$11,800 / item
Italian Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier Lantern(s)
Located in Houston, TX
1970s Italian Murano glass lantern chandelier featuring 12 vertical scavo frosted, blown-glass panels with brass frame.
Brass
Mid-Century 6-Arm Handblown White & Jade Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Six Arm Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier in White and Jade is by the esteemed glass house Seguso and origina...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century 8-Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier in White and Jade is by the esteemed glass house of Seguso ...
Murano Glass
Oversized Multi-Layered Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
Murano glass chandelier with four cascading levels of layered Murano alternating textured glass and gold leaf glass, on a steel structure with brass fittings. This spectacular chande...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier, Antique Brass, Italy
Located in Naples, IT
Suspension lamp in scavo glass and antique brass, 1950.
Murano Glass
Murano "Scavo" Glass Selle Chandelier, Venetian Glass, Newly Made
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier made of Murano glass pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect.
Murano Glass
Chandelier Murano Glass “Scavo” 8-Tiered Feathered Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Glass “Scavo” 8-Tier Chandelier, Italy, in stock Elegant Murano glass chandelier composed of eight tiers of handblown “Scavo” parchment finish glass, arranged in an overlappi...
Glass
$6,446Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Flavio Poli Pendant Lamps for Scavo Corroso Italy, 1950s
By Scavo Corroso, Flavio Poli
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of Seguso Vetri d'Arte pendant lamps by Flavio Poli for Scavo Corroso. Italy 1950s. Made out of Alexandrit Glass. One of the metal pieces on top the glass has some little ...
Metal
Murano Glass Scavo Chandelier, Modern Design, Gold Leaf Finish, France
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass scavo chandelier. Each leaf of the chandelier is used with the scavo technique, which leaves the pieces with a corroded or etched finish.
Gold Leaf
Murano "Scavo" Glass Round Teal Color Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
A striking teal color for this chandelier. All in Murano "scavo" glass with teal leaves placed all around.
Murano Glass
$3,800 / item
Frosted and textured scavo glass pendants
By Vistosi
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Frosted and textured scavo glass pendants.
Brass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vintage Style Chandelier 8 lights Clear Scavo Murano Glass
By Pierpaolo Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano, Venice, IT
A vintage-style chandelier by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, handcrafted in Murano using traditional mouth-blown glass techniques.
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Alfredo Barbini “Scavo” Italian Glass Pendant Light
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
A commanding light fixture by renowned Italian glass artist Alfredo Barbini. This large, bell shaped pendant showcases the iconic scavo technique, developed in Murano to mimic the an...
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Scavo Glass Pendant Fixture 1960's
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Renowned for his innovation, and considered one of the greatest glass makers of the 20th century, Barbini’s contributions to the artistry of glass making are unparalleled. During an ...
Brass
Vintage Italian Extra Latge “Medusa” Glass Pendant After Scavo Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the mesmerizing beauty of this Vintage Italian Extra Large "Medusa" Glass Pendant, Aftwr Murano. a true masterpiece of Venetian artistry. Handcrafted on th...
Murano Glass
Contemporary Italian Gold Silver White Scavo Murano Glass Round Leaf Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Venetian sphere chandelier with sunburst organic design, composed of a sensual cluster of interlocking curved concave leaves in Murano glass worked with 3 different sophistic...
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Cenedese Scavo Glass and Bronze Chandelier
By Cenedese
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely Cenedese scavo glass chandelier with bronze mounts.
Scavo Glass Chandelier in the Style of Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant eight curved arm Scavo Glass chandelier in the style of Karl Springer.
Blown Glass
Sold
H 31 in Dm 44 in
Mid-Century 8-Arm Handblown White & Jade Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier in White and Jade is by the esteemed Art Glass atelier Seg...
Murano Glass
Green + White Venetian Scavo Glass Chandelier, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning hand blown Italian chandelier made with Venetian scavo glass, giving it a beautiful frosted effect.
Glass
Karl Springer Exceptional Scavo Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand blown 6-arm glass chandelier with scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980s.
Murano Glass
Karl Springer Exceptional Large 2-Tier Scavo Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptional handblown 2-tier chandelier in white scavo glass by Seguso for Karl Springer, American 1980s.
Glass
Vintage Scavo Glass Six-Light Chandelier by Karl Springer for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Scavo glass chandelier with fluted curved clear glass arms and six amber colored bobeche with red rings underneath by Karl Springer for Seguso.
Glass
Vintage VeArt Murano Art Glass Scavo Pendant Chandelier Light Fixture, 1960s
By VeArt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage VeArt Murano art glass Scavo pendant chandelier light fixture, 1960s.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Karl Springer 6-Arm Hand-Blown Glass Chandelier with Scavo Finish 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand blown 6 arm glass chandelier with scavo finish by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980's.
Murano Glass
Scavo Murano Glass Pendant by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scavo Murano glass dome pendant . Signed on the base. Designed by Alfredo Barbini in Italy, circa 1970s. Wired for US junction boxes. Suspended by adjustable heavy wire which can be ...
Metal
Scavo Glass Pendant Lamp By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Dallas, TX
From the "SCAVO" series this pendant lamp is very subtle and almost minimalist during the day and romantically dramatic when illuminated at night. The surface of this fixture is fasc...
Wire
Sold
H 9.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Cenedese Blue Vetro Scavo Pendant Flush Fixture
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The story of Cenedese fame begins in 1916 with a small 9-year-old boy, Gino Cenedese, who learned the most essential glassmaking techniques from different masters around Murano. By t...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hanging Dome Light Fixture by Alfredo Barbini in Scavo Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A very striking light fixture designed by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass. Pendant dome light in amber, orange purple, and white Scavo glass. Suspended by adjustable heavy wire, at ...
Metal
2 Murano Scavo Glass Double Gourd Pendant Fixture by Vetri Soffiati, Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking pair of Murano Scavo glass pendant lights designed by Paolo Venini for Vetri Soffiati. Crafted in Italy, these fixtures feature a sculptural double-gourd silhouette with a...
Murano Glass
"Scavo" Suspension Light by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Scavo" suspension light by Alfredo Barbini. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960s. Murano Scavo glass, chrome. Rewired for U.S. junction boxes. Original canopy with custom...
Chrome
Murano Glass Drum Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Murano scavo glass drum chandelier. Three textured overlapping Murano glass forming a sculptural drum chandelier.
Brass
Murano Glass and Patinated Brass Drum Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Murano scavo glass drum chandelier with patinated brass structure.
Murano Glass
Murano "Scavo" Glass Selle Chandelier*
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier made of Murano glass pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect.
Murano Glass
Murano "Scavo" Glass Selle Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier made of Murano glass pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect.
Murano Glass
Murano "Scavo" Glass Selle Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier made of Murano glass pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect.
Murano Glass
Murano "Scavo" Glass Selle Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier made of Murano glass pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect.
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Vintage Scavo Chandelier
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano, Venice, IT
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano glass vintage Scavo 8-light chandelier, clear white scavo and iconic green detail.
Blown Glass
Sold
H 33 in Dm 33 in
Karl Springer Seguso Fluted Cream and Amber Scavo Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Karl Springer Seguso fluted cream and amber scavo murano glass chandelier, 1980s. Murano glass design by Karl Springer, manufactured by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy.
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Massive Barbini Scavo Glass Bell Pendant or Chandelier, 1960, Murano, Italy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
SCAVENGED FROM THE GROUND Scavo, which means unearthed in Italian, is a process that involves sifting a mix of chemicals onto the surface of a vessel while extremely hot and allowi...
Glass
Murano Scavo Glass Double Gourd Hanging Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Murano scavo glass hanging pendant fixture, attaches to chain with brass fittings. Features original long solid brass link chain for hanging and porcelain light socket.
Art Glass
Sold
H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Barbini Murano Scavo Art Glass Midcentury Squared Blush Bell Pendant, 1960s
By Flavio Barbini, Barbini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Barbini Murano Scavo art glass midcentury squared blush bell pendant 1960s. Labelled. Gorgeous, substantial and sculptural midcentury work by the Murano master artist Alfredo Barbini...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Unique Alfredo Barbini Scavo Glass Medusa Murano Pendant with Brass Canopy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alfredo Barbini, of Murano, Italy, produced incredible glass works during his long career including pendants, lamps and vases. This Medusa pendant exemplifies the technique of Scavo,...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Unique Alfredo Barbini Scavo Glass Medusa Murano Pendant with Brass Canopy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alfredo Barbini, of Murano, Italy, produced incredible glass works during his long career including pendants, lamps and vases. This Medusa pendant is unique as it exemplifies the tec...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Monumental Alfredo Barbini Italian Murano Scavo Glass Pendants, Set of 2
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind 1960s large Italian Murano “Scavo”, signed bell shaped glass pendants by Alfredo Barbini. The surface of the pendants have beautiful detailing, and are covered in numer...
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Drum Chandelier. In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano scavo glass drum chandelier. Three textured overlapping Murano glass forming a sculptural drum chandelier.
Brass
Cenedese Murano Signed Four Mid Century " Scavo" Blown Glass Chandeliers
By Cenedese
Located in Firenze, Toscana
A large bowl in the shape of an inverted bell and covered by a glass lid contains 6 bulbs, a bronze chain suspends this chandeliers ending with a glass bowl to be placed near and bel...
Murano Glass
Venetian Scavo Glass Pendant Chandelier in Etched Aqua, Late 20th Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Venetian blown glass pendant light with acid etched finish in aqua. Scavo is a technique using high heat to create a weathered archeological finish to the glass. This Organic Moder...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venetian Scavo Glass Pendant Chandelier in Etched Salmon Pink, Late 20th C.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Venetian blown glass pendant light with acid etched finish in salmon pink. Scavo is a technique using high heat to create a weathered archeological finish to the glass. This Organi...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Venetian Scavo Glass Pendant Lights in Etched Aqua and Salmon Pink
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Venetian blown glass pendant lights with acid etched finish in aqua and salmon pink. Scavo is a technique using high heat to create a weathered archeological finish to the glass. ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
$16,464 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$6,100 / set
H 37.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in
Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces, Smoked Glass with Gold Spine, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces made of hand-blown Murano glass with a leaf like pattern and shape. Each sconce is made with smoked glass and features a gold glass spine down the center. They have b...
Murano Glass
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.
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