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 Murano Glass Abstract Sculptural Object — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass abstract sculptural object demonstrates extraordinary contemporary Venetian art glass design. Handcrafted in Italy, this striking studio glass sculpture features...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sculpture by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sculpture by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s This magnificent Murano glass sculpture is a striking example of Mid-Century Modern design, created...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Striking Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striking Italian Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà, Circa 1980s Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of this exceptional Italian Venetian abstract scu...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu, Romano Donà, 1990s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Gorgeous Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu and transparent, Signed Romano Donà, 1990s. This fantastic modern sculpture is entirely handcrafted in blow Murano, ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Original Tulip Table Lamp in green and blue Murano Glass Italy 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Cenedese Tulip Table Lamp in green and blue Murano Glass Italy, 1970s. Entirely handmade in the 1970s in Murano, this design table lamp is an authentic creation of the famou...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Scavo Glass Duck Sculpture in Teal and Frosted Finish, Murano, 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Cenedese Scavo glass duck sculpture in teal and frosted finish, Murano, 1970s. This signed Mid-Century Modern Italian art glass figure features a textured, matte surface. This exquis...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Large Blue an Green Murano Glass Object by Stefano Toso, 1990's
By Stefano Toso
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful deep blue and green colored Murano glass object. Fabricated by Stefano Toso in the 90's, Venetia Italy. This stunning rectangle glass item has been hand-blown with traditional techniques dating back to the 13th century. It is in very good condition, just one tiny chip on the brim of the back side (see picture). It is originally marked with "S Toso...
Murano Glass
Luigi Onesto Murano Art Glass Sculpture with Blue and Green Sommerso Decoration
Located in Milano, IT
Luigi Onesto Murano Art Glass Sculpture with Blue and Green Sommerso Decoration Elegant Murano art glass sculpture by **Luigi Onesto**, signed on the base. The piece is characteri...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ermanno Nason Signed Murano Green Art Glass Lovers Figurine Sculpture 11"
By Ermanno Nason
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage olive green art glass sculpture / figurine by Ermanno Nason, depicting a pair of lovers in a close embrace. Dimensions: 5.75" x 4.5" x 10.5" (Width x Depth x Height)
Glass
Murano Art Glass Italian Wave Twist Spiral Blue Ribbon Sculpture Abstract Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A striking and dynamic murano art glass sculpture of a blue wave. Hand made in the venetian island of murano in Italy by master glass blowers this art glass sculpture twists and spir...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Murano Style Entwined Sculpture Italian Art Glass
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful and unique Murano Style Entwined Sculpture Italian Art Glass with rainbow colors to form an elegant sculpture set on a square glass base.
Gold Leaf
Murano Abstract Blue Art Glass Sculpture with Amber Spheres
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano art glass sculpture, likely dating from the 1990s–2000s, characterized by a dynamic abstract form, a transparent blue glass body, and applied amber glass spheres. T...
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
