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Gold Murano glass leaf sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Two pairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Beautiful and Very Large Colorful Murano Ca'rezzonico Chandelier
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This beautiful, colorful, detailed and very large Ca'rezzonico chandelier was made in Murano, near
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Exceptional Stunning Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large midcentury flush mounted Murano leaf glass chandelier, textured curved glass leaves on a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional Monumental Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extra large midcentury flush mounted Murano leaf glass chandelier, textured curved glass leaves
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Very Large Multi-Color Hand Blown Murano / Venetian Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large, stunning, romantic hand blown chocolate colored Italian Mid-Century Modern style Venetian
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Large Pink Bubbles Bunny Rabbit Gold Leaf Egg Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink bubbles and golden egg Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 12 in W 4.63 in D 7.75 in
Large Scale Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, PA
Gorgeous large scale Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier with fume colored glass.
Featuring
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
LARGE Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Pink Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful large 1950/60's Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
LARGE Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Vintage Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful large 1950/60's Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Signed Pair Barovier & Toso Leaf Sconces Italian Murano Glass Floral 1970s
By Venini, Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous pair of Barovier & Toso Murano art glass floral leaf sconces or wall lights, Italy circa
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 15.36 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Very Large Pair of Lamps Murano Glass with Loads of 24-Karat Gold, Pauly & Co.
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Paris, France
, this splendid and very large pair of Murano glass lamp in creamy white with loads of 24-karat. gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large 24k Gold Leaf Murano "Flower" Glass and Brass Sconce or Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Very Large and unique Gold Leaf Murano glass flowers sconce or wall art with brass frame. Hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
H 84 in W 31.5 in D 6.75 in
Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Gold Murano Glass Chandelier, 1982
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
cm. Certainly it is a very large and imposing chandelier, which cannot fail to be noticed. Suitable
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
brass structure with all around the leaves in Murano glass, of bronze color. The leaf has a curved
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Round Burnt Orange Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Murano glass, of burnt orange color. The leaf has a curved structure, and an elongated shape. Thus, the
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Murano White and Dove Gray Color Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Riot of leaves, from an elegant double color. Refinement and class as in the Murano style, one-of-a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Mazzega Murano Glass Iced Leaves Chandelier, 1960s-70s, 36 leaves total*
By Mazzega
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mazzega Murano Glass Iced Leaves Chandelier, 1960s-70s, 36 leaves total*
This is a large sized
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Gold Leaf Queen Figure Holding Flowers Italian Art Glass Woman Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks on opal base Italian art glass Queen Woman
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
1980 Italian Vintage Nickel Pair of Tall Silver Color Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
1980s Vintage organic modern pair of huge Venetian leaf-shape murano glass wall lights with Art
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Leaf, Nickel, Metal
H 34 in W 15.5 in D 6.25 in
Pair Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
a large green Murano glass leaf inserted into the appropriate seat. The door has a thick glass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
A Large and Heavy Murano Style Art Glass SailFish
Located in Norton, MA
A Large and Heavy Murano Style Art Glass SailFish with many vivid colors applied on the body and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Murano Glass
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H 2.56 in W 6.89 in D 6.11 in
Large 1, 5kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.96 in W 7.49 in D 5.32 in
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.45 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.37 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.96 in W 5.52 in D 5.71 in
Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
made in high quality Murano technique and has a fantastic leaf form. The vibrant color makes this items
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.76 in W 6.7 in D 6.89 in
Large 1, 3kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.64 in W 6.89 in D 6.5 in
Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
made in high quality Murano technique and has a fantastic leaf form. The vibrant color makes this items
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 1.97 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.17 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Pair of large silver Murano glass sconces, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Dallas, TX
1970s.
The Mid Century Modern leaf shaped sconces are made of a single handmade Murano glass, in a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 3.15 in Dm 6.7 in
Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Barovier & Toso White Murano Glass Brass Leaf Two-Light Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Barovier & Toso White Murano glass double leaf wall light with gilt brass mounts, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Large Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass duck bird
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.75 in W 3.88 in D 14 in
Barovier Toso Murano Large Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Footed Centerpiece Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and very large, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass footed compote
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 6.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Large Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds #R00007
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful and very cute set of Large Murano hand-blown Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 10 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Seguso Murano Transparent & Gold Dust Flecks Centerpiece Bowl Platter Italy 1980
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso handmade Murano transparent & gold dust flecks inlay centerpiece, bowl, platter
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
H 2.5 in Dm 22.63 in
Murano Large Vintage White Spots Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figure
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white spots and gold flecks Italian art glass figurine
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4.38 in W 3.25 in D 7 in
Set of Five Large Murano Glass Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of five beautiful large Murano glass and brass palm leaf or shell sconces in a very good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Stunning Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Novaresi, Italy, 1970s
By Novaresi
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous handblown glass leaf sconces from the manufactory Novaresi, Italy, each with two large
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.24 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1 of 9 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 9 Large Murano Wall light made by Barovier & Toso and Hillebrand, Italy, circa 1970-1979
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Large Clear Amber Murano / Venetian Glass Chandelier Attributed to Venini
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, very large handblown Mid-Century Modern style Venetian glass chandelier and pendant with
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Large Murano Pineapple Lamp Marked Marbro Attributed to Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Quilted opaline surface, two tier "leaf" top, gilt base. Lamp marked Marbro, glass attributed to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Black Gold & Silver Flecks Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Black Murano glass centerpiece bowl with silver and gold flecks. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large vintage Murano hand blown orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4 in W 8.75 in D 12.25 in
Murano Green Gold Flecks Bullicante Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large and rare Murano hand blown green, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
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H 9.88 in W 6.25 in D 8.25 in
Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, coffee or console table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish, or all. it with jewelry pieces. Mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Red Fish Gold Fleck Coral Tendril Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, vintage Murano hand blown red fish with gold flecks, attached to a large coral structure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 17 in W 7 in D 9 in
Barovier Toso Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pheasant Sculptures
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Rare and very large pieces. Mid-Century era. They measure 12 1/4" tall x 10 1/2" long x 5 3/4" wide at
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 12.25 in W 10.5 in D 5.75 in
Murano Lavender Stripes Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Midcentury Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown lavender purple and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 11.75 in W 7 in D 7 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri and Bullicante
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri and Bullicante
A mid-century modern classic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl with Generous Gold Polveri, Alfredo Barbini
(likely. Seguso is another
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Male Female Farmer Sculptures
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Mid-century era. Male figure measures 9 1/2" tall. Female figure measures 9" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
glass furnaces located in Murano on a small island that was created in the centuries with the glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.09 in Dm 5.52 in
Seguso Murano Iridescent Black Gold Italian Art Glass Wiseman Nativity Figure
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare Murano hand blown iridescent clear, black, purple and gold flecks Italian art
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Barbini Murano 1950s Orange Gold Flecks Quilted Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks, diamond quilted surface Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Pink Incamiciato Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, opaline white and gold flecks Italian art
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 9 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
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Very Large Midcentury Leaf Murano For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic very large midcentury leaf murano available at 1stDibs. Each very large midcentury leaf murano for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. Find 69 options for an antique or vintage very large midcentury leaf murano now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a very large midcentury leaf murano — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right very large midcentury leaf murano, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one very large midcentury leaf murano that is appealing in its simplicity, but Barovier&Toso, Kalmar Lighting and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Very Large Midcentury Leaf Murano?
Prices for a very large midcentury leaf murano can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $109,460, while the average can fetch as much as $2,236.
A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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Kalmar Ice Glass Ceiling Light
Murano Waterfall Chandelier
Murano Rezzonico
Purple Glass Earrings
44 Ceiling Chandelier
Murano Glass Six Arm Chandelier
Venini Glass Gilt Brass
Pink Murano Wall Light
Bubble White Glass Sconces
Murano Glass Chandelier Colorful
Art Deco Double Sconce
Barovier Ceiling Fixture
Colorful Murano Chandelier
Venetian Glass Mirror Art Deco
Venetian Floor Light
Mid Century Modern Waterfall Chandelier
Rezzonico Chandelier
Chrome Wall Sconce 1980s