Architectural Cordoned Wall Sconce (Applique)Designer: Tomaso Buzzi (Certain Attribution)Manufacturer: Venini MuranoCountry of Origin: Italy (Venice/Murano)Period: c. 1932 – 1936Materials: Heavyweight hand-blown cordoned glass, custom-milled solid brass backing plate equivalent)Shipping Requirement: International crating standard ISPM-15 requiredTECHNICAL AND MATERIAL ANALYSISAn exceptional and highly rare specimen of Italian interwar lighting design, showcasing a profound synthesis of architectural mass and master glassmaking.The Glass Body: The frontal shield features massive, deeply modeled cordonato (ribbed) glass waves executed hot at the furnace. The reverse side features a technical, rake-tapered (rastrellato) comb finish. This high-relief counter-surface acts as a physical prismatic lens: it traps the light source and channels the illumination directly along the outer contours, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.The Framework: The glass is mounted onto its original, heavy-gauge solid brass structural plate. The backing plate retains its industrial hand-milled tracks and coarse period brushwork, engineered to support the exceptional weight of the thick Murano crystal.Electrical Hardware: Equipped with its original 1930s burnished brass socket featuring the iconic white ceramic collar ring. The original wiring route is perfectly intact, reflecting a pristine and completely unaltered state of conservation.HISTORICAL & CRITICAL CONTEXTThis sconce represents the pinnacle of the Novecento Milanese influence brought to Murano by the classical architect Tomaso Buzzi during his seminal tenure as artistic director for Venini (1932–1933).Departing from standard coeval glass treatments, Buzzi approached lighting through structural volume, drawing inspiration from classical fluting and architectural drapery. The specific execution of the heavy cordoned ribs combined with the technical back-tapering stands as an undeniable signature of Buzzi's prestigious custom commissions for high-bourgeois Milanese estates. Its rarity and pristine material integrity position this piece as a museum-grade asset for elite international collections.CONDITION REPORTGlass Integrity: Absolute mint vintage condition. No hairline fractures, chips, or fleabites. The thick ribbed edges are perfectly preserved.Metal & Hardware: Excellent uncleaned state. The solid brass plate carries its original, authentic oxidation patina. The ceramic collar is fully intact with no stress cracks.
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SILVER Seller in Biella, Italy
