Verde Nord Murano Glass Door Handles by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, 1940s, Set of 2

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An exceptionally rare and sculptural pair of door handles designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte in Murano, Italy, … Read more An exceptionally rare and sculptural pair of door handles designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d’Arte in Murano, Italy, during the 1940s. Each handle features an imposing, solid Murano glass body in the celebrated “Verde Nord” color—a luminous, cool green tone ranging from pale aquamarine to a deeper sea-green according to the surrounding light. The substantial glass elements have an elegant octagonal section, with broad polished faces and precisely defined edges that capture and refract the light. Their remarkable thickness and weight give the handles an architectural presence, while small bubbles and subtle variations within the glass are characteristic of their entirely handmade Murano production.

Each solid glass element measures approximately 5.2 by 4.2 cm in section. The glass is held between shaped solid-brass mounts connected to rectangular wall plates, each pierced with four fixing holes. The brass retains a rich, authentic patina developed over more than eighty years, creating a warm contrast with the cool transparency of the Verde Nord glass. The handles are conceived as functional architectural fittings but possess the presence of small Modernist sculptures. Their exceptional scale, refined geometry and sophisticated combination of glass and metal make them suitable for an important entrance, a refined residential interior, a luxury hospitality project or a historically sensitive restoration. The pair remains in very good vintage condition. The Murano glass shows its characteristic handmade inclusions and minor age-related surface traces, while the brass displays an untouched, richly varied patina consistent with its age. Please refer closely to the photographs for a complete assessment of condition. A remarkably scarce example of Archimede Seguso’s architectural work, combining the technical mastery of Seguso Vetri d’Arte with the restrained elegance of Italian design from the 1940s.

Dimensions of each handle Height: 28 cm / 11.02 in Width: 7 cm / 2.76 in Depth: 7.5 cm / 2.95 in Solid glass section: 5.2 × 4.2 cm / 2.05 × 1.65 in Each rectangular mounting plate: 7 × 6 cm / 2.76 × 2.36 in Four fixing holes per plate. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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