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Material: Murano Glass
Venetian Murano Ceiling Light
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass consist of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is plated with gold 18 lights spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 126 cm, height 65 cm a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. From Private collection Von Plant Baron.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Charming Trasparent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier. The pendant consists of glass elements and a brass structure. It mounts a European standard e27 lamp. It measures 75 centimetre...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Tiered Palmette Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier with clear Murano glass leaves mounted on chrome metal finish frame / Made in Italy Diameter: 40 inches / Height: 30 inches plus chain and canopy 12 light...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

SEGUSO - Chandelier Murano Glass . ITALY 1950
Located in Milano, IT
ECCEZIONALE LAMPADARIO SEGUSO IN VETRO DI MURANO DEL 1950 PROVENIENTE DA UNA VILLA DI COMO IN LAGO DI COMO....i
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Satin 25.6" Flush Mount Glass & Brass Chandelier, Barovier & Toso, Italy
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Extremely elegant Murano flush mount ceiling light with 18 etched Satin hand blown Murano glass petals and one bowl on a frosted golden brass frame. . Heavy duty. Has 15 sockets. In ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

1 of 2 Petite Rare Pagoda Glass Flush mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful rare petite flush mounts with onion-shaped glasses. 12 hand-blown glasses suspended on a gold-painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Clear and Many Colors of Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, crystal-light blue-green-pink Murano glass with vitreous paste pink flowers by Multiforme This is an evergreen model, a Classic product manufactured by o...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful Quadriedri Murano glass Chandeliers - 114 shaded amber prism
Located in Budapest, HU
Modern Quadriedri Murano glass Chandeliers - 114 shaded amber prism quadriedri Magnificent Murano glass unique chandeliers, spiral s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Kalmar 20" Chandelier Frosted Murano Glass & Nickel, Austria 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with frosted Murano glass discs on a nickel and partly chromed frame designed by J.T. Kalmar. Hanging glass resembles icicles. Chandelier illuminates beautifully a...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Nickel, Chrome

Charming Italian Chandelier by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Murano chandelier. The warm amber color vibrates with shades of gold, the effect is magnetic and sophisticated. The height without chain is 112 cm. It can be made to the dime...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing Italian ruby-red Italian Chandelier by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Charming Murano chandelier. The ruby red color makes the chandelier magnetic and fascinating..The height without chain is 72 cm.
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Chandelier Multicolor Quadriedri, 184 Prism, Murano, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano crystal multicolored prism (QUADRIEDRI) in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yello...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Beautiful 1970s Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, Vistosi Style
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster pink discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: lat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kalmar, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kalmar , Austria manufactured in the 1960s. The chandelier is composed of 4 thick Murano glass elements attached to a metal fram...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano glass chandelier, with Triedro elements, by Giovanni Dalla Fina 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This spectacular Murano glass chandelier, crafted by the esteemed Giovanni Dalla Fina in the 1960s, is a true testament to the artistry of mid-century Italian lighting. The chandelie...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing Pair of Italian Lollo Chandeliers, Murano by Valentina Planta
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant pair of Murano chandeliers. They alternate one row of gold and one row of amethyst glass. The effect is one of shocking harmony. The height without chain is 72 cm.
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate

Murano Glass Pendant Light Designed by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano Clear/ colored glass Pendant light is attached to a metal chrome frame. designed by Kalmar, Austria manufactured in the 1970s. High quality and in good condi...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Style Brass and Murano Glass Big Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant Murano glass chandelier with a luxurious vintage design. This light features 16 arms, the frame is made of brass and blown glass with gold leaf, translucent glass. The centra...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Murano Petals Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside in a chrome frame. Period: 1970s-1980s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Diciotto Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 18 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 18 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Chandelier Attributed to Seguso
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very elegant Murano glass chandelier attributed to Seguso. This chandelier is made of handblown Murano glass, made up of a central large cup with a leaves decoration in the tone of ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier, Ufo - Two Sizes Available
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Chandelier, Ufo - Two Sizes Available
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Ceiling Lamp by Barovier & Toso in Pulegoso Murano Glass, Italy, 1940's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1940's. Hand blown pulegoso glass and brass. Three bulbs with new wire adapted to european and US use.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1970 Aldo Nason Mazzega Space Age Design Murano Glass Chain Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Ceiling Lamp Aldo Nason Mazzega Italy, 1960 Lamp with 10 lights Blown Murano Glass Metal Chrome Frame Excellent Condiction Glasses perfect. Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Alberto Donà Midcentury Light Blue Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1985
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier color light blue elements. This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 282 elements called Poliedri. This classic developed in the 1960...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Sputnik Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Modern Sputnik chandelier with an elegant and striking design. It features a central brass structure from which numerous arms radiate, creating a shape similar to that of an explosio...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

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Murano Glass

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

1950s Murano Glass Chandelier with Ruby Accents & Vibrant Floral Motifs
Located in Villaverla, IT
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Murano glass chandelier, a captivating relic from the glamorous 1950s. This exceptional piece, handcrafted by master artisa...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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

Pair 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

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

Pair of Poliedri Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant pair Italian pendant lights each made from 185 trasparent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Period:la...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Murano Glass Brass Pendant Attributed to Venini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Midcentury Murano glass and brass pendant attributed to Venini, Italy, 1950s. With a large E-27 opaline glass globe screw light bulb. Usual E-27 bulbs or LED bulbs can also b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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

Murano Tronchi Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with 49 clear Murano tronchi glasses of length 25cm, mounted on chrome finish metal frame / Made in Italy by Fabio Ltd Measures: diameter 23.5 inches, height 21.5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Adjustable Height Clear Murano Glass Pendants Brass Suspension Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable height or drop, Bespoke Clear Murano Glass Pendants with Brass Suspension Chandelier, Italy. This bespoke suspension chandelier was designed by and custom made to order fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Set of 2 Venetian Lantern, Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Two beautiful lights for hallways, entrances and living rooms. As always, these beautiful lanterns create their own magic and show incredible craftsmanship. The lantern is composed ...
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1980s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large olive green Murano glass chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s. The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made in an olive green color with gold plated moun...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s. Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it. High quality and in very good c...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Rich Murano Chandelier 6 Arms Crystal and Gold Murano Glass Fenix by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich Murano Chandelier 6 Arms crystal and gold Murano Glass Fenix by Multiforme. The blown glass chandelier Fenix, with its floral style, harks ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Interlocking Murano Chandelier Flush Mount Glass & Brass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 48 clear, pink and blue interlocking Murano glasses suspended individually on a golden brass frame. Multicolored glasses can be arranged individu...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Contemporary Candy Chandelier Brass and Murano Glass , Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp in brass and multicolor candy Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop. Minor imperfections due to hand...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Elegant Murano chandelier triedri – 92 prism - multicolored glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 92 Murano blue and pink crystal prism in a nickel metal frame. Period: Circa 2000s Dimensions: 53,15 inches height (135 cm) with chain; 29...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Gilt Art Deco Chandelier with Amber Glass Flowers & Beaded Fringe
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful Italian midcentury chandelier with Amber Glass Flowers & Beaded Glass Fringe in the style of Art Deco and Art Nouveau. Dimentions: Height 26.35 in. (chain/6 in)/ 72 cm (cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rectangular Disco Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with burgundy colored hand blown Murano glass discs mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame with decorative arch details, by Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 6 lights ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Venetian Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1940s Good condition, metal frame. Handcrafted, as evidenced by the small air bubbles that can be see...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Portofino, Murano Glass Gold Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp, the leaves are all the same gold/orange color. Period: circa 1970. The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to switch for...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Gold Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Gold Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 1980s An exceptional and rare Murano glass chandelier, masterfully crafted by the renowned Giovanni Dalla Fina in 1980....
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf

Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandeliers, 48 Pink Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful co...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing Art Decò, Barovier & Toso Chandelier, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Art Deco chandelier made by the glassworks Barovier & Toso in the 1940s-1950s. The chandelier is 110 centimetres high and 65 centimetres wide. It mounts three E27 light...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1970s Chrome Optic Faceted Glass Chandelier by Italian Designer Oscar Torlasco
Located in Antwerp, BE
Twelve-light chandelier designed by Oscar Torlasco with optical Murano crystal glass reflectors attached to chrome screens mounted on center rod.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Pair Italian Chandeliers Arlecchino Glass. Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Pair Murano chandeliers each made by 86 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. Period:...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Beautiful Large three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 52 glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 52 large clear glass tubes in a star shape. Period: late XX century ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Italian Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 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

Stunning Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass & Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Meda, MB
This chandelier was produced in Murano in a mid-century style and it is composed of 30 glass iridescent spheres while the structure is in brass. Perfect conditions.
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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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