Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 50 Pulegoso Elements, Gold Frame

Sputnik chandelier in hand-blown Murano pulegoso glass, 50 elements, gold-plated metal frame. Italian design inspired by late-XX-century style.

• Glass: 50 hand-blown Murano glass elements, pulegoso technique
• Frame: gold-plated metal
• Set: 50 individually blown elements
• Dimensions: 48.45 in (125 cm) height with chain; 25.20 in (65 cm) height without chain; 25.20 in (65 cm) diameter
• Element dimensions: 9.70 in (25 cm) height; 2.30 in (6 cm) diameter
• Weight: approx. 34 kg (75 lb)
• Bulbs : E14, 10 light bulbs (not included in the sale)

There are Sputnik chandeliers that make their statement through color. And then there are pieces that make it through material — through that tactile and visual quality of the glass that registers even at a distance, before one quite understands where it comes from. This chandelier is one of those pieces: fifty hand-blown Murano glass elements worked in the pulegoso technique radiate from a gold-plated metal frame, forming a graphic silhouette with an unmistakable scenic presence.

Pulegoso is one of the most fascinating and recognizable Murano techniques: the glass is worked to incorporate micro air bubbles within the mass, creating an internal texture that catches and diffuses light in a way entirely different from smooth crystal. The result is a living surface that seems to breathe, shifting in appearance with every change in light intensity and viewing angle.

The gold-plated metal frame is a deliberate and coherent choice: the warmth of gold enhances the luminous quality of the pulegoso glass, adding depth to the composition without competing with the texture of the glass itself. The monochromatic palette and geometric silhouette make this piece exceptionally versatile — capable of engaging with equal ease in classic interiors, mid-century environments, and contemporary spaces.

At approximately 34 kg (75 lb), this is a piece of real substance, requiring a ceiling and support structure rated accordingly — a technical detail worth communicating at the project stage.

Note: every hand-blown glass element carries subtle natural variations in texture and surface inherent to the pulegoso technique. This uniqueness is the authentic signature of Venetian artisan craftsmanship, making each piece truly one of a kind.