1960s Murano Glass Photo Frame

1960s Murano Glass Photo FrameTwisted Murano glass frames were all the rage in mid century design, mastered by the likes of Venini, Barovier & Toso, Tommaso Barbi, Seguso Viro and more. Murano glass maestros utilised the ancient torciglione technique to create the rich, rope like effect, and added ribbed brass accents around the top and inner edges. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive characteristics that add to its

both of which feature in this design from the 1900s

NasonMoretti has been making gorgeous Venetian glassware for almost a century

The dual function of this brass letter opener that can also serve as a bookmark speaks to the ingenious mid-century mould by Carl Auböck II

the grey-smoke tapers are dripless and smokeless and burn for seven hours

One Murano maestro and three artisans handmade the Macchia su Macchia bowl in Milan

complete with a corked lid that can be filled with ice for cold pours on repeat

textured bamboo root and the chrome-plated brass

becoming the perfect server for a host of different foods

each piece has subtle differences in colour

Artisans at the Elgin mill always use the finest Australian merino wood

Note the cap in particular

revelling in the playful scene and contrast piping