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Ceiling Light by Tommaso Buzzi

Creator: Venini
Offered by: Moioli Gallery

Description
Rare and amazing chandellier mod.5235 designed in the 1930s by Tommaso Buzzi for Venini . Murano glass and details in green pulegoso glass .

Tomaso Buzzi (1900–1981) was an Italian architect and designer. He is known for his interior design work in a number of historically significant buildings in Milan, Venice, and Turin, as well as the follies he constructed on his estate in Umbria.
Buzzi collaborated with Paolo Venini on a number of decorative glass pieces, and in the early 1930s, he was the creative director of Venini & C. glassworks in Murano.
He was a proponent of Italian Art Deco during the 1920s and 1930s, and was later associated with Neo-Mannerism. Buzzi was a favourite of the Milanese haut-bourgeoisie. worked with Michele Marelli, Gio Ponti, Carla Visconti di Modrone, Emilio Lancia, and Pietro Chiesa.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Catalogo Blu, foglio 136
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Murano glass, Coloured PulegosoMurano glass, nickeled brass.
Condition:	Good. Very good original conditions - 1 leaf professionally restored , difficult to see when mounted.
Creation Date:	circa 1930
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco, Collectible Design
Book References:	A. Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini Catalogo Ragionato 1921 ; 1986, Skira, 2000, p. 255; Catalogo Blu, foglio 136 in F. Deboni, I Vetri Venini, vol. 1, La storia, gli artisti, le tecniche, Allemandi Editore, Torino, 2007.
Incollect Reference #:	860896

Dimensions

H.	31.5 in;	Diam.	25.59 in;
H.	80 cm;	Diam.	65 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in Milan and expanded to London, Moioli Gallery offers a premier collection of 20th-century Italian design, fine art, and rare decorative objects spanning from the 1930s to the late 1900s. Under the expert direction of passionate collector Angelo Moioli, the gallery serves as a destination for discerning collectors and can be reached at +39 328 545 3610 or via email at info@moioligallery.com.