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Three 1950s Venini Spiraling Obelisks

About the Item

A set of three spiraling clear-glass obelisks with red flame-like intrusions by Venini. All bearing faint acid-etched stamps that date them to the 1950s. They are 17, 14 1/4, and 14 inches tall each, and the bases are 6 1/2, 5 1/2, and 5 inches wide.
  • Creator:
    Venini (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Variations in color, and a very small chip on the base of the largest obelisk.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 140909106146
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