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Multicoloured discs chandelier
Aro Leuchte acrylic discs chandelier
White And Translucent Discs Chandelier
Materials: 27 hand blown crystal Murano glass dishes made of clear and white opal almost splashing spots. Brass wire frame. 8 Bakelite E14 sockets.
Chain Length: 80 cm / 31.49’’
Height: 37 cm / 14.56”
Width: ∅ 52 cm / 20.47”
Electricity: 8 bulbs E14 and 1 bulb E 27, 9 x 60 watt maximum, 110/220 volt.
Any type of light bulb can be used, not a specific one preferred. Bright bulbs gives the most beautiful result with these type of lamps.
Period: 1970s, 1980s.
Designer: To be appraised.
Manufacturer: To be determined.
Other versions: This white and translucent discs chandelier exists in many colours. These lamps were made in many different sizes and colours, with more or less discs. Wall lamps, ceiling lights and table lamps also exists.
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.
Rare seen discs table lamp
