Pair of Beautiful "Sputnik" Lamp by Juanluca Fontana

Pair of Murano glass lamps with brass shade Limited Edition.

Pair of lamps with Murano glass eggs. No shade provided. Dimensions given without shade.

From an edition of four pieces in this color A second one is available to make a pair.

Pair of Murano glass lamps. Dimensions given without shade No shade included  

An outstanding set of two sputnik chandeliers designed by Paolo Venini, manufactured by VeArt in Italy, circa 1960. These eye-catching lamps have a high quality chrome metal base with many arms holding flower shapes made from high quality Murano glass. The lamps are crafted with an excellent eye for detail. When lit, the lamps emit a wonderful warm light that is nicely diffused by the glass. This rare set would make a beautiful eyecatcher in any Mid-Century Modern interior. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Paolo Venini (1895–1959) emerged as one of the leading figures in the production of Murano glass and an important contributor to twentieth-century design. Venini was born in the town of Cusano near Milan, Italy. After serving in the Italian army in World War I, he trained as a lawyer and began his practice in Milan. He soon developed an acquaintance with Giacomo Cappellin, a native of Venice who owned a Milan antiques...

A magnificent pair of light brass Sputnik fixtures with copious amounts of Austrian crystals by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll. Cosmological. This glamorous delicate brass ‘Snowball’ Sputn...

Spectacular set of two beautiful mid-century Sputnik lamps. Design by famed Austrian architect Emil Stejnar.

A pair of seventeen-light brass Sputnik fixtures with copious amounts of Austrian crystals by Emil Stejnar for Nikoll. Cosmological. Measures: Ø 17". This glamorous delicate brass ‘...