{"product_id":"venetian-opaline-glass-rezzonico-chandelier-1930s-40s","title":"Venetian Opaline Glass Rezzonico Chandelier | 1930s–40s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn authentic Venetian chandelier from the 1930s–40s, in hand-worked opaline glass, in the classic Rezzonico style.\u003cbr\u003eIt comes from the interior of a famous Venice hotel. Its glass elements hold the whole composition together, without a load-bearing metal frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Venetian tradition\u003cbr\u003eThe Rezzonico chandelier takes its name from Ca' Rezzonico, one of the great palazzi on the Grand Canal.\u003cbr\u003eIt's the most theatrical form of Venetian lighting: curving arms, cups, leaves, scrolls and flowers, all in glass, opening outward like a bouquet.\u003cbr\u003eThis piece belongs fully to that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOpaline glass and hand-made flowers\u003cbr\u003eThe composition is built in opaline glass, soft and luminous, with a milky depth that diffuses light instead of reflecting it.\u003cbr\u003ePolychrome flowers in delicate pastel tones are shaped and applied one by one by hand.\u003cbr\u003eNo two are alike, and every part of the chandelier carries the mark of the glassmaker who made it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHeld together by glass\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this piece rare is how it was built.\u003cbr\u003eMost chandeliers rely on a metal frame. This one doesn't have a load-bearing metal structure.\u003cbr\u003eThe glass elements themselves, assembled according to Venetian tradition, give the composition its balance, form and support.\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors and glass specialists, it's a detail worth the whole piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA story from a historic hotel\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the object's history, the chandelier comes from the interior of a famous Venice hotel.\u003cbr\u003eIt was made for the kind of grand space where light is part of the welcome: palazzi, historic hotels and reception halls.\u003cbr\u003eWhen lit, the light filters through the opaline glass and the many hand-worked elements, filling the room with soft, theatrical, timeless reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOn colour and style:\u003cbr\u003eOpaline glass and pastel flowers sit beautifully against pale plaster, silk wall coverings, gilding and marble.\u003cbr\u003eIn classic and historic interiors it feels at home.\u003cbr\u003eIn a restrained contemporary space it becomes a striking contrast: one piece of pure Venetian theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTip for designers: given the complexity and weight of the composition, plan installation with a specialist early. The suspension points and ceiling structure need to be checked before the design is finalised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Authentic Venetian chandelier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Rezzonico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: 1930s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass: Hand-worked opaline glass, with polychrome pastel flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElements: Curved arms, cups, leaves, scrolls and floral details, all hand-made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Composition built in glass, without a load-bearing metal frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: A famous Venice hotel, according to the object's history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring: US-rewiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eVintage condition consistent with the period and the hand-made nature of the piece.\u003cbr\u003eSlight variations, small imperfections or signs of age are part of its authenticity.\u003cbr\u003eGiven the complexity and weight of the composition, we recommend a professional check of the wiring, suspension points and installation method before assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn authentic example of Venetian mastery: a monumental composition in opaline glass, entirely hand-worked, unique in beauty, provenance and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Murano Shutters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57253714166100,"sku":"walter opalinmo 2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/9917\/0132\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-23alle14.21.54.png?v=1790166125","url":"https:\/\/muranoshutters.com\/it\/products\/venetian-opaline-glass-rezzonico-chandelier-1930s-40s","provider":"Murano Shutters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}