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Murano Swirl Globe

Gigantic Mid Century Italian Murano Swirl Globe Ceiling Light, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
A gigantic Murano glass blown white swirl globe ceiling fixture made in the fillagrini technique
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Murano Gold Swirl Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Murano glass pendant light. Speckled gold swirl shimmers through the clear glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Gold Swirl Glass Globe Pendant Light
Murano Gold Swirl Glass Globe Pendant Light
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18 in Dm 20 in
Murano Glass Globe Pendants with Black Swirl accent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom handblown Murano glass globe pendants in black swirl accent.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s Beautiful and elegant
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Murano Blown Wheat Gold Swirl Globe Pendant, Contemporary, UL Certified
Located in Westport, CT
Unique set of commissioned artisan globe shaped pendants blown in a swirl of gold wheat and white
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Murano Style Celedon Mint Glass Swirl Bell 2" Globe with Brass Pendent Fitter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Celedon Mint Murano glass pendant, shaped like a bell, is crafted in the esteemed tradition of
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made of a Murano glass globe with a swirl effect, from the 1970’s. - Lampe de
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Murano Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
$1,182
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Glass and Chrome Pendant Light by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
both functional lighting and artistic expression. The blue and white Murano-style swirls within each
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Recent Sales

Italian Murano Glass Globe Pendant, Blue with a Bold White Swirl, Midcentury
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Murano glass pendant globe. The blue glass of the globe has internal bubbles and is set off
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Italian Murano Glass Globe Pendant, Blue with a Bold White Swirl, Midcentury
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Murano glass pendant globe. The blue glass of the globe has internal bubbles and is set off
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Murano Amber Swirl Globe Pendant
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Murano globe pendant with rich amber coloring and superior brass hardware. The length of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Globe Swirl Ceiling Lamp Pendant
By Murano Due
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano vetri ceiling lamp in white 'silk matte' glass with swirl. Handmade in Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Vintage Large Glass Murano 1970s Sphere Globe White Swirl Pendant Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in København, DK
Stunning large vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp with adjustable brass suspension. Mouth-blown in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Swirl Glass Globe Lamp
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Hand blown murano glass globe lamp from Italy circa early 1960's. Features striking orange swirls
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Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount

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Glass

Murano Blown Swirl Globe Ceiling Fixture
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful set of Venini style globe fixtures, blown in the filigrina technique in off-white and a
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Murano Glass Globe Pendants with White Swirl Accent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom hand blown Murano glass globe pendants with white swirl accent, the white swirl design
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2010s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Filigrana Sphere Globe Swirl Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano filigrana ceiling lamp / pendant light in clear glass with mocha brown and white
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano White Globe with Swirls Table Lamp/Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single light socket/wired for U.S.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Swirl Glass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century handblown Murano glass globe pendant featuring a white spiral opaque design on semi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large Murano 1970s Swirl White Glass Globe Sphere Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano ceiling lamp pendant with brass suspension. Mouth-blown in white opal glass with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Murano Vetri 1970s Italian Swirl Sphere Globe Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano Vetri moon pendant / ceiling lamp. Mouth blown in white glass in an oval shape with
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Concave Swirl Glass Globe and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano swirl glass globe and brass floor lamp. There is a maker's mark in the glass globe
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Large Vintage Murano Italian 1970s White Swirl Glass Pendant Sphere Globe Lamp
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano Vetri pendant ceiling lamp in white glass with a fantastically beautiful swirl
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Vintage Murano Pedant Lamp Sphere Globe Blue Swirl Glass, 1970s Brass
Located in København, DK
shape with a beautiful swirl pattern. Handmade in Italy, 1970s, and has original Murano Vetri label and
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Vintage Murano Sphere White Bubble Glass Swirl Pendant Globe Ceiling Lamp
Located in København, DK
Fantastically beautiful Murano ceiling lamp in white and transparent mouth-blown glass with
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Large Murano Baby Blue Swirl Glass Italian 70s Sphere Globe Pendant Lamp
Located in København, DK
Large vintage Murano Vetri ceiling lamp in light blue glass. The glass is mouth-blown in a round
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Globe Pendant by Paolo Venini, Italy 1960s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid-Century Modern XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Pendant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage 60s Murano Table Lamp with Swirled Frosted Glass Globe and Brass Base
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Murano glass globe, adorned with delicate white spirals, emits a soft, diffused light that creates an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Large Italian Swirl Design Handblown Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A 1960s Italian glass globe with amber and white swirling lines. The CAP and canopy are polished
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Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

A 1960s Murano Globe Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
A midcentury Murano hanging globe light with swirling details in orange and white. Please note
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Glustin Luminaires Creation Line Chandelier with Murano Glass Globes
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
globes with color swirls in them.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Pink Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Pair of pink swirl Murano glass globe table lamps, circa 1960s. Elegant and stylish, these blown
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Vistosi Globe Hanging Light Fixture
By Vistosi
Located in North Miami, FL
The large murano blown glass globe features swirls of blue and white throughout giving a gorgeous
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Italian Hollywood Regency Pink Murano Glass and Marble Table Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian, midcentury, Hollywood Regency table lamp features a pink, swirled Murano glass globe
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Marble, Brass

Murano Swirl Globe Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with a large Murano glass shade, hand blown in cream color with elegant
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Swirl Globe Pendant
Murano Swirl Globe Pendant
H 41.34 in Dm 19.69 in
Murano Swirl Globe Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with a large Murano glass shade, hand blown in frosted color with elegant
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Swirl Globe Pendant
Murano Swirl Globe Pendant
H 41.34 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Murano 1970s Filigrana Swirl Glass Globe Pendant Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano filigrana ceiling lamp / pendant in transparent glass with white swirl. Gives the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Venini Swirled Murano Glass Globe Light Pendant
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
An Italian vintage light pendant, produced by Venini, with white swirled Murano glass globe, capped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Globe Pendants with White Swirl Accent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom hand blown Murano glass globe pendants with white swirl accent, the white swirl design
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2010s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Globe Pendants with White Swirl Accent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom hand blown Murano glass globe pendants with white swirl accent, the white swirl design
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2010s European Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Sphere Swirled Murano Ceiling Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This timeless vintage glass globe features a "Murano Glass" inspired swirled design that will add
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Glass

1970s Handblown Venini Style Black Swirled Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant Light
By Venini, Murano 5
Located in London, England
An Italian, Murano, 1970s, Venini style, beautiful, hand blown, glass globe pendant light. A
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire, Chrome

Italian Murano Swirled Glass Globe Pendant Light by Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
This spectacular glass pendant with swirled Murano glass draws everyone's attention. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Wall Lamps Golden Swirl Globe Murano and Ornate Brass Mounted
Located in Verviers, BE
Golden Swirl globe Murano and ornate brass mounted wall lamp. Excellent condition. 2 stunning
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Extra Large Globe Chandelier with Swirl Glass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and big elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gilt metal details. The diameter of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Italian Murano White Glass Swirl Sphere Globe Pendant Lamp Chandelier 1970
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning Murano glass globe pendant lamp, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, embodies the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Doria Murano Glass Globe 1960s Pendants
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
A pair of German 1960s handblown Murano textured swirled glass globe pendant which can be used as
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Pendant by Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano swirl glass globe pendant by Venini. Single light socket ; wired for the U.S.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Glass Globe Swirl Murano Table Lamp, Italian, 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
A globular shaped glass table lamp with the iconic swirl by Murano on a chrome base. EU plug.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

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Chrome

Swirled Murano Globe Pendant
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Southampton, NY
A gorgeous lightly textured Murano globe pendant with blue gold swirl detail. Creates vague pattern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Very Large Swirled Murano Glass Globe Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Startling in size, stunning lit up. White-on-white swirled Murano glass globe on a two-inch thick
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Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

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Murano Glass, Lucite

Murano Globe Pendant
By Venini
Located in Southampton, NY
A white swirl stripe Murano glass globe penant with brass hardware.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Globe Pendant
Murano Globe Pendant
H 20 in Dm 16.5 in

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Murano Swirl Globe For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano swirl globe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A murano swirl globe — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage murano swirl globe you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano swirl globe — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A murano swirl globe is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Murano and Venini each produced at least one beautiful murano swirl globe that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Swirl Globe?

A murano swirl globe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,600, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $5,400.

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.