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Material: Murano Glass
Flower Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Half sputnik chandelier in brass and sculpted Murano glass "Flowers". Creation by Studio Glustin.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Murano glass circa 1950 chandelier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of chandeliers in Murano glass Venini circa 1950
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Elegant Pair of Italian Blue Chandeliers by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Chandeliers of refined elegance. The blue hues reflect the light harmoniously. Made of pure Murano glass elements. A larger version is also available. Also available for 220 vol...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy mid-20th Century. 5 lights. 105 x 80 cm. Good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Round Transparent / White Color Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic transparent Venetian color for a cascade of Murano leaves. A surprising color for this chandelier. All in artistic Murano glass with transparent white leaves arranged all ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Noti Massari Renato Toso for Leucos, Rare 3 Incalmos Suspension Layered Glass
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extraordinary suspension made for Leucos by Toni Massari. Heavy Venetian glass has 3 incalmo. The inner is black outside and white inside, which is a typical design of Renato Toso (...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Black Lotus Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with layered hand blown black Murano lotus flowers mounted chrome spherical structure / Made in Italy in the style of Cenedese Measures: diameter 23.5 inches, heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

A 1970s Space Age Aluminum and Murano Glass Italian Cubic Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a stylish aluminium, wood and Murano glass chandelier designed by Gaetano Ciolari, the glass parts are by Mazzega. this Cubic Chandelier designed by Gaetano Sciolari is a spe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Carlo Scarpa Suspension lamp from the Poliedri series. "VENINI" production
Located in Vigevano, PV
Carlo scarpa. Suspension lamp from the Poliedri series. "VENINI" production the chandelier will be sold with about 6 spare parts.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Zeta Ceiling Light by Gaspare Asaro - Bronze Finish
Located in New York, NY
The Zeta ceiling light features a composition of variable sized Murano glass shades methodically balanced on a “V” shaped brass frame. The first ima...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

White Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian blown glass chandelier with 6 candelabra lights. Measurements: Drop: 28" Diameter: 36".
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Castello Lantern by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Italian lantern with frosted Murano glass mounted on gold finish metal frame and details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 9 lights / E26 or E27 ty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Spectacular Sputnik Chandelier with Snow Glass Balls, Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Rare spectacular Sputnik flush mount with glass snowballs designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s. Stunning shape and a significant light effect. All glass balls are in good condition. ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sphere Chandelier in Murano Swirl Glass , Mazzega, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age pendant light manufactured in clear, white and blue swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970. Measures: Diameter is 29 cm. Height is 110 cm but ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

German Two-Tiered Ice Glass Chandelier from Doria Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Six E27 sockets. 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

Ventiquattro Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 24 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Two Lotus Chandeliers in Brass and White Murano Glass in Franco Luce Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Elegant brass Lotus chandelier with white Murano glass leaves in Franco Luce style. Italy,1970s. We also have two smaller chandeliers with a diameter of 18.5" - 47 cm and a height of 18.5" - 47 cm. Six E14 bulbs. The chandelier has twelve sockets for small incandescent lamps with screw base or E14 type LEDs. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Canada), although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable for local electricity. It can also be used with a dimmer. Measures: Diameter 67 cm. Height fixture 48 cm. Total height including the chain and canopy 85 cm. Twelve E14 bulbs. Vistosi , Venini , Mazzega ,Barbini Aldo Nason ,Frank Luce
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Black White Flower Murano Glass Chandelier, 1994
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive flowers chandelier in Murano blown glass, black and white colour Entirely worked by hand with extreme care and precision. Work performed by Alberto Donà in 1994. The cha...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano Glass Impero Chandelier, 1995
Located in Murano, Venezia
Large Murano blown glass chandelier with 48 amber and Swarovski elements. The chandelier can be reconditioned according to the country of destination. Replacement included. This ch...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Light Fixtures by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of Brutalist pedant light fixtures by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, 1960s, A absolute strong and sculptural design! The handwrought iron surround has a good patinati...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Chandelier by Italian designer Bruno Gatta - Stilnovo 1950
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chandelier by Italian designer Bruno Gatta. Original edition of Stilnovo, with original label. Gilt brass, matt black aluminum openwork cup, opaline glass. Italy around 1950. Hei...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum, Brass

CINETICO Murano Glass and Solid Brass Mobile Chandelier Sky Blue Glass Elements
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Ovale Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian oval shaped sputnik chandelier with Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 24 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Clear Glass Tips, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Brass Sputnik chandelier with Murano solid clear glass tips. The chandelier has 24-light bulbs.   
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Blown Glass Chandelier Italy 20th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Ten-light blown glass chandelier, bobeches, pendants and glass chains. Italy, 20th Century.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Crystal Black and White Smoked Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Fun and elegant Italian pendant chandelier, entirely handcrafted, of organic modern design consisting of a succession of elements: black opaline glass and brass spheres, a hand-cut jewel like rock glass decoration, a saucer shaped ivory white mouth blown murano glass piece overlaid in clear crystal worked with pure gold speckles, a handmade translucent smoked...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold, Brass

Murano Seguso Floral Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass chandelier with floral pattern. Has gold and off white petals and leaves.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Spectacular chandelier in Murano by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in brass with 12 arms in sculpted Murano glass and scones in opaline. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Trio Band Pendant by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern pendant with three matte white Murano glass shades enclosed in chic polished nickel border bands and mounted on polished nickel frame Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Murano Glass Clear Pendants
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass pendants in the style of Ettore Sottsass. This pair features elements of hand-blown glass all transparent and showcasing the clarity Murano glass is known for. Each piec...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ravello, Large Size Vintage Murano Trasparent Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Roma, IT
Majestic Murano ceiling light. The chandelier has an assembled diameter of 90 centimeters, the height measures 38 centimeters. The chandelier has 5 light point Perfect for decorat...
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1970s 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

Chandelier 6 Arms Clear Silver Leaf Handblown Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 6 lights chandelier, in crystal, silver leaf artistic glass with black details and curly ornamental elements. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pari of Angelo Mangiarotti “Giogali” Glass Flush Mounts, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pair of "Giogali" Murano glass flush mounts by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s Each fixture have 200 Murano glass links hanging on the nickeled frame. Soc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Green Murano Glass Ceiling Light with Metal frame by Lumini Collections
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Statement piece Murano green glass chandelier featuring a metal frame with four levels of saddles and eleven internal light bulbs. (total number of glass saddles is 54) This chandelier is a luxurious and elegant lighting fixture made but also a work of art that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space. Designer: Lumini Collections...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940.  
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amber Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern sputnik chandelier with hand blown textured amber Murano glass spheres, mounted on brass frame with black enameled center / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd. / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Modern Neoclassical Murano / Venetian 16-Arm White & Gold Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large elegant sixteen-arm white and gold Italian Venetian / Murano glass chandelier in the Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical style. The piece is the epitome of understated style and ta...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Tree. of Chandeliers Murano Glass Brass, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Refined tree chandeliers Venini Murano glass and brass, 1940.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian MidCentury Large Size Trasparent Murano Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Large size clear glassMurano ceiling light. The ceiling light consists of a round of alternating leaves and transparent glass leaves, the central plate. The ceiling light mo...
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1970s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Fontana Arte Satellite Chandelier in Green Murano Glass, Italy c. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Max Ingrand style pendant chandelier with geometric design. Chandelier is comprised of dense circular Murano glass discs in kinetic linear formation. The outer glass discs are dark g...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Fortuna Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featured in British Vogue November 2017, Living on the Edge by Hayley Maitland Italian Sputnik chandelier with green Triedri Murano glass mounted on 24-Karat gold plated frame / Desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Brutalist Chandelier in Murano Glass by Tom Ahlstrom, Hans Erlich, Sweden 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Brutalist Chandelier in blown Murano Glass realized by Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Erlich and produced in Sweden in 1970s by A & E Light...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

Mid-Century Modern Handblown White Murano Glass and Chrome 12-Arm Sputnik
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
This elegant design sputnik light was realized in Italy, circa in the 1960s. It consists of twelve torus-shaped shades of hand-blown Murano glass in a beautiful white-clear tone, embedded with an abundance of tiny bubbles reminiscent of bubbling water...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 of 2 Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s. The chandelier is composed of 3 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass metal ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Chandelier Gold Inclusion by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier in massive Murano glass with inclusions of gold. Height with chain: cm 90 Height without chain: cm 60 Width: cm 42
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Chandelier 12 Arms White Silk Murano Glass White Lampshade Chapeau by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Chapeau chandelier 12 lights, artistic white silk Murano glass, white organza lampshades by Multiforme. Chapeau is a Classic and essential chandelier, it is handcrafted using high qu...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern geometrical Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The vintage pendant chandelier is made of a chrome frame and transparent and white Murano glass ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Italian Murano Art Deco Gilt Chandelier in Opaline Amber Glass & Beaded Fringe
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful Italian midcentury chandelier with Amber Glass & Beaded Glass Fringe in the style of Art Deco and Art Nouveau. Beautiful age patina. Dimentions: Height 31.5 in. (chain/4 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

"Flowers" Chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Incredible chandelier in brass with flowers made of Murano glass. Unique creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2019.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venini Carlo Scarpa Chandelier Poliedri Murano Light Bluend Brass, 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Carlo Scarpa chandelier Poliedri Murano light gray celestial and iron 1950.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Charming Murano Chandelier by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier. It is composed of 30 star shaped panes of pure Murano glass. The height is adjustable according to the height of the ceiling. At no extra cost we will ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic glass sputnik chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Senape Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with Senape yellow Murano glasses hand blown into three points using Triedri technique, mounted on 24-Karat gold plated metal frame / Designed by Fabio Ber...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Murano light fixture with clear and gold body and three interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 24" Drop: 10".
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Elegant Palmette Ceiling Light - Three Levels, 104 Clear and Amber Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano clear and amber glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980's Dimen...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Round Gold Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
A riot of leaves, with an elegant gold colour. Very beautiful, rich and original design. Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the gold-col...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Shell Trasparent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Barovier e Toso with murano glass. The pendant consists of 5 glass elements and a brass structure, with the shape of a shell. It mounts a Europea...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

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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