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Period: 1960s
Material: Murano Glass
OriginI Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Large and very beautiful white bown Murano glass discs chandelier by Vistosi. Italy, 1960s Height (body): 20 In Lamp sockets. 9
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Metal

Murano in the Style of Venini Round Polychrome Polyhedra Chandelier, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano glass chandelier with a particular 196 polychromy ranging from transparent to smoked and then to opal turquoise color. Its design is also very particular round but fl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of 3 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic two-tier midcentury flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Two rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Heavy quality and in very g...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive mid-century modern chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, featuring a striking arrangement of interlocking opalescent murano glass elements. One of the largest m...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large 31.5” Amber Murano Glass Flush Mount & Wall Sconce by Mazzega, Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount wall or ceiling light with 33 hand blown thick smoky and clear textured Murano glass elements on a chromed frame. Heavy duty. Has 6 sockets. In very good conditio...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Chandelier "Leaves" 2 Levels, Frosted Glass, Murano Mazzega, Italy 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Mazzega Murano chandelier produced in Italy in the 60s. Crystals in frosted Murano glass, taking the form of leaves spread over 2 levels of a golden metal structure. ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Midcentury Murano Pendant Light, Glass Shade in Various Colours Ceramic Mount
Located in Verviers, BE
Midcentury Murano pendant light, glass shade in various colours Hanging pendant light from the late 1960s on an adjustable chain, designed in the Murano style with Ceramic mount ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Space Age Flushmount by Mazzega, Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, Ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flushmount lamp by Mazzega, most likely designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, consisting on 3 clear murano glass pieces that slide into a grey/silver lacquered base...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Charming Vintage Murano Ceiling Light White Flowers, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous white flowers Murano ceiling light. The ceiling light mounts 3 lamp holders with E14 socket, possible to switch for USA. Very good condition of the flowers, the flowers are ...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Murano Glass Waterfall Ceiling Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Carlo Nason Murano Glass Waterfall "Cascata" Ceiling Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s Iridescent Murano glass on a steel structure. Carries four bulbs The Lamp will need to be rewired f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Murano Art Glass Italian Design, Venini, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Art Glass Italian design, Venini, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Illuminate your space with the elegance of yesteryear with this Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, crafted in Italy in the swinging 60s. The stunning combination of orange a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Exceptional Set of 3 Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 3 Doria pendant lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement pieces. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shade made o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Venini Five-Tier Swirling Chandelier Lamp with Murano Glass Triedri Prisms, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Venini swirling light, circa 1960s, with surrounding Murano glass triedri prisms, suspended from a five-tier gilt brass frame. It has got 8 socke...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cascading 44" Giogali Chandelier Flush Mount by Angelo Mangiarotti, Vistosi 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Imposing huge Giogali chandelier with numerous interlaced clear-white Murano glasses on a chrome frame. The elegant Murano glasses can be individually arranged, so that the chandelie...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Rare Doria Midcentury Brass and Ice Glass Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass pendant lamp made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shape. Measurements: Height: 32-60 cm ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Etched Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This Murano glass globe pendant light has thickly etched frosted glass and beautiful finish work at opening. Original twisted brass rod and canopy.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An impressive and large chandeliers by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of polished brass in a warm tone,...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Spiral Murano Glass Ceiling Light Attributed To Venini, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Spiral Murano glass ceiling light attributed to Venini, 1960s Intact and in good condition, 2 E27 lamps. Metal structure. We guarantee immediate shipping with adequate packaging and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Set of Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Italian midcentury Murano glass pendant light fixtures with three interior lights. Sold individually. Meas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Barovier & Toso Murano Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Barovier & Toso Murano Ice Glass Chandelier, 1960s Italian Mid-century chandelier with 14 ice glass tubes, 1 big ice glass plate an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Manufactured in Iridescent Murano glass. Murano, Italy, ca. 1968.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano blown glass pendant chandelier, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Murano blown glass pendant chandelier, Made in Italy, 1960s.  This elegant single-light chandelier is cloud-shaped. The glass is transparent, mouth-blown, and coated on the outside w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of the 2 Murano Rose Pink 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

Space Age, Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in chromed hardware and handblown Murano glass by Mazzega, with Carlo Nason glass, Murano, Italy, circa 1970. The chandelier alone measures 40 cm high ...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 3 Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic four-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 4 rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Sockets: 10 x E14 candelabra b...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1960 Mazzega chandelier Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
1960 Mazzega chandelier Italy Fully restored Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega. Italy circa 1960. Height 60 cm - 23,62 po Diameter 35 cm - 13,78 po
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's clear glass light fixtures with 6 interior candelabra lights. Sold Individually. Measurements: Height: 11" Diameter: 21"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

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Metal

Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
Located in North Miami, FL
Moon-like vintage opaque Murano glass globe with exceptional textured swirls by Venini. Hand blown.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Overwhelming Murano Glass Lantern or Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940'
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent pendant with six arms with details gold inclusions. Heads of lions are the ball falls background. Centered with three finely handblown cups. Richly decorated with leave...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 'of 2' Large Kaiser Flush Mount Amber Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large flush mount ceiling light executed in Murano glass with brass finals on a wooden frame. Manufactured by Kaiser Lighting, Germany in the 1960s. Materials: Murano glass,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Mid Century Murano Pendant Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of nine Italian circa 1960's molded glass pendant light fixtures with 3 interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 16"...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture. A Doria flush mount light combines conte...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano glass and brass chandelier, Kalmar
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern brass square flush mount chandelier, by Kalmar Austria 1960s. Handmade clear and textured Murano glass shades and polished ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Massimo Vignelli Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Pendants for Vistosi, 60s Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of pendant lamps designed by Massimo Vignelli for the Vistosi glassworks in the 1960s, made of cased Murano glass. It has a beautiful bright yellow color and produces different ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-century "Ice" chandelier by Toni Zuccheri Venini Scultoreo.
Located in Palermo, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of mid-20th century Italian design with this extraordinary "Ice" chandelier by renowned designer Toni Zuccheri. Crafted with skilled crafts...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Wonderful midcentury Italian sputnik chandelier designed by Paolo Venini for VeArt in 1960. The chandelier has a stylish chrome frame and 30 Murano gl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Vintage murano glass pendant light, for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage murano glass brown pendant light with a brass shade holder and chain. Beautiful hand made glass dome emitting a beautiful diffuse light. 1960s - Italy Tested and working w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian Murano glass chandelier with 6 candelabra lights. Measurements: Current Drop: 26" Diameter: 30".
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This orange glass pendant lamp was designed by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi in Italy in the 1960's. It has a bright orange glass outside with a white opaline inside that gives a beautifu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

White Murano Glass Chandelier-Lantern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Neoclassical Murano glass lantern or chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1960s. The Mid-Century Modern lantern is made of a frosted translucent Murano glass bottom vase, nes...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

A SHABBY-CHIC BLOWN GLASS CEILING FIXTURE by BAROVIER & TOSO, MURANO, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional, spectacular and elegant suspension chandelier, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, cylindrical structures in thick patinated bronze, 2 arms in twisted glass and 2 leaves in blow...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Ceiling Lamp - Murano Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Organic shaped Italian ceiling lamp with glass Murano drops, with amber colored accents, total 28 glass drops. Four light fittings for E14 lamp bulbs. The lamp is in very good condi...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Stunning Murano Glass Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Fantastic mid-century Flush mount chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture. Wonderful geometric ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Carlo Nason Mazzega Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs. The lamp is executed with 1x E27 Edison screw fit bulb. It is...
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1960s German Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Stunning Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Five-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Five rings of Murano glass cylinders( with gold color flakes) suspended from a fixture. Won...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi Chandelier, Italy 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vinicio Vianello for Vistosi chandelier. Designed and manufactured in Italy in 1960s. Five Murano glass spheres on patinated brass frame. Complimentary US rewiring upon request. We ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Murano "Waterfall Spheres" Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amazing Italian Murano "Waterfall Spheres" glass chandelier, in beautiful transparent color with multicolor refinishing, in excellent original condition from 1960s. This beauty is c...
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1960s Italian Romantic Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

20th Century Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Vistosi, Yellow
Located in Turin, Turin
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1964) studied architecture at the University of Venice and in 1956 started working for Vistosi, designing its brand. In 1962 Alessandro opened his own design...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Four-Tiered Kalmar Midcentury Ice Glass Chandelier, circa 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kalmar Franken ice glass chandelier made in Austria in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shapes. Four-tier chandelier with hexagonal ice glasses. The glasses are sec...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and in very...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Extremly Rare and Huge Rattan Sombrero Ceiling Lamp, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Executed in brass Rattan and PVC. The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Light bulbs are not included. It...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Venini Style Murano Lattimo Glass Sphere Chandelier 1980s
Located in New York, NY
that features clusters of Murano lattimo and clear glass spheres in a cascading cone shaped arrangement. A subtle decorative stripe created by the contrast of lattimo and clear glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 3 rings of glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Wonderful light effect. Sockets: 6 x...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Modern Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Venini, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Modern Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Venini, 1960s. This elegant Italian chandelier is attributed to Venini, circa 1960s, and is composed of transparent Murano gla...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Murano Glass & Brass Pendant Light, TZ Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite pendant light was made by TZ Leuchten, in Germany. The Glass was made in Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. With its clean modernist lines and timeless sensibility, this pend...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

La Murrina - plafoniera in vetro di Murano leggermente iridescente - ITALIA 1960
Located in Milano, IT
La Murrina - plafoniera in vetro di murano leggermente iridato ,originale anni 60, in perfetto stato. Un modello molto particolare adatto a qualsiasi tipo di arredamento. L’impianto ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Tom Aslström & Hans Ehrlich Brutalist Mid Century Swedish Chandelier Murano
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Swedish designers wrought iron brutalist chandelier. Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Orig...
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1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

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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