Amber & Lattimo Murano Glass Chandelier | 36 hand-blown petals, 1970s vintage, nickel frame

Amber Lattimo Murano Chandelier, 36 Petals, 1970s | Murano Shutters

• Glass: Mouth-blown glass amber and lattimo white petals
• Frame: Nickel-plated metal
• Number of elements: 36 large hand-blown glass petals
• Style period: 1970s Italian
• Condition: new
• Dimensions: High with chain 47.25 in (120 cm) | Without chain: H 21.65 in (55 cm) | Diameter: 23.6 in (60 cm)
• Petal dimensions: H 11.4 in (29 cm) × Max W 3.15 in (8 cm)
• Bulb fitting: 7 sockets (bulbs not included)

There are objects that decorate a room. And then there are pieces that define the era they came from, and still manage to feel completely present.

This amber and lattimo Murano glass chandelier from the 1970s is the second kind.

A collector's object, not a reproduction

Made in Italy in the 1970s, this chandelier belongs to one of the most celebrated periods in Murano's modern history. The decade produced some of the most architecturally ambitious and formally inventive lighting objects the island has ever made pieces that drew on the Venetian glassmaking tradition while embracing the bold proportional language of mid-century Italian design. This is not a contemporary piece made in a vintage style. It is an original, with all the character, material depth, and irreproducibility that genuine age and authentic handcraft confer.

Glassblowing, form and material

36 large petals, each individually mouth-blown by master glassmakers using soffiatura a bocca. The amber glass; warm, luminous, with a depth of tone that catches and holds the light — is paired with lattimo white: the opaque, milky glass technique that has been part of Murano's formal vocabulary since the Renaissance. The contrast between the two materials is not merely decorative. When lit, the amber petals diffuse a golden warmth while the lattimo elements soften and distribute the light the combined effect is a glow that is simultaneously rich and refined, with none of the harshness of contemporary lighting.

The scale of each petal: 11.4 in (29 cm) high, up to 3.15 in (8 cm) wide; gives the chandelier what the source material accurately describes as a monumental quality. These are not delicate accent elements: they are substantial, confident forms that read clearly even in a large space.

Structure and composition

The 36 petals are arranged on a nickel-plated metal frame that provides structural precision without competing with the glass. Nickel was a considered choice for this period of Murano production: cooler and more restrained than brass or gold, it allows the amber and white glass to set the tonal register of the piece entirely. The overall diameter of 23.6 in (60 cm) and the body height of 21.65 in (55 cm) without chain make this a compact but deeply present composition;one that works in spaces that cannot accommodate the scale of larger Murano pendants without sacrificing any of the visual impact.

For designers and architects

Seven bulb sockets offer flexibility in light output and allow for dimming configurations that suit the intended atmosphere of the space. For contract and hospitality projects, the vintage provenance of this piece adds a layer of narrative and authenticity that contemporary production cannot provide; increasingly sought after by designers working on interiors that aim to feel curated rather than outfitted. Murano Shutters is available for direct consultation on installation requirements and project-specific sourcing.

Note: As an authentic vintage piece, this chandelier carries the natural patina and minor material variations inherent to objects of its age and method of production. These characteristics are not defects, they are the evidence of its origin, and precisely what distinguishes it from reproduction work.