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Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Material: Murano Glass
Loto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs, mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

1 of the 2 Large Murano Glass Fazzoletto Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large beautiful pendant light by J.T Kalmar. Manufactured in Austria, Europe, around 1970 (late 1960s, early 1970s). The Italian murano glass is hand blown. The white opaque glass ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Loto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs, mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Huge Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Huge Mid Century Modern Murano glass Sputnik chandelier, Vistosi style Italy 1980s. The large Italian chandelier is made of gold color Murano glass discs, with circles in relief on t...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1970s. The chandelier is composed of many thick textured glass elements attached to...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Presenting the exquisite hand-blown Murano glass pendant lamp, a rare gem hailing from Italy in the 1960s. This extraordinary chandelier is a prized find in the vintage market, showc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano White Art Glass and Brass MidCentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
A fantastic white sputnik, with a surprising design and its very low height, which allows it to adapt to both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decorate your e...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lampadario Vistosi giallo raro
Located in Napoli, NA
Elegante lampadario In vetro di Murano Vistosi Originale vintage
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of the 19th Century Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier in Style of 19th Century Available Majestic Murano glass chandelier. Made of blown glass, each individual component reflects the craftsmanship of Vene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Murrine

Large L 72 Glass pendant by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large Model L 72 glass pendant designed in the 1960s by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi in Murano. The lamp is in very good vintage condition and comes with the original meta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Circular Chandelier in Pink Murano glass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass chandelier with important pieces of sculpted pink Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2024.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Hand Blown Murano Orange Clear Glass Light fixture, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful light fixture in the style of Mazzega, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). a bi-colored (clear and orange) hand blown glass...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier Luminous Work of Art with 120 lights Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Majestic Murano glass chandelier. Made of blown glass, each individual component reflects the craftsmanship of Venetian master glassmakers, famous for their precision and creativity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Murrine, Blown Glass

Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge high-end ceiling mount pendant light fixture with six different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown heavy and high quality ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Mid-century Barovier & Toso Murano glass chandelier
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful Murano glass chandelier designed by the legendary company Barovier & Toso- master glassmaker! The chandelier is made in transparent twisted Venetian crystal with brass elem...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Paolo VENINI - Lampadario mezza filigrana - MURANO 1970
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo VENINI - Lampadario di grande qualità come tutte le cose di VENINI fatte a MURANO, Made in ITALY. Il lampadario e in ottimo stato di conservazione, funzionante .
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Metallic Thread

Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pendant lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Measures: H 15.3” (30 cm) without cab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Walnut Textured Glass, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six-arm chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials: textured clear glass ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Murano Glass Beige Flower Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Mid century brass chandelier in the shape of a flower by J.T. Kalmar, Austria around 1970. Illuminates beautifully. Designed and executed by Kalmar Vienna in the 1970s. The white/ye...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large murano glass pendant lamp Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Enhance your space with timeless elegance and grace by bringing home this exceptional large Murano glass chandelier, a true masterpiece crafted in Italy during the 1970s. Impeccably ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Chandelier with Amber Glass Petals, 1970s
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

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Metal

Italian designer pendant lamp with blue murano glass
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Italian lamp with a spectacular design with murano glass in cobalt blue that highlights its full color when it is on while crossing the translucent glass at different angles, thus ob...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Swirl Murano glass pendant lamp Vetri Murano 004 Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Behold this mesmerizing vintage Murano pendant lamp, a true masterpiece from the 1970s, skillfully crafted by Vetri Murano 004 in Italy. Its swirling white Murano glass, expertly for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

"A Macchie" Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Belle Mead, NJ
Drop-dead gorgeous Murano pendant light attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Features a double-walled lamp body accented with splashes of color in the "a macchie" technique. A mast...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Sputnik chandelier, Italian manufacture, 1970s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Sputnik chandelier made of chrome-plated metal and molded Murano glass. Restored electrical system. Present four replacement glass... Italian manufacture. 1970ties.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

1 of the 2 Murano Rose Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Doria Leuchten rose globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades made out of overlay...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano glass pendant lamp Italy '70s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking allure of this Murano glass chandelier, crafted in Italy during the glamorous 1970s. Radiating elegance and sophistication, this exquisit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Striped Murano White Clear Glass Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful light fixture in the style of Murano, manufactured in the mid century, circa 1970 (end of 1960s and beginning of 1970s). a bi-colored (clear and white stripes) hand blown...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Pendant by Angelo Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. It is made by the prestigious glass makers Barovier & Toso. Usually this kind of pendant (this murrines, brass and black edges) is found with the glass blown i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

Lampadario in murano elegantissimo
Located in Napoli, NA
Elegante lampadario in vetro di Murano Originale vintage
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

6 Arm Murano Champagne Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
For Murano Glass this is a very simple and elegant example example. This warm color glass is referred to as Champagne. The fixture has 6 arms using Candelabra E12 bulbs. Wire and soc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Triedre Chrome Sputnik Chandelier with 24-Carat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handblown Murano glass Sputnik chandelier offers an abundance of Triedre crystals- each replete with a profusion of 24-carat white gold flecks- emanating from a centra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Chrome

Triedri Drum Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Triedri technique arranged in nine layers on chrome finish metal frame by Fabio Ltd / Inspired by Venini / Made in Italy 8 lights ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Quadriedri Cake Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear Murano glasses cut in Quadriedri technique arranged in descending layers on chrome finish metal frame by Fabio Ltd / Inspired by Venini / Made in Italy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage murano chandelier Tronchi by Toni Zuccheri for Venini Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Murano glass chandelier, crafted in Italy during the 1960s by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini & Co. Venini & Co. stands as a beaco...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Majestic Venetian Ceiling light. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is gilt-metal. 10 E27 lights spread a magical light. The length of the three chains is shipped...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano "Vele" Chandelier by La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with elegant clear "sails" glasses suspended on brass frame / Made in Italy by La Murrina, circa 1960s Original mark on glasses Measures: diameter 14 inche...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with clear hand blown polyhedron/polyhedral shaped Murano glasses suspended on white metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s Measur...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Murano Pendant Ceiling Lamp white Swirl Glass Original, Italy 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano pendant ceiling lamp in white opaline glass. The glass is mouth-blown in an oval shape with a beautiful swirl pattern. Handmade in Italy, 1970s, and comes with origina...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Lightning Murano Poliedri Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp or long flush mount poliedri polyhedron murano glass. Come with extra glass, chain and canopy. In a Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regen...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Amber Murano 26" Rugiada Flush Mount Glass & Brass by Barovier and Toso 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant amber-colored Murano ceiling light with textured gold-dusted Murano glass leaves on a golden brass frame. An elegant floral chandelier made of hand-blown Murano glass in ambe...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

A pair of mid-century Murano pendants by Vistosi
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A beautiful pair of 2 mid-century lamps in two cheerful colors. Hand blown cylindrical Murano pendants with striped pattern. Beautiful quality! Brass frame and ceiling cover.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vetri Murano Large Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Vetri Murano Large Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier by Venini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian chandelier from the island of Murano. This piece has a brass frame that supports an impressive array of 178 Murano glass, eggplant-colored, polyhedral shaped pieces. Illumina...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Style Celedon Mint Glass Swirl Bell 2" Globe with Brass Pendent Fitter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Celedon Mint Murano glass pendant, shaped like a bell, is crafted in the esteemed tradition of Murano glassmaking. Renowned for its exceptional ...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

2 Grand Italian Midcentury Modern Cascading Clear Murano Glass Chandeliers 1970
Located in New York, NY
2 Grand Italian Mid-Century Modern Clear Murano Glass Cascade Chandeliers and Attributed to AV Mazzega circa 1960 - 1970. They are large, elegant, stunning, yet delicate Italian Venetian glass chandeliers or pendants in clear glass composed of hand made and hand blown twisted and intertwined clear loops. These exquisite pieces are refined in their neutral coloration and sublime presence . Thus, they are delightful pieces of art glass providing great light.. Dimensions: Height 47" x Diameter: 23.6". The height includes a 6" nickel pipe and canopy. Please Note: These are Priced and Sold as Individual Pieces. Additional References: Carlo Nason Mazzega, Seguso, Barovier e Toso, Venini. Fratelli Tosi, Barbini, Venetian Glass, Hand Blown, Dale Chihuly, Art Glass, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Gio Ponti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mazzucato Mid-Century Modern Vibrant Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Discover this lively Mid-Century Modern Vibrant Colored Italian Murano Glass Chandelier from the 1980s designed by Daniele Mazzucato. Enhance your home decor with a touch of vibrant color through this exquisite small Murano Glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-century murano pendant lamp Mazzega Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a captivating piece of mid-century design: the Murano pendant lamp by Mazzega, meticulously crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This stunning vintage Italian chandelier is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

"Champagne" Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
1960’s Italian Murano chandelier with dozens of curved “champagne” colored glasses. Brass hardware. Holds six light sources. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Brass, Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Pair of Brass Gold Murano Glass Sputnik Light Fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt
Located in Rijssen, NL
Elegant pair of Murano light fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. Brass stem and hardware and white steel fixture. Several star shaped gold or amber and clear resembles ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned Venetian glassworks. Measures: Total height 70 cm. Height glass lantern 42cm. Large glass lantern...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant Lamp Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps, model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and smoked leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass. Measures: H 16.93...
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Early 1600s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large dark frosted smoky Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 23.5 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large matte white Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large dark frosted smoky Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 23.5 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Pebble Pendant by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pendant with a large glossy white Murano pebble glass shade mounted on brass frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: Diameter 23.5 inches, h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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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