Vintage Italian Pendant Light from Barovier & Toso, 1940

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Typical 1940s characteristics • Blown Murano glass, often colorless or slightly tinted, sometimes milky opaline, with high clarity and controlled … Read more Typical 1940s characteristics • Blown Murano glass, often colorless or slightly tinted, sometimes milky opaline, with high clarity and controlled (not random) bubbles. vinterior +1 • Late Art Deco and then pre-modern shapes: bells, cylindrical or ovoid lanterns, sometimes with three superimposed elements. 1stdibs +1 • Brass or bronze mount, sometimes patinated, with simple but refined ironwork (turned rings, small rosettes, straight stems). etsy +1 • A single socket (often E27) for the lanterns; wiring may need to be redone or may already be on pieces that have been re-sold. Authentic Murano Glass • Handcrafted imperfections: Presence of fine, natural air bubbles (not excessive), rough pontil mark on the base or on the blown elements, slightly variable thickness – signs of lead-free handwork, prohibited in Murano. bladder-crystals +1 • Opaline and quality: For 1940 opaline, a dense, milky texture that is translucent in light, vibrant colors throughout (not painted on the surface); patterns such as ballotton or regular, precise internal veins, impossible to reproduce industrially. muranoglassitaly +1 • Absence of modern signs: Not perfect clarity (without bubbles), nor absolute mechanical symmetry; substantial weight due to pure soda glass.
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less