Cup in Murano by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, 1980s

Description

Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by … more Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 1980. The transparent glass with bowl internally decorated with a dense pattern of eggplant colored threads, the stem with air bubble, the underside with engraved signature Venini italia. The cup is ideal as a furnishing accessory for refined and luxury environments. 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



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