Carlo Scarpa was possessed of an exceptional understanding of raw materials such as iron, marble, wood, copper and most especially, glass.
| From 1933 to 1947, Scarpa was artistic director of Venini - one of the most prominent producers of Venetian glass. In this capacity, he designed and realized hundreds of significant works often featured in prominent international decor and design magazines.
In the 1940's, the designer's work won him the admiration of the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
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| From glass, Scarpa turned his attention to furniture crafted in true artisan's tradition.
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As of 1968, a number of Carlo Scarpa previously designed works went into production
His table "Doge", with its crystal plate supported by a satin-finish steel frame, is an absolute focal point in Italian design history.
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Carlo Scarpa paid great attention to detail, often using several different materials simultaneously. He explored tiny universes, studying the relationships among all the elements involved without losing sight of the project as a whole.
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