Loveday Antiques Ltd

Description

A Fine Pair of Mid Century Hand Blown Glass Chandeliers Designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano,
Italy c.1955
Of vase-form, these wonderful chandeliers consist of a metal frame containing the bulbs which is then surrounded by a series of hand blown glass vessels which attach to the frame and to each other to create organic-looking sculptures hanging in the air. The effect being that these pieces are just as effective as room decoration when not lit during the daytime as they are when lit in the evenings. The overall visual effect is rather like looking at pieces of white coral.
The chandeliers were designed by Flavio Poli, one of the great Italian glass designers of the 20th century. Poli began as a ceramics designer, quickly transferring his energies to glass and appointed as artistic director of what was to become Seguso in 1934. Poli was particularly renowned for his work in the sommerso or submerged glass technique, where glass of one colour was cased inside glass of another, but the present design was produced both in multi-coloured glass of that sort and in traditional crystal. Poli continued to design for Seguso until 1963 and this chandelier design dates from the 50s-early 60s, becoming one of the classic designs of that period. Indeed so enduring is the design that the Murano glass manufacturers still produce modern versions of this design today.
The chandeliers are technically extremely virtuosic. Each of the bubble elements has to be blown by hand in to a mould and then assembled around the central frame. The decoration on the glass elements the result of the patterns on the mould itself meaning that the decoration is very consistent and reflects the light similarly from piece to piece.
Finding a single original example of this model of chandelier is not easy but we are delighted to be able to offer a pair. The chandeliers are of good size-large but not too large. These pieces are of good scale but not of palatial size and so can be enjoyed in the modern home with ease.
A rare opportunity to acquire a pair of chandeliers of iconic design made by one of the leading Italian makers of the 20th century.

39 inches drop -99cm

Width: 23 1/2 inches - 60cm
Height: 18 inches - 46cm
Depth: 23 1/2 inches - 60cm

Loveday Antiques is a family run business originally established since 1969 in London. Now in its second generation, Loveday Antiques specialises in an eclectic mix of 18th to 20th Century European furniture and works of art, with a strong emphasis on quality, uniqueness and colour.

As proud members of LAPADA, the largest association for professional art and antique dealers in the United Kingdom and members of CINOA, the worldwide association for antique dealers you can buy from us with 100% confidence and reassurance as we are committed to upholding and abiding by the strict standards of each association.
Our clients can rest assured that each item is as described and photographed.

All Items are sold with 100% satisfaction 14 day money back guarantee, return delivery will be charged for.

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Delivery within the mainland UK will usually be with 7 to 14 days but please allow up to 28 days. We also ship worldwide with a professional bespoke crating service and large International couriers via air and sea to almost all locations. Please contact us at Loveday Antiques with your full postal address for a very competitive quote.

GOODS
All items listed are in excellent condition having been restored using traditional methods by experienced cabinet makers and polishers keeping the original colour and patina wherever possible.
Please bear in mind you may find the usual markings with antique furniture that are commensurate with age which all add to beauty and uniqueness of the item.

VIEWINGS
We have a reputation for being long established antique dealers in London having had showrooms concurrently running in Islington, Chelsea and Ascot. We have relocated our new showroom, due to London overheads, easily reached between A1 or A10 to just outside of Hertford, Hertfordshire.
We will happily arrange for clients to be collected travelling via train. Local stations being Hertford North, Stevenage and Ware, all being a 10 minute drive from us.

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We have more than 40 years experience in supplying Antique furniture to the trade, public and interior designers from all parts of the world so please buy with confidence as we have passed the test of time.