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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style Brass and Triedre Glass Chandelier
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Hello, and thank you for sharing this dazzling piece of lighting design. What we have here is a tiered glass prism chandelier, a form that instantly evokes the glamour of the mid-20th century.
Dating to circa the 1970s, this fixture is heavily inspired by the iconic lighting produced in Murano, Italy, during the Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency eras. Designers like Venini and Camer popularized these cascading, architectural forms, which became a staple of high-end interiors.
The chandelier features a brass-finished metal wireframe that supports multiple concentric tiers of clear glass prisms. These specific prisms are known as 'triedre' glass—meaning they have a triangular cross-section that brilliantly refracts light. The simple hook-and-hang fastening system visible on the upper rings is characteristic of both period Italian pieces and later high-quality homages.
Based on the photograph, the piece appears to be in Very Good condition. The brass-toned canopy and frame remain bright, and there are no obvious missing or severely chipped prisms visible from this angle, though a hands-on inspection is always recommended to check for micro-flea bites on the delicate glass edges.
While it's difficult to definitively attribute this to a specific Murano maker without a label or closer inspection of the hardware, I give it an authenticity score of 70% as a vintage piece of the era. If it is an authentic period Italian fixture, a conservative auction estimate would be $1,500 to $3,000. If it proves to be a later reproduction, expect a value closer to $300 to $600. Regardless, it’s a fabulous statement piece that brings instant elegance to any room!
Item Report
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Style Brass and Triedre Glass Chandelier
By:Unknown (in the style of Venini or Camer Glass)
Style:Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency
Origin:Likely Italy or European
Materials:Brass-finished metal, clear glass
Age:circa 1970s
Condition:Very Good (appears intact, no obvious missing prisms)
Value:Authentic period Italian: $1,500 - $3,000; Later reproduction: $300 - $600
Maker's Marks / Writing:None visible in the provided photograph.
Date:2026-07-13 20:46:23.268344
Description:
A tiered circular chandelier featuring a brass-finished metal frame suspended from a matching canopy, hung with multiple concentric rings of clear, triangular (triedre) glass prisms.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A highly decorative tiered chandelier in the classic Italian Mid-Century Modern taste, featuring triedre-style glass prisms that beautifully refract light.
Individual Images:
whole chandelier from below
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Very Good (appears intact, no obvious missing prisms)
Identification Score: 90%
The form, materials, and style are clearly identifiable as a tiered triedre glass chandelier, a popular design from the Mid-Century era.
Authenticity Score: 70%
While the design and aging appear consistent with vintage 1970s lighting, this style has been widely reproduced. Without maker's marks or close-up inspection of the wiring and hardware, it is difficult to definitively confirm it as a period Murano piece.
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