier designed by the Italian architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa, c.1960. Produced by the prestigious Murano glass company, Venini, the one hundred and fifty hand-made glass poliedri pieces suspend from the painted-metal frame above. Each of these pieces have a unique colour with a slight iridescent lustre to the surface of the glass - this glass making technique is most unusual and has become one of Venini’s most important designs in their catalogue of works. This spectacular ceiling light can be installed either as a plafonier to sit flush to the ceiling, or alternatively, suspended from a steel wire to hang at a lower height. Signed in the frame, 'Venini / Murano'.

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Painted Steel, Glass
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear on painted steel frame consistent with age. Re-wired for use in the UK/Europe and US.
Creation Date:	c.1960
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Book References:	Literature: Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini - Catalogo Ragionato 1921-1986, Skira, Milano 2000, p. 206. Franco Deboni, I Vetri Venini. Catalogo 1921-2007, Allemandi, Torino, 2007, Vol. II, Tab166.
Dealer Reference #:	CG00743
Incollect Reference #:	727088