{"product_id":"murano-glass-chandelier-white-alabaster-poliedri","title":"Murano glass chandelier white alabaster poliedri | gold and brass frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eMurano glass chandelier with 138 white \u003cem\u003ealabastro\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003epoliedri\u003c\/em\u003e, gold and brass frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e White \u003cem\u003ealabastro\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003epoliedri\u003c\/em\u003e, mouth-blown — 138 elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold and brass-coloured metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChandelier dimensions (with chain):\u003c\/strong\u003e H 34⅞ in × W 48½ in × D 15 in (90 × 125 × 38 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChandelier dimensions (without chain):\u003c\/strong\u003e H 14¼ in (36 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 5⅞ in × Ø 2¾ in (15 × 7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb fitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 × E14 (not included); US lamp socket conversion available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eItaly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hundred and thirty-eight \u003cem\u003epoliedri\u003c\/em\u003e in white \u003cem\u003ealabastro\u003c\/em\u003e glass. Each one individually mouth-blown by a \u003cem\u003emaestro vetraio\u003c\/em\u003e. Each one a multifaceted geometric form — a polyhedron — that catches, bends, and redistributes light across its surfaces in a way that flat or round glass simply cannot. Assembled together, they form a mass of quiet brilliance: dense, sculptural, and alive with internal movement every time the light shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite \u003cem\u003ealabastro\u003c\/em\u003e is not ordinary white glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the rarest and most demanding formulations in the Murano tradition — a glass that replicates the luminous opacity of alabaster stone, holding the light within its body rather than simply transmitting it. The result is a warmth and depth that clear or \u003cem\u003elattimo\u003c\/em\u003e glass cannot achieve: when lit, each \u003cem\u003epoliedro\u003c\/em\u003e seems to glow from within, as if the light originates inside the material rather than passing through it. One hundred and thirty-eight of them, together, produce an effect that is genuinely difficult to describe and immediately arresting in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting frame is in gold and brass-coloured metal — a choice that connects this piece to the grand tradition of Venetian decorative arts, where gilded metalwork and handblown glass have always worked in dialogue. The brass elements that serve as glazing beads show a natural softening of their finish over time — patina, not deterioration — which only adds to the material depth of the piece. The glass itself is in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical note worth highlighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e on request, the lamp sockets can be converted to suit the American electrical system, making this chandelier ready for installation anywhere in the US without compromise. At 8 × E14, the light output is generous and fully controllable with compatible dimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt W 48½ in × H 34⅞ in with chain (125 × 90 cm), this is a chandelier that fills space with authority. The depth of 15 inches (38 cm) keeps it surprisingly contained front-to-back, which means it works even in rooms where projection from the ceiling is a consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with any hand-blown glass piece, slight variations in tone and form between individual \u003cem\u003epoliedri\u003c\/em\u003e are not defects but signatures of manufacture. In \u003cem\u003ealabastro\u003c\/em\u003e glass specifically, these variations — subtle shifts in opacity, in the way the material catches the light \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murano Shutters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55770439057748,"sku":"11370","price":10355.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/9917\/0132\/files\/muranoshutterspoliedrirosa0.jpg?v=1778441823","url":"https:\/\/muranoshutters.com\/products\/murano-glass-chandelier-white-alabaster-poliedri","provider":"Murano Shutters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}