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Green and Gold Murano Glass Sputnik
Located in Austin, TX
An Italian Murano glass sputnik chandelier with gold and green glass elements. This fixture has
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass And Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade Murano glass sputnik chandelier.
The base of this chandelier is in brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Multicolored Murano Glass Sputnik
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass multicolored Sputnik featuring glass pieces in amber; tea; gray; and citrine colors
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in a nickel frame, clear Murano glass (31 elements). Murano blown glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
"Opalina" Murano Glass Sputnik
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass “Opalina” Sputnik with a structure made of galvanized brass. The hand blown glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Glamorous Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Fixture
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
This large midcentury style chandelier with a stunning handblown
'lattimo' opalescent Murano
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Blown Glass
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian Sputnik chandelier in spiked smoked grey, light grey and clear Murano glass (118 elements
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Early 2000s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gray Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass gray sputnik chandelier featuring multiple blown glass components in conic shapes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Sputnik, Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Italian spiked glass sputnik chandelier with black lacquered centre sphere brass finish. circa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandeliers - opalino glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
outside. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 20 light points.
Period: late XX century
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage Murano glass globe shaped Sputnik chandelier. Features beautiful Murano flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking sputnik shaped chandelier with brown/amber coloured murano glass discs mounted on a chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Murano glass Sputnik Chandelier, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
chandelier is made of 12 light-grey Murano glass globes, a black painted frame, and brass elements.
It has 1
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gold Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano modernist chandelier of over 40 “Triedi” avventurina stems fused with 23-karat gold
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
1940’s Murano Glass Sputnik Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Sputnik style light fixture with Murano glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern large Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970.
We have two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in Oakland, CA
Murano Sputnik chandelier with 76 tear-drop bubble encased glass rods, twelve lights, on a chrome
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Glamorous Modern Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Fixture
Located in Rome, IT
This large midcentury style chandelier with a stunning hand blown
'lattimo' opalescent Murano
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Blown Glass
Seedy Clear Bubble Teardrop Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
bubbles inside. Each glass is uniquely handmade in Murano, Italy. There are 12 medium sockets to
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Contemporary Brass & Pastel Murano Glass Sputnik Round Sphere Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
baguettes with an interesting square section, each decorated with blown Murano art glass disks worked with a
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Contemporary Brass & Pastel Murano Glass Sputnik Round Sphere Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
baguettes with an interesting square section, each decorated with blown Murano art glass disks worked with a
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Yellow White Blue Green Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
interesting square section, each decorated with blown Murano art glass disks worked with a very special
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Contemporary Italian Yellow White Blue Green Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
interesting square section, each decorated with blown Murano art glass disks worked with a very special
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Nickel
20th Century Clear Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, Large Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano glass, in good condition. Each glass rays, spikes are halted by the round polished brass base
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Alberto Donà Modern Style Crystal Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1998s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass chandelier with 17 elements of Pulegoso crystal and Sputnik in satin brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Modernist Translucent Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous glass Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Translucent Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous glass Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic glass sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic glass sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Sputnik Light Fixture by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant Murano light fixture by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. Chrome fixture with star
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Modernist Brushed Brass & White Murano Glass Sputnik Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
handblown Murano glass with brushed brass centers and cylindrical finials. With its ebullient form- full of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Pastel Rose Pink Yellow White Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
blown Murano art glass disks worked with a very special iridescent and variegated texture, in different
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Italian Amber White Aqua Blue Green Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
metal baguettes with an interesting square section, each decorated with blown Murano art glass disks
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Pastel Rose Pink Yellow White Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
blown Murano art glass disks worked with a very special iridescent and variegated texture, in different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Italian Amber White Aqua Blue Green Murano Glass Sputnik Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
metal baguettes with an interesting square section, each decorated with blown Murano art glass disks
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier w/ Vellum Hue Shades & Brass
Located in New York, NY
This captivating and graphic modernist sputnik chandelier was handblown in Murano, Italy- the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
chandelier has a stylish chrome frame and 30 Murano glass flowers. When lit the light hits the flowers and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
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H 29.53 in Dm 18.12 in
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Fantastic chandelier in blown Murano glass with 30 elements white satin color and Sputnik in satin
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Alberto Donà, 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Fantastic chandelier in blown Murano glass with 30 elements white satin color and Sputnik in satin
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 59.06 in Dm 53.15 in
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Light in the Style of Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A clear, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Sputnik chandelier, pendant made of hand blown Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1 or 2 Huge Brass and Amber Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier Venini Style
By Venini
Located in Berlin, BE
Very huge, iconic amber Murano glass chandelier in the manner of Venini.
The chandelier is
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Amber Glass "Parasol" Sputnik- Style Chandelier 2016
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown Murano glass Sputnik-style chandelier with amber glass "Parasol" mounted discs and
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Gold Murano Glass Sputnik Light Fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Rijssen, NL
excellent condition, all glass flowers are intact. The Sputnik requires It needs 6 small size bulbs (E-14
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in Dm 20.48 in
Murano glass and brass Sputnik chandelier, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Huge Mid Century Modern Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1980s.
The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Huge Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Huge Mid Century Modern Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, Vistosi style Italy 1980s.
The large
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Three Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of three beautiful Murano glass sputnik chandeliers - pendant lights.
Diameter 46 cm.
Height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Prism Sputnik
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass sputnik chandelier with prism elements. This fixture features hand-blown glass
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano glass Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass sputnik chandelier attributed to Mazzega 1980s, Italy.
The Italian Murano glass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large 43, Light Murano Spiked Glass Ball Sputnik Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large midcentury 43 - light Murano glass "sputnik" chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s.
This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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H 35.44 in Dm 30.32 in
Murano Glass Blue and Purple Sputnik
Located in Austin, TX
A Murano glass “sputnik” chandelier featuring multiple purple and blue square ridged components
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Amber "Triedri" Glass Sputnik Chandelier by A.Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Fantastic Murano glass Sputnik style chandelier of amber glass "triedri" prisms standing out of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Sputnik Smoked Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
An Italian smoked Murano glass Sputnik chandelier. This fixture has multiple smoked glass circular
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Sputnik Murano Glass Flowers Chandelier Venini Style Italy, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano glass Sputnik Flower chandelier Venini Style, Italy. Covered in patterned glass flowers with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Sputnik Cut-Glass Chandelier, style of Fontana Arte, circa 1960's
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass sputnik chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte, circa 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Cut Glass
Huge Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
canopy is: 5.51 inches in diameter.
The giant Murano glass Sputnik chandelier is in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Gold Murano Glass and Satin Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, each of the 40, 16 inch triangular spokes of clear
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
14k Gold
Mid-century Murano Glass and Nickeled Brass
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful chandelier from the 60s made with nickel-plated brass and blown Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Triedre Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with 24-Carat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handblown Murano glass Sputnik chandelier offers an abundance of Triedre crystals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Gold, Chrome
Exceptional Murano OPALINO Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Sputnik chandelier in a black and brass metal, 51 unobtainable OPALINO glass tips.
The
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Wall Lamp Sputnik Flowers, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sputnik wall lamp designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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Murano Glass Sputnik For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass sputnik for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every murano glass sputnik was constructed with great care. Find 360 options for an antique or vintage murano glass sputnik now, or shop our selection of 325 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass sputnik — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A murano glass sputnik, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Fabio Ltd, Doria Leuchten Germany and Mazzega Murano each produced at least one beautiful murano glass sputnik that is worth considering.
How Much is a Murano Glass Sputnik?
Prices for a murano glass sputnik start at $586 and top out at $46,673 with the average selling for $6,475.
Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
Questions About Murano Glass Sputnik
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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