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biography
Carlo Scarpa was a renowned Italian architect and designer who left an indelible mark on the world of modern design. Born in Venice in 1906, Scarpa was a master of his craft, known for his innovative use of materials and his ability to blend traditional and modern design elements seamlessly.
Scarpa's career began in the 1920s, when he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. He later worked as a designer for the Venini glass company, where he developed a reputation for his intricate and beautiful glasswork. Scarpa's designs were characterized by their clean lines, bold colors, and intricate patterns, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after designers in Italy.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Scarpa turned his attention to architecture, designing a number of iconic buildings throughout Italy. His work was characterized by its use of natural materials, such as stone and wood, and its emphasis on light and space. Scarpa's buildings were often designed to blend seamlessly with their surroundings, creating a sense of harmony between the built environment and the natural world.
Today, Scarpa is remembered as one of the most influential designers and architects of the 20th century. His work continues to inspire designers and architects around the world, and his legacy lives on in the many buildings and objects he created during his long and illustrious career. Whether you are a fan of modern design or simply appreciate beautiful and innovative work, Carlo Scarpa is a name that should be on your radar.
Scarpa's career began in the 1920s, when he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. He later worked as a designer for the Venini glass company, where he developed a reputation for his intricate and beautiful glasswork. Scarpa's designs were characterized by their clean lines, bold colors, and intricate patterns, and he quickly became one of the most sought-after designers in Italy.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Scarpa turned his attention to architecture, designing a number of iconic buildings throughout Italy. His work was characterized by its use of natural materials, such as stone and wood, and its emphasis on light and space. Scarpa's buildings were often designed to blend seamlessly with their surroundings, creating a sense of harmony between the built environment and the natural world.
Today, Scarpa is remembered as one of the most influential designers and architects of the 20th century. His work continues to inspire designers and architects around the world, and his legacy lives on in the many buildings and objects he created during his long and illustrious career. Whether you are a fan of modern design or simply appreciate beautiful and innovative work, Carlo Scarpa is a name that should be on your radar.
Past lots of Carlo Scarpa
Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Divano mod. Cornaro
Struttura in legno colorato e rivestimenti in tessuto. Prodotto per la serie Ultrarazionale. Prod. Simon Gavina, Italia, [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano 1936 ca.
Large vase from Corrosi series decorated with reliefs and fully acid-etched iridescent surface. Acid-etched signature “Venini [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
MVM Cappellin, Murano 1930 ca
Pair of pyriform vases with disc foot in coral glass paste with gold leaf decoration. Old Cappellin paper labels. One with [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
MVM Cappellin, Murano, 1930 ca
An Incamiciato blown glass vase with a silver leaf decor. Acid-etched signature
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
MVM Cappellin, Murano 1930s
Rare hexagonal-section vase with small ring neck in pink lattimo cased glass with gold leaf inclusions. Acid-etched signature [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano, 1936 ca
Importante vaso sferico in vetro pesante serie Sommersi con decoro di bollicine e inclusione di foglia oro Firma all’acido [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Lampada a sospensione mod. 5417
Fusto e diffusore in vetro di Murano Filigrana con struttura in metallo. Prod. Venini, Italia, 1931
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
MVM Cappellin, Murano 1930 ca
Rare coral glass paste sphere vase with gold leaf decoration. Acid stamped signature MVM Cappellin.
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Sei sedie mod. nr. 1934-765
Struttura in legno e legno multistrato, rivestimenti della seduta in pelle. Prod. Bernini, Italia, 1970 ca.
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Suspension lamp
Nickel-plated metal structure and Filigrana Murano glass. Engraved mark. Venini, Italy. 1930 ca.
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano, 1936 ca
A Bollicine glass vase with a gold leaf decor. Acid-etched signature Venini Murano
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Suspension lamp with metal structure and bakelite details.
Structure and arms in striped and engraved Murano glass. Venini, Italy, 1940 ca.
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
MVM Cappellin, Murano 1930s
Rare sculpture in the form of an octopus in coral glass paste with applied black mouth. Highly iridescent surface.
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Lampada a sospensione mod. 5345 a 5
Struttura in vetro di Murano rigato e struttura interna in metallo. Coppe in vetro di Murano sabbiato. Prod. Venini, Italia, [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Poltrona mod. Cornaro
Struttura in legno laccato e rivestimenti in tessuto. Prodotto per la serie Ultrarazionale. Prod. Simon Gavina, Italia, [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano, 1936 ca
Raro vaso cilindrico con piede e collo ad anello serie A Bollicine in vetro soffiato verdino altezza cm 33,5, diametro [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano 1936 ca.
Rare truncated-conical vase in heavy glass with sommerso orange filigrana decoration. Acid-etched signature "Venini Muran [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
C. Scarpa, Venini, Murano 1936 ca
A rare vase from the Battuti series. Acid-etched signature Venini Murano ars
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Lampada a sospensione con struttura in metallo e vetro di Murano bugnato.
Prod. Venini, Italia, 1939
The chandelier is in good condition. Traces of oxidation along the brass details. The auction [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
MVM Cappellin, Murano 1930 ca
Rare ornament in the shape of an octopus in coral glass paste and applied black mouth. Iridescent surface.
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Otto sedie mod. Kentucky
Struttura in legno e cuoio. Prod. Bernini, Italia, 1979
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Poltrona mod. Cornaro
Struttura in legno laccato e rivestimenti in tessuto. Prodotto per la serie Ultrarazionale. Prod. Simon Gavina, Italia, [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Lampada a sospensione mod. 214A
Struttura in metallo e rame, diffusore in vetro di Murano ondulato. Marchio della produzione. Prod. Venini, Italia, 1930 [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Ceiling lamp
Brass structure and Mezza Filigrana Murano glass diffusers. Venini, Italy, 1930 ca
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano, 1950 ca
Raro vaso serie Battuti in forma di zucca orientale in vetro arancio con superficie interamente lavorata alla mola Firma [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano 1932 ca.
Oval-section vase in sommerso jade green A Bollicine glass with gold leaf inclusion. Applied circular foot in crystal gla [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Suspension lamp with metal and aluminium structure.
Treccia Murano glass stem and arms. Engraved mark. Venini, Italy, 1940 ca.
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano, 1936 ca.
Rare blown glass vase with filigree decoration and applied 'lattimo' (milky) glass foot. Acid-etched signature, Venini Mu [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano 1936 ca.
Oval-section vessel, Corrosi series, in sommerso pink glass with fully acid-etched surface. Acid-etched signature “Venini [..]
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Carlo Scarpa
(1906 - 1978)
Venini, Murano, 1936
A Bollicine glass vase with a gold leaf decor. Acid-etched signature Venini Murano
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