Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s

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The elegant Murano glass chandelier made in Italy in the 60s. Designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini & Co. Venini & … Read more The elegant Murano glass chandelier made in Italy in the 60s. 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. Very good vintage condition. The chrome has some minor damage. Consists of 26 parts. Requires one standard Edison E27 and four E14. Maximum height with cable 95 cm. The chandelier weighs 13 kg. Width: 40 centimeters Height: 55 centimeters. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer,
Up to 250V (Europe/UK Standard).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less