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Material: Murano Glass
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Chandelier Pop Art Pulegoso 1970 Chromed Metal
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Detail chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega vetro Pulegoso 1970, chromed and lacquered metal frame.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Franco Luce with Murano Glass Flowers
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, PA
Rare Murano glass chandelier designed by Franco Luce in the 1970s.
The light consists of of a golden metal base with white flowers.
The high level of craftsmanship makes this pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano glass Chandelier, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
The vintage chandelier is made of transparent Murano glass leaves and a chrome frame.
The Murano...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Cesare Toso Murano Glass Grape Vine Chandelier (x2)
Located in Hanover, MA
1960’s Italian chandelier by Cesare Toso in the form of grape vines with handmade colored glass grapes and leaves on a scaffold of green enameled iron and wire tendrils. Five bunches of grapes illuminated by a single E12 candelabra size lightbulb.
We have two available. Price per chandelier.
Acquired from the famous old restaurant in Boston's North End, Joe Tecce's. Every nook and cranny of Tecce's was decorated like a grotto with tile, shells and these glass grapes light fixtures...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Classic Chandelier 8arms Black Murano Glass handmade decorations by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
V Classic 800 chandelier, 8 lights, black Murano glass by Multiforme
The Classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
A Large Light Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian light amber and gold Murano chandeliers with 8 lights.
Measurements:
Min. drop: 40"
diameter: 36"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Grey, Orange and Pale Yellow Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of a brass structure with three levels, enlightened with LED strips running all the length.
Each level is covered with Murano glass plate as if it was folded aro...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Modern XL Venini chandelier. The light consists 162 original Murano glass crystals on a metal base consisting of 3 tiers. A true jewel for your home.
Details
Creator:...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Chrome, Metallic Thread
Murano Opalescent Glass Globe Brass Pendant by Azucena, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A refined three-light pendant by the famous Italian artist and designer Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Italy, 1950. Large-sized lamp of hand blown opalescent glass and brass. The Model LS1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Polished Nickel & Handblown Murano Black & Clear Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. It features a pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Poliedri Chandelier Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant poliedri chandelier attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, featuring hand-blown Murano glass with a mix of transparent and soft grey tones.
The metal structure supports a hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This fixture features hand-blown and molded glass pieces in a white glass. Each piece of glass has a draped Deco style and is attache...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier, Brass Textured Glass, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large glass and brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s).
The fixture is made of a black painted metal center piece which holds 12 arms made of solid polished brass which has an aged surface in a rich and warm tone and lovely patina. The textured and curved glass lamp...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Elegant Contemporary Suspended Murano Blown Glass Crystal Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
951.20 Crystal color glass.
"The “Poliedri” were first proposed as components making up the large Venini chandelier, designed by Ignazio Gardella, Paolo Venini and Massimo Vignelli, presented at the 1958...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Beautiful Murano chandelier in the manner of Mazzega - 75 CARAMEL glass petals
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (caramel and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period:late XX century
Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with chai...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The Murano furnace...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Pink Leaf Form Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This modern pink Murano glass chandelier features a unique leaf form design, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. The soft pink color adds a subtle pop of colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Amalfi, Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp.
Period: circa 1970.
The ceiling light misure 35 cm in height, the diameter measures 75 centimeters.
It mounts 4 e27 lights, possible to rewire ...
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1970s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Tinta by Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Leucos, 1971, Italy
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Renato Toso and Noti Massari's original vintage Tinta pendant light is made of Murano glass in Italy. Hand blown glass with multicolor murrine. Leucos' original label. 1971. Cable length is adjustable. Very good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Chandelier height with a cable: 90 cm (max height 220 cm). Width: 37 centimeters Height: 40 centimeters The lamp is 6.7 kg heavy. Renato Toso (1940) and Noti Massari (1939), both Venetians by birth, culture, and choice, received their architecture degrees from Carlo Scarpa's (1906-1978) class in 1967 and got hitched the following year. Since then, they have built an architecture, engineering, and design studio inside the Venetian Lagoon with the help of their kids. At the Fratelli Toso 1854 glass works, which was a pioneer in embracing art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Round Periwinkle Color Art Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful and elegant in periwinkle colour, like the flower of the same name, this perfect round chandelier, created and produced in Murano immediately after the second half of the 2...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Exceptional and Rich Chandeliers by Signoretto, Murano
By Signoretto
Located in Rijssen, NL
"The passion of glass is a form of love'
This prestigious huge colorful high-end chandelier brings the passion of the glass makers of Signoretto of Venice into your home . The Venice chandeliers...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pinocchio Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with 30 Tiffany blue Murano glass globes and solid brass spikes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
30 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Measures: Diameter 47 inches / Height 54 inches including rod and canopy
Order only / This item ships from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass White & Smoked Amethyst Floral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass White & Smoked Amethyst Floral Pendant Chandelier originates from Italy, Circa 1970. Features four tiers of glass elements in a round ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 3 Murano Taupe Yellow and Orange Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece.
High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Murano Round Aqua Green / Gold Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Pure elegance, for this chandelier from the midcentury of Murano. Strong color and beautiful design. Simple but with an exciting color.
Its structure is round and made of iron color...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Round Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendants, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the pink Murano glass plates, very beautiful and particular. Simple but very elegant linear Murano ch...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petite Murano Glass Tubes Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century pendant lights by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tronchi Chandelier in Murano Glass for Venini by Toni Zuccheri
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-Century Toni Zuccheri for Venini "Tronchi" chandelier in Murano glass, circa 1960. Featuring 28 stunning glass cylinder set on a metal base consisting of 2 tiers. The light has 3...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier with Amber Glass Petals, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 clear amber glass petals supported by a chrome frame.
The clear amber color of the glasses create a fabulous warm light effect.
Period: 1...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Art Glass Sputnik Mid-century Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Simple and linear but there is all the style of Murano in this splendid chandelier with a beautiful green / blue color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, si...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Multi-Color Floral Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano art glass globe pendant blown with purple and yellow flowers. Made in Italy circa 1960s.
Single light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W
Diameter 15.7 inches - 40 cm.
Heig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings.
A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mazzega Murano Round Green Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary green color for this "Mazzega" Murano chandelier, a strong green color with a unique transparency. Its green color is really guessed for a different and original chande...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Glass Pink Petal Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals (Pink crystal, smooth outside, with powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 49...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian mid century chandelier with 12 Murano glass tubes and 1 big glass plate at the bottom. Set on a chromed steel base with original vintage patina. Light has 4 bulbs. Made by Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Diciotto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 18 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
18 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Brass Round Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary innovative custom modern chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with handmade brass double frame and a Hollywood Regency fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amber Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier with hand blown textured amber Murano Glass spheres, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy
16 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W
Measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate
Murano Gold Swirl Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Murano glass pendant light. Speckled gold swirl shimmers through the clear glass. Brass hardware and black spiral cord. Original ceiling canopy included. Wire adds 26” ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Long "Tubes" chandelier in Murano by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant long chandelier in brass with "Tubes" in sculpted Murano glass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2025.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Overwhelming Murano Glass Lantern or Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940'
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pendant with six arms with details gold inclusions. Heads of lions are the ball falls background.
Centered with three finely handblown cups. Richly decorated with leave...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
This charming chandelier was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality blown Murano glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Big French Baroque Amethyst Murano Drops Beads Sconces c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
These will be newly wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold gilt metal scroll...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Giltwood
Classic Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s
Located in Palermo, PA
One of a kind vintage Murano chandelier, ca 1980s. The light has 5 bulbs.
Five leafs and 5 striped flowers. Note that we have two chandeliers available so you have the possibility t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Grappolo Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Amethyst Murano glass globes mounted on polished brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
31 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Luxurious Italian Palmette Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette chandelier made by Murano trasparent glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal.
Dimensions: Height with chain ...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time.
Its structure is round and ma...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modern Murano Frost Glass Flower Form Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stylish Modern Murano flush mount chandelier featuring frost glass in a unique flower form design. The chandelier is a true work of art that creates a very impressive impac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Ivory Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier 6 Arms Smoky Quartz Murano Glass, Lampshades Chapeau by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Chandelier 6 arms smoky quartz Murano glass, smoky organza Lampshades Chapeau by Multiforme
Chapeau is a classic and essential chandelier, it...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
21st Century Chandelier 6Arms, Turquoise Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
21st century chandelier 6 lights upwards, rigadin texture turquoise color Murano glass by Multiforme.
This chandelier evokes the atmosphere of the beginning of the 19th century. The...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Amber Blown Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Murano chandelier with foliage details and 6 arms.
Measurements:
Diameter: 46"
Height: 43"
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Chandelier White Flowers, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier full of white flowers in murano glass.
The chandelier has 5 light points with E14 socket, possible to rewire for Usa standards.
The frame is made of g...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern chandelier made of hand-blown Murano glass. The body of the lantern features panels of molded glass around a brass structure. The rod is also covered in hand-blown glass. Thi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #12
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests.
Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass White Color and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Linear and precious sputnik chandelier with a very particular design also due to the choice of materials such as brass and white Murano glass.
The chandelier is composed of a central brass stem from which 12 brass swords...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Kalmar Glass Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Blue Amber Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of rare and gorgeous pendant light fixtures by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Each lamp is made of clear, blue and amber...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
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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