Golden Pulegoso Glass Petal Chandelier – Murano, 1970

Chandelier in solid brass, adorned with two rows of fifteen amber and gold Murano glass petals. Circa 1975.

• Six light points, arranged symmetrically around the circumference, ensure even illumination. LED bulbs are provided.
• The hand-tooled glass elements feature fine air inclusions (pulegoso). Their inner surface is punctuated with glass micro-crystals and delicately dusted with gold, enhancing the play of light against the brass structure.
• The chain and rosette are also in solid brass. The chain length can be adjusted to your specifications.
• This vintage light fixture is in perfect condition. It comes from the old stock of a family-run lighting company established in the 1950s.
• H max 130 CM (H of suspension alone 30 CM) X diameter 55 CM.

Pulegoso glass, a Murano glassmaking technique

The term pulegoso, from the Italian pulega (“bubble”), refers to glass with multiple air inclusions, visible as irregular bubbles distributed throughout. This characteristic texture gives the material a dense and slightly opaque appearance.

Each glass element is filled with thousands of small inclusions and subtly dusted with gold.

This effect is achieved during manufacturing by introducing specific agents, such as carbonates, which cause bubbles to form within the glass. The surface becomes vibrant and irregular, contributing to a softer, more nuanced light diffusion.

Detail of a hand-formed Murano glass petal.

Developed in the 1920s on the island of Murano by Napoleone Martinuzzi, this technique was notably used by Venini, a major figure in 20th-century Italian glassware.

Hollywood Regency Murano glass chandelier – 1970s

Featuring two tiers of amber and gold Murano glass petals, this 1970s chandelier combines the richness of artisanal glasswork with the luster of a solid brass structure. Its 55 cm diameter provides a significant visual presence above a dining table or at the center of a living room, while maintaining a relatively compact silhouette.

When illuminated, this 1970s chandelier reveals the full depth of its amber glass, serving as a definitive centerpiece within an interior.

The accumulation of thirty petals, their two-tiered arrangement, and the golden reflections extend the decorative vocabulary of the Hollywood Regency style into the 1970s: precious materials, warm light, and a sculptural presence. Once lit, the six light sources pass through the pitted glass, shifting the nuances of amber, gold, and transparency depending on the viewing angle.

This pendant joins our selection of vintage chandeliers and pendants, where the craftsmanship of glass, crystal, and brass holds a particularly prominent place in the decorative lighting of the post-war era.