Vintage Green Cased Alga Glass Vase with Gold Leaf by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini

Made in italy, murano, 1930s. Between 1932 and 1933 the milanese architect tomaso buzzi, a spirited protagonist of the milan “neoclassicist” movement, a friend and associate of gio ponti, and a partner of il labirinto, established a fruitful collaboration with the venini glassware company, which would continue, albeit episodically, in later years. The architect’s creative contribution was evident both in the glass forms and in their innovative manufacturing technique. When buzzi arrived at the venini company in murano, in 1932, he brought with him a remarkable cultural baggage and a thorough knowledge of ancient art, particularly the etruscan period, where he looked for inspiration with the aim of creating new and original artifacts. This was achieved through the experimentation with a new glass material, “vetro incamiciato”, with several layers of colour and gold leaf. This technique radically changed the appearance of the glass produced at venini, contributing to the drive for the innovation of the murano-based glassware company, and re-asserting its vocation for producing elegant and refined glass. Buzzi introduced objects that were often inspired by ancient art and he designed a type of opaque glass with different colored layers and a gold leaf finish, which according to the tone gave rise to the laguna, alba, alga and tramonto glass. This piece is marked on the bottom. It is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition. Measures: Diameter: 12 cm. Height: 19 cm.

Ref. : JUGKXDGF