Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier from Venini, 1960s

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An exceptional and fully authentic mid-century modern italian murano glass chandelier, designed and manufactured by the prestigious glasshouse venini in … Read more An exceptional and fully authentic mid-century modern italian murano glass chandelier, designed and manufactured by the prestigious glasshouse venini in murano, italy, during the 1960s.

this striking tiered fixture is a quintessential example of mid-century italian glamour and high-end artisanal craftsmanship.

the chandelier features a cascading architectural frame meticulously dressed with 85 authentic, hand-blown murano glass "quadriedri" prisms.
these substantial, four-sided geometric glass rods are arranged in tiered concentric rings, creating a magnificent "wedding cake" or waterfall visual effect.
because every single prism was individually hand-crafted by venini's master glassblowers, subtle artisanal variations in size, thickness, and texture exist.

this ensures that when illuminated, the chandelier creates an organic, breathtakingly complex diffusion of light and a warm, dramatic ambiance.

for complete peace of mind and seamless installation, this vintage masterpiece has been professionally rewired by a certified specialist. It is equipped with four large edison sockets (e27), making it fully compatible with modern led or traditional bulbs.

condition report:
this vintage chandelier remains structurally sound and visually spectacular.
in accordance with its age, authentic history, and the delicate nature of murano glass, a few prisms show minor vintage wear and light chipping.
these imperfections are thoroughly documented in the listing photographs and are completely unnoticeable once the chandelier is fully assembled and hung, preserving its magnificent visual impact.

details & dimensions
creator: venini (manufacturer)
origin: murano, italy
period: mid-20th century (1960-1970)
materials: authentic hand-blown murano glass, metal frame
power source: hardwired, 4x large edison sockets (e27 / e26 compatible)
rewired: yes, by a certified professional

measurements:
total height (including chain/canopy): 32.28 in. (82 cm)
fixture height (without chain): 12.60 in. (32 cm)
diameter: 16.54 in. (42 cm)
individual prism dimensions: approx. 5.91 in. H x 1.06 in. W x 1.06 in. D (15 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.7 cm).
note: subtle variations in dimensions occur naturally due to the handmade glassmaking process. 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