Blown Murano Glass Ca'Rezzonico Floor Lamp with 6 Arms, Italy, 1950s

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An elegant six-light floor lamp in Murano glass with transparent colors and sophisticated pink and ivory finishes. With a centered … Read more An elegant six-light floor lamp in Murano glass with transparent colors and sophisticated pink and ivory finishes. With a centered bulbous column that releases branches and flowers and finely cut Murano glass leaves. The glass is worked with gold dust.

Ca'Rezzonico is the name of a Venetian palace, now a public museum dedicated to 18th century Venice (Museo del Settecento Veneziano). Palazzo Ca'Rezzonico has a remarkable chandelier of polychrome floral glass from the Murano glassworks of Giuseppe Briani, made in the mid-18th century. This lamp draws its design from this model, but with the shape of the twentieth century lightning bolt. 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,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less