Lino Tagliapietra

Made in Italy, 1970s. Made in blown glass and chrome-plated metal. These table lamps are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use...

This magnificent work of glass by the maestro Murano glass blower Lino Tagliapietra is a piece of sculpture in glass form. It is a sculpture, a vase and or a vessel. The technique which is very complicated and of this master is called Tessutto. This is the large size of this particular graphic glass work. The glass canes which cross form almost an optical view. It is dated 1990. Lino Tagliapetra is in class all by himself. At the young age of 11 he began his apprenticeship with Seguso. He was born on the island of Murano in 1934 and is now pushing 86 years of age. This is a very sophisticated work of art in glass and must be appreciated with such. It is best lite...

A large trumpet shaped Murano pendant in clear and purple striped crystal with brass accents. The drop can be altered by the wire stem. Designed by Lino Tagliapietra for Venini. Can...

Espectacular hand-crafted Venini Striped "Trumpet" Pendant Lamp by Lino Tagliapietra Materials: Hand-blown crystal clear Murano glass trumpet lampshade...

Lino Tagliapietra Effetre Murano Art Glass sculpture and stand signed and dated 1982 from the edition of 100 number 37.

A gorgeous Italian glass vase by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. Clear glass with black and white strips. The vase still has an Effetre International label...

A gorgeous Italian glass bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The bowl still has an Effetre International label on it. It is also graven at the bottom with Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International and 1987 the year of creation. Clear glass with a black or sepia colored thin net like pattern called 'zanfirico' (Italian): A type of polychrome cane made by assembling a bundle of rods of different colors, and heating it until it is soft. The bundle is then attached to two pontils and elongated by drawing. At the same time, the bundle is twisted to produce a spiral pattern. Zanfirico, which is a synonym for vetro a retorti, takes its name from the Venetian dealer Antonio Sanquirico, who, in the 1830s, encouraged the revival on Murano of this and other traditional techniques. About Lino Tagliapietra: Master glassblower Lino Tagliapietra is one of the world’s most prominent glass artists. Trained in traditional Venetian techniques, Tagliapietra is a key influence on the American studio glass movement. In 1955, at the age of 21, Tagliapietra received the title of maestro. He established himself with vividly colored sculptures...

SET ))) Glorious LINO TAGLIAPIETRA for Venini Vetreria Murano Original table lamps. Iconic White stripes Glass Table Lamp from 1970s. Technique: made of a single sheet of molded Mu...