Torino, IT
Details
- Dimensions
- 4.33ʺW × 4.33ʺD × 9.06ʺH
- Brand
- Venini
- Designer
- Tobia Scarpa
- Period
- Early 21st Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. less
- Description
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Occhi vase
designed by tobia scarpa for venini
in blown glass.
origin murano
period 2012
designer tobia scarpa renowned italian … more Occhi vase
designed by tobia scarpa for venini
in blown glass.
origin murano
period 2012
designer tobia scarpa renowned italian architect and designer, born on 1 january 1935 in venice. Son of the famous architect carlo scarpa, he inherited a strong passion for design and architecture. He graduated in architecture from the iuav university of venice in 1969. His career has been characterized by versatility and innovation, ranging from furniture design to industrial architecture. He has collaborated with several prestigious companies, including cassina, gavina, and b&b italia. One of his most famous works is the soriana chair, created for cassina, which earned him the prestigious compasso d'oro in 1970. In addition to furniture design, scarpa contributed significantly to industrial architecture, with projects that combine aesthetics and functionality . His design philosophy is based on attention to materials and their processing, always trying to enhance the intrinsic beauty of the materials themselves. Tobia scarpa taught at the iuav university of venice, influencing generations of designers and architects. His work is internationally recognized and he has received numerous awards and recognition for his contribution to design and architecture. Still active, scarpa continues to be a reference figure in the contemporary design panorama.
brand venini tobia scarpa had a significant collaboration with venini, the historic murano artistic glassmaker founded in 1921. Together with his father carlo scarpa, tobia contributed to innovating and enriching venini's repertoire in the 1960s and 1970s. During this period, tobia scarpa designed numerous glass pieces, characterized by a modern design that combined traditional murano techniques with new shapes and colors. One of his best-known works for venini is the series of lamps and objects in blown glass, which stand out for the elegance and purity of the lines. The collaboration with venini allowed scarpa to explore the versatility of glass as a material, creating works that are considered true masterpieces of contemporary design. His creations for venini have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, cementing his reputation as one of the most important italian designers of the 20th century. The collaboration with venini represents a significant chapter in tobia scarpa's career, testifying to his ability to innovate while respecting artisan traditions.
model occhi
materials blown glass
dimensions height: 23 cm width: 11 cm depth: 11 cm
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