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AV Mazzega Horn Chandelier

Materials: Chromed metal frame (iron), curved slats and parts. Turned wood tops. Chrome chain & canopy. White, amber and clear crystal hand blown Murano glass horn style lampshades. 6 Bakelite E14 socket.

Chain Length: 50 cm / 19.68”

Height: 60 cm / 23.62”

Width: ∅ 64 cm / 25.19”

Electricity: 6 bulbs E14, 6 x 40 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred.

Period: 1960s, 1970s – Mid-Century Modern.

Designer: Gianni Bruno Mazzega – attributed.

Manufacturer: AV Mazzega, Murano, Italy – attributed.

Other versions: This AV Mazzega horn chandelier exists in several versions. Also wall lamps and table lamps were made with this type of glass.

AV Mazzega was founded in 1946 by Angelo Vittorio Mazzega. In 1950 his son Gianni Bruno Mazzega started working in the family’s glass factory. Gianni Bruno Mazzega is responsible for the creation of many beautiful lamps, such this one.

Today, under the watchful eye of Andrea Mazzega, grandson of Angelo Vittorio, the company works together with high-level international designers. Andrea is the president of the company since 2000. Today the company is named Mazzega 1946.

Designers that worked for AV Mazzega – Mazzega 1946 are among others: Carlo NasonAldo Nason, Christophe Pillet, Michele De Lucchi, Giovanni Barbato, Paolo Piva, Sam Baron, Gasmi Chafik, Oriano Favaretto and Riccardo Giovanetti.

Many thanks to Frank from Flowermountain.be for the pictures and the enthusiasm.