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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Cenedese, Italian Modern, Circa 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This striking vintage table lamp is a superb testament to the artistic innovation of Murano's master glassmakers in the 1970s, produced by the renowned house of Cenedese. The lamp f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlon Nason, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This striking Murano glass table lamp, designed by Carlo Nason in the 1970s, is a remarkable example of Italian mid-century modern lighting design. Crafted in Italy, the lamp feature...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

AVMazzega. Space Age style Murano glass table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist and Space Age Murano glass table lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Hand-blown Murano glass diffuser in grey, milky and brown tones, with a silver chrome metal base/structur...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamp by Marbro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Shade Country: United States/Italy Dimensions: 25.25”H x 9”W x 9”D Shade: 9"H x 15"W x 15"D This Mid-Century Modern table lamp by Marbro showcases an ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Linen, Murano Glass

Carlo Nason 'Lotus' Table Lamp for Mazzega, Opalescent Glass, 1960s Design
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A refined expression of Italian glass artistry, the ‘Lotus’ table lamp—designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega—embodies both sculptural beauty and functional elegance. This example, prod...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Table lamp Murano art glass balls Vintage Mazzega Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Available now - Table lamp with multicolored Murano glass sphere, Vintage Made in Italy in stock. Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy scratches, no defect...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Graphite
Located in New York, NY
This pair of modernist table lamps exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and timeless sophistication of Murano glass. Each lamp features a body rendered in a rich, smoked graphite ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and iconic floor lamp model "LT 316" designed by Carlo Nason and produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in fabulous condition, with no missing parts...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Hand-Blown Aquamarine Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps w/ 24 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Pair of Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Glass Table Lamps in Aquamarine Hue W/ 24 Karat Gold Fleck Banded Detailing is a perfect synthesis of Venetian craftsmanship and moder...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Gold

20th Century Italian Lotus Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, single vintage Mid-Century modern Italian table lamp made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in good condition. The detailed slightly f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Iconic "Taccia" Table Lamp by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An iconic piece of Italian design, this Taccia table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Flos. It has been gently displayed only in a showroom window for a short period,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal, Aluminum

Large Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous large table lamp in "rostrato" Murano mouthblown glass and brass completed by an off-white cotton lampshade. This incredibly charming and unique table lamp was designed by ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Table lamps in Murano glass by Vintage Murano Gallery in 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
These exquisite table lamps, a pair of which are available for purchase, are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Murano glass artisans. Created in the 1980s by the renowned...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Chrome

Barovier Murano "Rostrato" Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare Murano glass table lamp entirely made in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano glass with brass accents. This unique table lamp is incredibly charming and was designe...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture. This rare Murano glass table fountain is a spectacular fusion of sculpture, light, and water — a true ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Adjustable Bell Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Barovier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique adjustable table lamp in mouth-blown Murano glass and brass. This delightful lamp in the shape of a bell flower was designed by Ercole Barovier in Italy during t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Pink Murano Hobnail Glass Table Lamps by Fenton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Linen Shades Materials: Pink Murano Hobnail Glass, Patinated Brass Bases Dimensions: 21”H x 6”W x 6”D Shade: 10"H x 15"W x 15"D Pair of Mid-Century...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass lamps, Italy circa 1980s. Table or top lamps sold in pair, without the shades. The Italian lamps are made of polished brass and brown and blac...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

In Stock Table lamp Murano glass Barovier&Toso Lampshade, Ivory Black and Gold
Located in Venezia, IT
Available now - Great Table lamp in Murano glass and Barovier&Toso Lampshade, Ivory Black and Gold colours, In Stock Condition: virtually perfect condition and never used: no heavy s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Steel

1970s Large Venini Sommerso Murano Glass Table Lamp in Pink & Cream Silk, Italy
Located in Andernach, DE
Original and very large Murano Sommerso glass table lamp attributed to Paolo Venini. The swirled glass cone in translucent pink, almost like mother of pearl hues, rises up like soft ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

"Febo" Table Lamp, Red Marble and Murano Glass by Pamio & Toso for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Febo" Table lamp in solid red Verona marble, brass and a stunning shade in mouth-blown Murano glass. This incredibly rare lamp was designed by Roberto Pamio & Renato Tos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 'Lotus' Table Lamp, Pulegoso Glass, 1960s Design
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The LT305 'Lotus' table lamp, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960s, epitomizes Italian craftsmanship and artistic innovation. This particular piece, produced in the late ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Flower Murano Glass Table Lamps in Chrome and Leather by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful flower-shaped table lamps made in Murano blown glass, chrome, and leather. These charming and unique table lamps were produced by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s. In fan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Chrome

Le Chevallier Art Deco Table Lamp in Chrome, Bakelite and Opaline Glass, 1930s
By Jacques Le Chevallier
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful and incredibly unique Art Deco Table Lamp in chromed metal, black bakelite and opaline glass designed by Jacques Le Chevallier in Fran...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Marbro Murano Glass Millefiori Table Lamp, 1950s-1960s, Double Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage table lamp features multicolored millefiori on jewel-like emerald green background color. Bright millefiori inclusions form an abstract graphic pattern on the dark glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Effetre Murano Egg Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pair of mid-20th century Italian Effetre Murano egg lamps showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Murano glass artisans. Each lamp features an opaque white glass shade ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Large Gino Vistosi Zago Design Table Lamp Murano Glass, Italy 1970
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large white biomorphic and partially clear hand blown Murano glass lamp. This Murano lamp radiates warm, indirect light into your modern home and can be used as a table or fl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Set Of Italian White Blossom Murano Table Lamps
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely set of two delicate table lamps was made in Italy. The white glass blossoms are artfully designed and individually mounted on the golden lamp frame. The light is so encha...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Gold Plate

Pair of 1950's Seguso Green Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Green Murano Glass lamps with tiny gold inclusions. The glass lamp bodies sit on a gilded bases and they have been Newly rewired with adjustable polish brass double...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Modernist Handblown Smoked Viridian Green Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Viridian Green Murano Glass Table Lamps with Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. These exquisite table lam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

AV Mazzega. Brutalist and Space Age style murano table lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist Murano glass table lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Golden chromed metal base and solid wood mast, holding a double lamp holder and a spectacular diffuser at the top. This...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of authentic vintage Pink Murano Glass lamps with silver specs throughout. The shades are crowned with hand painted parchment shades...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Iridescent Murano glass table lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, 1965
Located in Palermo, IT
These iridescent lamps, designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s-70s, embody the elegance and boldness of the design of the time. Featuring a structure composed of thin metal tubes ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Gold Plate

Single Multi-Colored Ribbon Murano Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950's multi-colored hand-blown Murano glass lamp. Measurements: Height: 11" Diameter: 6"
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of Modernist Faceted Table Lamps in Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They feature fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Murano Table Lamp
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Murano table lamp. Made in transparent Murano glass . Great vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Pair of Table Lamp in Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of table lamp in murano glass shaped of leaf attributed to Barovier & Toso. Made in Italy in the 1950s. New electrical system, European plug (works outside ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Murano Round Brown and Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
A unique and original Murano glass table lamp sculpture. Its captivating shape is thanks to the unique Murano glass elements. The lamp is composed of a round base in transparent gre...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Bellflower Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Brass by Ercole Barovier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous table lamp made in a combination Murano glass and brass. This incredibly elegant lamp was designed by Ercole Barovier and made in Italy during the early '40s. The shade o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

ONE "Pink Pineapple" table lamp in Murano by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant "Pink Pineapple" table lamp in blown and smoked Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2025. PRICE AND DIMENSIONS FOR ONE LAMP WITHOUT SHADE
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Murano 18" 'Pop Art' Floor and Table Lamp Glass & Metal by Doria, Germany 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
On offer is an extremely rare, breathtaking XL Pop Art floor or table lamp, consisting of a weighted hemisphere made of lacquered metal in yellow-orange and a hemisphere made of whit...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal

Seguso for Marbro Pair of Huge Blue Murano Glass Lamps, 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Stunning sculptural Murano glass lamps feature extra-large hand-blown glass bodies, assembled from multiple separate parts and mounted on gilded wood bases with brass fittings. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Gold, Brass

"Febo" Table Lamp, Red Marble and Murano Glass by Pamio & Toso for Leucos, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular "Febo" Table lamp in solid red Verona marble, brass and a stunning shade in mouth-blown Murano glass. This incredibly rare lamp was designed by Roberto Pamio & Renato Tos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Lesbo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First edition original Italian Lesbo table lamp with an opaque frosted white and transparent Murano glass shade hand blown in a sculptural mushroom shape, mounted on aluminum base / ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vetri Murano Egg Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large swirled glass egg lamp by Vetri Murano.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Classic swirl murano table lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the classic allure of Italian design with this exquisite vintage Murano mushroom lamp. Crafted in the 1970s, this lamp showcases the beauty of a bygone era with its captivati...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Mouth blown Sommerso Murano Glass Table lamps in Cristallo, Blue & Nickel
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs and made in Venice Italy, these super sleek mouth blown Murano glass table lamps made in the traditional Sommerso technique of glas...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Nickel

Pair of Italian Pink Murano Glass Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian pink Murano glass lamps standing on silver leaf metal bases. The shades are hand painted parchment in coordinating colors of pink and silver. The lamps are newly rewi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal

Black Murano Glass Modernist Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Each lamp features unique glass components in opaque black and transparent black tones on ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Emerald Glass Table Lamps W/ 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Emerald Glass Table Lamps W/24Karat Gold Flecks originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a rounded body and tape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Gold

Pair of Amber Glass Murano Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian blown glass Murano Lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 24" Height to shade rest: 34" Diameter at widest: 8.5" (base)
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pink and Black Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano; Italy outside of Venice. Each lamp features unique glass components in different pink and black tones on a brass st...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Biancardi & Jordan Arte Verona Brutalist Table Lamp in Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Biancardi & Jordan Arte Verona Brutalist table lamp in Murano glass. Verona, Italy, 1960s or 1970s. Very unusual and rare brutalist table lamp made by Biancardi & Jordan from Vero...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Mouth blown Sommerso Murano Glass Table lamps, Cristallo and Smoky Bronze glass
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs and made in Venice Italy, these super sleek mouth blown Murano glass table lamps made in the traditional Sommerso technique of glas...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Nickel

Pair Tall New Semi Opaque White Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of new, tall white Murano glass lamps was found in Italy. Lamps feature a clear round glass base, brass hardware and accents and semi-opaque white glass body with soft blac...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Bell Table Lamps by Barovier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous bell shaped table lamps in Murano glass and solid brass. This romantic table lamps were made in the '40s in Italy by the Murano glass master Ercole Barovier. This incredib...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Brass

Sculptural Mazzega Murano Glass Mid-Century Table Side Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful table or side lamp, made of Murano glass, manufactured by Mazzega Italy in the 1960s. Consists of a metal base and three huge, solid, domed handblown, clear and white Mur...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Metal

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Glass Rectilinear Totem Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This pair of refined modernist table lamps were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Hand-Blown Glass Table Lamp, Murano Style, 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Sculptural mid-century table lamp in thick hand-blown lead glass. The organically tooled form combines clear glass with a soft mauve layer, its irregular surface alive with bubbles and texture that catch and diffuse the light. In full working order. Likely produced in Mallorca during the 1960s–70s by a workshop such as Gordiola or Lafiore, this piece reflects the Mediterranean dialogue with Murano glassmaking—absorbing influences like textured rugiadoso finishes while asserting a bolder, more brutalist sensibility. A delicate mauve layer echos the Italian Murano glass sommerso technique while carrying the unmistakable weight and luminosity of Mallorcan lead glass. When illuminated, the lamp emits a warm, diffused light that feels both atmospheric and sculptural. Its open-backed form, retaining original continental wiring and inline switch, speaks to mid-century functionalism while serving as a luminous piece of glass art. About Gordiola and Lafiore, Mallorca Mallorca has been a center of glassmaking since at least the 18th century, when the Gordiola family established their workshop near Palma in 1719. Known for heavy, hand-blown vessels with vibrant Mediterranean color, Gordiola glass...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Wonderful Pair Donghia Esha Alta Murano Frosted Art Glass Stacked Nickel Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Donghia Esha Alta Murano Frosted Art Glass Stacked Lamps On Polished Smoke Black Nickel Bases Wiring Is Up To Date
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Table Lamps

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Nickel

Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps for Sale

There is an exquisite collection of antique and vintage Murano glass table lamps and other Murano glass lamps and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.  

These lamps are made of Murano glass, named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every antique Murano chandelier, floor lamp and vase is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass lamps, chandeliers, vases and other furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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