Italian Reticello Murano Glass Pendant in the Manner of Venini, 1950s - 2 Available
An Italian Murano glass pendant from the 1950s, in the manner of Venini, combining traditional Venetian glassmaking with the decorative metalwork of an ornate brass lantern.
The pendant is formed from hand-blown Murano glass, its elongated silhouette composed of rounded, graduated sections that swell at the center before tapering toward the top and bottom. The surface features an intricate white reticello pattern, a traditional Venetian glassmaking technique in which fine glass threads intersect to create a delicate latticework.
The closely spaced diagonal lines form a continuous diamond pattern across the curved surface, giving the glass a woven appearance. Surrounding the glass is a slender brass cage, its vertical supports following the contours of the lantern. Decorative scrollwork punctuates the frame at several points.
The reticello technique is particularly compelling for its complexity, requiring careful control of the glass during the blowing process to achieve the intersecting pattern. Associated with centuries of Murano glassmaking, it brings a level of intricacy to the pendant that becomes especially apparent when illuminated. Light passes through the patterned glass, revealing the layered latticework and casting a soft, diffused glow.
The pendant's design recalls traditional Venetian lanterns, reinterpreted through the material experimentation and decorative sensibility of mid-century Italian lighting. Its resemblance to works produced by Venini connects it to a period when Murano glassmakers were exploring historic techniques through increasingly expressive forms.
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DIMENSIONS: 10"W x 10"D x 16"H
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ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1950s
MATERIALS: Glass, Brass
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