Vittorio Zecchin was a celebrated creative figure who worked across a range of disciplines including furniture design, textiles and more, but his contribution to modern Italian glassmaking is widely influential. Vintage Zecchin glass pieces and decorative objects have perfect symmetry and elegant luster; his artist's eye and masterful skills are evident in each work.
Zecchin developed an early passion for glassmaking but wasn't interested in the extensive ornamentation of 19th-century Venetian styles. He preferred simpler surfaces that emphasized a vessel’s form and bold, monochromatic palettes.
Zecchin was born on the island of Murano, near Venice. His father was a master glassblower. When he was 18, Zecchin enrolled in the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice. He halted his studies in painting early and instead secured work at a glass furnace for a Murano workshop where he learned glassmaking techniques.
In 1909, Zecchin took part in the effort to transform the Venetian palace Ca’ Pesaro into an art museum. He worked alongside notable painters including Amedeo Modigliani, Teodoro Wolf Ferrari and Umberto Boccioni, and the colors he used and forms he integrated specifically reflected what he had learned in the workshop on Murano.
In 1913 and 1914, Zecchin partnered with Artisti Barovier to create glass mosaics in the Vienna Secessionist style. Some of these were in the 1914 Venice Biennale where they received critical acclaim. Barovier was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today.
Zecchin later established a tapestry workshop on Murano and experimented with creating decorative glass pieces. Gradually moving his practice away from painting, by 1919 he was composing enameled glass pieces, tapestries and other textiles.
In 1921, the glass manufactory Vetri Soffiati Cappellin Venini & C. — which is today known as Venini & Co. — hired Zecchin as its artistic director. Along with streamlined shapes and uncomplicated colors, he instilled glass with a vivid intensity by immersing finished pieces in tin or titanium vapors while they were still hot. His style and vision earned him universal recognition in his field.
Zecchin left the firm in 1926 to pursue independent artistic interests, yet he continued to collaborate with the company’s designers. From 1934 until his death in 1947, Zecchin taught at numerous trade schools and institutions, passing on his artistic knowledge on to younger generations.
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Model "2040" lamp in blown glass with 12 oval-shaped arms, amber green -Murano
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Madrid, España
Model "2040" lamp in blown glass with 12 oval-shaped arms, amber green - Vittorio Zecchin - Murano, Italy - c. 1930 Dimensions: 90 x 130 x 70 cm
Glass
Extraordinary blown chandelier by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, 1920s.
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Argelato, BO
This blown glass chandelier is a piece of great elegance and refinement by Vittorio Zecchin, a master of Murano glass in the 1920s and 1930s, a period during which he collaborated wi...
Murano Glass
Vintage Brass Telescopic Floor Lamp with Red Travertine Marble Tops, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s. It features a brass and varnished steel frame with a red travertine tops and a Murano glass lampshade, which is hand blown by Vittorio Zecchin. It is a Renaiss...
Travertine, Brass, Steel
Vittorio Zecchin Iridato Sofosiati Candelabra Lamp
By MVM Cappelin, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and rare candelabra-style table lamp crafted in 1927 by Vittorio Zecchin for MVM Cappellin, one of Murano’s most innovative and artistically driven glassmakers. This excep...
Art Glass
Art Deco 3-flamming Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful Art Deco or Rondocubist chandelier. Completely restored: new nickel-plating, new glass The height could be shortened on demand Rewired: 3 x 40W, E25-E27 bulbs US wiring com...
Nickel
$3,026 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simpli...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$6,015Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.99 in Dm 29.53 in
Semi-Rezzonico Chandelier 8arms Amber, Green, Colors Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Semi Rezzonico chandelier 8 arms, on 2 levels in amber and green Murano glass multicolor flowers in vitreous paste by Multiforme This is an artistic model manufactured by our skille...
Blown Glass
$5,514
H 33.47 in Dm 31.5 in
Artistic Chandelier 12arms in Green Murano Glass by Multiforme, Made in Italy
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic Chandelier 12arms in Green Murano Glass by Multiforme, Made in Italy Bellepoque 364 from the Timeless collection is a chandelier that evokes the atmosphere of the beginning...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Emerald Green Murano Glass Chandelier, Hand Blown, 16 Arms, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning emerald green Murano glass chandelier made of hand blown glass and featuring 16 arms. This exquisite fixture has an intr...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and small 4 light chandelier, manufactured in France circa 1920 in nickel plated brass, pressed glass and crystal beads, showing stylized roses throughout its design. The s...
Crystal, Brass, Nickel
$4,663
H 38.19 in Dm 18.12 in
Murano Glass Lantern Att. to Vittorio Zecchin for Cappellin, Venini, Italy 1920s
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant Murano glass hanging lantern attributed to Vittorio Zecchin for Cappellin Venini, Italy, circa 1930. Executed in delicate pagliesco-colored blown glass, the lantern compr...
Murano Glass
$1,804Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Artistic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear-amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio chandelier, 5 lights, in clear artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements and amber details by Multiforme. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterise...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Loevsky & Loevsky Iridescent Filigree Table Lamp Candelabra
By Loevsky & Loevsky 1
Located in Forney, TX
A breathtaking gilt bronze floral candelabra form four light crystal prism table lamp attributed to American mid-century Loevsky & Loevsky (L...
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Art Deco Pagoda Chandelier, Hand Blown Crystal, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A colorful, antique French Art Deco pagoda ceiling light, chandelier made of hand blown cut crystal glass attributed to Maison Baguès, in good con...
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
$6,500 / item
H 82.6 in W 63 in D 23 in
21st Century Gray Floor Lamp with Cane, Salome Marble and Brass
By Merve Kahraman
Located in Istanbul, TR
Cassini lamps are named after the famous “Cassini–Huygens” Mission which was a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to send a probe to study the planet Saturn and its system. Cassini-Huygens has been described as a "Mission of firsts", that has revolutionized human understanding of the Saturn system, including its moons and rings, and our understanding of where life might be found in the Solar System. Being inspired by this incredible Mission and planet Saturn, designer created these exceptional series of lighting. Cassini floor lamps...
Marble
$2,126Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Classic Chandelier 6 Arms Amber-Red Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 6 arms amber Murano gass red details by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandeliers in our collections, V-Classic 800 is designed with attention to details, and with the passion that makes us standing out. Each product (from the monumental chandeliers to the smallest pieces) is unique. The V-Classic collection is a combination of elements, structures and shapes which are those typical of the venetian and Murano tradition. The structure is embellished by flowers, leaves, crests and “morrise” (a wavy decoration); the whole structure is something majestic, characterized by refined transparencies and delicate colors. The perfect solution to decorate elegant and valued spaces. The lighting collections by Multiforme are being gradually enriched with new ideas and products. Each collection includes a wide range of products: chandeliers, ceiling lamps, floor lamps, flambeau lamps...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vittorio Zecchin Murano Glass Chandelier from early 1930
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique Art Deco chandelier was probably produced by Venini, and designed by Vittorio Zecchin in the early 1930s. This very rare piece of hand blown and worked Murano glass, comp...
Blown Glass
Venini suspension by Vittorio Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Cerignola, IT
Stunning Venini chandelier in Murano blown glass. Note the beautiful blue color typical of the Murano artist Vittorio Zecchin
Murano Glass
A Pink Murano Glass Hanging Light by Vittorio Zechhin
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1926 An early twentieth century pink Murano glass hanging light by Vittorio Zecchin, with teardrop shaped body, and circular t...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vittorio Zecchin for MVM Cappellin, Murano Glass Chandelier, 1930s
By MVM Cappelin, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Palermo, PA
Vittorio Zecchin for MVM Cappellin, Murano glass chandelier, 1930s. Dimensions: H=82 cm; D=85 cm.
Glass
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Rare Cesendello Pendant Light, Italy, 1920s
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Vittorio Zecchin for Venini rare and exquisite 'Cesendello' pendant light, Italy, 1920s. This lovely original pendant is made with blown Murano glass in a soft chestnut brown color w...
Blown Glass
Beautiful Vittorio Zecchin Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Vittorio Zecchin Murano glass ceiling lamp.
Murano Glass