Carlo Scarpa, A1960s 'Polyhedra' chandelier for Venini Murano Italy.
Metal frame with blow-moulded glass shades in clear glass. For 10 light bulbs.
Manufacturer's stamp. Total height ca 40 cm. Diameter ca 65 cm.
Wear due to age and use. Single bent metal parts. Single original screws and covers are missing. Electrical function not tested. The general impression is good.
Purchased from Artek in 1965.
Carlo Scarpa was an Italian architect and designer. He was born and educated in Venice and primarily worked in the Veneto region. His modernist architecture exhibits almost poetic qualities, a sensitivity to detail, and shows great appreciation for craftsmanship. This is something he carried with him from working at the Venini glassworks between the 1933-1947. He worked first as a designer and later on as the artistic director. At Venini, Scarpa explored together with the glassblowers how they could push the boundaries of what had previously been done and further developing the various techniques.
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