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Pair of Italian wall lamps by Venini in Glass Ambra

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Step into the refined world of 1950s elegance with this exquisite pair of wall lights, crafted by the renowned Venini, a name synonymous with timeless artistry. These wall lights are not just fixtures; they are a celebration of craftsmanship and design that transcends eras. Each wall light is a masterpiece of amber crystal glass, meticulously worked to perfection. The straight rigadin technique employed in their creation lends a touch of classic sophistication to these luminous treasures. The glass, a testament to Venini's commitment to excellence, is adorned with delicate curls and a pendant, painstakingly handcrafted by the master glassmakers of the prestigious Venini manifattura.The steel structure that cradles these wall lights is not just a support; it's a symbol of strength and durability. It frames the delicate glass with understated elegance, allowing the artistry of the Venini glass to take center stage. The choice of steel ensures that these wall lights will stand the test of time, just as their design has. Each wall lamp boasts three lights, their holders resembling lanterns that cast a warm, inviting glow. It's a design choice that harks back to a bygone era of grace and charm, evoking images of grand entrances and corridors bathed in soft, welcoming light.These wall lights, owing to their size and design, are perfectly suited for illuminating corridors or gracing large entrances in the classic style. They don't just provide light; they create an ambiance, a sense of opulence and sophistication that transports you to a world of timeless beauty. As you bask in the warm, enchanting glow of these Venini wall lights, you can't help but appreciate the artistry and attention to detail that went into their creation. They are not just fixtures; they are a testament to the enduring allure of classic design and the craftsmanship of a bygone era. These wall lights are more than illumination; they are a statement, a piece of art, and an invitation to step into a world where elegance and beauty reign supreme.

Creator:

Venini (Designer),Vintage Murano Gallery (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Power Source:

Hardwired

Voltage:

110-150v

Lampshade:

Included

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Murano Glass

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition, we recommend redoing the electrical wiring with the standards required in your country.

Seller Location:

Milano, IT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4911237652852

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Beginning in the 1930s — and throughout the postwar years especially — Venini & Co. played a leading role in the revival of Italy’s high-end glass industry, pairing innovative modernist designers with the skilled artisans in the centuries-old glass workshops on the Venetian island of Murano. While the company’s founder, Paolo Venini (1895–1959), was himself a highly talented glassware designer, his true genius was to invite forward-thinking Italian and international designers to Murano’s hallowed workshops to create Venini pieces — among them Giò Ponti, Massimo Vignelli, Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, Thomas Stearnsof the United States and Fulvio Bianconi.

Paolo Venini trained and practiced as a lawyer for a time, though his family had been involved with glassmaking for generations. After initially buying a share in a Venetian glass firm, he took over the company as his own in 1925, and under his direction it produced mainly classical Baroque designs. In 1932, he hired the young Carlo Scarpa— who would later distinguish himself as an architect — as his lead designer. Scarpa, working in concert with practiced glass artisans, completely modernized Venini, introducing simple, pared-down forms; bright primary colors; and bold patterns such as stripes, banding and abstract compositions that utilized cross sections of murrine (glass rods).

Paolo Venini’s best designs are thought to be his two-color Clessidre hourglasses, produced from 1957 onward, and the Fazzoletto (“handkerchief”) vase, designed with Bianconi in 1949. Bianconi’s masterworks are considered by many to be his Pezzato works — colorful vases with patterns that resemble those of a patchwork quilt. Other noteworthy and highly collectible vintage Venini works include Ponti’s dual-tone stoppered bottles (circa 1948); rare glass sculptures from the Doge series by Stearns, the first American to design for the firm; Vignelli’s striped lanterns of the 1960s; the Occhi vases with eyelet-shaped patterns by Tobia Scarpa (son of Carlo); and, with their almost zen purity, the Bolle (“bubbles”) bottles designed by Wirkkala in 1968.

With these works — and many others by some of the creative titans of the 20th and 21st century — Venini has produced one of the truly great bodies of work in modern design.