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Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box

$3,800
£2,899.22
€3,315.43
CA$5,355.01
A$5,839.07
CHF 3,098.73
MX$70,592.42
NOK 39,216.73
SEK 35,947.59
DKK 24,762.81

About the Item

Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box, 1970s A striking sculptural Murano glass box signed “Mandruzzato for Design Guild,” showcasing the celebrated faceted-block technique perfected by the Mandruzzato family in the 1960s–80s. The heavy, optic-clear crystal form contains a dramatic sommerso core, rendered in deep black glass infused with shimmering micro-granulated 24k gold. The internal composition appears to float within the thick, architectural walls, magnified by the sharply cut and hand-polished geometric facets. The hinged lid opens to reveal a molded black-glass interior well, its glossy surface contrasting with the jewel-like radiance of the glass block. The original brass piano hinge and frame remain intact. This design was produced as a special commission for Design Guild, a luxury American importer, and is far scarcer than the unsigned Mandruzzato vases and blocks commonly encountered. A powerful example of Murano Brutalist-Modernism, equally at home as a jewelry box, desk object, or centerpiece sculpture. Dimensions: 7.25" W × 4.25" H × 4.5" D Condition: Excellent vintage condition with expected minor surface wear; hinge tight and functioning smoothly. Origin: Murano, Italy
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T36101stDibs: LU2592347947602

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