VENINI “Carlo Scarpa “ Poliedri. Chandelier Brass Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Carlo Scarpa.
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
VENINI “Carlo Scarpa “ Poliedri. Chandelier Brass Murano Glass Iron 1955 Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Carlo Scarpa.
Murano Glass
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.
Pair of Yellow and Clear Poliedri Sconces Carlo Scarpa Venini Variation, 1980'
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of poliedri wall lights. Rare combination of yellow amber and light blue color Murano glass. Available four pairs and also a chandelier. Provenance form a historic Roman...
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Glass "Poliedri" Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Murano Glass "Poliedri" Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s
Glass
Pair of Amethyst and Clear Poliedri Sconces Carlo Scarpa Venini Variation, 1980'
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of poliedri wall lights. Rare combination of iridescent pink amethyst and clear color Murano glass. Available four pairs and also a chandelier. Provenance form a histor...
Blown Glass
Pair of Pink and Clear Poliedri Sconces Carlo Scarpa Venini Variation, 1980'
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of poliedri wall lights. Rare combination of iridescent pink and light blue color Murano glass. Available four pairs and also a chandelier. Provenance form a historic Ro...
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Glass "Poliedri" Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Murano Glass "Poliedri" Wall Sconces by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1960s
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier 1969 Murano Glass Light 110cm Mid Century Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Munster, NRW
Called "Poliedri" in Italian and known as "Polyhedral" in English, this design was created by Carlos Scarpa (1906-1978) for Venini when he was their artistic director from 1933 to 1...
Blown Glass
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