Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Sharon, CT
to Carlo Scarpa. Signed with a rare surviving foil label.
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Glass
Murano Sommerso Table Lamp, Mazzega
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Sharon, CT
to Carlo Scarpa. Signed with a rare surviving foil label.
Glass
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940, signed
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa, 'Battuto' vase, 1940 Hand-blown glass, battuto surface produced by Venini & C
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1930, signed
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1930, signed „murano italia“ Transparent glass in red with a base and 2
Murano Glass
$5,975
H 4 in W 6 in D 4 in
Carlo Scarpa Venini glass vase Battuto 1940s Italy cobalt blue acid signed
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
RARE Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Murano glass vase. UNUSUAL cobalt blue color glass with overall fine
Art Glass
$26,203Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 90.56 in W 40.95 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Zibaldone bookcases by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic bookcases designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini in 1974. Signed Bernini in brass details
Glass, Wood
Big Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Glass Vase "Battuto" Series Acid Signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Big Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano glass vase "Battuto" series acid signed cm 33.5.
$9,900
H 19.5 in W 17 in D 1.25 in
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Treccia Table or Vanity Mirror, Signed, Italy, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and rare Murano glass table or vanity mirror designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Brass
$26,900
H 43.31 in Dm 38.59 in
12 Light Chandelier Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Signed Venini 2009/16
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
12 Light chandelier designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini , Model 99.37 in Murano Italy. This
Brass
$6,387
H 14.97 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Italian modern rectangular coffe table in white marble by Carlo Scarpa, 1980s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
geometric grooves. Produced in 1980s and designed by Carlo Scarpa. Vintage condition, with scattered signs
Carrara Marble
Carlo Scapa for Venini, corroso, signed, 1936
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scapa for Venini, signed Small bowl from the corrosi series made of dipped glass, the surface
Murano Glass
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier with glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A suspended chandelier composed of blown-glass diffusers, model “Poliedri,” design by Carlo Scarpa
Metal
Venini Murano filigree art glass vase, signed and Labe
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Venini Murano filigree art glass vase. This hand-formed filigree vase in the ”a reticello” pattern features fine criss-crossed white lines forming a small web with bubble inclusions ...
Murano Glass
1980's Signed Venini White Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Bowl
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Likely inspired by one of Carlo Scarpa's early designs. Signed with an etched signature to the base
Art Glass
Vetro Soffiato Vase by Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano, Italy, 1920s
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Berghuelen, DE
regular air bubbles. Possibly designed by Carlo Scarpa or Vittorio Zecchin. Signed with a paper label from
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 56.3 in D 77.96 in
Carlo Scarpa Signed Large Natural Walnut Italian Table, Bernini, circa 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Rectangular "Kentucky" table designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini in the 1970. Most of it is made
Wood, Walnut
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Acid Signed Mezza Filligrana Murano Vase
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Mezza Filligrana vase designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. The vase is acid signed Venini murano
Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 56.3 in D 77.96 in
Italian Carlo Scarpa Dining Room Set Signed in Natural Walnut and Black Cowhide
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
Carlo Scarpa Italian "Kentucky" dining room set from 1970 composed by one solid natural walnut
Wood, Walnut, Cowhide
Carlo Scarpa Signed Golden Brass Squared Plate
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in IT
A squared plate signed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa. Perfect as charming Christmas gift or
Brass
Sold
H 3.55 in W 15.36 in D 10.63 in
Venini Brown Murano Glass Huge Bowl Carlo Scarpa Attributed Marked Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Munich, DE
Venini Murano glass bowl attributed to Carlo Scarpa. Signed with three-line acid stamp to
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1930, signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1930, signed „murano italia“ Transparent glass in red with a base and 2
Murano Glass
Sold
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Picture Frame Ondulato Glass Design Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1940 Signed
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in taranto, IT
), design carlo scarpa, about 1940. If necessary, request precise measures Very elegant in its simplicity
Brass
VENINI “ Carlo Scarpa “ Frame Brass Murano Glass 1930 Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Carlo Scarpa Frame Signed VENINI
Murano Glass
Sold
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in
Huge Carlo Scarpa Trecia Venini Wall Mirror with Two Lights Signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Munich, DE
two lights and signed on the back with "Venini Murano" Perfect condition. Literature: Venini
Brass
Pair of Sconces Designed by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sconces model "Poliedri" designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited and signed by Venini. Made of
Metal
Suspension Lamp Model “Poliedri” Designed by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Suspension lamp model “Poliedri” designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited and signed by Venini. Composed by
Metal
Sold
H 20.48 in W 13 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Sconces Mod, "Poliedri" Designed by Carlo Scarpa Edited by Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sconces mod. "Poliedri" designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited and signed by Venini. Structure
Crystal, Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in Dm 69.3 in
Italian modern round marble table Samo by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
in 1970s and designed by Carlo Scarpa. Good condition, with signs of use and time. It has two small
Marble
Venini Signed Red Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1989
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
on the collection of the 1930s designed by Carlo Scarpa. Inside, the red glass takes on a warm, amber
Murano Glass
Sold
H 12.75 in W 8 in D 8 in
Carlo Scarpa Design Large Vase With Battuto Bands Signed and dated Venini 1988
By Venini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Venini Carlo Scarpa Design vase with applied bands signed and dated 1988. Bands have light battuto
Blown Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Corroso a Bugne Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1930s Carlo Scarpa Corroso A Bugne vase. Signed with the two line acid stamp "venini murano
Glass
Stunning Signed Venini Polyhedral Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
This chandelier was designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, and is signed on the metal plate
Metal
Sold
H 1.19 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
1960s Italian Serving Tray, Gilt Aluminium , Top Mirror & Rubber by Carlo Sarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
cream colored rubber, bottom in Masonite. Architect Carlo Scarpa signed.
Aluminum
Bronze Sculpture Signed Carlo Scarpa, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Bronze Sculpture signed Carlo Scarpa, Italy.
Bronze
Carlo Scarpa Tessuto Vase for Venini Signed and Dated 1988
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
"Tessuto" vase designed by Scarpa in 1940 but executed by Venini & Company in 1988. Cased glass
Sold
H 4.73 in W 14.57 in D 10.24 in
Murano Glass Cup Signed Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1934-1936
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass cup signed Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1934-1936.
Murano Glass
Sold
H 11.82 in Dm 23.63 in
Rare Signed Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa Venini Polyhedral
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, BE
chandelier is signed on the frame. This is not a in the manner of Carlo Scarpa chandelier, this is a real one
Metal
Carlo Scarpa Venini Tracia Round Mirror Signed 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Munich, DE
Impressive mirror, executed in clear glass with gilt glass inclusions “a treccia” (large twisting). Perfect condition, marked Venini on the back. Literature: Venini Catalogue Raison...
Brass
Pitcher by Carlo Scarpa for Cleto Munari
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Silver plated pitcher signed Carlo Scarpa for Cleto Munari.
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Italian Blown Glass Pulegoso Bowl
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chicago, IL
Small Carlo Scarpa pulegoso Murano bowl. Signed with three line acid stamp to underside. Venini
Blown Glass
Sold
H 19.5 in W 17 in D 1.25 in
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Treccia Table or Vanity Mirror, Signed, Italy, 1930s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Rare exquisite Carlo Scarpa for Venini table or vanity mirror composed of arched top with braided
Brass
Sold
H 4 in W 5.38 in D 9.25 in
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed 1930s Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Documented to designer and architect Carlo Scarpa for Venini, circa 1934-1936. Created in the "Corroso
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Sold
H 1.38 in Dm 5.75 in
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Signed Bollicine Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Ashtray
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
architect Carlo Scarpa, circa 1930s. Published technique can be seen in several Venini books. Created in the
Gold Leaf
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Black Chinese Italian Art Glass Vase
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, gourd shaped Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Carlo Scarpa, and fully signed
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Calo Scarpa "Corroso Vase" by Venini Murano Glass, Signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very well-known piece by Carlo Scarpa, acid signed four lines underside, Murano Venini
Glass
Sold
H 0.6 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Carlo Scarpa for Cleto Munari Silver Plated Squared Italian Tray, circa 1970
By Carlo Scarpa, Cleto Munari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's a silver plated squared tray designed by Carlo Scarpa for Cleto Munari, it's signed Carlo
Silver Plate
Red Murano Glass Bowl Signed Venini
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Munich, DE
Red Murano glass bowl with teardrops inclusions and original label. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for
Murano Glass
Original Signed Venini Polyhedral Glass Chandelier , 1960s , Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
). Contains 11 E13 candelabra size light bulbs rated at 60 watts maximum. Designed by Carlo Scarpa. Frame
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in Dm 22.84 in
A signed Venini "Poliedri" chandelier composed of glass diffusers, Italy, 1950s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950s Through his designs, Carlo Scarpa developed a visual language that
Metal
Mid-Century Signed Venini Polyhedral Chandelier in Smoked Gold and Gray
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century polyhedral chandelier in smoked gold and gray, designed by Carlo Scarpa and signed
Enamel, Chrome
Sold
H 6.5 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Venini Signed Murano Sommerso Navy Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Vase
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
designer Paolo Venini for the Venini Company, in a "Inciso" technique. Looks like "Battuto" as well. Signed
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Venini Chandelier By Carlo Scarpa Signed
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Venini Chandelier By Carlo Scarpa Signed. 9 E14 Lights, 4 Tiered And 67 Pieces Of Glass
1950's Venini Murano Poliedri Chandelier By Carlo Scarpa Signed
By Venini
Located in London, GB
1950's Venini Murano poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa signed
Sold
H 2.56 in Dm 4.93 in
“Sommerso a bollicine” Glass Bowl Mod. 3550 by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1936
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Koper, SI
Bowl by the Italian Master Carlo Scarpa, signed and published. Designed in 1934-36 for Venini. A
Murano Glass
“Sommerso a bollicine” bowl mod. 4117 for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Koper, SI
Bowl by the Italian Master Carlo Scarpa, signed and published. Designed in 1936 for Venini. A large
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa Venini Corroso Bowl
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waltham, MA
Iridized corroso glass bowl by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Signed to the underside with the Venini
Glass
Rare and Important Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Sommerso, 1934, Signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Emerald green glass with inclusions. Designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1934. Its a Sommerso
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Sold
H 2.96 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Art Deco Signed "Sommerso" Blown Glass Bowl
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Firenze, Toscana
intense green were designed by the architect Carlo Scarpa around 1934/1936, simplifying the shapes and
Murano Glass
Pair of Patinated Solid Bronze Lamps Signed by Scarpa, circa 1960
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of patinated solid bronze lamps signed by Scarpa, circa 1960.
Brass
1936 Carlo Scarpa for Venini & C. Murano Glass Green Vase Corroded Series
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Chisinau, MD
Green glass vase from the Corrosi series by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano. Acid signed Venini
Stained Glass
Red "Mezzo Filigrana" by Carlos Scarpa for Venini, 1934, Signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
A rare 'mezza filigrana' in red by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, dating from 1934 and four-line acid
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold
H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Very Rare and Important Vase "Puntini" by Carlos Scarpa for Venini, 1938, Signed
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Very rare vase made by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1938. Very small edition for the Biennale in
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Carlo Scarpa SIgned Acid Etched Murano Glass Bowl
By Venini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Signed Venini Bowl designed by Carlo Scarpa model 5860. Comprised of gold leaf inclusions
Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Bollicine" Bowl
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waltham, MA
Italian glass bowl in the "Bollicine" technique designed by Carlo Scarpa and executed by Venini
Art Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini "Corroso" Vase
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Waltham, MA
1930s Italian glass vase in the "Corroso" technique designed by Carlo Scarpa and executed by Venini
Glass
Venini Beautiful Lamp
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful suspension lamp model "Poledri" designed by Carlo Scarpa, edited and signed by Venini
Metal
$4,422 / item
H 4.34 in Dm 5.12 in
Venini Battuto Multicolor Vase in Light Green & Red by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuto bicolor vase in light green/red by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. Blown handmade glass, realized with the “Incalmo” technique, then cut. Color: Light Green/Red Te...
Blown Glass
$10,087 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 8.67 in
Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Green and Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in iridescent green and aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1989. Perfect for indoor home decor as a flower vase or statement piece for any room. Numbered edi...
Art Glass
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.38 in W 3 in D 3 in
Carlo Scarpa Venini Murano Bollicine White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Sommerso clear white bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass mini vase / vide poche. Documented to the Venini company, and created by master des...
Gold Leaf
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because they seem to create an optical il...
Glass
1930 Carlo Scarpa Venini "A Bollicine" Murano Glass Art Deco Green Bottle
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brescia, IT
Bottle "A Bubble" Carlo Scapa, Venini Italy, 1930 Rare Object Original 1930 Perfect condiction Bibliography: "Carlo Scarpa. I vetri di un architetto" di Marino Barovier
Murano Glass
$13,453 / item
H 0.04 in Dm 10.83 in
Venini Murrine Opache Plate in Red with Black Details by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murrine Opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. Handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...
Glass
Carlo Scarpa, 'Bugne' vase, 1940
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936 hand-blown glass, iridescent surface modell 3739 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with four-line acid stamp to underside ...
Murano Glass
Venini Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then cut. Originally designed in 19...
Blown Glass
$13,850Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
"A puntini 1938“. Carlo Scarpa for Venini- special edition casino venice
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
"A puntini 1938“. Carlo Scarpa for Venini- special edition casino venice Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'A Puntini' vase, 1937 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 15 cm (height) signe...
Murano Glass
$35,686Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942 Carlo Scarpa for Venini “Pennellate” vase 1942 While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...
Murano Glass
$42,260Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 9.06 in
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from 'Con Macchie' series, ca. 1950
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from 'Con Macchie' series, ca. 1950 transparent glass with abstract internal decoration and lightly iridized; model no. 4324 produced by Venini & C...
Murano Glass
$14,838Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.29 in Dm 5.12 in
Carlo Scarpa (Italy, 1906-1978), "Battuto" vase, mouth blown glas, Italy, 1942
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (Italy, 1906-1978), "Battuto" vase, 1942, mouth blown glass and general facet cut, acid mark on base reads "Venini Murano", height ca. 18.5 cm. Excellent condition.
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa, 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936 model no. 4100 cylindrical with nubs, flashed glass, uncoloured and green, etched in a technique reminiscent of ice-glass (...
Murano Glass
$168,400
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929. Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini succulent by Matinuzzi. Museum-worthy masterwork by Martin...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because they seem to create an optical il...
Glass
Carlo Scarpa, "Battuto", 1938
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Battuto' Vase, c. 1938 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, green. Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp). Measures: H : 27 cm (10.6") Overall Very good condition ...
Glass
Carlo Scarpa was born in Venice in 1906 and became one of the leading figures of architecture and international design during the 20th century. At merely 21 years old — and still a student at the Academy of Fine Arts — Scarpa began working as a designer for master Murano glassmaker M.V.M. Cappellin. Within a few years, he completely revolutionized the approach to art glass.
In a short time, under the guidance of Scarpa, the Capellin furnace not only established itself as the top glass company, but above all it introduced modernity and international fame to Murano glassmaking. Scarpa created a personal style of glassmaking, a new vision that irreversibly changed glass production.
The young Scarpa experimented with new models and colors: his chromatic combinations, impeccable execution and geometric shapes became his modus operandi. Thanks to Scarpa’s continuous research on vitreous matter, Cappellin produced a series of high-quality glass objects, that saw the company revisiting ancient processing techniques such as the watermark and Phoenician decoration.
When he encountered the challenge of opaque glass, Scarpa proposed introducing textures of considerable chromatic impact, such as glass pastes and glazed glass with bright colors. Scarpa also collaborated in the renovation of Palazzo da Mula in Murano, the home of Cappellin. At the academy, he obtained the diploma of professor of architectural design and obtained an honorary degree from the Venice University Institute of Architecture of which he was director.
In 1931, Scarpa's collaboration with Cappellin ended, following the bankruptcy of the company because it was not able to withstand the economic crisis linked to the Great Depression. But Scarpa did not go unnoticed by Paolo Venini — in 1933, the young designer became the new artistic director of the biggest glass company in Murano.
Master glassmakers thought Scarpa's projects and sketches were impossible, but the passionate and curious designer always managed to get exactly what he wanted. Until 1947 he remained at the helm of Venini & Co., where he created some of the best known masterpieces of modern glassmaking. Scarpa’s work with Venini was characterized by the continuous research on the subject, the use of color and techniques that he revisited in a very personal way, and the development of new ways of working with master glassmakers.
At the beginning of the 1930s, "bubble", "half filigree" and "submerged" glass appeared for the first time on the occasion of the Venice Biennale of 1934. A few years later, at the Biennale and the VI Triennale of Milan, Venini exhibited its lattimi and murrine romane pieces, which were born from a joint idea between Scarpa and Paolo Venini.
In 1938 Scarpa increased production, diversifying the vases from "objects of use" to sculptural works of art. In the same year he laid the foundation for the famous "woven" glass collection, exhibited the following year. In the subsequent years, Scarpa–Venini continued to exhibit at the Biennale and in various other shows their the "black and red lacquers," the granulari and the incisi, produced in limited series, and the "Chinese," which was inspired by Asian porcelain.
Scarpa's creations for Venini garnered an international response and were a great success, leaving forever an indelible mark on the history of glassmaking. The last Biennale in which Carlo Scarpa participated as artistic director of Venini was in 1942. He left the company five years later.
The time that Scarpa spent in the most important glass factory in Murano would attach a great artistic legacy to the company. His techniques and styles were resumed in the postwar period under the guidance of Tobia Venini, Paolo's son. In the 1950s, after the departure of Scarpa, Fulvio Bianconi was the new visionary at the Biennials with Venini.
On 1stDibs, vintage Carlo Scarpa glass and lighting are for sale, including decorative objects, tables, chandeliers and more.
(Biography provided by Ophir Gallery Inc.)