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Chandelier Reticello

Rare Chandelier Reticello by Venini, 1940s
Rare Chandelier Reticello by Venini, 1940s

Rare Chandelier Reticello by Venini, 1940s

$4,117

H 39.38 in Dm 29.93 in

Rare Chandelier Reticello by Venini, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Execution in Murano glass of high quality.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Rome, IT

Extraordinary chandelier by Ercole Barovier. A jewel hanging in the middle of the room.  Three E14

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Rome, IT

Extraordinary chandelier by Ercole Barovier. A jewel hanging in the middle of the room.  Three

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s
Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s

Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s

$2,447Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 7.88 in

Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Execution in Murano glass of high quality.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s
Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s

Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s

$3,294Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in

Adorable Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Execution in Murano glass of high quality.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Globe Chandelier Reticello attibuited to Carlo Scarpa per Venini, Murano, 1950s
Globe Chandelier Reticello attibuited to Carlo Scarpa per Venini, Murano, 1950s

Globe Chandelier Reticello attibuited to Carlo Scarpa per Venini, Murano, 1950s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Nicolosi, IT

, hand-blown according to the ancient reticello technique, displays an extraordinary net texture created

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Barovier et Toso Attributed, 14 Pulegoso Leaves Reticello Bowl, 1940s, Murano
Barovier et Toso Attributed, 14 Pulegoso Leaves Reticello Bowl, 1940s, Murano

Barovier et Toso Attributed, 14 Pulegoso Leaves Reticello Bowl, 1940s, Murano

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Sculptural chandelier with a unique combination of reticello and Pulegoso finis. The reticello bowl

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Fascinating Chandelier Murano "Reticello", 1940s
Fascinating Chandelier Murano "Reticello", 1940s

Fascinating Chandelier Murano "Reticello", 1940s

$2,823

H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in

Fascinating Chandelier Murano "Reticello", 1940s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Rome, IT

Small Murano chandelier but of great beauty.   

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Reticello Glass Chandelier by Venini
Murano Reticello Glass Chandelier by Venini

Murano Reticello Glass Chandelier by Venini

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Murano glass chandelier decorated in reticello glass, made by Venini Glass and Att. to be designed

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Reticello Murano Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso
Reticello Murano Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso

Reticello Murano Chandelier, Attributed to Barovier&Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier attributed to Barovier&Toso. From Private

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass And Reticello
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass And Reticello

Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass And Reticello

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Venetian chandelier in gilded Murano glass and reticello, 6 arms of light, New electrification

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Reticello Glass Pendant
Reticello Glass Pendant

Reticello Glass Pendant

$3,264

H 20.87 in Dm 7.88 in

Reticello Glass Pendant

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in London, GB

glass diffuser is handcrafted using the reticello technique, creating a delicate, net-like texture that

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier Circa 1940, Vetro A Reticello
Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier Circa 1940, Vetro A Reticello

Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier Circa 1940, Vetro A Reticello

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Venetian chandelier in Murano glass, 6 sconces, cup in Vetro with reticello, new electrification

Category

20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Elegant 1950 Chandelier with Brass and Glass Murano Reticello
Elegant 1950 Chandelier with Brass and Glass Murano Reticello

Elegant 1950 Chandelier with Brass and Glass Murano Reticello

$1,482Sale Price|30% Off

H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 5.91 in

Elegant 1950 Chandelier with Brass and Glass Murano Reticello

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegant 1950 chandelier with brass and glass Murano Reticello.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Chandelier Lantern in Glass "Reticello" Venini Style Italy 1950s
Midcentury Chandelier Lantern in Glass "Reticello" Venini Style Italy 1950s

Midcentury Chandelier Lantern in Glass "Reticello" Venini Style Italy 1950s

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing Venetian chandelier lantern in Handblown "reticello" glass and golden iron

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Italian Chandelier in "Reticello" Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
Italian Chandelier in "Reticello" Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s

Italian Chandelier in "Reticello" Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Superb Italian chandelier in white reticello Murano glass and brass, this rare piece was designed

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1940
Elegant Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1940

Elegant Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1940

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary chandelier from the Venini glassworks, finished with 4 cups plus the central trunk in

Category

Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Fine Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Venini 1940s
Fine Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Venini 1940s

Fine Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Venini 1940s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

This fine fixture with reticello glass by Venini, with brass mounts attrbuito a Venini The

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Reticello Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s
Italian Reticello Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s

Italian Reticello Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s

$2,400

H 5.5 in W 22.25 in D 22.25 in

Italian Reticello Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

adjustable tension wires. The wide, shallow dome is rendered in delicate reticello—a centuries-old

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Reticello pendant Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950
Reticello pendant Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950

Reticello pendant Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950

$2,058

H 22.84 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Reticello pendant Carlo Scarpa for Venini, Italy, 1950

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Vittoria, IT

Splendido lampadario disegnato da Carlo Scarpa per venini, struttura in ottone e veno a reticello

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare elegant Venini Reticello Murano glass pendant, 1950s
Rare elegant Venini Reticello Murano glass pendant, 1950s

Rare elegant Venini Reticello Murano glass pendant, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Amazing and rare pendant centered by a precious hand-blown Murano reticello glass bowl by Venini

Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Extraordinary Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
Extraordinary Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s

Extraordinary Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Reticello 1940 Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Venini Reticello 1940 Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

Venini Reticello 1940 Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

$1,853Sale Price|30% Off

H 33.47 in Dm 23.63 in

Venini Reticello 1940 Italian Murano Glass Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegante Lampadario degli anni 1940 realizzato in vetro di Murano Reticello Venini

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Amazing Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1950s
Venini Amazing Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1950s

Venini Amazing Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Murano Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

Murano Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa for Venini

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian pendant with Murano glass body and diffuser hand blown in the "Reticello" technique

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s

Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned

Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano 1960s Pendant Reticello Glass Pendant attributed to Carlo Nason
Large Murano 1960s Pendant Reticello Glass Pendant attributed to Carlo Nason

Large Murano 1960s Pendant Reticello Glass Pendant attributed to Carlo Nason

By Carlo Nason

Located in London, GB

white stripes of using the highly skilled Reticello technique that involves the merging of two glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini waterfall chandelier  1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass
Venini waterfall chandelier  1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

Venini waterfall chandelier 1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

$2,635Sale Price|30% Off

H 44.89 in Dm 21.66 in

Venini waterfall chandelier 1950 In Muranno Reticello Glass and Brass

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Elegante Lamapadari a Cascata Venini Reticello 1950 in vetro di Murano e Ottone

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, lacquered metal and Reticello glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Magnificent Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini 1940s
Magnificent Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini 1940s

Magnificent Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini 1940s

By Paolo Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Venini Art Deco hand blown reticello Murano chandelier with six arms. Six E 27 light

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Flavio Poli (Attr.), Seguso Chandelier in Murano Glass, Italy 1940s
Flavio Poli (Attr.), Seguso Chandelier in Murano Glass, Italy 1940s

Flavio Poli (Attr.), Seguso Chandelier in Murano Glass, Italy 1940s

By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Argelato, BO

Flavio Poli (Attr.), (Chioggia, 1900 - Venice, 1984) Important Reticello Murano glass Chandelier

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Precious Murano Chandelier "Reticello" Venice, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Rome, IT

Extraordinary chandelier by Ercole Barovier. A jewel hanging in the middle of the room.  Three

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Precious Chandelier "Reticello" by Ercole Barovier, Venice, 1940s
Precious Chandelier "Reticello" by Ercole Barovier, Venice, 1940s

Precious Chandelier "Reticello" by Ercole Barovier, Venice, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Rome, IT

Extraordinary chandelier by Ercole Barovier. A jewel hanging in the middle of the room. From the

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier "Reticello" Gold Inclusions Attributed to Seguso. Murano, 1940
Chandelier "Reticello" Gold Inclusions Attributed to Seguso. Murano, 1940

Chandelier "Reticello" Gold Inclusions Attributed to Seguso. Murano, 1940

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Budapest, HU

Six-arm chandelier gold inclusions, Italy. Hand blown glass using the ‘Reticello’ technique.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Lampadario Reticello Venini ‘50
Lampadario Reticello Venini ‘50

Lampadario Reticello Venini ‘50

Unavailable

H 16.15 in Dm 10.63 in

Lampadario Reticello Venini ‘50

Located in Foggia, FG

Lampadario Reticello Venini in Murano anni ‘50 Trasparente e bianco Buonissimo stato conservativo

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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Black Hyacinth and White Reticello Two-Part Pendant by Studio Bel Vetro
Black Hyacinth and White Reticello Two-Part Pendant by Studio Bel Vetro

Black Hyacinth and White Reticello Two-Part Pendant by Studio Bel Vetro

By Studio Bel Vetro

Located in New York, NY

Reticello is an intricate, traditional venetian glass blowing technique where small air bubbles are

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Venini Chandelier made in Italy
Art Deco Venini Chandelier made in Italy

Art Deco Venini Chandelier made in Italy

Unavailable

H 46 in W 25 in D 40 in

Art Deco Venini Chandelier made in Italy

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Large Venini twelve-light chandelier with reticello shades, made in 1940 in Venice. Handmade brass

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Chandeliers "Reticello" by Barovier & Toso. Murano, 1940
Pair Chandeliers "Reticello" by Barovier & Toso. Murano, 1940

Pair Chandeliers "Reticello" by Barovier & Toso. Murano, 1940

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Budapest, HU

Set of two elegant and refined 6-light glass Reticello (double filigree) chandelier, designed by

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa
Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa

Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa

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H 18.9 in Dm 39.38 in

Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

3-light Venini chandelier "reticello" glass shades. Designed by Carlo Scarpa. Murano, 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Exquisite "Reticello" Murano Chandelier
Exquisite "Reticello" Murano Chandelier

Exquisite "Reticello" Murano Chandelier

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful Murano glass chandelier with 6 branches, leaves and scrolls. Rewired for the US market

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano " reticello" Chandelier 1930
Venini Murano " reticello" Chandelier 1930

Venini Murano " reticello" Chandelier 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Venini

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Chandelier 8 lights "reticello" by Venini
Spectacular Chandelier 8 lights "reticello" by Venini

Spectacular Chandelier 8 lights "reticello" by Venini

By Venini

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

8 lights

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Chandelier Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Murano Chandelier Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa, 1940

Murano Chandelier Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa, 1940

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Rome, IT

Murano chandelier Venini reticello by Carlo Scarpa. Dimensions: cm 100 x 48.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier in Reticello Technique Seguso, 1950
Murano Glass Chandelier in Reticello Technique Seguso, 1950

Murano Glass Chandelier in Reticello Technique Seguso, 1950

By Venini

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful Murano glass chandelier made by the famous seguso in the 1950s. seguso chandelier was

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amazing Murano Chandelier Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Amazing Murano Chandelier Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa, 1940

Amazing Murano Chandelier Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa, 1940

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing Murano Chandelier Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa (1940) 6 lights,

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venetian Murano Reticello Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950
Venetian Murano Reticello Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950

Venetian Murano Reticello Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

A very fine Venetian Murano reticello glass chandelier with three lights, with brass details and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini Venetian 1950s Clear, Green & White Reticello 6 Arm Chandelier
Venini Venetian 1950s Clear, Green & White Reticello 6 Arm Chandelier

Venini Venetian 1950s Clear, Green & White Reticello 6 Arm Chandelier

By Venini

Located in Montclair, NY

A lovely and unique design 1950s Venetian glass chandelier attributed to the famous glass house

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Art Deco reticello Murano glass chandelier by Venini, 1920s
Italian Art Deco reticello Murano glass chandelier by Venini, 1920s

Italian Art Deco reticello Murano glass chandelier by Venini, 1920s

By Venini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco reticello-zanfirico, Murano glass chandelier by Venini, 1920s Chandelier or

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Ercole Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This chandelier, designed and produced by Ercole Barovier in the 1940s, is made of Murano glass

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Rectangular Chandelier Venini Reticello 1940 Murano Glass Brass Gold Italy
Large Rectangular Chandelier Venini Reticello 1940 Murano Glass Brass Gold Italy

Large Rectangular Chandelier Venini Reticello 1940 Murano Glass Brass Gold Italy

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large rectangular chandelier Venini Reticello 1940 Murano glass brass gold Italian Design, 8 bulbs

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier, Venini Unique Largest Reticello Bowl, 1930s, Murano Glass, 24 leaves
Chandelier, Venini Unique Largest Reticello Bowl, 1930s, Murano Glass, 24 leaves

Chandelier, Venini Unique Largest Reticello Bowl, 1930s, Murano Glass, 24 leaves

By Barovier&Toso, Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

A beautiful chandelier, carries the largest reticello disc I have ever seen or could be found on

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass

Art Deco Handblown Murano Reticello, Six Arm Chandelier by Barovier & Toso
Art Deco Handblown Murano Reticello, Six Arm Chandelier by Barovier & Toso

Art Deco Handblown Murano Reticello, Six Arm Chandelier by Barovier & Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Art Deco hand-blown Murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso featuring six curved arms with a

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Style of Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s
Style of Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s

Style of Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This chandelier, in the style of Ercole Barovier in the 1940s, is made of Murano glass with the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini Reticello Caged Glass Lantern
Venini Reticello Caged Glass Lantern

Venini Reticello Caged Glass Lantern

By Venini

Located in Houston, TX

1940s Hand blown "reticello " Murano glass all surrounded with a cage of delicate caned glass. In

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa
Rare Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa

Rare Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Rare Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rare Venini Reticello by Carlo Scarpa

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini "Reticello" Murano Glass Pendant, Italy, 1940s
Venini "Reticello" Murano Glass Pendant, Italy, 1940s

Venini "Reticello" Murano Glass Pendant, Italy, 1940s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Charming 1940s Venini pendant made in the “reticello” Murano glass technique. Brass hardware and

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Petite Venini Pendant with Reticello Murano Glass
Petite Venini Pendant with Reticello Murano Glass

Petite Venini Pendant with Reticello Murano Glass

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Petite Mid-Century pendant by Venini made in the “Reticello” Murano glass blowing technique. Brass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Hand Blown Reticello Glass Ceiling Light
Venini Murano Hand Blown Reticello Glass Ceiling Light

Venini Murano Hand Blown Reticello Glass Ceiling Light

By Gianni Venini

Located in London, GB

A rare and beautiful ceiling light in hand blown glass by Venini Murano using the Reticello

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Venini Reticello sphere pendant. Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Venini Reticello sphere pendant. Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Venini Reticello sphere pendant. Italy 1950s

By Venini

Located in Catania, CT

from Reticello Murano glass and chromed metal. Produced in Italy during the 50s. Full working with EU

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Amazing Large Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
Amazing Large Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s

Amazing Large Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Roma, IT

Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Art Deco Italian Murano Glass "Reticello" Pendant, 1940s
Ercole Barovier Art Deco Italian Murano Glass "Reticello" Pendant, 1940s

Ercole Barovier Art Deco Italian Murano Glass "Reticello" Pendant, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Puglia, Puglia

was made with the "Reticello" glass technique and the two leaves in blown glass. Barovier's

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Reticello Murano Glass Globe, Italy, circa 1940
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Reticello Murano Glass Globe, Italy, circa 1940

Carlo Scarpa for Venini Reticello Murano Glass Globe, Italy, circa 1940

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in New York, NY

A hand blown glass globe / sphere with stunning reticello glass design, wiith brass stem and canopy

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Reticello Globe, Blue Catalogue Tommaso Buzzi Era from Late 1930s
Venini Reticello Globe, Blue Catalogue Tommaso Buzzi Era from Late 1930s

Venini Reticello Globe, Blue Catalogue Tommaso Buzzi Era from Late 1930s

By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Great piece from the end of the 1930s. Reticello technique. Aluminium hardware (see below on

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Aluminum

Italian Murano Chandelier
Italian Murano Chandelier

Italian Murano Chandelier

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H 35.44 in Dm 31.5 in

Italian Murano Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A six-light chandelier with Reticello glass shades and stem decoration. Rope twist Murano glass and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Extraordinary Chandelier by Seguso
Extraordinary Chandelier by Seguso

Extraordinary Chandelier by Seguso

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H 37.8 in Dm 21.66 in

Extraordinary Chandelier by Seguso

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Very charming chandelier with elegant reticello decoration, central handblown chalice with three

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Venini Eight Branch Chandelier
Venini Eight Branch Chandelier

Venini Eight Branch Chandelier

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H 39 in Dm 39 in

Venini Eight Branch Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

VENINI Eight branch chandelier in polished bronze with reticello blown glass bowls.

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Bronze

Dino Martens Murano Art Glass & Bronze Cage Blown Reticello Chandelier
Dino Martens Murano Art Glass & Bronze Cage Blown Reticello Chandelier

Dino Martens Murano Art Glass & Bronze Cage Blown Reticello Chandelier

By Dino Martens

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Dino Martens Murano Art Glass & Bronze Cage Blown Reticello Chandelier is a stunning and rare

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Murano Chandelier "Reticello" by Ercole Barovier, 1950s
Murano Chandelier "Reticello" by Ercole Barovier, 1950s

Murano Chandelier "Reticello" by Ercole Barovier, 1950s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Rome, IT

Adorable Murano "Reticello" glass chandelier from the hands of Ercole Barovier.  

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Venetian Lantern Chandelier "Reticello" Glass, Murano, 1950s
Venetian Lantern Chandelier "Reticello" Glass, Murano, 1950s

Venetian Lantern Chandelier "Reticello" Glass, Murano, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Handblown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned

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Venetian Lantern Chandelier "Reticello" Glass, Murano, 1950s
Venetian Lantern Chandelier "Reticello" Glass, Murano, 1950s

Venetian Lantern Chandelier "Reticello" Glass, Murano, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Handblown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1950s
Rare Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1950s

Rare Pendant Chandelier "Reticello" by Venini, Murano, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Amazing execution in reticello glass by Venini.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1950
Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1950

Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1950

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Elegant chandelier hand blown glass using the ‘Reticello’ technique.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Charming Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940
Charming Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940

Charming Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Six-arm chandelier by Venini, Italy. Handblown glass using the ‘Reticello’ technique.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940
Carlo Scarpa Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940

Carlo Scarpa Venini "Reticello" Chandelier, Murano, 1940

By Venini

Located in Budapest, HU

Hand blown glass using the ‘Reticello’ technique.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Charming 'Reticello' Chandelier by Venini, Murano, 1940s
Charming 'Reticello' Chandelier by Venini, Murano, 1940s

Charming 'Reticello' Chandelier by Venini, Murano, 1940s

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

This fine fixture with reticello glass by Venini, with brass mounts. Reticello which translates

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Reticello Glass Chandelier Design Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s
Reticello Glass Chandelier Design Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

Reticello Glass Chandelier Design Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1950s

By Venini, Carlo Scarpa

Located in taranto, IT

Spectacular original Venini chandelier, production around the 1950s, design by Carlo Scarpa, with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Splendid Chandelier by Barovier with Reticello Murano Glass, 1940
Splendid Chandelier by Barovier with Reticello Murano Glass, 1940

Splendid Chandelier by Barovier with Reticello Murano Glass, 1940

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Rome, IT

Exquisite craftsmanship with six arms supporting a precious hand blown 'reticello' cups. Perfect

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Mid Century Caged Murano Blown Out Reticello Pendant Chandelier
Mid Century Caged Murano Blown Out Reticello Pendant Chandelier

Mid Century Caged Murano Blown Out Reticello Pendant Chandelier

By Dino Martens

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant mid-century Murano pendant chandelier exemplifies the artistry of Venetian glassmaking

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Chandelier Pendant Murano Glass Brass Barovier & Toso Reticello 1940s
Midcentury Chandelier Pendant Murano Glass Brass Barovier & Toso Reticello 1940s

Midcentury Chandelier Pendant Murano Glass Brass Barovier & Toso Reticello 1940s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Palermo, IT

between the 1930s and 1940s. The chandelier has 6 arms with curved glass housing and Reticello Murano

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso May 1940, Murano Chandelier,  Avventurina reticello
Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso May 1940, Murano Chandelier,  Avventurina reticello

Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso May 1940, Murano Chandelier, Avventurina reticello

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

embargo in 1936. After 1941, there was basically no art production. The reticello/doppia filigrana with

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Fine Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini 1940s
Fine Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini 1940s

Fine Art Deco Reticello Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini 1940s

By Venini

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing three arm fixture, refinished with a precious handblown "reticello" glass, typical example

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Attributed Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s
Attributed Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s

Attributed Barovier Art Dèco Murano Glass "Reticello" Italian Chandelier, 1940s

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This chandelier, attributed to Ercole Barovier in the 1940s, is made of Murano glass with the

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Gold and Cream Italian 1930's Reticello Glass Globe Chandelier
Venini Gold and Cream Italian 1930's Reticello Glass Globe Chandelier

Venini Gold and Cream Italian 1930's Reticello Glass Globe Chandelier

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Venini early and rare 1930s stunning reticello glass globe chandelier in a beautiful and warm gold

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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Reticello Ceiling Lamp or Lantern, 1950s
Murano Reticello Ceiling Lamp or Lantern, 1950s

Murano Reticello Ceiling Lamp or Lantern, 1950s

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H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Murano Reticello Ceiling Lamp or Lantern, 1950s

By Venini

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Very filigree ceiling lamp or lantern made of polished brass and beautiful reticello and zanfirico

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Chandelier Reticello For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chandelier reticello available at 1stDibs. A chandelier reticello — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 111 variations of the antique or vintage chandelier reticello you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chandelier reticello, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chandelier reticello is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chandelier reticello over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Ercole Barovier and Carlo Scarpa are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chandelier Reticello?

A chandelier reticello can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,278, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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 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, 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. (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.)

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 natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era 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 — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.