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Material: Murano Glass
Lampadario Veneziano Barovier a Otto Luci in Vetro di Murano Art Deco XX Secolo
Located in Milano, MI
Lampadario Veneziano Barovier Art Deco Otto Luci 1940 in vetro di Murano e ottone, lampadario con elegante montatura rettangolare in ottone, dalle linee retrò eppure così moderne, ac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gaia Trittico, 3 Murano White Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection brings a modern twist to lighting with spheres that revive the Mid-century Murano technique of Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers flexibility, allowing you t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Multi-Color Floral Chandelier in Blown Murano Glass Deco, Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Multi-color floral chandelier in blown Murano glass deco, GIovanni Dalla Fina outstanding Ca’Rezzonico chandelier, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass, designed and manufactur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Amber-brown neoclassical Murano chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s. The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made of an amber-brown or terracotta color with go...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Rich Green Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano glass chandelier, a testament to exquisite Italian craftsmanship, features a vibrant emerald green hue that commands attention. Its elegant design, characteri...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the Style of Barovier & Toso 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the style of Barovier & Toso 1980s Each has two E27 lamps. Intact glass. Metal structures. Found in an apartment in my city, Palermo. We gua...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Swirl Murano Glass Pendant UFO Shape Vetri Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian one light Murano glass pendant with brass fittings. Satin glass with white swirl elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Fixture require...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful early 20th Century Art Deco Murano glass tulip chandelier composed of hand-blown clear and opaline glass. This chandelier h...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Veneziana 6 tiers chandelier. 65 Opaline glass elements. Silvio Piattelli design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Drawing on decades of experience in lighting, my aim was to fashion a chandelier that seamlessly marries timeless elegance with practicality. I added glass elements with a more comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
Located in New York, NY
This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gaia Trittico, Set of 3 Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy. The chandelier consists of a white painted metal frame, with gold Murano glass palmettes and clear...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 blue Murano glass leaves
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of large mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired for E14 or E12 bu...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Golden Details, 1970s Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous wave design inside the glass. The be...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Colorful Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1980s, Mount Blown Sculptural Design
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wire, Brass

Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 80 large pink and white alabaster glass tube. The alabast...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier
Murano Chandelier
$4,552 / item
Murano glass and brass pendant light by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Murano glass and brass pendant light crafted by renowned Murano glassmaker La Murrina in Italy during the 1970s. It features a hand-blown Murano glass shade in a soft pink hue, topp...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Green Murano glass mid-century modern chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1980s. The large chandelier is handmade in a light olive green color Murano glass, with gold plated mounts....
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Barovier 1940 Large Elegant Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Murano glass and brass shuttle chandelier Barovier design 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, blue Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired with E14 or E12 socket f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Multicolor Tube Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large multicolor glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chande...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set Of 2 Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamps, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 orange Murano glass pendant lamps, 1980s Intact glass. Each single ball has a diameter of 27 cm and height 30 cm. Length including the chain 85 cm. Good condition, small sig...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano glass ball in the end of the lamp. Murano b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Brutalist Murano glass ice tube chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Arguably one of the most exciting and beautiful ice glass tube chandeliers from the Dutch manufacturer Doria Leuchten. 69 Murano glass tubes with a matte finish make this chandelier ...
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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Pai Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a cha...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres. Also available as a pair. The height of the brass rod can be customized. 11 lamp ho...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Vintage “Tree” Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's amber Italian blown glass chandelier in the shape of tree with branches and birds. 6 lights. Measurements: Drop: 70" Diameter: 40"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, represents the pinnacle of contemporary elegance and artistry. The chandelier is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Figurative Chandelier with Avventurina 1970s
Located in New York, NY
This figurative Murano glass pendant, crafted in the 1970s by Barovier & Toso-- the world's oldest glassworks, established in 1295-- offers a glimpse into the centuries-old craftsman...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Daisy Flower Murano Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Huge Daisy Flower murano glass ceiling light, wired fot Europe or USA ( E27 bulbs).
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Large beige Murano glasses Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Large half Sputnik glass chandelier, Stilnovo style Italy 1990s. The Mid Century Modern chandelier is made of brass mounts and twelve Murano glass globes. Each globe is nesting a lig...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1950s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses globally. Ori...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Figurative Chandelier, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with this stunning Seguso Murano Glass Figurative Chandelier from the 1950s—a masterful blend of Italian artistry and mid-century glamour. Handblown in Murano, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vistosi Large Onion Shaped Pendant Lamp, circa 1960, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Vistosi onion shaped Murano glass pendant lamp, circa 1960, Italy. White glass wavy band on white opaline . Dimensions: 40 cm diameter, 40 cm H. Original condition. All purchas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century 5-Light Murano Glass Flower Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 5-light Murano glass flower chandelier, 1960s Golden metal structure, e14 lamps. Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Murano Glass Small Chandelier 1960 Nuvola
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960 Murano Glass Small Chandelier
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Two lights are ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic spot of green color, amazing design due to its very particular shape of these green glass spheres and for the fantastic brass rods. Very elegant, will furnish and decorat...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Style Brass and Murano Glass Big Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant Murano glass chandelier with a luxurious vintage design. This light features 16 arms, the frame is made of brass and blown glass with gold leaf, translucent glass. The centra...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Pendant W/ Matte Bronze Fittings by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This stunning mid-century modernist pendant light, crafted by the renowned Mazzega glassworks in Italy circa 1960, features exquisite hand-blown Murano glass complemented by matte br...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Bespoke Italian Set of 3 Black & Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom set of 3 pendants / chandeliers, a modern Venetian geometric series with brass hardware, entirely handcrafted in Italy, the organic globes in eg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gaia, Murano Black Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection consists of lighting spheres that bring back the classic Mid-century Murano pattern called Mezza Filigrana. It provides flexibility, allowing for a variety of gro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass & Brass Feather Chandelier by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano feather glass chandelier, designed by the renowned Mazzega, hails from Italy circa 1980. The chandelier features an array of e...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair Italian amethyst Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 17 Murano handmade amethyst POLIEDRI glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

10-light Murano Glass "Tronchi" Chandelier Toni Zuccheri For Venini, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
10-light Glass "Tronchi" Murano Glass Chandelier attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s Intact and in good condition. Height 70 cm, diameter 50 cm. Metal structure. E 27 lamps...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage 1970s Murano glass chandelier designed by Toni Zuccheri for Veart
Located in None, IT
Chandelier consisting of four Murano glass cubes, design Toni Zuccheri for Veart, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Heigh...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Cappellin 1930 Art Deco Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare and Delightful 1930 Venini Cappellin Murano Glass Lantern.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Extra Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic Six-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 6 rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Sockets: 22x E14 candelabra bul...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gaia, Murano 5 Amber and 2 Red Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection is a stunning series of lighting spheres that breathe new life into a timeless Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This versatile collection of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Tobacco Art Glass and Brass Round MidCentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the tobacco-colored Murano glass tiles, very beautiful and unique. Linear Murano chandelier, simple b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960s attributed to Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier, Italian Design 1960s, attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Intact glass, metal structure, E27 lamp. Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Sputnik MultiColor Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic multi-colored sputnik, smoked brown yellow ochre blue, with a surprising design and its reduced height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large olive green Murano glass chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s. The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made in an olive green color with gold plated moun...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Beautiful handcrafted pendant lamp by Doria. This lamp is timelessly beautiful, the mouth-blown glass was made by master craftsmen, the decorations in a gray-green glass were applied...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Gaia, Murano White and Black Mezza Filigrana glass sphere, Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia collection introduces a contemporary take on lighting, showcasing glass spheres that breathe new life into the classic Mid-century Murano Mezza Filigrana technique. It provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Alfredo Barbini “Scavo” Italian Glass Pendant Light
Located in Miami, FL
A commanding light fixture by renowned Italian glass artist Alfredo Barbini. This large, bell shaped pendant showcases the iconic scavo technique, developed in Murano to mimic the an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mazzega Pendant with Glass Murano Bicolore , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, bicolore of glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega glob...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Shop Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants on 1stDibs

Lighting is a home’s jewelry, and dramatic antique and vintage Murano glass chandeliers enhance a space without stealing the show.

The exquisite Murano glass pendants and chandeliers on 1stDibs are made of Murano glass, named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. Murano 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.

Many Murano glassmakers have gained renown all over the world for their extraordinary chandeliers, table lamps and decorative objects

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 home many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today. Still produced by hand, its pieces, including the Quadri chandelier and Hanami chandelier, look as appropriate in contemporary interiors as historic ones. 

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glassmaking with brilliance and novel techniques. 

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 chandeliers, sconces and pendants on 1stDibs.

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