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Gaia Chandelier, Venexiana, Gismondi Orni Halloween for VeArt, Memphis Style 80s

$11,946.55
£8,711.97
€10,000
CA$16,342.64
A$18,287.87
CHF 9,549.07
MX$224,830.37
NOK 120,472.51
SEK 113,364.04
DKK 76,099.82
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The Gaia chandelier, the multicolored edition, is an emblem of the 80s postmodern style. This multicolored version is an extremely rare find. It was designed by Gismondi for Veart, the owner of Artemide, who later merged Veart with Artemide. This chandelier is connected with Artemide through his designer, Ernesto Gismondi. But Veart was founded by Santillana owner of Venini and the son in law of Paolo Venini. Satillana continued Carlo Scarpa works. Each arm is in a different color and the designer made the interesting choice of using of 7 arms. There is an 8th bulb inside the base in cobalt and red. The whole Venexiana collection was designed by Gismondi, Anastasio, La Pietra and many others who represented the equivalent of Memphis in lighting. Quintessential of the 80s. Reference: Veart catalog page 81. See last photo.
  • Creator:
    VeArt (Manufacturer),Artemide (Manufacturer),Ernesto Gismondi (Designer),Orni Halloween (Designer)
  • Similar to:
    Memphis Group (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Diameter: 26.78 in (68 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1988
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. The chromed parts are showing some age, little dots of watermark inside the arms.
  • Seller Location:
    Tavarnelle val di Pesa, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 72531stDibs: LU2568324116122

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