Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Chandelier in Bronze, 1890s

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Preciuous florentine 20th century art nouveau pendant chandelier in burnished bronze, with precious richard-ginori porcelains and blown murano glass shade … Read more Preciuous florentine 20th century art nouveau pendant chandelier in burnished bronze, with precious richard-ginori porcelains and blown murano glass shade engraved with hand-made floral motifs.


about richard ginori
tradition and manufacturing excellence intertwine with timeless beauty.
the name ginori 1735 refers to the eighteenth-century origins of the company, when the marquis carlo andrea ginori launches the future manifattura di doccia in doccia, in the villa of the family estate.

for over two centuries, the ginori manufactory has had a single extraordinary obsession: beauty.
the history of the ginori manufactory began in doccia, just a stone's throw away from florence. Inspired by his passion for white gold, marquis carlo andrea ginori started a porcelain factory which was destined to become a worldwide icon of style. Today, the tradition of the florentine maison is the same as it has always been: turning porcelain into pure beauty.
giovanni gariboldi
a master of modernity.
giovanni gariboldi (1908-1971) ranks among the most influential figures in the history of italian decorative arts. He began his career at the age of just 18 when in 1926 he joined ginori as an apprentice model maker under the guidance of gio ponti. Years later amidst a changing, modern, post-war society, gariboldi took helm of ginori as artistic director. During his time at the manifattura, gariboldi embarked on an artistic journey, redrafting the conventions of the art of porcelain in bringing together aesthetics and technique, beauty and practicality, design and daily life. Gariboldi left a legacy as one of the most influential figures in italian modernism & decorative arts.
from 1923 to 1933 the artistic direction of the manifattura was entrusted to gio ponti. Master is responsible for introducing highly innovative elements with sensitivity and respect for the taste for the ancient, and for the oriental culture. In 1925 at the universal exposition in paris, the manifattura and its artistic director were awarded with the assignment to both of a grand prix.

the manufactory was renewed by relying on the experience of the greatest italian designers of the time: franco albini, franca helg, antonio piva, sergio asti, achille castiglioni, gabriele devecchi, candido fior, gianfranco frattini, angelo mangiarotti, enzo mari and aldo rossi. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less