Wright Auction

This vase is a rare example of a model designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1942, and executed in clear glass canes. One might call it Mezza Diamante, as it is similar to the technique developed by Paolo Venini in 1938 (Diamante) in which two layers of spiraling, clear canes are blown criss- cross in order to create the optical effect of a cut and faceted diamond. In the present vase, a single layer of clear, spiraling glass is used to enhance the sensual form of the vase. This reductive approach to design is a hallmark of Scarpa’s work at Venini, and a testament to the visual power of well executed minimalist design.