Reticello Murano Glass 1920/40s Chandelier from Venini, 1940s

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Rare murano glass ‘reticello’ glass chandelier 1920/40’s
murano glass bronze fittings
height 77 cm
width 66 cm
features 5 lights
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murano glass bronze fittings
height 77 cm
width 66 cm
features 5 lights
requires e14 light bulbs
new wiring installed compatible with uk europe usa.

the technique used for this chandelier is one of the most famous ones called “reticello”.
in italian, this literally means “a small net”, and this is precisely the effect one sees when looking at this technique.
this variation requires extreme patience and mastery. Just as the classic filigree murano glass technique, the reticello follows the same steps, only with two glass cores wrapped inside the glass canes. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less