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Mid-Century Modern 3-Light Opaline Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1970s

A refined and architecturally striking 3-light modernist chandelier, dating to the 1970s. This medium-scale ceiling fixture perfectly embodies the sleek, geometric optimism of the Space Age era in Italian lighting design, offering a more compact but equally powerful visual presence compared to its 5-light counterpart. The chandelier features a robust, three-arm radial structure in polished chrome-plated metal, forming a clean triangular symmetry. Each arm supports a magnificent, oversized blown-glass globe crafted from triplex opaline glass (vetro incamiciato). The glass diffusers are characterized by a sophisticated, flattened ellipsoidal "doughnut" silhouette with a central bottom opening. This specific form allows for a beautiful duality of light: a soft, perfectly diffused ambient glow radiates through the milky-white body, while a direct downlight is cast below. With its planetary configuration and pristine material contrast, this pendant light serves as a dramatic centerpiece for mid-century and contemporary interiors. It is a quintessential representation of late 20th-century Muranese or northern Italian high-end lighting manufacturing (evoking the styles of Mazzega or Vistosi, Candle or Magistretti lighting).

product details

Dimensions:Height 110 cm / Diameter 80 cm
Materials:Hand-blown triplex opaline glass, chrome-plated steel frame
Condition:Excellent vintage condition. The chrome structure is bright and stable with very minimal, age-appropriate oxidation on the inner components. All three glass globes are intact with no chips, cracks, or flaws. Original wiring checked and working
Style:Mid-Modern

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