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Period: 1970s
Material: Murano Glass
AVMazzega Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass and Steel Pendant, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This ceiling chandelier is characterized by a bell-shaped lampshade in white and brick red Murano glass and chromed metal, produced by the AVMazzega glassworks in the 70s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Chandelier Chrome and Murano Glass Balls Italian Design 1970s Round
Located in Rome, IT
Chandelier featuring three Murano glass balls wrapped in two chrome rings with a chrome pendant. Beautiful and rare example of 1970s Italian design.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Magnificent Italian vintage Murano glass chandeliers - 75 glass petals drop
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandeliers each made from 75 great hourglass Murano glass. Period:late XX century Dimensions:65 inches (165 cm) height with chain; 37,40 inches (95 cm) heig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Frosted Glass Pendant Set by De Majo Murano, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of three satin frosted glass pendant lights in different colors: blue, green and yellow. All three glasses have a white inside glass layer. Made in Murano, Italy, in ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Doria ceiling light with large volcanic Murano glass ball. High quality of materials - gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cle...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Sconce Sculpture by Albano Poli for Poliarte Steel & Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Large squared wall light sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte made in Italy in the 1970s. This astonishing sconce sculpture features a squared base in steel covered by white and bl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Steel

Charming Murano Ceiling Light Pink Flower by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty tree-light ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers, probably made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s. Metal ceiling basket with overlapping flowers made of hand-blown Murano gl...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vintage Midcentury Italian Murano Flower Bouquet Art Glass Gilt Brass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
1970s vintage Italian Murano flower bouquet after Venini art-glass/ hand-blow white and clear glass flowers and gold-plated brass. Measures: Diameter 18 in/ 45 cm Height 34 in (24 in...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Design Venini for Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass Flush mount light designed by Venini for Kalmar, 1960s Brass plate gathers 18 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 3 Petite Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 petite Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Pendant requires one E14 small bulb with 40W max. Light ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Italian Leaves Chandeliers, Barovier & Toso Style, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandeliers each composed of 52 splendid transparent glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Spectacular Sputnik Flushmount Glass Snow Balls by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Spectacular Sputnik flush mount with glass snowballs designed by Doria, Germany, 1970s. All glass balls are in good condition. It needs 12 small size bulbs (E-14 bulbs) up to 40 wa...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Charming Pink Flowers Murano Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier with pink flowers. The chandelier has 5 light point with E14 socket. The frame is made of gold bath and has some signs of time. The height of the chan...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vistosi Bicolore Murano Frost Glass Ring and Amber Globe Pendant 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Although much of the glass made in the 60's and 70's is white or translucent, works by Vistosi are best characterized by the incorporation of a wide range of vibrant colors, which st...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of 2 Stunning Brass Murano Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture comprises crystal Murano glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. Its made by Kalmar (Serie: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. It n...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1 of 4 Petite Murano Pendant Lights by Hillebrand, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Petite Murano pendant lights designed by Hillebrand, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to us...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Spiral Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Superb pendant lamp in Murano glass, produced by the Masters of Murano, blown glass processing technique, spiral shape.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Kalmar Clear and Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Kalmar glass chandelier with clear and amber colored Murano glass elements by Mazzega. The 10 Braided glass elements are illuminated by a single light source that has been newly re...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Cascade Chandelier Murano Glass Ls101 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Cascade Chandelier ceiling pendant lightning in smoke gray and clear Murano glass and metal, model LS101 by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Murano Smoked Glass Chandelier Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber colored stripe in it. It needs 6 x E27 stand...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Citrus Clear Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s Swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels on a gold color frame with a brass chain and canopy. Measures: diameter 19.7" i...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Elegant Stalactite Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare 'Pulegoso' Murano glass chandelier.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lovely Pink Murano Glass Leave Ceiling Light or Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant vintage Murano ceiling light with pink glass leaves and gold bath frame, perfect vintage condition. Height 40 centimeters, diameter 70 centimeters. Period: circa 1970. The ce...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 'of 2' 1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of clear Murano glass drops mounted on a gilt-brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. A real eyecatch...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Postmodern Three-Arm Blown Glass and Metal Chandelier Produced by Mazzega, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This chandelier features a chrome-plated metal frame and seven Murano Glass diffusers. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 'of 2' Leaf Flush Mount Chandelier Murano Glass & Brass by Novaresi Italy 1970
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant leaf flush mount chandelier with white textured Murano glass leafs on a gilded brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Clear Murano Glass, Attributed to Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Small Mid-Century Modern chandelier consisting of clear Murano glass tubes and four lights in the manner of or by Venini, Italy, circa 1970.  
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Pendant Light in Kiwi Green by Vistosi, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful glass pendant light hand-crafted of kiwi green Murano glass and brass hanging bar and ceiling rose. Unusual glass form. Made in the 1970s/1980s by Vistosi, Murano, Italy. T...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of chandeliers, Venini, Murano, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Venini Murano chandeliers in light amethyst blown glass with twelve arms of light. They are stamped “Venini” in a glass cartouche.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Ceiling Light White Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous white flowers Murano ceiling light. The ceiling light mounts 4 lamp holders with E14 socket, possible to switch for USA. Very good condition of the flowers, the flowers are ...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Leaves Chandelier, Barovier & Toso Style, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful and huge pair of Italian Murano chandeliers each composed of 52 splendid amber glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

VeArt Chandelier Ball Murano Art Glass Italian Design 1970 White Gold Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
VeArt chandelier ball Murano art glass Italian design 1970 white gold color.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendants in Green and Yellow by Vistosi, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pair of two XL glass pendant lights in different, shiny colors: petrol-green and yellow, inside the glasses is a second glass layer in white. Made in Murano, Italy in the m...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Round Pair of Chandelier Brass Murano Gold Glass Yellow Mazzega Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round pair of chandelier brass Murano gold glass yellow Mazzega design, 1970s. 3 light bulbs E27 Max 100 watt each.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mazzega Murano chandelier design Carlo Nason / Italy
Located in Warszawa, PL
Original, excellent condition. All glass are hand made / Murano for Mazzega Company
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Swirl Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1970s Mid-Century Italian Light
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century swirl pink Murano glass pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1970s The stylish and elegant, this swirl pink Murano glass pendant lamp is a classic example of 70s Italian lighting...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Sumptuous Italian Glass Chandelier, Murano, 1970
Located in Budapest, HU
Incredibly elegant chandelier made up of dozens of lozenges. In each lozenge gems with golden inclusions are set. 7 lights.
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1970s Italian Futurist Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Chandelier Brass Chrome and Murano Glass by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Chandelier ceiling pendant light lighting lamp by the designer manufacture italian design Gaetano Sciolari. Brass, chrome metal and Murano glass cup. Fam...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Suspension chandelier signed De Majo in Murano glass.
Located in Palermo, IT
Oval chandelier by De Majo Italian Glass Design aspiral, a chandelier pendant in great condition for a chic environment. Ready to match it to a room of your liking.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extra Large Size 20 Light Murano Sputnik White Flowers, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extra large vintage Murano glass chandelier, rich with white Murano glass flowers. Gold bath mount, currently the frame has obvious signs of time, as soon as it is sold the chandelie...
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1970s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Postmodern Italian Murano Glass Chandelier for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass chandelier, made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 70s, the chandelier is composed of sixteen cylindrical cannuoli and a blown glass disc, the structure is in ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Stunning Gilt Brass, Crystal Glass Light Fixture Palazzo, Kalmar, Austria, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful gilt brass light fixture made by Kalmar (Series: Palazzo), Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Three tiers structure gathering many structured glasses, beautifully r...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Huge Kalmar Chandelier 'Soria', Ice Glass, Germany, 1970
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Stunning large Chandelier with brilliant ice glasses made by Kalmar (Series: Soria), Germany, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Six tiers structure gathers many structured glasses, be...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Disc Murano Glass Chandeliers by Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 23 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano Glass Ceiling Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Murano, Venezia
A very important ceiling lamp for its great size that reaches a diameter of 130 cm (inches 51.18). Composed of 32 glass elements called "Plates", in this beautiful ceiling light you...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s "Sothie' Italian Murano Glass Hand Blown Clear and White Pendant Light
Located in Montclair, NY
Sculptural 1970s glass pendant light from Murano by Italian lighting company Sothis. The globe shade is hand blown in clear and white glass. Around the middle of the globe is a wide ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light in Style of Lino Tagliapietra, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Light in Style of Lino Tagliapietra, 1970 Beautiful glass globe pendant light with brown a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Ceiling Lamp Pop Art, 1970s Giogali Mangiarotti Original Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceiling lamp Pop Art, 1970s, Giocali Mangiarotti original Italian design.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Monumental Kalmar Textured Murano Glass Tronchi Tube Chandelier Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Striking and sophisticated, this large-scale vintage Kalmar Tronchi tube chandelier commands attention with its sculptural presence and exquisite crafts...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Gino Vistosi monumental Murano glass chandelier from the "Torcello" series
Located in Vigevano, PV
Gino Vistosi monumental Murano glass chandelier from the "Torcello" series from 1970. this majestic large chandelier has 200 glasses all in excellent condition. inside there are 7 li...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Extraordinary Aluminium and Murano Glass Ceiling Light by Mazegga, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful Murano glass hanging lamp made in Italy in the 1970s. The light is made of thick Murano. It has an amazing color and it is very solid. The three glass parts are secure to...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Italian Venetian Flush Mount in Blown Murano Glass Triedro Clear color 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian chandelier, in blown Murano glass triedro transparent, 1970s. An Exquisite Venetian Chandelier from the 1970s: A Testame...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 of 2 Stunning Petite Murano Glass Chandelier by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite stunning chandelier with many Murano flower crystal glass over a brass frame, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wir...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century 8-Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier by Seguso
Located in New York, NY
This materially dynamic and highly coveted Mid-Century Modernist Eight Arm Curved Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier in White and Jade is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vistosi White Glass Disc Wall Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning pair of wall light by Vistosi, Italy, manufactured in, circa 1960-1969 Four Murano disc glasses in each wall lights over a brass frame. High quality and in very good condi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Trilobo chandelier designed by Paolo VENINI in Murano glass. Italy, 70s
Located in Torino, IT
Chandelier Trilobo design Paolo VENINI in Murano Glass. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1970s DESIGNER Paul VENINI MODEL Trilobo MATERIALS Murano glass, steel structure DIMENSIONS Ø 44 cm ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

XXL Murano Glass and brass Flush Mount/Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Isa - 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, 1980s - polished, very good original condition - few glasses have crakles(see the pictures), absolutely not seen - 8 bulbs any wattage - US wiring compatible jr
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Austrian Midcentury Ice-Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Model "Sierra", 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Chandelier, model "Sierra". This fixture was made during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar. This chandelier is composed by 4 units of Ice-Glass block...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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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