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Custom Chandelier

Creator: William Parker McFadden
Offered by: Tresecco

Description
Designed for the Petroleum Club of Houston in the early 1960s, this chandelier formed part of the club’s interiors by architect George Pierce and interior designer William Parker McFadden. The design draws upon the geography and history of the oil fields: its hand-hammered aluminum frame recalls early oil-burning lamps, while the warm, opalescent coloring of its glass shades evokes petroleum. McFadden commissioned Venini to produce the tapered, wheel-carved glass elements, pairing Italian glassmaking with a sculptural American-made frame.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	The Finest in the Land: The Story of the Petroleum Club of Houston, Donahue, pg. 16
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hand-hammered aluminum, Venini wheel-carved murano glass
Condition:	Good. In excellent condition, professionally serviced and stabilized by Pettigrew
Creation Date:	1963
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Industrial, Mid Century
200 Lex Booth #:	45
Book References:	The Finest in the Land: The Story of the Petroleum Club of Houston, Donahue, pg. 161 discusses work
Incollect Reference #:	882480

Dimensions

H.	32 in;	Diam.	64 in;
H.	81.28 cm;	Diam.	162.56 cm;

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