Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

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The incredible beautiful chandelier made of Murano glass Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. … Read more The incredible beautiful chandelier made of Murano glass Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini & Co. 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. Excellent vintage condition. Five-tier metal base and 73 glass elements (length 25 cm, diameter 6 cm). Chandelier weight 50 kg! Maximum possible height with cable 200 cm. 6 bulbs E27. Original porcelain sockets, wiring replaced by professional electrician. Wiring is suitable for all countries of the world. Width: 75 centimeters Height: 55 centimeters
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less