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Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, Design by Toni Zuccheri, Italy, 1960s

About the Item

This Murano glass chandelier was designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1960s. The design features six outward-extending arms arranged around a central structure, along with a seventh light source positioned beneath, creating a well-balanced and sculptural composition. Each arm is fitted with a hand-blown glass shade shaped like an open flower, executed in clear Murano glass with warm amber-toned centers. When illuminated, the glass glows softly, highlighting the layered, petal-like forms and giving the chandelier a warm and inviting presence. The metal structure shows a beautifully aged patina, consistent with the chandelier’s age, adding depth and character without distracting from the overall design. The patina enhances the contrast between the organic glass elements and the more architectural metal framework. Suspended on a chain, the chandelier works equally well as a focal point over a dining table, in a living space, or in an entrance hall. A refined and decorative example of mid-century Murano lighting, combining expressive glasswork with timeless Italian design. Please note that the chrome base shows signs of age, including small rust spots and surface scratches. These are not very noticeable once the lamp is mounted.

Creator:
Mazzega (Manufacturer),Toni Zuccheri (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Diameter: 23.63 in (60 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome,Metal,Murano Glass,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Palermo, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7301248601002

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Toni Zuccheri

Italian glassmaker and master Murano craftsman Toni Zuccheri’s lifelong passion for nature and animals contributed to the development of some of the finest modernist works in Murano glass history. His mid-century-era chandeliers, wall sconces, table lamps and vases showcase his penchant for experimentation and exceptional skill in color and form.

Zuccheri was born in 1936 in San Vito al Tagliamento. His father was Luigi Zuccheri (1904–74), a renowned painter known for his depictions of animals (and friend of artist Giorgio De Chirico). Toni not only inherited his father’s love of the animal kingdom — particularly birds — but also his artistic talents, demonstrating an intuitive skill for drawing at an early age.

In 1945, the Zuccheri family moved to Venice. At the city’s University Institute of Architecture, Toni studied under esteemed Italian architects Franco Albini, Ignazio Gardella and Carlo Scarpa.

During the early 1960s, Zuccheri focused on the art of glassmaking and collaborated with Venini. While working with the celebrated Italian Murano glass factory, he developed an innovative type of thick window glass sheets called Vetrate Grosse with prolific Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti. The glass was made of dense, vitreous pastes mixed with murrine, raw pigment, shards of filigrana cane and fine wire mesh.

Zuccheri exhibited a group of elaborate bird and farm animal sculptures at the 1964 Venice Biennale. The birds, which were accented with gold leaf, included vibrantly hued guinea fowl-shaped works with murrine bodies, turkeys, owls and hoopoes (colorful birds known for their crown of feathers). Zuccheri employed an ingenious glass layering technique to create the birds’ feathers, while their realistic-looking legs and feet were made of bronze.

Throughout his career, Zuccheri’s love of birds and animals was a recurring theme in many of his glassworks, which he created for Venini and other Italian Murano glass manufacturers such as VeArt and Barovier & Toso. Today, his work lives on in galleries and private collections worldwide.

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