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Venetian Glass Candlestick by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, circa 1940
Venetian Glass Candlestick by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano, circa 1940
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An elegant Venetian glass candlestick attributed to Vittorio Zecchin, produced in Murano circa 1940, embodying the refined restraint and sculptural clarity that defined some of the most sophisticated Italian glass design of the period.
Executed in softly tinted smoky glass, the candlestick is composed of beautifully balanced geometric forms: a broad circular drip plate resting above a tapering conical stem and grounded by a wide transparent base. The subtle tonal transitions and remarkable lightness of the blown glass create an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.
Zecchin’s influence can be felt in the purity of silhouette and the harmonious proportions, where ornament is replaced by precision, transparency, and fluid form. The piece possesses a distinctly architectural presence while maintaining the delicacy and luminosity unique to Murano glassmaking.
When illuminated, the glass captures and diffuses light beautifully, casting soft circular reflections and elongated shadows that enhance its sculptural quality. Even unlit, the candlestick functions as a refined decorative object with exceptional visual balance.
Its restrained elegance allows it to integrate effortlessly into minimalist, modernist, contemporary, and eclectic interiors alike. The smoky hue adds warmth and subtle depth while preserving the airy transparency characteristic of Venetian glass.
DETAILS
- Attributed to Vittorio Zecchin
- Murano, Venice, circa 1940
- Handblown Venetian glass
- Soft smoky brown tint
- Elegant minimalist silhouette
- Wide circular drip plates
- Sculptural conical stem
- Beautiful light reflections and shadows
- Exceptional transparency and balance
- Italian modernist design
- Decorative and functional object
- Timeless Murano craftsmanship
A timeless example of mid-century Murano craftsmanship where simplicity, proportion, and material mastery converge with extraordinary refinement.
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