Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier or Pendant, Italy, circa 1960

A hand blown Murano Italian 1960s glass globe, the top portion comprised of clear glass and the bottom half of the globe decorated with speckled aubergine, brown and gold glass...

A very uniquely designed brass starburst Sputnik chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari. The dramatic arms emanate from the central brass ball, with its original brass canopy and chain. Newl...

Ceiling pendant Murano glass Globe shaped Brass fittings Italy 1960s/1970s

Amazing chandelier by Gino Sarfatti made in Italy in the 1960s. Made out of a metal structure holding 3 milk glass globes. Ball diameter 30 cm. Gives a beautiful diffuse light emission. The height of the chandelier can be adjusted from 77 cm to 110 cm with a special adjustment. Width: 70 centimeters. Very good vintage condition. Chrome has damage. Requires three E27 bulbs. The wiring is suitable for all countries in the world. Gino Sarfatti played a significant role in the history of industrial design in Italy. Italian engineer Gino Sarfatti started the Arteluce Company in 1939 and would go on to design over 700 lighting products—floor lamps, chandeliers, spotlights, and other light fittings—between the mid-1930s and early 1970s. His work at Arteluce effectively shaped the modern architectural movement in Italy and supported many of the mid-century designers including Franco Albini, Gianfranco Frattini, Sergio Asti, and Ico Parisi. Through his exploration and experimentation with new materials like Plexiglas, diverse production methodologies and techniques as well as light sources, such as halogen bulbs, Sarfatti was a true innovator of Italian lighting and design. The elegance chandelier...