25 Brass Chandelier with Optical Prism Lenses by Oscar Torlasco, 1970s

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A beautiful and impressive Mid-Century Italian Modern brass chandelier from the 1970s, designed by Oscar Torlasco (1934–2004) for Stilkronen in … Read more A beautiful and impressive Mid-Century Italian Modern brass chandelier from the 1970s, designed by Oscar Torlasco (1934–2004) for Stilkronen in Italy. The chandelier features ten arms and measures 25 inches in diameter. Crafted in brass, it provides ten light sources positioned behind lenticular, eye-shaped prisms of clear crystal glass. The use of optical lenses was Torlasco’s hallmark, giving the prisms a magnifying effect that creates a striking play of light. The inner shades behind the glass lenses are finished in gold, adding a warm and elegant tone to the light. The chandelier is in very good condition with marginal patina on the metal, the glasses are undamaged. It measures 25 inches in diameter, with a total drop height of 25 inches, and the fixture itself is approximately 16 inches high. 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



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