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Material: Murano Glass
Suspension 1 Light Amber Murano Glass, Organza Amber Lampshade by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Suspension 1 light amber Murano glass, organza amber lampshade by Multiforme
Chapeau is a Classic and essential chandelier, it is handcrafted using high quality materials in mura...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$774 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Poliedri Chandelier Attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant poliedri chandelier attributed to Carlo Scarpa for Venini, featuring hand-blown Murano glass with a mix of transparent and soft grey tones.
The metal structure supports a hi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Gold Plate
1 of 3 Stunning Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful floral pendant light with four hand-made clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported by a metal frame, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, in the 1970s
Heavy ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant yellow / white swirl, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in mustard yellow / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1970s.
The chandelier is composed of 12 thick textured glass elements attached to ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Italian Pink Leaves Chandeliers, 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
Materials
Metal
$4,782 / set
Murano Pink Art Glass and Brass Round Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendants, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass. Note the shape of the pink Murano glass tiles, very beautiful and particular. Simple but very elegant linear Murano cha...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rome, Murano Glass Gold\Orange Ceiling Light or Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano glass ceiling lamp in coloured glass bead with yellow gold and orange hues
Period: circa 1970.
The light mounts 6 standard European e14 lamp holders, possible to sw...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and orange colored leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass.
Measu...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lovely Chandeliers with White Roses and Blue Drops, Murano, 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Elegant Venetian chandeliers. Blue drops and 6 roses hang from the golden canopy. 3 small lights.
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Yellow White Pink Pastel Murano Glass Bronze Circular Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ideal for low ceilings or above an opening door, the short height makes it a very functional and rare solution, this small chandelier is a little jewel, entirely customizable in colo...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
VeArt Cube Murano Art Glass, Italian Design 1970, Pop Art
By VeArt
Located in Palermo, Sicily
VeArt cube Murano Art Glass, Italian design 1970, pop art.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano chandeliers made by 41 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside.) in a chrome frame.
Period: 1970’s / 1980's
Dimension...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,303 / set
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Franco Luce with Murano Glass Flowers
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, PA
Rare Murano glass chandelier designed by Franco Luce in the 1970s.
The light consists of of a golden metal base with white flowers.
The high level of craftsmanship makes this pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Amazing Murano Chandelier Full of Pink Flowers, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Vintage Murano glass chandelier full of pink flowers.
The chandelier has 3 light points with E14 connection, possible to rewire for Usa.
The structure is in gold bath, go...
Category
1980s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,912 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Out of the ordinary chandelier from Murano glassworks, elegant golden colour, very original design. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Triedri Glass Chandelier, 265 Pink Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Triedri Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink prism
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink triedri on crome frame. This large midcentury Italian chan...
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Late 20th Century European Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,542 / item
Vintage murano glass pendant light, for Mazzega, 1960s
By AVMazzega
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage murano glass brown pendant light with a brass shade holder and chain.
Beautiful hand made glass dome emitting a beautiful diffuse light.
1960s - Italy
Tested and working w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Opaline Murano Ribbed Frond Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning handcrafted opaline mid-century modern Murano chandelier features four frond-like arms with leaf-like embellishments. The chandelier, simple yet elegant, showcases exce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Mid-Century Murano Chandelier Ceiling Lights
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
Materials
Metal
$11,954 / item
"Medusa" Italian Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier in art deco style attributed to the Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Period of production:1940 1950s.
The chandelier consists of a beautiful central glass ...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,347 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair (2) French Clear Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandeliers
Located in Firenze, Toscana
This pair of rare shaped prism flower chandeliers will be newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket for all other countries and ready to hang. Many...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$11,357 / item
Extraordinary Italian Chandelier by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
Extremely refined chandelier. An outstanding example of the great master of Murano. Masterpiece, museum piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
A Large 180 Interlocking Elements Carlo Nason Mazzega Chandelier, 1960's Murano
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, Fitzrovia
This is quite an impressive large 12 bulbs 1960's classic tiered Murano chandelier with around 180 C shaped transparent Mazzega Murano interlocking glass elements by Carlo Nason, all...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Italian Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage Murano chandeliers made by 26 glass petals (trasparent and white “lattimo”) in a chrome frame.
Period:1980's
Dimensions:47,250 inches (120 cm) height with chain...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$3,347 / set
Lilypad Chandelier in Amber Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$61,938 / item
Murano Sputnik Pastel Light Blu Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Exciting pastel blue color gradation for this Murano chandelier, different shades together for this beautiful color. Note the asymmetrical design.
Something truly incredible this Mu...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pink Art Decò Barovier e Toso Chandelier, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano chandelier made by Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Design period: 1930s\1950s.
The chandelier consists of 7 low leaves and 6 tall glass elements.
The height measure...
Category
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,825 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Flush Mount Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is
painted gold color. 18-light spread a magical light.
Measures: Diameter 1...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$5,977 / set
Italian XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant original Murano globe pendant lamp in white colored swirl glass with brass details.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Fine st...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brass Chandelier Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age vintage original Brass version of chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. F...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano hanging lamp by Carlo Nason LT 338 Mazzega
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Hannover, DE
A very heavy mid-century Murano glass pendant light by Carlo Nason, model LT338, for Mazzega.
This rare pendant light features four Murano glass hemispheres of different sizes with a...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s
Three tiers structure gathering 22 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality.
High quality and in ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Italian Leaves Chandelier Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid trasparent glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art.
Period:1980's
Di...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Lilypad Chandelier in Pink Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Top Murano Art Glass 8-Light Multi Color Chandelier in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lisse, NL
Large in size and stunning design, six arm, glass art chandelier.
This entirely handcrafted chandelier is another one of our recent statement-p...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Chandelier Murano Glass Cube and Metal by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp blue opal Murano glass cube and metal chrome by the manufacture Mazzega. Famous design like Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina, Poliarte, Car...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Half-Sputnik chandelier by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Half-Sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass globes.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2025.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$23,431 / item
1 of 3 Large Tulipan Glass Flush Mount or Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier or flush mount. A large number of hand-blown glasses were suspended on a white painted metal frame and brass canopy.
Best of d...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lilypad Chandelier in Bubbled Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass Rectangular Bronze Color Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Murano chandelier with an elongated design with a brass structure and a unique glass color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable and timeless design, simple but elegant at the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Lilypad Chandelier in Green Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Barovier Large Murano Glass and Brass Flower Chandelier, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century chandelier in Murano mouth-blown glass and brass. This incredibly elegant and unique chandelier was produced by the renowned master of Murano glass Barovier in I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Waterfall Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Murano waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Murano glass waterfall chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Stunning Murano glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Spectacular Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier - 265 Multicolored and Clear Prism
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 multicolored and clear triedri on crome frame. This large Mid-Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Period:late XX centu...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-century pink Murano glass pendant lamp by VeLuce Italy 1970s
By Veluce
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century pink Murano glass pendant lamp by VeLuce Italy 1970s
The stylish and elegant, this pink Murano glass pendant lamp by VeLuce is a classic example of 70's Italian lighting....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
A Large Light Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian light amber and gold Murano chandeliers with 8 lights.
Measurements:
Min. drop: 40"
diameter: 36"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Alberto Donà Midcentury Light Blue Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1985
By Alberto Donà
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
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960s chandelier with Murano glass shades by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Stunning mid-century modern chandelier by Mazzega, Murano, circa 1960. This elegant fixture features six Murano glass spheres attached to a base combining sleek chrome and warm wood,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Great MidCentury Mouth Blown, Gold Color Glass Viennese Entry Hall Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Venetian light fixture for your hall, entrance, bedroom, cabin, etc
This good size, smokey amber glass pendant from midcentury Italy is another one of our recent finds. Ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Murano Glass Disc Cobalt Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier in the Sputnik shape with beautiful hand-blown glass discs. Made by artisans in Murano; Italy; each glass disc element has a wonderful cobalt blue hue and is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Classic Venetian Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Classic Venetian Ca' Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Italian Design 1950s
Imagine a chandelier that transcends mere illumination, becoming a breathtaking focal point, a convers...
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1950s Italian Baroque Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Sky Blue Bollicine Murano glass pendant lamps, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Seguso Vetri d'Arte sky blue Bollicine Murano glass pendant lamps,
Italy 1950s
Glass shade D 24 x H 29 cm
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian semi flush mount with lacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy
3 lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$3,600 / item
1930 French White Opaline Murano Drops Crystal Swags Darling Chandelier c. 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights sitting in white crystal bobeches, dripping with vintage crystal spears. This will be newly rewired with appropriate US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate socket...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
Rich Murano Chandelier 6 Arms Crystal and Gold Murano Glass Fenix by Multiforme
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
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,514 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Burgundy, Blush and Powder Pink Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of a brass structure with three levels, enlightened with LED strips running all the length. Each level is covered with Murano glass plate as if it was folded aro...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
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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