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Pair of hand-blown Murano glass wall sconces, iconic Poliedri design, late 20th century. Amber glass elements on a brass and gold-painted metal frame. Authentic, collectible, one of a kind.
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Glass: Mouth-blown glass, Poliedri design, 16 elements per sconce, amber finish
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Frame: Brass and hand-painted gold metal
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Set: Sold as a pair
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Sconce dimensions: H 15¾ in × W 9⅞ in × D 5⅞ in (H 40 cm × W 25 cm × D 15 cm) per sconce
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Tube dimensions: H 5⅞ in × Ø 2¾ in (H 15 cm × Ø 7 cm) per glass element
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Bulb fitting: 1 × E14 per sconce (bulb not included)
There are wall sconces that light a surface. And then there are pieces that transform it into a composition of suspended light and geometry.
The amber Poliedri Murano glass wall sconces belong firmly in the second category and make no attempt to conceal it.
Each sconce is composed of 16 mouth-blown glass elements, using the techniques of the great Venetian glassmaking tradition of the late twentieth century. The Poliedri design, with its faceted surfaces that break apart and multiply the light beam; is among the most recognisable and collected expressions of Italian lighting from the 1970s. These are not interpretations or reissues: they originate directly from that period, carrying all the historical and material value that entails.
The amber tone is not simply a colour variant. It is a statement of character. Amber glass filters and warms light in a way that is fundamentally different from clear: the light source becomes a hot, almost incandescent point that generates an intimate, enveloping atmosphere even in spaces of considerable volume. The faceted surface of the Poliedri elements amplifies this effect, multiplying reflection points and projecting a constellation of small golden glints across the surrounding walls.
The frame is crafted in brass and gold-painted metal, finished by hand. The pairing of brass and amber is not incidental: the two materials speak the same chromatic language, creating a tonal continuity that unifies the sconce into a single, coherent formal reading. The solidity of the frame ensures long-term structural stability without sacrificing the elegance of the profile.
From a compositional standpoint, the pair; sold and conceived as such; offers a symmetry that goes well beyond practical convenience. In interior design, a symmetrical pair of wall sconces is a classic design tool: it articulates the proportions of a wall, frames an architectural element, and marks the threshold of a space. With these pieces, that compositional function is amplified by the iconic status of the Poliedri design and the assertive presence of the amber tone.
Note: as with every mouth-blown glass object, minor variations in colour intensity, air bubble distribution, and element geometry are the natural signature of the handcrafting process. They are not imperfections: they are proof that every pair is, quite literally, unrepeatable.
