Hand Blown Glass Lamp ‘Aria’ by Alessandro Mandruzzato

This striking Murano hand blown glass lamp combines an attractive metal support with the modern beauty of mouth blown glass art.

Made in the centuries old tradition of murano crystal with the timeless beauty of Italian styling. At the right angle, they shimmer like gold or polished steel.

This retro piece is the epitome of 70s styling and is a piece of modern history. Each piece is authenticated by a trademark of origin and is Venetian artistry at its very best.

A must-have for collectors of refined glass elegance. A true work of art that will make the room—any room.

N.B. Measurements refer to glass only. Available with European or American plugs. Excludes Lampshade.

Hand Blown Glass Lamp – Artist

Alessandro Mandruzzato Glass Artist is part of the Mandruzzato family business. It has developed its own particular style over four generations.  Founded by Benjamin Mandruzzato in 1934, the knowledge, skills, and expertise in glassmaking have been handed down to the present day.  Alessandro is the fourth generation to head up the Mandruzzato family factory on Murano.

Gianfranco, Alessandro’s father, worked on projects with some of the arts’ greatest, including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Max Ernst.  Such experiences equipped Gianfranco to create geometric designs that were unique at the time.

Destined by his own love of glass and family tradition, Alessandro was determined to learn every skill and technique he could, and attended many workshops.  In 2000, when his training was complete, he set out as an independent sculptor.  Mixing other mediums with Murano glass, he looked to create a contemporary flare.

Over four generations, the Mandruzzato family has created a particular style unique to them.  The cold craving of Murano crystal is a special technique consisting of 12 steps, involving cutting with manual machinery such as diamond wheels.  This process is repeated over and over until the desired shape is achieved.  Each piece will have been worked on for over 26 hours, resulting in, no two pieces being the same.

A testament to his work, household names, such as Armani, Fendi, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf & Goodman, Harrod’s, Nissan Motors, and Ajmal Dubai Perfums have all commissioned pieces.