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27 Discs Murano Chandelier
Materials: 27 hand blown clear and orange crystal Murano glass discs lampshade. Chromed metal (iron) wire frame, chain & canopy. 6 Bakelite E14 sockets.
Chain Length: 60 cm / 23.62”
Height: 55 cm / 21.65”
Width: ∅ 50 cm / 19.68”
Electricity: 6 bulbs E14, 6 x 40 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, but clear or bright bulbs are preferred.
Period: 1950s, 1960s, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.
Designer: To be appraised.
Period: 1970s, 1980s.
Other versions: This 27 discs Murano chandelier exists in several varieties. Made in many different sizes and colours, more or less discs. Also made as a wall lamp, flush mount and table lamp. these lamps are often named saucers or dishes chandeliers.
Gino Vistosi – Carlo Nason
Contrary to popular belief, Gino Vistosi was not the designer of these large disc chandeliers. However, he did design a related model in the mid-1960s: the Torcello chandelier. This design featured oval discs in textured glass, produced in several colours. They were in production until the 1980s. The name Torcello refers to one of the earliest inhabited islands in the Venetian lagoon, often described as the mythical birthplace of Venice. A catalogue picture can be found over here.
On the island of Murano, and beyond, many lighting manufacturers – most of them now long gone – also produced disc chandeliers in this style. The discs were the same size as those designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega. Nason’s models included the LS 130, LS 131, LS 132, and LS 133 chandeliers, all executed in clear and opaline iridescent glass. (You can see an authentic example here in a catalogue image)
These chandeliers became a major success and remained in production for more than 30 years. Today, similar designs are still being produced — so be cautious if you are looking for a genuine vintage example.
Links (external links open in a new window)
Mazzega 1946 (AV Mazzega)
Many thanks to Frank from Flowermountain.be for the photos.
