Monumental Murano Glass Flush Mount from Barovier & Toso, 1980s

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Large Murano Flush Mount with Double Row of Dew-Textured Glass Leaves and Gold Leaf Decoration This magnificent Murano flush mount … Read more Large Murano Flush Mount with Double Row of Dew-Textured Glass Leaves and Gold Leaf Decoration This magnificent Murano flush mount is conceived as a grand luminous flower, composed of a double row of sculptural glass leaves arranged in a rich circular composition. Each glass element is made in a refined rugiada — or dew-textured — Murano glass, whose surface captures and diffuses the light with extraordinary softness. The texture gives the glass a vibrant, almost liquid quality, allowing the light to break gently across the surface and reveal subtle variations of depth, transparency, and warmth. The entire composition is enriched with delicate gold leaf decoration, applied throughout the glass elements. When illuminated, the gold seems to come alive from within, creating a warm and precious glow. When switched off, the fixture remains highly decorative, almost like a sculptural ceiling jewel. At the centre, a ribbed glass rosette forms the luminous heart of the piece, resting on a crown of bevelled arrow-shaped glass plaques. This refined architectural detail gives rhythm and depth to the design, creating an elegant transition between the central dome and the outer movement of the glass leaves. The brass structure supports the composition discreetly, allowing the Murano glass to remain the true protagonist. The result is a large and important decorative light fixture, capable of bringing elegance, warmth, and character to a sophisticated interior. Perfect for an entrance hall, living room, bedroom, dining room, or refined reception area, this Murano flush mount is not simply a lighting object, but a luminous architectural presence. A remarkable piece of Venetian craftsmanship, where glass, gold, texture, and light come together in a composition of great decorative impact. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less