20th Century Murano Glass Design Chandelier by Marcel Barbier

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20th Century Murano Glass Design Chandelier by Marcel Barbier

About the Item

This very stylish late 20th century chandelier is made from Murano glass with a brass frame. It was designed by Marcel Barbier and manufactured by Veronese in Paris, circa 1975. The brass fixture of the glass chandelier is holding 50 transparent and orange Venetian Murano crystal glass prisms arranged in five-tiers. Each Murano glass element is mouth-blown and handmade. The tier at the top has the biggest glass elements. The tiers are getting smaller the closer you come to the bottom, which gives the chandelier a very elegant funnel form. Since its establishment in Paris in 1931, Veronese is known for its luxury Murano glass lighting fixtures and mirrors, finely crafted in the tradition of French design. The Veronese story begins in 1931 – the heyday for the decorative arts in Paris. Following the launch of the first International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925, the City of Light witnessed an ever-increasing demand for distinct yet modern high-end designs. The late Mr. Barbier, passionate about the decorative arts, recognized the opportunity and established The House of Veronese. Seeing the potential for glass blowing to meet the demands of the 1930s market for exclusive modern design, Mr. Barbier set out to create Murano glass decorative art within the style of modern French design. Barbier’s desire to influence art with art inspired him to name his company The House of Veronese. Paolo Veronese was an influential Renaissance painter who made a significant impression on the world of art and design. His impact on design is unique since it only materialized around 400 years after his death when in the 1920s his rendition of a distinct glass vase in his painting “The Annunciation” inspired glass blowers to actually create the vase. Since then, various artists have turned to Veronese’s vase for inspiration. Just as Paolo Veronese’s art influences them to innovate, The House of Veronese influences the imagination of the Murano artisans. The chandelier would make an eye-catching addition to any of your interior pieces and could complement your living room, family room, screening room or even the office. It is also a perfect fit for a hospitality or corporate location like a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club or in a luxury boutique. Measures: H 72cm, D 26cm The Luster is in very good original vintage condition and is operating with a European Plug (250 V).

Creator:
Marcel Barbier (Designer),Veronese (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Diameter: 10.24 in (26 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Crystal,Murano Glass
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1975
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The lamp has been serviced and thoroughly cleaned, respecting its originality in all parts.
Seller Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1665211197803