Yellow Murano glass pendant by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1950s

Hand-blown yellow glass pendant designed by Massimo Vignelli at the start of his impressive career in design and produced by Murano glass specialist Venini.

This model was made in three sizes: 25 cm, 30 cm and 39 cm high. This one is the middle size, so it 30 cm high. Original brass lamp holder. The lamp has been rewired with 2 m high-end quality, black fabric cord—for safety and beauty.

If you like to read more about the collaboration between Vignelli and Venini; in the Discover section of our website you can find an interesting article on the Fungo,  first joint project of both masters of design and a second article on the other lamps Vignelli later designed for Venini.

Attribution

• Designer:
  Massimo Vignelli
• Manufacturer:
  Venini
• Model / Name:
  No. 011.2
• Design period:
  Late 1905s
• Country:
  Italy

Character

• Materials:
  Murano glass
• Condition:
  Good vintage condition; new brass lamp holder
• Colour:
  Yellow
• Height:
  30 cm / 12 inch
• Diameter:
  16 cm / 7 inch

Shipping

• Weight:
  1.2 kg / 3 lb
• Ships from:
  Rotterdam, The Netherlands
• Shipping:
  For this piece we use expedited shipping service for speed and better handling
• Product code:
  1819270