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Material: Murano Glass
Vintage Murano pendant lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful original murano glass pendant lamp by AV Mazzega made in Italy in the 1970s. AV Mazzega was founded in 1946 by Angelo Vittorio Mazzega. Mazzega and has worked with many int...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair Italian Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 5 large smoked glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp. P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Outstanding mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This fabulous chandelier was produced by the renowned masters of Murano glass Barovier and Toso, in Italy du...
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Mid-20th Century 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

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 Italian 12-Arm Chandelier by Stilnovo in Brass and Murano Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite chandelier is an outstanding example of mid-century Italian design. Stilnovo, a renowned lighting manufacturer active since the 1940s and particularly influential duri...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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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
$4,509 / item
Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendant Transparent Pink, 1970
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Ruffled Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, 1970. This rare piece is a real eye catcher and suitable for many different interiors. The glass looks ruffled because of the bea...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

Art deco murano glass brass chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Art Deco Murano Glass Brass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1940s Step into the elegance of 1940s glamour with this exquisite Art Deco chandelier by Ercole Barovier, an iconic...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Mid-Century Pendant Lamp made of Murano Glass with Gold Yellow Waves and Brass
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless, classic hanging lamp, made from mouth-blown Murano glass. The master-crafted glass is made from clear glass, with golden-yellow glass deco...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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

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 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

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, Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Stunning Barovier & Toso Chalice Glass Chandelier 6 arms, Italy 1990
Located in Rijssen, NL
A stunning six-armed chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1990. This piece is made of murano glass, enriched with chrome accents and delicate patterns, creating a playful, diffused ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier W/ Brushed Nickel Frame
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Ribbon Chandelier with a brushed nickel frame is a masterful example of modernist Itali...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

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

Mid-Century Venetian Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning chandelier is a remarkable example of Carlo Nason's iconic lighting designs for Mazzega Murano during the mid-20th century. The piece features an elegant hemispherical ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

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

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

Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade in ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

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

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

Italian Monumental Blue Green White Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary monumental Italian exclusive tall Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing decorative round modern design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, wi...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Franco Luce Murano Glass Lily Petals Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century Murano glass chandelier by Franco Luce circa 1970s. Exquisite white glass chandelier. Consists of 18 Murano blown glass Lily flutes suspended on gilt metal skeletal Will ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Aquamarine Glass Flowers Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Aquamarine Glass Flowers by Multiforme. It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-wor...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The light consist of a white painted metal fr...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Stunning Murano Pendant Light in style of Carlo Nason by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with two hand-made Brown and Clear Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, in style of Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s Heavy qu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, 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

Custom Italian Blue Pink Pastel Murano Glass Round Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian exclusive Sputnik chandelier of grand size, entirely handcrafted, an enticing modern round design by Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, with a brass str...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern 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

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

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

French Petit Loaded Murano Drops Flowers and Swags Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This will be completely rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Housing five lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping ...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simpli...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant soft pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade in Italy....
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair 2 Tier Murano Glass Palmette Chandelier Flush Mount by Barovier Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of very elegant, vintage estate, midcentury Venetian Murano art glass chandelier features 2 round tiers of overlapping, large, curved, hand-blown clear palm leaves frosted in ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful Two Tiers Murano Glass Petals Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning hand blown Italian four light Murano glass chandelier with brass frame. Clear and white glass petals elements. Hand blown at the Murano island in Italy. The Chain with can...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Palmette Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mid-century Murano glass palmette chandelier, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1990s. The chandelier consists of a gold and brass painted metal frame, green and clear Murano glas...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Simplicissimus Murano Chandelier 6 arms Blush Pink Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Blush Pink artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant blue swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in blue glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable sus...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Large Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s Experience the beauty of Italian craftsmanship with this magnificent large pendant light, designed by th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant green / white swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in green / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adju...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant yellow / white swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in mustard yellow / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Luxury Barovier & Toso Chandelier, Murano Pulegoso Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco chandelier made by the Barovier & Toso glassworks in the 1940s and 1950s. This chandelier's unique feature is the glass disc made of precious pulegoso glass. The chandelier ...
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1950s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Golden Murano Glass Chandelier by Vintage Murano Gallery 21st Century, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
This breathtaking Golden Murano Glass Chandelier, a magnificent creation by Vintage Murano Gallery from 21st Century Italy, embodies timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Teal Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Teal Blue artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb si...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Mid-20th Century Pink Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano Glass chandeliers. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 36 Murano pink glasses in a gold painted metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano transparent glass base in the e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant amber orange swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in warm amber / orange. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handm...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear Gold Pink Glass Flowers Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Artistic Clear, Gold and Pink Glass Flowers by Multiforme. It is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by our skilled masters glass-worker an...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flowers Rezzonico Amethyst Murano Glass Chandelier Venice Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite chandelier is an authentic Murano glass masterpiece, handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations. The piece features vibrant colors integr...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, 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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