18th Century Rezzonico Style Murano Glass Chandelier of Exceptionally Large Size

Description

A spectacular classic Murano glass chandelier with 18 lights on two tiers.

This is a beautiful example of the traditional Rezzonico style. During the 18th century, Venice was the envy of the world, and its merchants had grown rich, thanks to trade with the east. Ostentatious displays of wealth were everywhere, and the chandeliers in the palazzi were made ever larger, until they were breaking under their own weight. A solution was found in internal metal frames, jacketed with small pieces of conjoined glass. Thus the Rezzonico chandelier was born, named after the Rezzonico palace. The style endures today.

In true Venetian style, this amazing Murano glass chandelier is very generously proportioned.

Diameter: 180cm

Height: 120cm plus chain

Depth : 90cm

Illumination: please ask us.