Murano Italy 1970s Hand Blown Glass Shade Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful hand blow glass pendant light from Murano Italy circa 1970. The shade is blown in clear glass with eight vertical stripes of dark green / black sandwiched between stripes...
Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, Glass Shade in Various Colors
Located in Verviers, BE
Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable Cable, designed in the Murano style and a Coulered opaline shade.
Opaline Glass, Wood
Verdigris Metal Spider with blue Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light, Italy 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Italian “Spider” Wall Lamp with Turquoise Murano Glass, 1970s Striking and sculptural, this mid-century Italian wall sconce—often referred to as a “spider” lamp—features...
Metal
Amber Murano Glass Flush Mount Light by Hillebrand, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Wonderful ceiling light with a Murano glass shade designed in the 1960s by Hillebrand, Germany.
Murano Glass
Sold|$5,400
Green Murano glass table lamps - a pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
The Mid-Century table lamps are made of a green Rostrato Murano glass shade, nesting the light: irregular and thick Murano handmade decor.
Brass
Pair of Frosted Silver Murano Sconces by Seguso
By Gianni Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with frosted Murano glass shade infused with silver flecks / Made in Italy by Seguso, circa 1980s Original label on the frame Measures: Height 17.5 inches,...
Brass
Pair of Tall Mid Century Murano Glass Pendant Lights, Venini Style
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
The vintage pair is made of a translucent light green Murano glass shade, with a pattern in relief, nesting one light, and brass mounts.
Brass
Sold|$1,200
Italian 1970s Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A lovely circa 1970s pendant light from Murano Italy. Globe shade of handblown clear glass with applied amber color glass splatter design.
Brass
Brass Flush Light with Glass Shade, Hillebrand, circa 1970s, German
By Hillebrand
Located in London, GB
Brass flush light with glass shade by Hillebrand Lighting, circa 1970s, German.
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Barovier & Toso Murano Wall Light, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in PRESTON, AU
Italian Barovier & Toso wall light with ‘Filigrana’ Murano glass shade and brass fixtures.
Brass
Sold|$800
Vintage Italian Murano Sconce, 1980s
Located in PRESTON, AU
Lovely Italian wall light with a Murano glass shade and brass details.
Brass
Sold|$2,103
Large Murano Bubble Glass Flush Light
By Hillebrand
Located in Bremen, DE
Large Hillebrand flush light with Murano bubble glass shade, polished brass base. 3.54 in / 9 cm H Diameter 20.47 in. (52 cm) Five candelabra size bulbs @ 40 watts WThe stylish eleg...
Brass
Large Hillebrand Murano Glass & Brass Flush Mount Light, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Bremen, DE
Large Hillebrand flush light with Murano bubble glass shade, polished brass base.
Brass
Romantic Murano Glass Pendant Light Decorated with Flowers, circa 1950s
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A beautiful example of Italian craftsmanship from the island of Murano. A romantic glass pendant light shade, decorated with flowers.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Square Murano Brass and Glass Flush Mount Light, 1960s Modernist Design
By Honsel
Located in Bremen, DE
Honsel flush mount light, glossy ribbed Murano glass shade mounted on a polished base secured by 4 knobby brass bolts please see our listings for the matching sconces Four can...
Brass
Large MidCentury Barovier Toso Glass Flush Mount Light, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, WILA
Located in Bremen, DE
Large flush mount light with Murano glass shade on brass varnished metal base. 5.51 in.H / 14 cm H Diameter 18.5 in. (47 cm) Four candelabra size bulbs @ 60 watts each The stylis...
Metal
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.
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