Venini Murano Quadriedri Chandelier, 70s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Hastings, GB
Vintage Italian Venini chandelier made of descending stacked layers of Murano glass Quadriedri prisms The piece was made in Italy during the 1960s-1970s and is in great vintage cond...
Glass
Murano Quadriedri Chandelier, 44 Pink Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 44 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 55.10 inches height (140 cm) with chain; 27....
Glass
Murano Quadriedri Chandelier 44 Transparent Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 44 Murano trasparent crystal prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: Late 20th century Dimensions: 55.10 inches height (140 cm) with chai...
Glass
Monumental Murano Quadriedri Chandelier Venini 1980 Regency Italian Glass Brass
By Venini
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A breathtaking monumental Venini style Murano chandelier 1980s, composed of an impressive 440 hand-cut Quadriedri crystal rods suspended from an elegant polished brass frame.
Crystal, Brass
Quadriedri Coronet Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 23.5...
Metal
Quadriedri Tiara Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique arranged in descending layers on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 4...
Metal
Quadriedri Corona Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique arranged in multiple spiral shape mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 ...
Metal
Modern Quadriedri glass Chandelier - 60 multicolored prism quadriedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 multicolored quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Art Glass
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandelier - 200 multicolored prism quadriedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 200 multicolored quadriedri on chrome metal frame.
Art Glass
$4,523Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sophisticated Modern Quadriedri Glass Chandeliers, 60 Amber Prism Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A pair of magnificent Murano glass unique chandeliers, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 amber quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,261Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sophisticated Modern Quadriedri Glass Chandelier, 60 Amber Prism Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 amber quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandelier - 114 shaded pink prism quadriedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on GOLD metal frame.
Art Glass
$16,491 / set
Huge Murano Chandelier Quadriedri Prism
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 166 Murano crystal transparent prism in a gold metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. Period: late 20th century Dimensions...
Metal
Quadriedri Murano Chandelier, 47 Multicolored Prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano multicolored crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s Quadriedri Venini Glass Spiral Chandelier
By Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous vintage quadriedri Venini glass spiral chandelier from 1970s.
Metal
Pair of Italian Chandelier Multicolored Quadriedri, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 200 multicolored quadriedri on chrome metal frame.
Metal
$5,654Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Chandelier Multicolored Quadriedri, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 111 Murano crystal multicolored prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Metal
$5,654Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Chandelier Multicolored Quadriedri, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 111 Murano crystal multicolored prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Metal
Chandelier Multicolor Quadriedri, 184 Prism, Murano, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano crystal multicolored prism (QUADRIEDRI) in a nickel metal frame.
Metal
$3,128Sale Price / set|20% Off
Original Quadriedri Murano chandeliers - 47 multicolored prisms
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 47 Murano multicolored crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Glass, Murano Glass
$1,564Sale Price / item|20% Off
Original Quadriedri Murano chandelier - 47 multicolored prisms
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano multicolored crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Glass, Murano Glass
$3,533 / item
Murano Glass Chandelier, 111 Multi-Color Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 111 Murano crystal multicolored prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Blown Glass
Murano glass spiral chandelier - 54 quadriedri smoked prisms
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano smoked crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame.
Art Glass
$7,350Sale Price / set|20% Off
Beautiful Pink Murano glass chandeliers - 112 pink quadriedri
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and big Murano chandeliers each made by 112 Murano pink prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Murano Glass
$5,654Sale Price / set|20% Off
Elegant Stylish Murano glass chandeliers - 112 transparent quadriedri
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic big Murano chandeliers made by two 112 Murano crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Murano Glass
$3,675Sale Price / item|20% Off
Beautiful Pink Murano glass chandelier - 112 pink quadriedri
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 112 Murano pink prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Murano Glass
$2,827Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Stylish Murano glass chandelier - 112 transparent quadriedri
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic big Murano chandelier made by 112 Murano crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Murano Glass
$11,967Sale Price / set|20% Off
Beautiful Quadriedri Murano glass Chandeliers - 114 shaded amber prism
Located in Budapest, HU
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandeliers - 114 shaded amber prism quadriedri Magnificent Murano glass unique chandeliers, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on GOLD metal f...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,993Sale Price / item|20% Off
Beautiful Quadriedri Murano glass Chandelier - 114 shaded amber prism
Located in Budapest, HU
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandelier - 114 shaded amber prism quadriedri A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on GOLD metal f...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,334Sale Price / set|20% Off
Gorgeous Murano Glass Spiral Chandeliers, 54 Quadriedri Smoked Prisms
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Murano chandeliers made by 54 Murano smoked crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame.
Metal
$2,167Sale Price / item|20% Off
Gorgeous Murano Glass Spiral Chandelier, 54 Quadriedri Smoked Prisms
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano smoked crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame.
Metal
Pair of Italian Chandelier Quadriedri Gold Metal Frame, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent pair of Murano glass chandeliers, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on gold metal frame.
Metal
$8,613Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Italian Chandelier Quadriedri Gold Metal Frame, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent pair of Murano glass chandeliers, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on gold metal frame.
Metal
Elegant and Unique Modern Pink Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on GOLD metal frame.
Metal
Murano Vintage Chandelier – 54 Quadriedri Prisms Transparent and Amber
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame.
Blown Glass
Pair of Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Amber Prism, Gold Frame
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Pair Murano glass chandeliers, 265 amber quadriedri on gold frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless Classic.
Metal
$32,982Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Five Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Amber Prism, Gold Frame
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 amber quadriedri on gold frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Metal
$2,824Sale Price / item|20% Off
Charming Pair of 46 Quadriedri Glass Chandeliers, Pink Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of fantastic vintage Murano chandeliers made by 46 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 55.10 inches height (140 cm) with cha...
Metal
$2,425Sale Price|50% Off
Huge Murano Glass Quadriedri Spiral Chandelier with Gold-Plated Fixture
Located in Berlin, BE
Huge high quality Murano glass spiral chandelier, which brings wonderful lighting atmosphere in every room. The Murano glasses hang in spiral form on a gold-plated fixture. The chand...
Murano Glass
$19,789Sale Price / set|20% Off
Trio of Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Amber Prism, Gold Frame
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Trio of Murano glass chandeliers, 265 amber quadriedri on gold frame. This large midcentury Italian chandelier is truly a timeless Classic.
Metal
$7,920Sale Price|20% Off
Six-Tier Murano Crystal Italian Chandelier, 120 Quadriedri Prism, circa 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This superb Murano glass chandelier comes with 120 transparent quadriedri prisms on gold frame and 6 light bulbs.
Crystal
Quadriedri Pink Murano Glass Prism & Brass Pendant Chandelier, Venini Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant petite chandelier made of 16 pink “Quadriedri” crystal glass prisms hanging on a brass frame.
Brass
$16,946Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sert 6 Italian Chandeliers Made by 107 Crystal Prism Quadriedri, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal prism quadriedri in a nickel metal frame.
Metal
$2,261Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Chandeliers Venini Style 47 Transparent Prism Quadriedri, Murano, 1990
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano transparent crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame.
Metal
Pair of Murano Chandeliers 86 Trasparent and Smoked Quadriedri Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal trasparent and smoked prism in a nickel metal frame.The shape of this chandelier is spiral. Period: late XX century Di...
Metal
1980's Quadriedri Murano Glass & Brass Chandelier by Camer in style of Venini
By Venini, Camer Glass
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one. From round brass plate, underneath we get to a spectacular arrangement of 121 Quadriedri Murano glass bars. This light...
Brass
1970's Quadriedri Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Camer in style of Venini
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one. From the practical, chunky chain and canopy, underneath we get to a spectacular arrangement of 82 Quadriedri Murano gl...
Brass
Vintage Murano Venini Quadriedri Ceiling Light, 1960
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning ceiling lamps attributed to Venini formed of prism-shaped glass. Each pair mounts a light fitting. Height 23 centimeters, diameter 20 centimeters. Period: 1960
Murano Glass
Pair Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Quadriedri Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian sconces of Venetian or Murano origin with brass wall plates with two sockets and three levels of clear 11 inch long quadriedri (four-sided quadriedron shaped)...
Metal
Quadriedri Cake Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique arranged in descending layers on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy 8 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 4...
Metal
$13,192Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Italian chandelier , Murano, 2015
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink quadriedri on gold frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Metal
Huge Vortex Multitier Crystal Prism Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Huge luxurious multitier Quadriedri crystal prism chandelier by Veneziani Arte.
Steel
$3,957Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sophisticated Murano Chandeliers – 54 quadriedri prisms transparent and smoked
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Big Murano chandeliers each made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,978Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sophisticated Murano Chandelier – 54 quadriedri prisms transparent and smoked
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Big Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Ceiling Lamp Crystal by Camer design from Venini Italy 70s Murano
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Biella, IT
Venini made glass for Camer in both the Triedri and Quadriedri Prism Chandelier from the 1970s. ceiling lamp design vintage years ’70 in crystal "quadrilobi" perfect condition A.
Brass
Murano Big Chandelier in the Manner of Venini, 54 Quadriedri Prisms
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal frame.
Glass
Venini for Camer Quadriedri Glass Prism Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
Venini for Camer Mid-Century Modern quadriedri glass prism chandelier in circular shape. 14" H x 18" Diameter.
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage Venini Murano glass chandelier from the 1970s with clear murano quadriedri glass pieces.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Venini Quadriedri Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Italian Venini 'cake' chandelier made of descending stacked layers of quadriedri prisms.
Metal
1970's Quadriedri Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
Looking for lighting that makes an impression? This is the one! Hanging from a brass frame, a spectacular arrangement of Quadriedri Murano glass bars. We have two in stock, This one ...
Brass
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H 43.31 in Dm 12.21 in
Vintage Murano Quadriedri 54 Prisms Crystal Spiral Chandelier Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
The chandelier consists of 54 mouth-blown quadridri prisms / glass rods in a transparent glass set on a chrome frame. It has 5 x E14 sockets (max. 60W) and provides plenty of light. ...
Murano Glass
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H 21.66 in Dm 16.93 in
1970s Italian Crystal Quadriedri Prism Chandelier by Novaresi Luce Milano Venini
By Novaresi
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Stunning 1970s Italian chandelier by Novaresi Luce Milano, with clear Murano glass cut drops in the Quadriedri technique, arranged in descending layers from a 24 carat gilded brass f...
Crystal, Brass
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H 39.38 in Dm 19.69 in
20th Century Italian Quadriedri Prism Chandelier in Bronze and Crystal By Venini
By Venini
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
The interior lights are four. Chandelier made of descending stacked layers of quadriedri prisms in crystal.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame.
Cut Glass
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H 12.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Chic Murano Two-Tiered Camer Quadriedri Crystal and Brass Flush Mount Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
A chic Mid-Century modernist two-tiered flush mount chandelier by Camer. Quadriedri (four-sided) hand-blown Murano prisms are individually hung across two concentric tiers, forming a...
Crystal, Brass
Murano quadriedri chandelier - 46 trasparent prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 46 Murano transparent crystal prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 55.10 inches height (140 cm) with chain...
Glass
Murano Quadriedri Chandelier, 44 Pink Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 44 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: late 20th century Dimensions: 55.10 inches height (140 cm) with chain; 27....
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Crystal Murano "Quadriedri" Chandelier, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This chandelier has a brass structure with 6-lights and 60 "Quadriedri" in Murano crystal measuring 20 cm, the height of the single chandelier, without the chain, is 47 cm.
Crystal, Brass
Modern Quadriedri Glass Chandelier, 60 Multicolored Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 multicolored quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Art Glass
Modern Quadriedri Glass Chandelier, 60 Pink Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 pink quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Blown Glass
Modern Quadriedri glass Chandelier - 60 pink prism quadriedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 pink quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Uranium Glass
Modern Quadriedri glass Chandelier - 60 pink prism quadriedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 pink quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Art Glass
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H 51.19 in Dm 23.63 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 114 Trasparent Prism Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on gold metal frame.
Blown Glass
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H 51.19 in Dm 23.63 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 114 Trasparent Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on gold metal frame.
Blown Glass
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H 57.09 in Dm 33.47 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 200 Multicolored Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 200 multicolored quadriedri on chrome metal frame.
Blown Glass
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H 57.09 in Dm 33.47 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandelier - 200 multicolored prism quadriedri
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 200 multicolored quadriedri on chrome metal frame.
Art Glass
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H 57.09 in Dm 33.47 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 200 Multicolored Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 200 multicolored quadriedri on chrome metal frame.
Glass
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 163 Pink Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian ceiling light made from 84 beautiful Murano multicolored glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The glasses are pink, yellow and green, which ...
Glass
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H 49.22 in Dm 23.63 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 163 Trasparent Prism Quadriedri Mult
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent murano glass chandelier, 163 multicolored quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Blown Glass
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H 49.22 in Dm 23.63 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 163 Transparent Prism Quadriedri Mult
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 163 multicolored quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Blown Glass
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H 49.22 in Dm 23.63 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandelier - 163 trasparent prism quadriedri mult
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 163 multicolored quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Art Glass
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H 49.22 in Dm 23.63 in
Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 163 Trasparent Prism Quadriedri Mult
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent murano glass chandelier, 163 multicolored quadriedri on nickel metal frame.
Blown Glass
Amazing Murano Chandelier 166 Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 166 Murano crystal transparent prism in a gold metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. Period: Late 20th century Dimensions: ...
Metal
50 glasses quadriedri for chandelier
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
50 glass spares for 1stdibs order 62766772 Dimension glasses: 11,00 inches (28 cm) height X 1,20 inches (3 cm)
Art Glass
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.
Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.
Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.
With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.
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