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Material: Murano Glass
Italian Green Petal Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with turquoise and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are ve...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Modernist Two-Tier Transparent Triedre Murano Camer Glass Rectangular Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic modernist triedre chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Graniglia Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture, mounted on gold plated finish frame / Made in Italy in the style of Ba...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Pendant lamp LS-120 - Carlo Nason
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This pendant lamp, the LS-120, consists of four layers of hand-blown opaline glass from the islands of Murano. This is, so far known, the only opaline version of this lamp. The diffe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Elongated Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Elongated pendant lamp composed of a three-level brass structure, illuminated by LED strips running along its entire length. Each level is wrapped with a Murano glass plate, creating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Two Extra Large Massive Glass Globe Pendants Lights, Germany, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare and large massive white murano glass pendants by Doria. Germany, 1970s. Lamp sockets: 1x E27 (US: E26) Or two round.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier
Located in Wien, AT
Murano Chandelier around 1970 The height is adjustable original condition signed
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Chandelier
Murano Chandelier
$665 Sale Price
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Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the Style of Barovier & Toso 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, in the style of Barovier & Toso 1980s Each has two E27 lamps. Intact glass. Metal structures. Found in an apartment in my city, Palermo. We gua...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Hand-Engraved Bamboo and Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Hand-engraved bamboo and Murano glass chandelier, Italy, 1950s Purchased by my great grandparents in Venice. Intact and functioning. E27 lamp. Good conditions.
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bamboo, Murano Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of mouth-blown Murano glass chandeliers, blue Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired with E14 or E12 socket f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Poliedri Chandelier Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant poliedri chandelier attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, featuring hand-blown Murano glass with a mix of transparent and soft grey tones. The metal structure supports a hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Palwa Teardrops Chandelier Murano Glass & Gilt-Brass, Germany, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Murano glass teardrops. These lamps have an incomparable unique character. A touch of luxury fills the room. Manufacturer: Palwa...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Italian White Teal Turquoise Blue Murano Glass Sputnik Half Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a half moon shape, an enticing modern happy design with an antique brass structure com...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Mazzega Murano Glass Leaf Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mid-century modernist chandelier, crafted by Mazzega, showcases the timeless appeal of Murano glass artistry. Dating back to circa 1970, this Italian chandelier featur...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Pendant Lamps in Murano Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This pair of 1960s Italian ceiling lamps, while not having any brands or signatures, boasts quality in materials and design. Made of transparent Murano glass with a particular decora...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Barovier e Toso mid-century Murano glass chandelier, Italy
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

1 of 2 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s Heavy ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass, 70s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, light blue Murano glass leaves, brass structure, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the half shells in green Murano glass, very beautiful and particular. Linear Murano chandelier, simpl...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 4 Petite Ice Glass Chrome Pendant light by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Petite star-shaped Pendant light by Kaiser, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Curved Murano glasses suspended from a fixture. Sockets: one x E27 standard bulb (max. 100 ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Clear Glass Leaf Chandelier, Italy 1950's
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A entire Murano blown clear glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s. With four downwards four light-arms with glass tulips and six upwards glass leaves. This beautiful piec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier attr. to Carlo Nason, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare mid - century modern glass and chrome pendant attr. to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s. Socket: 1 x E27 ( E26 for US) for standard screw bulbs.     
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Murano disc chandelier alabaster iridescent
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. The chandelier has 57 Murano white albaster iridescent glass disks. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the particularity of reflecting a multiplici...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier 1990s
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern blue-gray Murano Glass chandelier, by Barovier, Italy 1990s. The large chandelier has six lights/arms and white fabric ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Napoli, Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp or chandelier Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to rewire for USa. Perfect for decorating a la...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Grace Kelly's Tears Murano Chandelier 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the Grace Kelly whose tears, legend has it, were the same color as her eyes.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Vintage Italian Murano wall lights in the manner of Mazzega – amber glass petals. Wall lights have 10 amber glass petals (for each applique) i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Spider Web Pendant by Gino Vistosi for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Model Spider Web pendant lamp. Design by Gino Vistosi for Vetrerie Mazzega Murano. Striking Italian design f...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Sputnik Murano Glass Flowers Chandelier Venini Style Italy, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano glass Sputnik Flower chandelier Venini Style, Italy. Covered in patterned glass flowers with chromed metal frame. A beautiful natural and clear look become a jewel in your liv...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Artistic Rich Chandelier 3 Arms Green-Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic rich chandelier 3 arms green, amethyst Murano glass with flowers and morrise by Multiforme. Original and innovative artistic glass chandeliers. A collection inspired from nature. It is a lighting work that stands out thanks to its originality, but that doesn’t renounce to the elegance typical of the blown glass chandeliers. This chandelier doesn’t need matching furniture...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Two lights are ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Flower Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This Murano glass chandelier was designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, in Italy, during the 1970's. This lamp features a floral Murano glass lampshade. Made from textured clear glass ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Early C20th Six Branch Milky Murano Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Six Branch Murano Chandelier Traditional Piece of Italian Art of Blowing Glass Dates C1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Amber Petal Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf

Venetian style Chandelier Clear and gold Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bovary chandelier, 5 lights, in clear artistic glass, with golden details by Multiforme is a luxury chandelier that will never be outmoded. This collection takes inspiration from the...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist "Helios" Chandelier in Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Opalescent Glass
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully formed Modernist "Helios" Chandelier in Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Opalescent Glass & Brass originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This chandelier features 12 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Fontana Arte Style Pearl Aqua Blue Murano Glass Oval Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious, customizable modern chandelier, inspired by the Fontana Arte style, showcases a sophisticated oval design entirely handcrafted in Italy. Composed of reeded Murano gla...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Mid Century Modern 8 Arm Chrome & Mottled Murano Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern chandelier was realized by the fabled 20th century designer, Gaetano Sciolari in Italy circa 1970. It offers a grouping of eight volumetric rectangul...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Big Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large mouth-blown Murano glass chandelier, 38 green Murano glass leaves, brass structure, 12 bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. We supply reducers for E12 USA...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of Four Midcentury Italian Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic set of Four vintage Murano wall sconces made by 6 Murano trasparent Six-Tier Felci for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period:late xx century Dimensions: 18,50 inche...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano venetian glass chandelier multicolor
Located in Palermo, PA
Mini Murano Glass Floral Rezzonico Chandelier, 1930s This exquisite chandelier is a unique example of Venetian craftsmanship from the 1930s. Made entirely of Murano blown glass, it ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Round Smoky Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the smoky Murano glass curls, very beautiful and unique. A linear Murano chandelier, simple yet very ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, Pink Alabaster
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created...
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Six-Light Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This Venini Murano Glass Chandelier is an original lamp realized by Venini in the 1960s in Italy. Cascade Murano Glass six-light chandelier with three-tier hand blown milk and clear ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-20th Century Venetian Chandelier, Murano, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano glass chandelier. Hand made in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano glass ball in the end of the lamp. Murano b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s Beautiful and elegant original Murano globe pendant lamp in white c...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

20th Century Modern Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier "Ca'rezzonico" Style, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant six-light chandelier in milk-colored Murano glass and sophisticated pink finishes. With a centered bulbous column that emits branches and flowers and finely cuts the Muran...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Beautiful High quality Murano chandelier - 57 green alabaster iridescent
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian Murano chandelier. The chandelier has 57 Murano GREEN alabaster iridescent glass disks. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the particularity of reflecting a multiplic...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful Mid-Century Murano Glass & Brass, Leaf Chandelier Pendant, Italy 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
Whispers of glass, handcrafted Murano leaves in radiant Light. Elevate your interior with this exquisite Italian Murano glass chandelier, a striking sculptural piece from the 1970s....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Beautiful 1970’s Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 24 green disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions:41,30...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 3 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s Heavy ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Elegant Italian chandelier made from 56 beautiful Murano trasparent glasses “poliedri”. Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Period: 1970’s Dimensions: 37,80 inches (9...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Awesome Barovier & Toso Chandelier, Murano Glass Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A beautiful chandelier from the noble house of Barovier & Toso. Very good condition. With replacement glass plate and a replacement curl. There is also a 48 cm chain to extend the ...
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1990s Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Elegant Murano ceiling lamp - 32 amber and clear glass petals
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 Murano glass petals (clear with amber spot) in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 19,20 inchs (...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Chandelier Rezzonico 6 Arms Multi-Color Glass Multiforme in stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal Murano glass, rich of multi-color details with a predominance of the green color particulars by Multiforme. This artistic glass chandelier is an elegant and delicate lighting...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Pair of Large Murano Chandeliers made by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970-1979
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Wonderful, good size and mint condition pair of Venetian, black art glass pendant lights. If you are looking for a rare and truly stylish pair of Murano art glass fixtures to grace your home then these handmade chandeliers could be perfect. With lighting as one of our specialities we were over the moon to finally find a pair of this rarity and beauty and that we were given the opportunity to purchase them. Over the years we have sold several unique Venetian pendants, but finding an original Barovier and Toso pair...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A pair of Carlo Scarpa Murano chandeliers 'Poliedri' for Venini
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
A very beautiful and original pair Murano chandeliers designed by Italian architect and designer Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano. Each with 9 lights. Beautiful design where the advanc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Artistic glass lightbulb chandelier Murano Bulb Marcantonio X Multiforme #02
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The art of Murano glass meets the iconicity of a bulb, together they give rise to a brilliant piece of furniture: a lightbulb, a chandelier or whatever your imagination suggests. Murano Bulb...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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

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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