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Applique Poliedri

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Applique Chandelier for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Poliedri applique, suspension lamp and wall sconce, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, were originally designed in 1958.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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21st Century Poliedri Wall Light in Crystal by Carlo Scarpa

21st Century Poliedri Wall Light in Crystal by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in murano, IT

Poliedri 951.27 APPLIQUE CR Additional Information: Color: Crystal Light Source: 2 x max 8W LED E14 Finishes: Chrome metal Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 39 cm.

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Coppia applique di Paolo Venini serie "Poliedri", Italia, anni '60.
Coppia applique di Paolo Venini serie "Poliedri", Italia, anni '60.

Coppia applique di Paolo Venini serie "Poliedri", Italia, anni '60.

By Paolo Venini

Located in Palermo, PA

Importante coppia di applique di Paolo Venini serie "Poliedri", Italia, anni '60.

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Vintage Murano Italian Poliedri Glass Appliques, Trasparent and Pink Glasses

Vintage Murano Italian Poliedri Glass Appliques, Trasparent and Pink Glasses

By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic and huge pair of appliques "poliedri", consists of 34 rare "Poliedri" for each, made of Murano.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Sconces Model "Poliedri", Carlo Scarpa, 1970s
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By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Fantastic and huge pair of appliques "poliedri", consists of 34 rare "Poliedri" for each, made of Murano.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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1970s Vintage Murano Italian Poliedri Glass Appliques
1970s Vintage Murano Italian Poliedri Glass Appliques

1970s Vintage Murano Italian Poliedri Glass Appliques

By Venini

Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT

Luxury and genuine Murano glass pair of applique. 100% handmade in Murano. The appliques are made by 34 Murano handmade Poliedri glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold pain...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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20th Century Carlo Scarpa  Iron Glass Mod. Poliedri Appliqués Set of Three
20th Century Carlo Scarpa  Iron Glass Mod. Poliedri Appliqués Set of Three

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By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Palermo, IT

Solid metal frame. Single appliqué it's composed by 27 transparent poliedri.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Venini Carlo Scarpa Poliedri N.4 Appliqués Murano Glass Iron Brass, 1950
Venini Carlo Scarpa Poliedri N.4 Appliqués Murano Glass Iron Brass, 1950

Venini Carlo Scarpa Poliedri N.4 Appliqués Murano Glass Iron Brass, 1950

By Murano 5

Located in Milano, IT

Venini Carlo Scarpa Poliedri 4 appliqués Murano glass iron brass, 1950.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

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Venini Sconce“Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Metal Iron, 1950, Italy
Venini Sconce“Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Metal Iron, 1950, Italy

Venini Sconce“Poliedri” Carlo Scarpa Murano Glass Metal Iron, 1950, Italy

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Padova, IT

The Poliedri sconce/applique designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in the late 1950s is an excellent example of mid‑century Italian design, combining the artisan tradition of Murano gl...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the applique poliedri you’re looking for. Each applique poliedri for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and iron. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage applique poliedri you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer applique poliedri, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each applique poliedri bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made applique poliedri over the years, but those crafted by Carlo Scarpa, Venini and Murano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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