Italian Chandelier attributed to Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s, Set of 2

Description

Pair very rare chandeliers from the legendary barovier & toso furnace. True goldsmith masterpiece. Extremely refined central shaft composed of … more Pair very rare chandeliers from the legendary barovier & toso furnace. True goldsmith masterpiece. Extremely refined central shaft composed of a twisted brass braid, large glass bowl with spiral relief with a diameter of 41 cm, and to close, a pendant drop in glass encased by a brass crown. Chandelier that seems to belong more to the world of goldsmithing than to that of lighting because of the attention to detail. Supports 3 e27 (european standard) or e26 (us standard) bulbs. Height 97 cm and width 55 cm. Glasses absolutely intact, electric cables replaced and polished brass. From the private collection of baron von planta. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less