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Original Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, c.1960

Description
A rare and original green and yellow glass poliedri (polyhedron) chandelier designed by the Italian architect and designer, Carlo Scarpa, c.1960. Produced by the prestigious Murano glass company, Venini, the x 228 hand-made glass poliedri pieces suspend from the white-painted metal frame within. Each of these glass 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 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:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	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 #:	CG00503
Incollect Reference #:	746472