Murano Glass Chandelier from Ercole Barovier, 1940s

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The chandelier by Ercole Barovier (Murano, 1940) Imagine Venice in the early 1940s. The furnaces of Murano are still working … Read more The chandelier by Ercole Barovier (Murano, 1940) Imagine Venice in the early 1940s. The furnaces of Murano are still working as if time itself had chosen to slow down. Among the most visionary masters, Ercole Barovier shapes glass as if it were liquid silk, creating pieces that are not merely objects, but living testimonies of an era. This chandelier was born there: six lights that do not seek to dominate a space, but to converse with it. Every curve of the glass reflects the slow, deliberate gesture of a master craftsman; every shimmer captures a fragment of the Venetian lagoon, preserved forever.

A grand salon on the Canal Grande For decades, this chandelier hung at the heart of a noble Venetian palace overlooking the Canal Grande. Beneath it unfolded quiet conversations, discreet negotiations, and restrained toasts. Open windows allowed the gentle sound of water and passing gondolas to drift inside, while its light blended with the golden hues of Venetian sunsets. It was never just a source of light—it was a presence. The invisible center of the room.

The Von Planta family It is said that this chandelier once belonged to a family connected to Baron Von Planta—a name that carries echoes of Central Europe, of journeys, diplomacy, and encounters between different worlds. Venice, after all, has always been exactly that: a bridge. And this chandelier, a silent witness, observed generations pass and eras change, never losing its quiet elegance.

You are not simply acquiring a light. You are choosing to bring into your home: •⁠ ⁠an authentic fragment of 1940s Venice •⁠ ⁠the artistry of one of Murano’s greatest masters •⁠ ⁠a story that cannot be replicated. Because an object like this is never truly owned. It is preserved. And, for a time, you are given the privilege of letting it live on. 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