Tronchi Murano Modern Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern tronchi Murano 3-tier chandelier with chrome frame.
Murano Glass
$12,000 / item
Pink Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown in pink hand blown Murano Tronchi glasses arranged in 3 tiers, mounted on polished chrome finish metal frame with a frosted pink glass diffuser at the bottom...
Murano Glass
$12,000 / item
Pink Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown in pink hand blown Murano Tronchi glasses arranged in 3 tiers, mounted on polished chrome finish metal frame with a frosted pink glass diffuser at the bottom...
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian 3 Tier Round Murano Glass Tronchi Ceiling Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian 3 Tier Round Murano Glass Tronchi Ceiling Chandelier Beautiful Italian three-tiered Tronchi clear glass chandelier.
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist 3-Tier Hand-Blown Murano Glass Solid Tronchi Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This rare and highly unique Mid-Century Modernist Three Tier Solid Tronchi Hand-Blown Murano Glass Chandelier W/Nickel Fittings originates from Italy, Circa 1970.
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist 3-Tier Handblown Murano Tronchi Glass w/ Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and graphic Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Murano renowned for centuries for its superlative glass produc...
Chrome
Mid Century Italian Venini Camer Murano Glass Tronchi Tube 3-Tier Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Mid-century modern Italian Camer glass tronchi tube chandelier. This piece has amazing textured tronchi tubes made in italy by the famed Camer Glass Company. Wonderful tex...
Steel
Sold
H 39 in W 19 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern 3-Tier Chrome & Handblown Glass Tronchi Chandelier by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and graphic Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Murano renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- ...
Chrome
Vintage Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier. Italy, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with pink hand blown Murano Tronchi glasses arranged in 3 tiers, mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: diameter 21.5 inches, height ...
Murano Glass
Sold|$2,107
H 29.53 in Dm 25.6 in
Elegant Large Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Pink Alabaster
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created...
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Venini Murano glass chandelier, Tronchi model
Located in IT
"Tronchi" Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Venini and dating from the 1960s. A classic example of Italian mid-century design, featuring the iconic textured blown-glass cylinder...
Metal
$3,573Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 25.6 in Dm 17.72 in
Beautiful Pink Murano glass chandelier - 112 pink quadriedri
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 112 Murano pink prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 52,30 inches height (135 cm) with chain; 2...
Murano Glass
Amazing Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier includes 36 precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels. Takes 5 base bulbs (E-27) up to 40 watts per bulb. We ...
Metal
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 glasses - pink glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large pink glass tube. Weight about 60 kg. Period:Lat...
Blown Glass
Classic Pink Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunner Pink Contemporary Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The murano fixture is composed of 48 Glass Elements in the ...
Chrome
Mid century modern Murano glass chandelier by Toni Zuccheri, 1970
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palermo, PA
This chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega is a striking combination of smoked amber and clear glass, with a stunning texture that adds depth to the light. The interplay of amber...
Metal
Grand Mid-Century Murano Chandelier Made by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
This grand Mid-Century Murano chandelier is created by Mazzega, Italy. Each glass ornament has Mazegga stamp. Chandelier is composed out of 324 pieces, which are attached to the meta...
Murano Glass
$2,519
H 55.12 in Dm 25.6 in
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 48 PINK GLASSES - Mid-century modern
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. The glasses have a beautif...
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Chandelier, Circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Murano glass four tiered chandelier, circa 1960s. This murano chandelier is in great overall condition, no chips to glass. 21”x27” "Murano glass is known for its delicacy, lightne...
Murano Glass
Stunning Pink Murano Chandeliers Tronchi
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunner Pink Contemporary Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The murano fixture is composed of 48 Glass Elements in the ...
Chrome
Amazing Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier includes 36 precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels. Takes 5 base bulbs (E-27) up to 40 watts per bulb. We ...
Metal
Venini Style Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Bagshot, GB
A large and heavy late 20th Century Murano Glass Chandelier is defintely a piece to make a statement in your interior. Large Curved Murano glass attaches to a chrome frame. Hei...
Chrome
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Venini Troncho Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Tronchi chandelier made in Italy, designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, in the 1960’s. Featuring 28 stunning murano glass cylinder, (Each glass is 10in L” by 2.5i...
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful Mid-Century Italian Murano glass chandelier. Circa 1970. Rewired and PAT tested to UK standards, can be wired for the US or EU upon request.
Murano Glass
Pair of Amazing Pink Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of chandelier includes 36 precious pink tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long. Nickel-plated metal structure on three levels. Takes 5 base bulbs (E-27) up to 40 watts per bulb. We ...
Metal
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in Dm 15 in
Lovely Petite Signed Camer Italian Murano Tronchi Tube Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Venini Murano tronchi tube chandelier signed Camer. Measurements are 16" T x 15" in diameter and each tube is 8" L.
Blown Glass
Italian Disc Murano chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster blue discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inches ...
Art Glass, Murano 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
$2,691 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$3,092 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, Pink
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large pink etched glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX cen...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Chandelier / ceiling light Original Palmette, blue and turquoise
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Muranoblue and turquoise glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier also has a Murano trans...
Art Glass
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Brass
$52,693 / item
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Penedo Display Cabinet by Rute Martins, Patagonia Granite and Oak Root
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Penedo display cabinet by Rute Martins for Greenapple, in natural white oak root veneer with a backlit Patagonia granite back panel and antique brass details. Handcrafted in Port...
Quartz, Granite, Brass
$2,966 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$13,172 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,603
H 40.95 in Dm 13.78 in
Elegant Murano Poliedri Chandelier-Carlo Scarpa design-clear and smoked glasses
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 32 beautiful Murano clear and smoked glasses "polyhedrons". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Overall, this chandelier is both a functi...
Blown Glass
$895
H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
iGuzzini Chrome Space Age "Ribbon" Sconce by Sandro Brazzoli & Ermanno Lampa
By Sandro Brazzoli, iGuzzini, Ermanno Lampa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Mid-Century space age chrome "Ribbon" wall sconce, designed by Sandro Brazzoli and Ermanno Lampa for iGuzzini. This very striking bent chrome ribbon shade has a fin on the ba...
Metal, Chrome
original 1950s barovier & toso pendant chandelier - 6 available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in taranto, IT
splendid 1950s chandelier, documented production of Barovier&toso, composed of over 20 curved leaves in murano glass, with central arm and lower closing disc with brass decorations. ...
Brass
Murano Art Glass Sputnik Mid-century Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
Simple and linear but there is all the style of Murano in this splendid chandelier with a beautiful green / blue color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, si...
Brass
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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