A fasce

Ceiling lamp in translucent glass decorated with irregular horizontal fasce in red, aubergine, blue and green glass. This model was originally designed by Studio Architetti B.B.P.R. for the New York City showroom of Olivetti. The original brass chain, as well as the top of the lamp, are missing.

Acid stamped:
venini murano ITALIA.
26 in. high (66 cm)

Exhibitions:
2000, New York, Venetian Glass, Museum of Arts & Design;
2001, Milan, Murano: Vetri dalla Collezione Olnick Spanu, Spazio Oberdan.

Bibliography and comparative texts:
Domus, 1954, September, pp. 3-9;
Domus, 1956, January, pp. 45-48;
G. Ponti, 1959;
Olnick Spanu, 2000, n. 100;
Olnick Spanu, 2001, n. 137.