Pair of Murano "Graniglia" Smoked Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each with five smoked "graniglia" glass elements attached to a steel
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,022 / set
Italian Modern Murano Graniglia Wall Sconces , Italy 90s, Pair
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of murano glass Graniglia wall sconces from the 90s. In very good condition, working perfectly
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,500
Graniglia Leaf Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Murano graniglia glass leaf chandelier in the Liberty style. Six “graniglia” leaves are
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Italian Ceiling "Graniglia" Wall Lamps, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
made of Murano Graniglia glass.
Murano Glass
Sold|$3,500 / item
Crystal Palmette Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Monumental Murano graniglia leaf by Mazzega Left photo in brass, right photo in nickel.
Glass
Sold|$2,765 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two Art Deco wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Made of Murano Graniglia glass, mounted on a brass
Brass
Murano Ceiling Lamp in the style of Novaresi, 1980s
By Novaresi
Located in Brussel, BE
Foglie, Italian flush-mount light made of twelve leaves of pink and clear ‘graniglia’ Murano glass
Metal, Brass
Italian Murano Glass Amber Graniglia Wall Sconces by Mazzega, Italy 80s, Pair
By Mazzega
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of amber graniglia murano glass wall lamps. Made in Italy in the 80s by Mazzega Available 2
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,500
Large Clear Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves mounted on gold metal
Murano Glass
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of Murano Glass “Graniglia” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful Murano glass sconces made of three pieces of "graniglia" glass in half circles with
Brass
Sold|$8,800 / item
Graniglia Murano Cascading Glass Leaf Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
Large Murano blown circular cascading leaf chandelier with clear and frosted glass, comprised of 50
Glass
Wonderful Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Brass Graniglia Shield Pair Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass & Brass Graniglia Shield Form Pair Of Sconces Made In
Brass
Murano Flush Mount with Graniglia Curvy Leaves by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano flush mount with graniglia curvy leaves by Barovier e Toso. Eight light sockets / wired for
Brass
Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass Graniglia and Brass Sconces, 1970s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano glass grit wall lamp, 9 blown glass plates, production of the very talented "Maestri
Brass
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,200
Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Gold Plate
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Graniglia Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with Murano glass shades hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Gold Plate
Large Murano Glass Flush Mount by Barovier & Toso, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning large flush mount light fixture is crafted from Murano glass using the renowned
Metal
Sold|$3,450 / set
Mid Century Murano Glass Large Gold Sconces, Barovier - a pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
wall sconces are made of 3 stylized leaves of gold graniglia Murano glass ( the inside surface of the
Brass
Attrib to Barovier & Toso Midcen. Murano Glass Italian Ceiling Chandelier, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This chandelier, attributed to Barovier & Toso in the 1970s, is made of Murano Gold Graniglia glass
Brass
Pair of Long Smoked Frosted Murano Glass Sconces, Cylinder Shape Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This wonderful pair of glass sconces features frosted graniglia Murano glass in smoked color and
Murano Glass
Pink Murano Glass Flush Mount by Barovier & Toso MidCentury Modern Italy 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning flush mount light fixture is crafted from Murano glass using the renowned Graniglia
Metal
Angelo Brotto Mid-Century Italian Murano and Brass Table Lamp for Esperia, 1970s
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This table lamp in Murano glass Graniglia and brass, was designed by the famous Italian designer
Brass
Set of Five Long Canale Clear Sconces by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1960's.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Five Italian sconces/wall lights or flushmounts with clear curved and ribbed Murano glasses
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,650 / item
Canale Sconce by Barovier e Toso - 3 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights or flush mounts with smoky curved and ribbed Murano glasses hand blown in
Brass
Murano Graniglia Glass Flush Mount – Italy, Circa 1960's.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount light fixture crafted with clear Murano graniglia glass leaves and
Murano Glass
Sold|$4,800
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with Murano glass leaves hand blown with bronze colored graniglia specs
Murano Glass
Sold|$4,800
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves on 24-karat gold-plated
Murano Glass
Sold|$3,600
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves on brass metal frame
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,500
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a single large clear Murano glass diffuser hand blown with
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$2,500
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a single ribbed Murano glass shade hand blown with granular
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Pair of Murano "Graniglia" Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage pair of Murano glass sconces, each with two curved "graniglia" glass pieces on a
Brass
Murano Graniglia Half Cone Sconces by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Murano sconces by Barovier e Toso. Made in Italy, in the 1960s. Two lights / max
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Vintage Graniglia Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano graniglia glass vintage chandelier with a beautiful brass finial. This piece has been newly
Brass
Sold|$8,700
Large Murano Glass “Graniglia” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Large Murano “Graniglia” glass sconces in a monumental size featuring three layers of clear and
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,000
Italian Murano Glass Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano graniglia glass sconces by Mazzega. Can be purchased individually; price listed is
Brass
Pair of Barovier Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano Graniglia glass, fixed on a brass base, 1960s.
Brass
Mid century modern Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass flush mount crafted in an Art Deco style. This piece is made from Murano Graniglia
Metal
mid century modern Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A stunning 1970s Murano glass flush mount. This exquisite piece showcases the Murano Graniglia
Metal
Murano glass flush mount ca 1980 Italy attributed to Barovier&Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, PA
manufacturer Barovier & Toso. This piece is made from Murano Graniglia glass, a technique that imparts a
Metal
Graniglia Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian wall lights with seven clear and amber Murano glasses blown in Graniglia
Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Sold|$2,400
Clear Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves / Made in Italy in the
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,650
Clear Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves / Made in Italy in the
Murano Glass
Sold|$4,800
Clear Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves on gold metal frame
Murano Glass
Sold|$4,800
Clear Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves mounted on gold finish
Murano Glass
Sold|$3,900
Pair of Murano Glass “Graniglia” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful Murano glass sconces made of three pieces of "graniglia" glass in half circles with
Brass
Clear Graniglia Murano Flush Mount, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves on gold metal frame
Murano Glass
Mid Century Amber Graniglia Wall Sconces by Mazzega, Italy 60s Pair
By Mazzega
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of vintage Italian wall sconces by Mazzega. The shades are made of Murano glass in graniglia
Murano Glass
Large Clear and Pink Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 2-tier vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear graniglia glass leaves decorated
Murano Glass
Clear and Pink Graniglia Murano Leaves Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear and pink graniglia glass leaves mounted on gold
Murano Glass
Neoclassical Style Graniglia Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century, Pair
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Neoclassical style Murano glass sconces, Italy 1970s. One single piece of handmade Murano
Murano Glass
Murano Pink and Clear Graniglia Flush Mount by Sylcom
By Sylcom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass flush mount with clear and pink graniglia glass leaves on white metal
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,000
Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce
Gold Plate
Sold|$1,500
Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce
Gold Plate
Sold|$1,440
Pair of Graniglia Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce
Murano Glass
Sold|$1,200
Single Graniglia Shield Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular
Gold Plate
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Flush Mount in Graniglia Glass
Located in Palermo, PA
This impressive mid-century modern flush mount is crafted from graniglia glass, a Murano technique
Metal
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Having created extravagant homes for reality TV’s biggest stars, the designer is stepping into the spotlight with his first book.
The Louisiana-born and -bred architect talks to 1stdibs about the art of making timeless places that matter.
The Palm Springs interior decorator developed a mid-century style that defined the vacation homes of celebrities and other notables, including Bob Hope and Lucille Ball.
The houses from this New York studio cloak modernist tendencies within what are often more traditional trappings.
In the market for a fantastic fixture from the 1940s, ’50s or ’60s? Here are some names to know.