Item Description
Hand blown Italian Murano glass pendant no. 011.11 designed by Massimo Vignelli and executed by Murano glass specialist Venini. Original example with brass hardware, circa 1955. Recently rewired with steel cable reinforced electrical wire. Great tomato red color. Since 1921, Venini has transformed precious silica sand into molten glass, which is then blown and crafted by hand, reflecting the perfect balance between traditional techniques and contemporary art and design. Precious Made in Murano creations that stem from centuries of skill and knowledge. Countless artists have collaborated with VENINI, past and present; they’ve come from all over the planet to meet the mysterious charm of the Fornace (kiln). Each encounter gives life to a cross-contamination between artisanship, Murano’s glassmaking heritage, avant-garde design and the purest form of creativity.
