Italian Glass Photo Frame by Giorgio Berlini for Cristal Arte No. 01, 1970s
An Italian petite photo frame designed by Giorgio Berlini for Cristal Arte in the 1970s, formed from thick, clear glass with softly polished edges.
The compact rectangular form emphasizes the weight and clarity of the material, with a subtle green tone visible along the edges—a natural effect of the glass thickness. The photograph appears almost suspended within, framed without distraction.
Light moves through the block and gathers along the edges, giving the piece a quiet luminosity. Minimal in form, it relies entirely on proportion and material.
Giorgio Berlini (1931–2017) was an Italian artist and glassmaker trained at the Brera Academy in Milan under Marino Marini. His work focused on solid glass forms—cut, ground, and shaped to explore light, mass, and transparency.
Through Cristal Arte and his own studio, he developed a body of work that sits between object and sculpture, rooted in traditional techniques but distinctly modern in approach.
DIMENSIONS: 4"W x 1.5"D x 6"H
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1970s
MATERIALS: Glass
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