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.
Italian Gold and Brass Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass chandelier crafted during the nineteen seventies showcases magnificent theatrical Venetian lighting design. Handcrafted in Italy, this monumental ceiling fixture...
Gold, Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Gold, 21st Century — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass multi-light suspended downlight chandelier crafted during the twenty-first century showcases neoclassical Venetian revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fina...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Tiered Shape, Gold, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass multi-light grand suspended chandelier crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases refined Venetian neoclassical revival lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fin...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier with Gold Details, 1980s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass multi-light grand chandelier crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases monumental Venetian Baroque palace lighting design by Giovanni Dalla Fina. Handcrafte...
Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, White & Gold, 1970s — De Majo
By De Majo
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass multi-light chandelier crafted during the nineteen seventies showcases monumental neoclassical Venetian revival lighting design by De Majo. Handcrafted in Italy,...
Brass, Gold, Gold Leaf
Italian Gold Murano Glass Brass Star Chandelier, 1970s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass multi-light architectural star chandelier crafted during the nineteen seventies showcases opulent Hollywood Regency and Venetian neoclassical revival lighting de...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier attr. Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional six-shade Murano glass chandelier with elegant shaped brass mount, by Ercole Barovier. Excellent vintage condition, the glasses are in perfect condition. Six E 27 light b...
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Chandelier, Six Arms, Circa 1990
Located in Queens, NY
Two Italian Murano "Soffiati" gold dusted glass chandeliers with six fluted and scroll design arms supporting a dish shaped shade (canopy) (PRICED EACH).
Glass
Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional six-shade Murano glass chandelier with elegant shaped brass mount, by Ercole Barovier. Excellent vintage condition, the glasses are in perfect condition. Six E 27 light...
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Chandelier by Barovier&Toso, Gold Dusted Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940's) Murano chandelier with 6 swirl design gold dusted glass arms holding a large fluted clear bubble glass shade with scalloped top. (att: BAROVIER ET TOSO).
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Brass and Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Italian, large midcentury Gaetano Sciolari two-tier chandelier featuring in the original brass finish with fine Murano glass drops Top tier holds six sockets, bottom tier also six so...
Brass
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Murano Gold Art Glass Toso Seguso Large Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Murano Gold Art Glass Toso / Seguso Style 18 Candelabra Light Chandelier Rewired For US and Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
Art Glass, Murano Glass
