Although little information exists about the life of Italian designer and Murano glass master Giovanni Dalla Fina, his legacy shines bright through exquisite hand-blown glass chandeliers, table lamps, floor lamps, coffee tables and other delicate objects.
Based in Veneto, Dalla Fina had been introduced to the prestigious world of Murano glassmaking as a young man, before establishing his own design company in the early 1970s. Guided by his tenet “perfection is an imperative,” Dalla Fina specialized in the restoration of antique and vintage Murano glass chandeliers and lamps, while also crafting his own decorative lighting inspired by Art Deco and mid-century modernism.
Among Dalla Fina’s most notable pieces is his multicolored Ca’Rezzonico chandelier, which he created in the 1980s and which was recently featured in House and Garden magazine. This dazzling masterpiece of Murano glassmaking comprises a bouquet of floral motifs embellished with red and blue ringlets and clusters of tiny grape-shaped orbs. A more monochrome example is his intricate flush-mount ceiling light constructed from vertical layers of transparent Quadriedro elements arranged as waves.
While Dalla Fina’s oeuvre consists mainly of lighting pieces, he also made graceful demi-lune tables, refined Fazzoletto (handkerchief) vases and charming outdoor wall sconces, which he designed for the Camer Glass company in the 1960s.
Dalla Fina’s works are popular among interior designers and aficionados of contemporary Murano glass. On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage and newly manufactured Giovanni Dalla Fina lighting, tables and decorative objects.
Murano Glass Centerpiece by Giovanni dalla Fina, 1980s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano Glass Centerpiece by Giovanni dalla Fina, 1980s A stunning and rare vintage Murano glass centerpiece by the acclaimed glass artist, Giovanni dalla Fina. Crafted in the 1980s,...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 19
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Transparent Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 1990. This hand-blown clear glass handkerchief bowl features a sculptural, undulating rim. Crafted in th...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Elegant Set of Six Emerald Green Gold Murano Glass Goblets, Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Murano Glass Goblets by Giovanni Dalla Fina, circa 1970s A stunning and collectible set of six hand-blown Murano glass goblets, m...
Gold Leaf
Three of Amber Murano Glass Centerpieces by Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Distinguished by a masterful command of transparency and volume, this exquisite set of three centerpiece bowls represents the contemporary pinnacle of Venetian glassmaking. Hand-blow...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Centerpiece by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Italy, 1980
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
The Description An exceptionally rare and monumental Murano glass centerpiece by the esteemed Italian Maestro, Giovanni Dalla Fina, created circa 1980. This spectacular piece transc...
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Murano Glass Goblet by Giovanni Dalla Fina in 1980s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Murano Glass Goblet by Giovanni Dalla Fina An exquisite and unique Murano glass goblet, a masterpiece of craftsmanship created in the 1980s by the esteemed Italian artisan, Giovan...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Clear Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase with Morise, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Clear Murano glass handkerchief vase with Morise, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s. Transparent Murano glass "Fazzoletto" goblet with morise,...
Brass
$1,670Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 9.65 in Dm 2.56 in
Igor Balbi Murano Pauly Venice Pair of Turtoise Murano Glass Goblets
By Pauly & Co., Igor Balbi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two collector's goblet. The finesse and details of his pieces are excellent. See the photos. Finish is different. One has a sort of feather patter and has aquamarine light transparency. The other is darker and from outside the cup might look black but against the light shows it's beauty Young Igor Balbi is a world wide known glass artist. He developed his finish and teaches at Corning Museum. Belongs to the new generation of Lume artist, starting from Cesare Toffolo, Lucio Bubacco and Vittorio...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Figural Painted Murano Glass Centerpiece
By Salviati
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully and ornately hand painted and hand blown Venetian art glass compote centerpiece by Salviati of Murano (label in tact)
Murano Glass
$790 / set
H 13.19 in Dm 2.37 in
Pair of Nason and Moretti Murano Glass, Amber and Gold Italian Goblets, 1980s
By Nason and Moretti
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Murano crystal glass, amber and gold goblets glasses. Nason and Moretti designed these fantastic pieces in Murano, Venice, during the 1980s. This...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$259Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of Five Glasses in Murano Glass and Pure Gold from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Set of 5 multicolored Murano glass glasses and gold gilding, made in the 1980s. The gilding has recently been revamped. Ø 8 cm h 19 cm Murano glass is a type of artistic glass prod...
Gold
$2,610 / set
H 6.5 in Dm 3.35 in
Set of Six Wine Goblets Green Crystal Hunting Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six handblown wine goblets in green crystal with an antique hunting decor all around. The charming hand-engraved decor shows deers and trees in the style of black forest. The ...
Crystal
Murano blue & clear sommerso glass centerpiece/bowl by Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large blue and transparent Murano glass pocket emptier bowl made with the "soomerso" technique. Depending on the refraction of the light, the glass takes on different colors, as can ...
Murano Glass
$1,092 / set
H 9.85 in Dm 4.73 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Italian Venetian Goblets Aquamarine Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant pair of aquamarine glass goblets with dolphin and swan in 24-carat gold leaf. The objects made of Murano glass are all handmade by our famous Murano artisans, making our wo...
Gold Leaf
$2,610 / set
H 6.5 in Dm 3.35 in
Set of Six Hand Blown Wine Goblets Green Crystal Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six hand blown wine goblets in green crystal with an antique hunting decor all around. The charming hand-engraved decor shows deers and trees in the style of Black Forest. The...
Crystal
$951
H 1.97 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Brutalist Centerpiece Tray by Art3, Brass and Aluminum, Spain, 1980s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful brutalist vide-poches designed and produced by Art3 in the 80s in Spain. Design object in brass and aluminium that will elevate your interior. We specialize in vintage dec...
Brass, Aluminum, Bronze
Set of 6 Italian Murano glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six colorful Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s. These are inspired by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini tumblers...
Murano Glass
$638
H 5.52 in W 16.54 in D 6.3 in
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
A set of six beautiful Italian handblown, Murano glass tumblers
Located in London, GB
A set of six Italian handblown Murano glass tumblers with yellow and brown chequerboard pattern
Murano Glass