Created in Murano, Italy circa 1940, this rare “Battuto” vase by architectural master and designer Carlo Scarpa for Venini reflects an unparalleled command of glass manipulation. The red glass vessel features a meticulous, hand-hammered surface and carries the authentic three-line acid stamp 'Venini Murano Italia.’
Carlo Scarpa (Italy, 1906-1978)
“Battuto,” vase for Venini Battuto, Murano, Italy, c.1940
Red hand hammered glass, Venini cypher
5 ¾ h x 5 ¾ dia
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This large soft resin vase bridges contemporary sculpture with functional domestic utility, subverting industrial uniformity through its handcrafted production. The organic silhouette catches and refracts light beautifully through its translucent material, rendering each individual piece entirely unique. A bold, tactile statement object from a legend of radical Italian design.
Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939 - 2024)
Flower vase, size L in soft resin
16 h x 7 w in
8.66 x h 14.17 in
(ø 22cm x h 36 cm)
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Rene Mathieu (French, 1921 - 2002)
“Diablo” articulated sconce c.1960
Brass, lacquered aluminum
11 h x 13 ¾ w x 42 ½ d in
(27.94 x 34.93 x 107.95 cm)
$7,000 for the pair
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Gio Ponti’s 1955 “Distex” armchairs capture his genius for angular geometry and absolute comfort. The sculptural walnut frames feature sharp, faceted profiles that cut an architectural line through space, softened by plush velvet upholstery. An iconic, museum-grade pair that defines 1950s Italian modernism.
Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979)
Distex Armchairs (Pair) 1955
Velvet upholstery, Walnut
32.87 x 31.10 x 41.33 in
(83.5 x 79 x 105 cm)
Price upon request