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Material: Murano Glass
Set of Four Italian Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of four Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 handblown transparent frosted carved glass leaves for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: 1970'S Dimens...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair Fabulous Glass 75 White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair chandeliers made by hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Dimensi...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Italian Petal Murano Sconces, Mazzega Style
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of vintage Italian Murano appliques in the manner of Mazzega. Wall lights have 10 pink lattimo glass petals (for each applique) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s Dimensions: 16.5...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Glass Petal Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Hand blown glass chandelier composed by 75 glass petals (transparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with chain, 37.40 inches (95 cm) h...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Capriccio Chandelier 6 Arms Moka Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme in Stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 6 lights chandelier, in moka artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a central ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Garda, Luxury Italian Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp or chandelier Period: circa 1980. The light mounts 8 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to rewire for USa. Perfect for decorating a la...
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1980s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers - 36 alabaster multicolored disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensi...
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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 Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier with 24 glass tubes, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier with 24 glass tubes, 1960s Original chandelier from the Italian Mid-Century in perfect, restored condition. The chandelier mounts on his s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Charming Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 36 Amethyst Glass Tube
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large amethyst glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX centur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mazzega Pendant Glass Bicolre Murano Ice Frost Model, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant cascade with large leaves glass Murano. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega pendant cascade in ice...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Elegant Murano Smoked Glass Tube Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 30 largesmoked glass tubes. Period: Late 20th century Dimensions: 4...
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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 r...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Pink Leaves Palmette Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Luxury and genuine murano glass chandelier. Handmade in murano. It made by 58 murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. The chandelier has also a murano glass ball in the end of the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Art Glass, 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

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

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Metal

1 of 5 Stunning Murano Glass Tubes Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Many Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. High quality and in very good condition....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Gorgeous Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa Style - 138 amber glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 138 beautiful Murano amber glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The Poliedri is one of the most prestigious Murano glas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing Murano Amber Petal Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal frame. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (amber and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant loo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Mid-Century Modern Blue Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern blue Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1980s The large chandelier is made of transparent blue handmade Murano glass with gold plated mounts. The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

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

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

1 of 3 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Doria ceiling lights with large volcanic Murano glass balls. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Leucos Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Renato Toso 1970s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
This beathiful pendant lamp was designed by Renato Toso and produced by Leucos in Italy, during the 1970's. It is made of a thick piece of Murano Glass, the color goes from opaline w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 57 glass rondini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 57 glass petals "rondini" (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame. Period: late X...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Asymmetrical Brushed Brass & Frosted Glass Four-Arm Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist Asymmetrical Brushed Brass & Frosted Glass Four-Arm Globe Chandelier in the Manner of Arredoluce originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features round...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Vintage Murano glass pendant lamp by Venini, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing large Murano pendant lamp by Venini made in Italy in the 1970s. A very rare murano lamp of pale blue color. Venini & Co. played a leading rol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Murano chandelier in the manner of Mazzega - 75 CARAMEL glass petals
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 75 glass petals (caramel and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period:late XX century Dimensions: 65 inches (165 cm) height with chai...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, 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

20th Murano Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 multicolored Murano glasses and a gold and brass structure creates a truly ele...
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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 Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 36 alabaster multicolored disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Vintage blue Murano pendant lamp by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue murano ball pendant lamp by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s. Stilnovo manufacture from Italy, founded in 1946, is a beacon in post-World War II Italian design, left ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 'of 3' Small 1960 Germany Palwa Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass Tear Drop
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant small flush mount chandelier with a gold-plated brass frame and Murano glass teardrops. These lamps have an incomparable unique ch...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Impressive three-Tier Murano SMOKED Glass Tube Chandeliers - 52 glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large SMOKED glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Caramello Petal Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Italian glass chandelier with 53 fantastic glass petals (clear with amber spot), nickel-plated metal frame. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Beautiful 1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandeliers, 24 Pink Disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage pair of Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandeliers has 24 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Poliedri Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 185 trasparent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Period:late xx century Dimensions: 40,70 inches (105 cm) ...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vistosi Lio Pendant Light in Crystal And White
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Pendant light with a minimal, unobtrusive design that makes the most of the light source, thanks to the translucent white band inserted in the glass. LED dimmable lighting. Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Kalmar Mid-Century Modern Blue Crystal Murano Glass Tronchi Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Murano, Venezia
The chandelier you see in the photo is a vintage chandelier, designed in 1980 by Kalmar. It is composed of 56 elements called pipe-trunks and inside we find 6 bulbs that create won...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Adjustable Incamiciato Sconces or Pendants by Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass shades hand blown in incamiciato technique by superimposing yellow exterior layer with white interior layer / Made in Italy by Vistosi, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Palmette Ceiling Light, Three Levels, 104 Smoked Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980s Dimensions:47...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful Big Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, White Albaster
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, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Gorgeous Murano Poliedri Chandelier - Carlo Scarpa Style - 138 pink glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Italian chandelier made from 138 beautiful Murano pink glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. The Poliedri is one of the most prestigious Murano glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Handblown Smoked Murano Glass Starburst Chandelier in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Sputnik chandelier was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Charming Liberty Barovier and Toso Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Murano chandelier attributed to Barovier e Toso. Period 1940. The chandelier measures 95 centimeters in height, and 35 in diameter. Excellent vintage condition. Pos...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft rose pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Amazing Murano Pink Petals Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 glass petals (pink and white “lattimo”) that give a very elegant ...
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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 Elegance – Leucos Pendant Light with Transparent Purple Murano Glass
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Add a touch of refined Italian design to your interior with this exquisite pendant lamp from Leucos. The handblown shade is crafted from authentic Murano glass in a stunning transpa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Luxury Large Art Decò Chandelier By Barovier e Toso, Murano Glass, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 2 Luxury chandelier attributed to the Barovier e Toso glassworks. Design period: 1930\1950. The chandelier consists of a brass plate and lots of flower-shaped glass on its b...
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1940s Art Deco 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

Mid-Century Murano Glass 4-Light Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano glass 4-light chandelier, 1960s Pink flowers, e14 lamps. Glasses intact. Golden metal structure. Good condition. Height with chain 140 cm (chandelier only 40 cm).
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 26 glass petals Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame. Period:1980's Dimens...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Bespoke Italian Organic Amber White Flat Spheroid Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
A pair available now - Elegant Italian contemporary custom-made pendant chandelier, of organic modern design, entirely handcrafted, consisting of sexy flattened Murano glass sphere s...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Amethyst Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 5 arms clear and amethyst Murano glass with rings by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass chandelier, as it is in the collective imagination. As many other chandel...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Rezzonico Floral Chandelier in Multicolor Murano Glass Contemporary
Located in Villaverla, IT
Rezzonico floral chandelier made of multicolored murano glass contemporary 2000s. This beautiful chandelier is a unique piece of the most refined Italian and venetian glass art. It ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Three Leaf Petal Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega ( 3 Available )
Located in New York, NY
This large petal chandelier comprises of three textured smoked glass elements which are supported by a steel armature which gives off a stunning...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Blown Glass Amber Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass Murano chandelier with 10 lights between the branches. Measurements: Height: 34" Diameter: 37.5"
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sculptural Lu Murano Chandelier 18 Lights by Fabio Fornasier, 2004, Italy
Located in Munich, DE
Original light object / sculpture Murano glass chandelier with 18 lights by Fabio Fornasier, 2004 for LU Murano, Italy. Makers mark: Fabio Fornasier. LU Mura...
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2010s Italian 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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