Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier in Reticello Murano Glass and Teak

Chandelier, Reticello Murano glass, teak, chrome-plated brass, Italy, 1940s

How charming is this 1940s Italian chandelier, featuring a beautifully carved fixture in teak with an elegant undulating rim, paired with exquisite Reticello Murano glass shades.

Reticello is a traditional Venetian glassmaking technique from Murano, Italy. In this highly refined process, delicate white glass canes (latticino) are crossed within clear glass to create a fine lattice or net-like pattern. Reticello is considered one of the most challenging techniques in glassblowing, as the intricate patterns must align perfectly during the blowing and shaping process.