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1950s pair 20" Venini Murano amber glass sconces

Creator: Venini (Attributed)
Offered by: FINCH hudson

Description
In 1921 Paolo Venini (1895-1959) opened his first glass factory on the islands of Murano, the historic Venice lagoon glass production centre - and quickly became one of Italy's leading glass designers. Always sculptural and bright - this example is a pair of impressive yet simple wall sconces, each with seven amber to opaque glass tubes in an array - mounted to white-painted metal supports. Two light sockets per sconce. Attributed to Venini, 1950s Italy. Sold as a pair.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	venini glass, painted metal
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	650858

Dimensions

W.	10.6 in;	H.	20.1 in;	D.	7.1 in;
W.	26.92 cm;	H.	51.05 cm;	D.	18.03 cm;

Message from Seller:

FINCH hudson….. a unique and expertly curated collection of vintage and modern goods for the home – a spirit of timelessness and quality that combines the Hudson Valley’s centuries long tradition of local goods made by hand and made well with a spirit of space and living…not tethered to a single time or specific fashion. Its an understanding that a lifestyle is a collection that implicitly values the modern’s place with the traditional and that style is the union of good pieces