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Period: 1960s
Material: Murano Glass
Mazzega Mid-Century Modern Blown Murano Glass Italian Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Murano glass chandelier was produced by Mazzega in blown glass, the structure is in brass.
This pendant looks like a Space Age style flying saucer
The historic Mazzega IVR glassworks has been the creator, since the mid-1950s, of a profound artistic and conceptual renewal in the field of artistic glass production in Murano.
Starting from that period he collaborated with the artists of the Fucina degli Angeli...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Brass chandelier from the 1960s attributed to the famous Venini glass factory.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Catania, IT
Brass chandelier from the 1960s attributed to the famous Venini glass factory. Product in good condition with small wear caused by years and use. Please review the attached images ca...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Cascading 51" Giogali Amber Murano Chandelier, Angelo Mangiarotti, Vistosi 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Imposing cascading Giogali waterfall chandelier with numerous interlaced clear and amber Murano glasses on a metal frame. The 90 clear and 25 amber Murano glasses can be individually...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
White Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern bell shade pendant chandelier by Seguso Italy 1960s.
The Murano ceiling light is white, translucent with black accent.
The chandelier has chrome fitting on top of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
1960 Italy Venini 'Swirl' Chandelier with Twisted Amber & Clear Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant swirl chandelier designed by Paolo Venini with thirty-seven large, twisted, amber and clear Murano glasses suspended in two stages around a chromed brass frame, which thanks ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Set of Four Alessandro Pianon for Lumenform Murano Pendants from the 1960's
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of four "incamiciato" greyish green Murano glass pendants, manufactured by Lumenform in 1961 and designed by Alessandro Pianon. They come with their ...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Poliedri Murano glass chandelier, Italian Design 1960s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
A great classic of Carlo Scarpa's creations for Venini is the system of elements called Poliedri: a clever and elegant system for modeling lighting in shapes from time to time suited...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
Venini Style Murano Lattimo Glass Sphere Chandelier 1980s
By Venini
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
Mid-Century 11 Lights "Esprit" Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Chandelier "Esprit" in Murano hand blown glass and chrome metal.
Designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini in the 1970s.
Molded ice structure glass flower on a chrome Sputnik ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Yellow Murano Glass Pendant Light by Massimo Vignelli for Venini, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
A beautiful yellow glass pendant light, made in the 1960s by Massimo Vignelli for Venini.
The lampshade is made of yellow opaline glass with an inner white glaze. Real murano glass, ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
A Venini Murano Amber and Clear Glass Pendant Chandelier
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An Italian Murano glass pendant with clear and gold infused Murano Glass Trilobo pieces. Hung from a white lacquered frame and the frame staggered so the pieces are at different un u...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Petite Murano Glass Pendant Light by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Petite Stunning Pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s
Brass frame with 4 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good c...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Carl Fagerlund Chandelier Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glass, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960-1969. The light features a polished brass frame with stunning Murano g...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960 Germany Peill & Putzler Sputnik Water Drop Flush Mount Murano Glass Chrome
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant mid century modern Sputnik flush mount with four clear bubbled Murano glasses on a chromed frame. Star-shaped glass resembles water drops. Heavy duty. Manufactured by Peill & Putzler, Germany in the 1960s.
Model: Sputnik, Water Drop.
Colors: white, transparent and silver.
Materials: Murano glass and chromed brass.
Rooms: study, entrance, dining room, loft and living room.
Manufacturer: Peill & Putzler.
Country of origin: Germany.
Measures: height appr. 13.8" in. (ca. 35 cm), dm appr. 16.5" in. (ca. 42 cm), dm per single glass flower...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Green and Opaline Glass Pendant Attributed to Carlo Nason Mazzega 1960's
Located in London, GB
Large Italian suspension lamp with double layers of blown Murano hand blown glass, the outside green drum shape that is supported by an inner opaline white mushroom shape glass., Th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tea Morosati pendant light by Stilnovo with Barovier & Toso glass, Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare pendant light designed by Tea Morosati and manufactured by Stilnovo in the early 1960s.
This particular Stilnovo lighting fixture has a very elegant brass structure with a di...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Murano Glass Chandelier-Lantern Italy
By Venini
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
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large White Murano Glass Chandeliers. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960's large Italian white Murano glass double-tier twelve-arm chandelier. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Height: 56"
Diameter: 41"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Monumental Murano Glass And Brass Chandeliers, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Monumental Murano glass and brass chandeliers, 6-lights, 1960s Italian design
Intact and in good condition, structure in brass and golden metal.
We guarantee imm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Flower Shaped Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill & Putzler, Germany, 1960s/1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful flower shaped pendant lamp was made by the German manufacturer Peill & Putzler. It is made of double-layerd hand blown Murano glass with an orange outside and an opal ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass, Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Amethyst Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian Amethyst Murano chandelier with 6 lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 26"
Diameter: 37"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso 40" Chandelier Murano Glass & Chrome by Napoleone Martinuzzi, Italy 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large multi layered chandelier with handblown textured Murano bubble glass tubes hanging from a chromed spider suspension. Chandelier illuminates...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Very Large Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in the Manner of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning, very large Murano glass and brass chandelier attributed to Stilnovo. The chandelier has a very impressing size and is a real eyecatcher in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Spiral Frosted Globe Pendant
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Italian Murano glass globe pendant light. White and tan spiral pattern with frosted finish. Original chrome and orange coated hardware. Original wiring as found. Sourced in Northe...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Murano Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960s Italian blown glass chandeliers with 12 lights each. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter:45”
Current dr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Moon Pendant Lamp Orange & White Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Murano glass Moon phases pendant lamp with an orange glass globe and a white opaline glass moving part. The white inner glass ring is rotat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Tronchi Murano Modern Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s Mid-Century Modern tronchi Murano 3-tier chandelier with chrome frame.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century modern Chandelier in Murano glass by Aldo Nason, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Nason
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern Chandelier in Murano glass by Aldo Nason, Italy, 1960s
This pendant light is a stunning example of mid-century Italian design, crafted from fine Murano glass, reno...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Chrome
Mazzega Murano - Elegant Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Stratford, CT
A large magnificent Mazzega Murano Art glass chandelier from Italy, circa 1960. The chandelier has a chrome framing and contains 50 large art glass prisms. It takes 8 light bulbs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Large Kalmar Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
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
Materials
Brass, Metal
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Murano glass and brass chandelier, Italy, 1960s The glass bowl has a very nice etched spotted surface.
It is in excellent condition, with small signs of agin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. A lot of Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture.
Heavy quality and in very good conditio...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 28 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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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
Iconic Italian Murano glass pendant chandelier, 1960's Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Original Carlo Nason interlocking glass elements chandelier for Mazzega c 1970 .
Each glass piece measure around 12 x 12 cm , can be interlocked together forming a long chain .
The c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1 of 2 Stunning Carl Fagerlund Chandelier Murano Glass Leaves, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous chandelier designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glass, Sweden, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960-1969. The light features a polished brass frame with eight stu...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Italian 1960s Poliedri Glass, Steel and Brass Ceiling Lamp
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s Poliedri Glass, Steel and Brass Ceiling Lamp
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Murano Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1968
By Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1968. Extraordinary with 9 colored and frosted Murano glass cubes. Perfect vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Midcentury Murano Glass Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of circa 1960's Italian clear Murano glass chandeliers with 12 lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 44"
Min. Drop: 36".
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paolo Venini Spherical Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light
By Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This Italian Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Light is a beautiful example of mid-century modern design from the 1960s. Murano glass is known for its high quality and intricate handcraft...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
1960 Kalmar Swirl 'Citrus' Pendant Lamp Amber Murano Glass & Brass
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Swirl ’Citrus’ pendant light with heavy amber and clear swirl Murano glass elements on a brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria in the 1960s.
Design: Carl...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Salviati Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century chandelier by Salviati composed of clear and smoked Murano glasses. White frame holding 7 E26 sockets. Matching wall lights also available.
Condition: Excellent...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Crystal Tube Chandelier by Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A gorgeous original vintage modernistic chandelier, produced circa 1960s-1970s in Italy by Venini.
Surrounded by 21 pcs. Staggered textured glass tube prisms on curvy hooks, typical...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
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
1 of 5 Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 73 hand blown glasses suspended on white painted metal frame and brass center rod.
Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Spectacular 42" Doria Ballroom Chandelier with 465 Murano Glass Tubes, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Spectacular huge ten-tier ballroom chandelier with 465 textured Murano ice glass tubes hanging on a solid silver metal light frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lo...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1 of 2 Petite Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Two tiers gather structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light, very heavy quality.
High quality and in very good con...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 (of 2) 1960 Italy Fontana Arte Sputnik Chandelier Smoked Murano Glass & Chrome
By Fontana Arte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with smoked cut Murano glass on a chromed brass frame. A real eye-catcher and an excellent example of art glass from Italy. Manufactured by Fontana Arte at...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
Murano Ceiling Light Flower by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty two-light ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venin, Italy, 1960s.
Metal ceiling basket with overlapping flowers theme in hand-blown Murano glass in gol...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
By Venini
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
Mid-Century Modern Venini Attributed Murano Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano chandelier.
Mid-Century Modern Venini attributed Murano glass chandelier.
This unusual Murano glass chandelier, lantern or pendant has be...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Pink Glass Chandelier, Italie 1960s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Murano pink glass chandelier, Italie 1960s.
rare pink colour. rewired.
will be disassembled for shipping!
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Venini Toni Zuccheri Round Chandelier Glass Murano and Brass Part Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini Toni Zuccheri round chandelier glass Murano and brass part Italian design.
Bulbs 9 attack e14 max 40 watts each.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal, Brass
Chandelier Vistosi Murano glass 5 lights 20th century 1960s, 1970s.
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Palermo, IT
G.Vistosi 1960s Vintage Modern antique murano glass pendant chandelier, wear of time.
Rose-colored glasses structure with 5 diffusers that give off a truly fascinating light given th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Murano waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Murano glass waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Stunning Murano glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
Hand Cast Champagne Murano Glass Two-Tier Art Deco Vintage Brass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
A magnificent statement feature to suit a myriad of design styles from Art Deco – inspired to modern! Two tiers of hand cast champagne Murano glass flank a solid polished brass recta...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of 3 Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic five-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 5 rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture.
Sockets: 16 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
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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