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Rare Smoked Glass Mirror by Seguso

Description
Thick smoked glass frame (appears to be tinted blue, but actually smoked clear glass with dark grey streaks) with twisted rope border, original mirrored glass mounted with brass. This classic and elegant design is beautifully aged and in excellent original condition.

This model was shown at the Seguso Vetri d’Arte exhibition at the VIII Milan Triennale in 1947.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	smoked crystal glass, mirrored glass, brass
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks or reparations in glass and original mirror.
Creation Date:	circa 1940
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Book References:	R. Barovier Mentasti, M. Chirico, G. Mori, A. Pansera, C Salsi, Tra creativita e progettazione: il vetro italiano a Milano 1906-1968, exhibition catalogue, Castello Sforzesco, October 29, 1998 – January 10, 1999, Milan, p. 192, fig. 89
Article References:	“Seguso Murano”, Domus, no. 150, June 1940, p. 108 Domus, no. 159, March 1941, Seguso Vetri d’Arte advertisement
Dealer Reference #:	SEG501
Incollect Reference #:	270259