Paolo venini floor lamp, 1960s

Brass and glass floor lamp by designer paolo venini (1895-1959), 1960s. The glass sphere features the highly skilled filigrana technique. The base is made of brass. Paolo venini (1895-1959) was an italian designer and entrepreneur known for his important contributions to the world of artistic glass. He co-founded the renowned glass company venini & c. In murano, italy. Among the most famous designers to have worked with venini & c. Are carlo scarpa, tobia scarpa, fulvio bianconi, and gio ponti.