1950’s Large Horizontal White Filigrana Murano Glass Photo Frame by Venini

Reference : CAD-2292

This beautiful horizontal photo frame is very rare. It is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition. The technique used to get this rich optical effect is called filigrana and requires high skilled makers.

This photo frame features white Murano glass overlayed with crystal by Venini, Murano. Thin white lines twist around the crystal glass frame like very thin threads.

“Filigrana’ is a traditional technique, which started in the 16th century. This technique requires very skilled makers. They use long glass rods which they superimpose, intertwine and fuse. Each rod is wrapped around a glass cylinder and blown into shape. At the end of this operation, the glass master has to keep each line of color separate, with same thickness and curvature around the glass, as quick as he can before temperature drops.

The result of this technique is almost hypnotic as it produces an effect of perfect twisted net.

It could match with vintage, classic, art deco, mid century or contemporary interiors and would be perfect to adorn your bookcases, your consoles, your shelves or your chests…

It could be displayed by itself or with more similar frames in other colors. Moreover, it would be a great idea of gift…

• Picture area: Dimensions of photo placement: 23 cm x 18 cm
• Creator: Venini (Manufacturer)
• Dimensions: Height: 11.03 in (28 cm) Width: 13 in (33 cm) Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
• Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
• Materials and Techniques: Art Glass, Blown Glass, Brass, Murano Glass, Hand-Crafted
• Place of Origin: Italy
• Period: Mid-20th Century
• Date of Manufacture: 1950’s