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Material: Murano Glass
Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).  
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Pink Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Characterized by simplicity and linearity Murano chandelier, its beautiful colors with more shades of pink color. The chandelier is composed of a large brass section tube, which act...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bespoke Italian Set of 4 Black & Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom pendants / chandeliers, a modern Venetian geometric series with brass hardware, entirely handcrafted in Italy, the organic globes in egg, ovoid,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amber Glass and Brass Chandelier by C. Fagerlund for Orrefors, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Beautiful and elegant glass chandelier by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden, circa 1960s. It is composed of six textured Murano amber glass leaves and six-light polished brass fram...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Spectacular chandelier in pink tinted Murano glass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb long chandelier with a brass structure, and pink tinted 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

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Brass

Great Simplicissimus Chandelier, 16+8 Arms Pink Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 16+8 lights, Blush Pink color artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian pink Murano glass Chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Italian Ercole Barovier chandelier in rare Murano handblown pink glass with brass details. This item presents two textured cups and two torchon glass rods details, all in the tone o...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier by Alberto Dona
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier by Alberto Dona. This piece, from Italy, combines hand-blown “tronchi “shaped glass components in black and amber colors. It has been newly wired to fit US st...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century 8-Arm Handblown White & Jade Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier in White and Jade is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Pendant Chandelier with Murano Glass Fruits, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Venetian single-light pendant chandelier with multicolored Murano glass fruits and berries from the circa 1950s. This adorable and compact size Italian Hollywood Regency-styl...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 40 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 40 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Round White Ice Glass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Full of emotion like a cascade of stalactites this Murano chandelier, its color is reminiscent of the ice white of a frozen winter waterfall. Out of the ordinary leaf design as Muran...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Mid-century Brass, Glass Bell Shaped Pendant Light Fixture Offered for sale is a Murano glass mid-century modern bell-shaped "campana" pendant light fixture chandelier in go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Wire

Large Brass and Glass Murano Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful hand blows clear glass flower chandelier with brass frame in style of Venini, Italy, circa 1960s. Illuminates beautifully. Measures: Diameter in (53 cm), height body wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Exceptional Pair of Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high-end Murano pendant lights in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement pieces. Heavy quality thick Murano crystal glass shade made out of overlay gla...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Lilypad Chandelier in Bubbled Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gruppo Luce made by La Murrina Round Amber Color Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary amber color for this "Gruppo Luce" La Murrina chandelier, an amber color with a unique transparency. Its amber and transparent color is reall...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa late circa 1940's Italian Murano glass chandelier with 6 arms and gilt details. Measurements: Present Drop: 22" Diameter: 27"
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Millefiori Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s light pendant semi-flush fixture with interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 12" Diameter: 28".
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gaia Trittico 3 Murano Amber MezzaFiligrana glass sphere Silvio Piattelli Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Gaia Collection showcases a series of lighting spheres that that revive the traditional Mid-century Murano technique known as Mezza Filigrana. This collection offers boundless p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 3 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Doria ceiling lights with large volcanic Murano glass balls. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Art Glass Rectangular Pink Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Murano chandelier with an elongated design with a brass structure and unique glass pink color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX cent...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier shown in clear Murano glass leaves mounted on unlacquered natural brass finish frame with a clear glass ball / Made in Italy Measures: diameter 47 inches,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960 Germany Peill & Putzler Sputnik Water Drop Flush Mount Murano Glass Chrome
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant mid century modern Sputnik flush mount with four clear bubbled Murano glasses on a chromed frame. Star-shaped glass resembles water drops. Heavy duty. Manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Germany in the 1960s. Model: Sputnik, Water Drop. Colors: white, transparent and silver. Materials: Murano glass and chromed brass. Rooms: study, entrance, dining room, loft and living room. Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler. Country of origin: Germany. Measures: height appr. 13.8" in. (ca. 35 cm), dm appr. 16.5" in. (ca. 42 cm), dm per single glass flower...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

1 of the 2 Exceptional and Rich Chandeliers by Signoretto, Murano
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

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Gold

Archimede Seguso Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Amber Glass Pendant Lamp, 1945
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Wonderful suspension lamp in amber glass by Archimede Seguso. Murano glass is hand blown bubbles with an amber tinge Rewired with two 40 watt bulbs. The chain with rose window and...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Artistic Chandelier 6 Arms Clear-gold-pink Murano Glass Iris by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms clear-gold-pink in Murano glass Iris garden by Multiforme. Original and innovative artistic glass collection Iris garden. A collection inspired from the f...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Long Brass Chandelier With Rectangular Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long and narrow chandelier, ideal above a dining table, made of a brass structure and covered with Murano glass panels. The structure has a surprising shape with 90 degres angles sy...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Barovier e Toso Lantern in Bubble Glass with a Rostrato glass element
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Murano chandelier Made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks, documented by signature on the light. The lantern is transparent color tending to purple, glass with bubble...
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1970s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Murano Glass

Gaia, Murano White Mezza Filigrana Tessuto glass sphere, Silvio 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

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

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Brass

1 'of 2' Amber Murano 20" Sputnik Chandelier Glass & Brass, P. Venini VeArt 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with star-shaped amber Murano glass flowers on a gilded brass frame. Designed by Paolo Venini. Star-shaped glasses resembles flowers. Chandelier illuminate...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Original Murano pendant lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original vintage Murano pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Wiring replaced by a professional electrician. Dimensions: Width: 40 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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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

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Brass

c1920 French Pink Murano Glass Balls Crystal Swags Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing six lights sitting in crystal bobèches, dripping with crystal prisms. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

1930 French Petit Blue Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3-light sitting in blue opaline bobeches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets or appropriate sockets for other countries and read...
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1930s French Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Exceptional Pair of Sputnik Chandeliers, 30 crystal glass Murano, 1990
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik chandelier surrounding 30 crystal glass 'triedri' prisms radiating from a centre black metal nucleus. Brass lamp holder. Dimensions: 47.25 inches (120 cm) height with chain; ...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Carlo Scarpa Poliedri Chandelier for Venini, Murano, Italy, 1960s. For sale: One exquisite mid-century Venini Murano glass chandelier...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Great Simplicissimus Chandelier, 10+5 Arms Slate Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 10+5 lights, Slate blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a resea...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Pink Petal Chandelier, Murano
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

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Metal

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Venetian Murano Glass 6-Light Chandelier in White and Blue
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Discover this lovely vintage Murano Glass Chandelier in white glass with blue and gold details, a true marvel of craftsmanship. With six radiant lights, it not only illuminates your ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 3 Huge Murano Ice Glass Pendant by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 large Murano ice glass pendants by Limburg, Germany, 1970s. 18 glass elements on a brass frame with 8 x E27 standard bulbs. Wonderful design. Dimensions: 16" diameter x 4...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Ceiling Ball Chandelier Venini Yellow Brass Chain, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceiling ball chandelier venini yellow brass chain, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely custom made in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Original Venetian Handcrafted Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare original Venetian handcrafted crystal eight-light chandelier, Italy, 1910-1920. Eight hand blown Murano scroll lamp arms with candelabra light sockets surrounded by glass cand...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Large Italian Murano glass chandelier by venini 60's
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large chandelier from the 60s by the Italian manufacturer Venini. Structure in lacquered metal (original paint). Large, thick, transparent Murano glass pendants. Sober, elegant desig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Periwinkle Glass Round Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Particular circular sputnik with brass structure and Murano glass discs. It looks like a system of planets that gravitate circularly. The design with this large brass central body is...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gorgeous Pair of Murano Glass Lanterns
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Murano glass lanterns in pressed glass, silver patina. Six bulbs in each lantern.
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Petite Murano Caged Glass Pendant Light, 1930s Italy vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of chandeliers in bubble-wrapped Murano glass with cage. The glass is hand-blown with a amber tint and was created by Giorgio Seguso during the 1930s in Italy. These M...
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1930s Italian Folk Art Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Custom Italian Green Turquoise Gold Murano Glass Brass Sputnik Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A bespoke contemporary thirty-light Italian light fixture, with Mid-Century Modern design, entirely handmade, with a Sputnik brass structure; gold brass rods are jutting out of a cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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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

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Elegant Chandelier in Brass and Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
A spectacular and elegant chandelier made of Murano glass tubes, Italy 1970s. Art-Nouveau, Art-Deco, neoclassique, Shabby-Chic. Measures: Diameter 24 inch - 62 cm. Height fixture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Louis XV Style Chandelier with Murano Glass Crystals and Iron, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This large Louis XV style chandelier is handcrafted in Italy with heavy and large Murano glass crystals. Crystals are hand-knotted and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

White Lotus Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with hand blown white Murano lotus flowers mounted chrome finish frame / Made in Italy in the style of Cenedese Measures: diameter 27.5 inches, height 27.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Luxury Chandelier 6 Arms Clear and Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Luxury chandelier 6 arms clear and amber Murano glass with upper flowers and leaves Golden-Century 86 by Multiforme The collection of artistic glass chandeliers Golden Century 086 i...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬
Located in murano, IT
The desire to make a stylistic renewal, while remaining faithful to the fine craftsmanship of the Italian tradition, constitutes the solid basis on which the perfect collaboration between the Venini company and the designer Gio Ponti is founded And it is from this synergy that the Gio Ponti 99.80 series was created in 1946: the combination of clean lines and bright colours still make it a classic appreciated by connoisseurs all over the world Its absolute originality derives from the alternation of curved arms, each in glass of a different colour. “Everything in the world must be full of colour” - Gio Ponti Blown glass chandelier consisting of two spherical elements coloured red and sapphire, transparent coloured glass arms and green bottom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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