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 Fazzoletto Centerpiece, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass sculptural presentation centerpiece bowl crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases organic minimalist and mid-century revival design by master glassmaker Gi...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 6 Italian Murano Glass Glasses, Green, Gold, 1970s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Set of six Italian Murano glass ceremonial wine goblets crafted during the nineteen seventies showcases elegant Venetian Renaissance revival tableware design by Giovanni Dalla Fina. ...
Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Bowl, Black, Gold & Silver Dust - Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass low-profile organic centerpiece bowl crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases dramatic Postmodern sculptural design by master glassmaker Giovanni Dalla Fin...
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Goblet, Light Blue, Red, Gold, 1980s, Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano glass ceremonial goblet flacon crafted during the nineteen eighties showcases refined Venetian Renaissance revival decorative furnace design by Giovanni Dalla Fina. Ha...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$539
H 1.58 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Triangular Glass Centerpiece by Angelo Mangiarotti for Cristallerie Colle, 1990s
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. This is a glass plate / centerpiece designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Cristallerie Colle. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, ...
Glass
$781 / 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
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
$1,665
H 6.7 in W 29.53 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Rusty Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Centerpiece, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This large bowl / centerpiece / vide-poche is made burnt orange sommerso Murano glass that has been hand-modeled. It is...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Barovier e Toso Centerpiece Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso.
Murano Glass
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.75 in Dm 2.36 in
Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy
By Venini, Venini
Located in Wien, AT
Set of stunning twelve glasses, made by Gino Cenedese or by another glass master of Venini, in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. There are seldomly full sets available, a total of twelve ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$420 / set
H 7.38 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Beautiful Lot of Four Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful collection of authentic Murano hand-blown Italian art glass sculptures, expertly crafted in the form of assorted fruits and vegetables. Showcasing vibrant colors and remark...
Murano Glass
$2,297Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 14.77 in D 13 in
1950 Italian Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece, Octopus Animal Print
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Octopus Print Animal Fazzoletto Murano Glass Extra Large Centerpiece Vase. Attibuted to Compagnia di Venezia Murano. Italy, 1950s. Rare fi...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$562 / set
H 7.09 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Set of 6 Vintage Murano Glass Drinking Glasses Design Italy, 70s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 6 Vintage Murano glass drinking glasses Design Italy, 70s Set of 6 vintage Murano glass drinking glasses from the 1970s, transpar...
Murano Glass
Livio Seguso Abstract Murano Glass Sculpture, Signed, Italy, 1980s
Located in CABA, AR
A striking abstract sculpture by renowned Murano artist Livio Seguso, executed in hand-blown sommerso glass and signed by the artist. Characterized by its elegant looping form, the s...
Glass
1980s Murano Glass Sculpture for Table in Shades of Blue
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Murano glass sculpture for table in shades of blue.
Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Murano glass centerpiece designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970. Signed and with original labels. Biography Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) one of the greatest Murano glas...
Murano Glass
Beautiful Dolphin Stemware Italian Venetian Murano Glass Goblet Venini, Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Venetian Art glass dolphin stem chalice goblet. This Murano glass goblet on display adds a touch of luxury to any occasion. Great attenti...
Murano Glass
$480Sale Price|51% Off
H 7.63 in Dm 4.25 in
Elegant Set of 6 Murano Glass Goblets, Blown Glass from Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Murano Glass Goblets, Set of 6 Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six Murano glass goblets. Crafted by skilled artisans, these glasses feature a time...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$562 / set
H 4.34 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of 6 Vintage Green Bubble Stem Cocktail Murano Glasses, Italy, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage set of 6 Murano glass cocktail glasses from 1970s Italy captures the playful elegance of Mid Century design. Each glass is crafted from clear handblown glass with striki...
Murano Glass
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