Clock by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1936

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Description

Table clock,
designed by carlo scarpa
for venini.
hand-blown glass, ground on a wheel,
tavannes movement

origin italy

period circa … Read more Table clock,
designed by carlo scarpa
for venini.
hand-blown glass, ground on a wheel,
tavannes movement

origin italy

period circa 1936

artist carlo scarpa (venice, 1906 – sendai, 1978) was an italian architect and designer with a deep connection to glassmaking. His long collaboration with the venini glassworks, which began in the 1920s, formed the core of his creative language: in the furnaces of murano, he experimented with colors, textures, and techniques that allowed him to develop a unique sensitivity to materials, light, and details. This artisanal approach became the hallmark of his architecture, evident in works such as the castelvecchio museum, the querini stampalia, and the brion tomb. Always meticulous in his attention to detail, scarpa blended tradition and modernity with an almost calligraphic touch. His experience with venini remained the foundation of his design philosophy.

brand: venini murano.
tavannes movement clock

materials: hand-blown glass, ground on a wheel

dimensions
height: 11.5 cm
width: 15 cm
depth: 18 cm

condition the clock is in excellent condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. It shows very slight and negligible signs of age, visible in the photos. The clock is in working order but should, of course, be checked. Please assess its condition based on the attached photos.


this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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