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ITALIAN-INSPIRED VINTAGE GLASS Corbett Lighting sparkles with mid-century glam inspired triedi crystal Triedi crystal is back in a big way. While this tri-shaped Italian glass was popularized during the 1960s and ‘70s in decadently modern and multi-tiered chandeliers, these luxurious crystal prisms can now be found across Corbett Lighting’s latest collections. Let’s take a look at some of the ways Corbett is reviving Italian mid-century style by adding triedi crystal to its already exceptional list of ingredients.
CHARISMA Charisma is a bold statement piece with style and personality. Charisma’s clear triedi crystal forms are arranged in a circular, tiered formation, resulting in a retro design with a new and fresh feel. The crystal is complemented by iron extrusions made and capped in gold leaf while a stainless steel frame sparkles from the inside.
SPOTLIGHT ON ITALIAN GLASSMAKERS As one of the leading figures in the production of Murano glass, Paolo Venini is an important contributor to 20th century design. After serving in World War I, he opened a law practice in Milan, where he met Giacomo Cappellin, a Venetian antique dealer. In 1921, they opened a glass factory on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production center in Venice, Italy. Cappellin withdrew in 1925 and Venini founded his own company, becoming a design leader among Murano firms – and one of the largest and most successful of the Murano glass furnaces, still in business today. Venini embraced Modernism trends in art and architecture with new designs in elegant shapes and colors. In addition to directing the company, Venini designed his own shapes and patterns, including several of the firm’s best-known products. From the 1930s into the 1950s, his design output increased in frequency as he worked with countless wonderful artists, including Fulvio Bianconi and Carlo Scarpa. Ninety-five years later, Paolo Venini’s name is still synonymous with impeccable taste, style and entrepreneurship. 16
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