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Period: 1960s
Material: Murano Glass
Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing vistosi Italian mid-century chandelier murano art glass.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Round chandelier by Targetti Sankey, Italy 1960s.
Located in Firenze, FI
Round pendant lamp with Murano glass, 1960s. Attributed to designer Ludovico Diaz de Santillana director of the Venini company. With clear glass and colored art glass in shades of br...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Blown Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian blown Murano glass chandelier with 5 lights. Measurements: Drop: 21" Diameter: 32".
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1960s Murano Glass Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, A pair Available
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Murano glass chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, with a system allowing the adjustment of the height. White and chrome metal elements. Two chandeliers (a pair) avalaible.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

An Important CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE in Ocher MURANO GLASS, ITALY 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional ceiling light in the form of a long drop or tear, Moderniste, Forme-Libre, Mid-century Modern, a subtle design executed in Murano ocher glass, fixed with two cylinders...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Green Eclisse Pendant Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Green Murano glass hanging lamp designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960s. The lamp consists of two glass hoops, which can be rotated at will, so that the single bulb can also...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Rare Large Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare, large mid-century Murano glass pendant by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: 3 x e 14 for standard screw bulbs. New wiring for US standards on request.  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Single Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning single Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. Heavy quality and in...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier Glass Tubes Italian Design Cascade 1960s Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Chandelier Glass Tubes Italian Design Cascade 1960s Mid-Century
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Kalmar Sputnik Pendant Light Chandelier 'Rs 27', Aluminum Glass, 1970, 1 of 4
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of four large 27-arm atomic chandeliers or pendant lights model 'RS 27 Kugel HL' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Chrome, Nickel

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Gilt Chandelier with Yellow Glass Drops, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Gilt Chandelier with Yellow Glass Drops, 1960s Charming small and beautiful antique chandelier, compose...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A Post-Modern Space-Age GLASS TABLE LAMP by CENEDESE, MURANO, Italy 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A simple, sensual and imposing table lamp, Space-Age, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, massive base in white granite Murano glass, white cylindrical lampshade, Cenedese signature acid-et...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Six-light Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed To Vistosi Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Six-light Murano glass chandelier by Vistosi, made in Italy, 1960s Found in an interior designer's apartment, it is intact and functional. Composed of a metal structure where thirty-...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gino Sarfatti Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Pendant Lamps for Arteluce 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant pendant lamp designed by Gino Sarfatti in collaboration with Archimede Seguso for Arteluce. The lamps consist of a black lacquered brass frame with an E14 lamp holder and han...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attr to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini, Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of 60 pieces in clear and orange Murano glass, hanging in 3 co...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Stilux Milano Chandelier In Opaline Glass, Perspex And Brass 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Stilux Milano chandelier in opaline glass, perspex and brass 1960s. Intact and in good condition. It has the attribution mark.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp Lumenform Toso Design 1960 Murano Art Glass Chandeliers Pendant
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp Lumenform Toso design, 1960s, Murano art glass.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Round Venini Style Big Drops Gold Structure Chandelier Italian Design, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Venini big drops gold structure chandelier Italian Design, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

rare chandelier pendant design max ingrand for fontana arte 2233 model 1962
Located in taranto, IT
very rare original chandelier produced by Fontana Arte, model 2233, designed by Max Ingrand in 1962 made on perforated nickel-plated brass structure with printed satin glass It meas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Important MURANO GLASS MID-CENTURY-MODERN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, ITALY 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional long drop pendant light, Modernist, Free Form, Shabby-Chic, with a very fine design, in yellow ocher Murano glass fixed by 2 patinated brass cylinders, to be attribute...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Textured Glass and Nickel, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful textured glass and nickel (similar to chrome) light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The lamp has be...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Metal

Pair of Large Midcentury Murano Glass Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of circa 1960's Italian clear Murano glass chandeliers with 12 lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 44" Min. Drop: 36".
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Chandelier In Murano Glass Attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 3-light chandelier in Murano glass and steel attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega 1950s Length with chain 89 cm (39 cm without chain). Intact and functional, good cond...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

1 of 2 Large Stunning Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic big midcentury chandeliers by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. A large number of Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture. Dimensions: Di...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid Century Sputnik Murano Cut-Glass Chandelier by Fontana Arte, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very naice Fontana Arte sputnik chandelier. Chrome frame with green colored Murano cut-glass. Perfect working conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Cut Glass, Murano Glass

1960 Italy Vistosi Sputnik Chandelier Murano Glass & Chrome by Gino Vistosi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with handblown white and clear shaped Murano glass petals on a chromed frame. Designed by Gino Vistosi. Manufactured by Vistosi, Italy in the 1960s. Desi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Murano Glass Discs Suspension by Carlo Nason, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Murano Glass Discs Suspension by Carlo Nason, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large grey glass pendant lamp by Paolo Venini for Venini, Italy 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful glass pendant lamp is a design by Paolo Venini for the company of Venini on the island of Murano. The double glass layer with a white interior and a more grey exterior...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Beautiful Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm) Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1960s Mid Century Murano Glass and Brass Frame Six Leaf Chandelier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage Italian chandelier, with six curled white Murano glass leaves, rendered through Sommerso technique, set in holders joined to a brass frame, suspended by a rod and circular...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

TONI ZUCCHERI chandelier MURANO GLASS BRASS 1960. ITALIA
Located in Milano, IT
BELLISSIMO LAMPADARIO 1 LUCE IN VETRO DI MURANO E OTTONE DI TONI ZUCCHERI DEL 1960 ITALY...PROVENIENTE da una casa Milano
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Unique Italian XXL 1960s Pendant Lamp with Murano Glass Flowers by VeArt
Located in München, DE
Unique, very rare, huge original 1960s pendant lamp or chandelier. Manufactured by VeArt. Made in Italy. Chromed metal frame with hand blown green tinted to clear Murano glass shades...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Blue and Clear Murano Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's pendant light light fixtures with applied blue and clear Murano glass flowers and eight interior Edison lights. Sold individually. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian 1960s Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier, Atomo, Wood and Chrome-Plated
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Ceiling lamp in the manner Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari. Wood and chrome-plated metal structure, with four arms as electrons with Murano glass globes. Manufactured by Mazzega Gl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

'Pulegoso' Pendant Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Very beautiful Italian Murano glass and chromed metal pendant lamp. The glass parts are typical Pulegoso models by Aldo Nason. The chrome is in very good condition as is the glass. S...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Large Rare Pagoda Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful rare chandelier with onion-shaped glasses. 25 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Amethyst Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian Amethyst Murano chandelier with 6 lights. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 37"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our lamps are checked, cleaned and are suitable for use in the USA.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceiling Light Triedri amber and trsparent by Venini, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning ceiling lamps attributed to Venini formed of triedri amber and trasparent. mounts a light fitting. Height 23 centimeters, diameter 30 centimeters. Period: 1960
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1960s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage 1960s Murano Glass Chandeliers in Amber
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of 1960s chandelier in clear and amber tinted Murano glass. Three E14 fittings.   
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light with colored green and yellow glass and chromed metal frame.  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
Murano Glass Pendant Light, Italy
$1,339 Sale Price
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Italian Gilt Iron and Murano Tear Drop Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful Italian eight - light chandelier, circa 1960s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier is made of gilt iron, decorated with Murano tear drops. Socket: 8 x E14 for standar...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Gino Vistosi Chandelier for Vetreria Vistosi, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in hand blown Murano glass. From the Torcello series, designed by Gino Vistosi for Vetreria Vistosi. Takes 4 e27 bulbs.
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Cylindrical Pendant Fixture with Crystal Glass by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic cylindrical lantern pendant fixture with crystal glass by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Heavy quality and in good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Toni Zuccheri Round Chandelier Glass Murano and Brass Part Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini Toni Zuccheri round chandelier glass Murano and brass part Italian design. Bulbs 9 attack e14 max 40 watts each.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large Mid-Century Doria Chandelier Ice Glass, 1960s, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic four-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Four rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Heavy quality and in very ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Murano Blatt Ice Glass Chandelier Leafs Form by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers structure gathering 27 disc-shaped glasses in the form of leaves hang on a nickel-plated wireframe, beautifully refracti...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier Bouquet, 1970 Venni Attributed
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano chandelier bouquet, 1970 Venni attributed.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Yellow Glass Pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Yellow Model L 63 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Venetian glassmaker Vistosi. The glass is subtle and still in beautiful vintage condition. The metal c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Midcentury Murano Chandelier in the Manner of Toni Zuccheri for Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Large midcentury Murano chandelier in the manner of Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Stunning large midcentury clear Murano glass chandelier or lantern inspired by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. This beautiful Murano glass chandelier is comprised of unusually shaped glass on a brass frame and is newly wired with 10 candelabra and 1 Eidson new sockets for the U.S. market. Perfect entrance hall, dining room or powder room chandelier!
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 3 Large Ice Glass Chrome Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic star shape chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960 -1969. Curved Murano glasses suspended from a fixture. Sockets: Five x E27 Standard bulbs (max. 60 watt ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Very Elegant Brass and Blown Glass Globe Ceiling Lamp by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Large 1960s Vistosi Model #L261 "Comare" Blown Murano Glass Suspension Lamp
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 1960s Vistosi Model #L261 "Comare" Blown Murano Glass Suspension Lamp. Executed in blown Murano glass with chromed metal hardware, this sculptural suspension lamp features a d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Ceiling Lamp Oluce Style Ostuni 1960s Black Glass Murano
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian Ceiling lamp Oluce style Ostuni 1960s black glass Murano.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s 5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Venini Trumpet Chandelier Opaline Murano Glass & Brass, Italy 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant high quality handblown Venetian trumpet chandelier consisting of 12 opaline Murano glass arms on a gilt-brass frame. This elegant chandelier illuminates beautifully and offer...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fascinating Vintage ceramic and brass chandelier, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fascinating ceramic and brass chandelier. The chandelier is decorated with 3 ceramic flowers, the frame is made of brass, the ceramics in the frame are decorated with beautiful flor...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Venini Chandelier Murano Glass Iron Metal Crome, 1960, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier Murano glass iron metal crome, 1960, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Austrian "Palazzo" Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Gilt Brass and Glass, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid - Century glass and gilt brass "Palazzo" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, circa 1960s. It is composed of seven-light gilt brass frame suspended with thick glass elements. Socke...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Round Crystal Ice Glass Bowl by Doria, 1970s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful glass bowl hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. The light is made of Murano glass. It has an amazing transparent color and it is very solid. The top of the lamp is ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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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