Pinocchio Ceiling Lamp attributed to Ludovico Diaz De Santillana for Venini, 1970s

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Pinocchio pendant lamp with brass structure and hand-blown murano glass diffuser.
ludovico diaz de santillana graduated in architecture in venice … Read more Pinocchio pendant lamp with brass structure and hand-blown murano glass diffuser.
ludovico diaz de santillana graduated in architecture in venice and immediately dedicated himself to university teaching. After marrying anna venini, paolo's daughter, he took over the management of “venini & c.” from the death of the owner to 1985, when with the same duties he moved to eos, for which he designed important collections. As owner, ludovico de santillana gave great expansion to glass in the world of architecture, opening the venini furnaces and the secrets of murano to young americans, with a delicate balance between art craftsmanship, design and industry. 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