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Period: 1960s
Material: Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Murano Ball Glass Pendant Lamp by Toni Zuccheri, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian mid-century blown Murano glass, ball shape pendant lamp designed by Toni Zuccheri in the 1960s per Venini fashion house and named th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Seven-Tier Murano Camer Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Seven-tier Murano Camer link chandelier.
Measures: 22" in diameter x 17" height (to top of links).
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik Chandelier - Italy-
By AVMazzega
Located in The Hague, NL
Breathtaking flower sputnik chandelier in the style of Mazzega. Sumptuous and chic. In a very good and working condition. The calyces are made of mouth-blown Murano glass. The edges ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Chrome
White and Orange Murano Glass 1960s Pendant by a. Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant Murano glass pendant is made from a burnished brass structure and two handmade glass elements: An opaline spherical lamp shade and an “incamiciato” orange round shade.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Two-Toned Clear and Amber Glass Ornaments Venini Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier with 19 handmade heavy tubular blown glass ornaments in clear and amber colors.
Made by Venini and styled after Barovier & Toso.
US Rewiring and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Petals Chandelier in Crystal Purple Murano Glass, 1960s
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Petals Chandelier in Crystal Purple Murano Glass, 1960s
Beautiful pendant chandelier, Mod. LS 185, from the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. The p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
1 of 2 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Three rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture.
Heavy quality and in very...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic four-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 4 rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture.
Sockets: 9 x E14 candelabra ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
High-quality Designer Doria chandelier.
This Vintage Pendant Light made of Murano Glass. Original Tubes of Chandelier looks like Ice glass what made this item awesome.
Mid Cen...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Venini Quadriedri Ceiling Light, 1960
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning ceiling lamps attributed to Venini formed of prism-shaped glass.
Each pair mounts a light fitting.
Height 23 centimeters, diameter 20 centimeters.
Period: 1960
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Murano Wall Light Flower by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty set of 3 wall light with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s.
Murano glass in gold and transparent color with gold inclusions.
Accommodates two E14 s...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian 1960s Murano amber, brown and cream 'Fazzoletto' Hankerchief Pendant
Located in London, GB
Handblown Murano 'Fazzoletto' handkerchief ceiling light with unusual rich cream and bronze patterning, edged in bronze. Brass ceiling rose.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautul Murano glass ceiling lamp by Alessandro Pianon, manufactured by Vistosi in Italy around 1960.
This stunning lamp is made of the highest quality hand-blown white murano glass in a cylinder shape. It's shape is very unique and therefore it would make a true eye-catcher in any modern interior.
In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Vistosi is one of the oldest glassblowing families, their roots date back to the 18th century. In 1945, Guglielmo Vistosi opened a manufacture of innovative design and concepts of production. The industrial design fascinated Vistosi. He connected this with local glass-making techniques.
After his death in 1952, his younger brother Oreste Vistosi acquired the company, assisted by the sons Gino and Luciano. The factory now specialised in light objects.
His nephew and external artists worked in the factory, such as Peter Pelzel...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Quadriedro Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini , circa 1960s
Located in Beirut, LB
Quadriedro Italian Venetian chandelier from the 1960s, attributed to Venini, in beautiful cone shape composed from blown Murano glass, (diamond shape) elements in two tone, transpare...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Italian Venini Murano Tronchi Tube Chandelier Camer
By Venini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Venini Murano tronchi tube chandelier. I love the Smaller scale of this lovely piece
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
AV Mazzega Black Murano Glass Domed Pendant
By AVMazzega
Located in North Miami, FL
Label on glass AV Mazzega - 36 inches hanging length with black silk coil cable which can be stretched for a longer drop.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass chandelier by Toni Zuccheri For Venini.
Our unusual vintage Italian chandelier, pendant or lantern is comprised of 18 inch hand blown Murano glass tubes suspended from a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mazzega Chandelier, 1960s
By AVMazzega
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
5 globe murano glass chandelier with a chromed metal frame by Mazzega AV - italy.
The chandelier creates a beautiful light.
Tested and ready for use.
Good condition
1960...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Austrian "Palazzo" Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, Gilt Brass and Glass, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Mid - Century glass and gilt brass "Palazzo" chandelier by J.T.Kalmar, Vienna, circa 1960s.
It is composed of seven-light gilt brass frame suspended with thick glass elements.
Socke...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
TONI ZUCCHERI chandelier MURANO GLASS BRASS 1960. ITALIA
Located in Milano, IT
BELLISSIMO LAMPADARIO 1 LUCE IN VETRO DI MURANO E OTTONE DI TONI ZUCCHERI DEL 1960 ITALY...PROVENIENTE da una casa Milano
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Blue Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning rare Paolo Venini chandelier with Murano blue glass drops.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Small Green Murano Glass Disk Chandeliers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Small Green Murano Glass Disk Chandeliers
A pair of mid-century modern Murano glass chandeliers in a classic suspended disks configuration. Each fixt...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
White and Gold Murano Chandelier by AV Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful lamp by the Italian brand AV Mazzega. It was a populair model in back in it's day and even now this piece still exudes style and class.
The frame of this chandelier i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Flavio Poli Italian Murano Glass Pendant Chandelier Seguso, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Seguso chandelier designed by Flavio Poli realize in Italy, 1960. Three multicolor blown glass cubes suspended from three adjustable wires, fixed to a brass canopy.
The dimensions ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Sophisticated 1960 Pair of Italian Flush Mount Chandeliers
By Esperia
Located in London, GB
This glamorous pair of 1960 flush mount chandeliers feature one tier of Murano glass around three brass frames which support one chandelier bulb each suspended from a hexagonal stain...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Venini Vintage Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Murano glass pendant light.
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian, Gino Vistosi 36 Disc Chandelier for Murano
Located in New York, NY
Italian, Gino Vistosi 36 disc chandelier for Murano. Glass discs are beveled.
Measures: 25W (at its widest) x 14.5 H.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Delightful Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful Murano glass waterfall chandelier Venini, 1960s
Good condition.
Small signs of aging. About ten glasses have small chips.
3-lights.
M...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Coppia di lampadari in vetro di Murano di Gino Poli e Ettore Fantasia per Sotis
By Gino Poli
Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, IT
Coppia di grandi lampadari a sospensione in vetro Murano (Venezia)
I lampadari, disegnati da Ettore Fantasia e Gino Poli sono stati prodotti da Sotis negli anni '60 a Murano, Italia
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Chandelier w/ Amber & Clear Murano Glass by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning vintage chandelier consists of 18 infused amber and clear Murano glass petals stacked in two tiers, mounted on a nickel painted metal frame. Designed by Mazzega, Italy,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Large Venini Triedri Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A substantial hexagon form Venini chandelier comprised of two sized of glass prisms, suspended from a metal frame. Six standard light sockets within the cage of glass prisms give a s...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Rugiada 25.6" Flush Mount Glass & Brass Chandelier, Barovier & Toso Italy
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Extremely elegant Murano flush mount ceiling light with 18 textured Murano glass petals and one bowl on a golden brass frame. An elegant floral chandelier made of hand-blown Murano g...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi, 1960s
5-lights, E14 and E27 lamps.
Metal structure, intact glass.
Good condition.
Height including t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Stunning Gold Dusted Murano Chandelier, by Barovier Toso Murano, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning exceptional large Murano glass chandelier. Made by Barovier Toso in Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. The Chandelier requires six European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watt...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
An Important CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE in Ocher MURANO GLASS, ITALY 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional ceiling light in the form of a long drop or tear, Moderniste, Forme-Libre, Mid-century Modern, a subtle design executed in Murano ocher glass, fixed with two cylinders...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Spiral Murano Glass Chandelier in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alluring vintage chandelier in a cascading spiral design, made with Murano camera glasses. Designed in the style of Venini and manufactured in Italy, c. 1960's.
*Rewired to fit US li...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Amber Glass Pendant shaped as Petals by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Mid Century Modern chandelier shaped as a blooming flower done in amber and clear Murano glass. The glass plates are attached to a brass fix...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Clear. Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960 - 70
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Rare, elegant, sober, minimalist Italian Mid-Century Modern chandelier in the style of Fontana Arte composed of eight mold blown clear Murano glass reflectors arranged in a cross p...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mazzega "Cascade" Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Opalescent Murano Glass, 1960
By AVMazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in a blue opalescent hue, consisting of three stages of glass blades. This chandelier is complete as there is not one inch of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Large Red Vistosi Pendant
By Gino Vistosi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
All original condition large Vistosi Pendant with opaline red/white Murano glass and original hardware.
Nice detail are the white porcelain beads used to camouflage the steel cable.
A stunning 'bowl' diffuser in white glass gives a functional light under the pendant, the exterior shade gives a very nice an ambient red light on the outside.
This lamp was purchased in the 1960's by the previous owner and comes from a modern 60's interior in The Hague where I once purchased an extreme rare Pierre Paulin Spider...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Important CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE in MURANO GLASS by ALESSANDRO PIANON, ITALY 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant pendant light, Modernist, Free-Form, Shabby-Chic, with a tapered design of great finesse, in orange Murano glass suspended by an iron wire leaving the electric wire floati...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Brass Chandeliers with Round White Glasses
Located in London, GB
A stunning brass chandelier with round clear/white Murano glasses mounted on a brass sphere. Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Mazzega Murano Chandelier in Amber and Clear Glass, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with amber and clear Murano glasses hand blown to form beautiful dangling stalactite shaped glasses, mounted on chrome finish frame, 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Suspension Osaka 35, Roberto Pamio, Leucos 1965
By Leucos, Roberto Pamio
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
The pendant "Osaka" is part of the earliest design of the brand Leucos.
The designer is, nonetheless, the founder of the brand, Roberto Pamio.
You can see the parallel between this...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage murano glass pendant light, for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage murano glass green pendant light with a chrome shade holder and chain.
Beautiful hand made glass dome emitting a beautiful diffuse light.
1960s - Italy
Tested and working ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
4-Light Brass And Murano Glass Chandelier By Gino Paroldo For Fontana Arte, 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
4-light brass and Murano glass chandelier by Gino Paroldo for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Nile green glass, e14 lamps.
Good condition, small signs of wear as per descriptive photographs.
W...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Pendant Light Huge Italian Amber Handblown Bubble Glass, Vintage 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice heavy murano bubble glass Pendant Light.
Vintage Hand Blown Italian Caged Glass Hanging Pendant.
Attributed to Seguso made in the 1960s. It is made from handblown amber col...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Metal
1 of the 2 Purple and Clear Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Four crystal clear and purple leaves compose this beautiful handmade piece of thick Murano glass.
Please notice the price is for...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Pendant by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, c. 1960's
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with frosted white and holophane glass on nickel frame. Designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in Italy, c. 1960's.
*Rewired to fit US Lighting Standards
*Chai...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage murano glass pendant light, for Mazzega, 1960s
By AVMazzega
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage murano glass green 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
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceiling Light by Carlo Nason, Murano Glass, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian ceiling light by Carlo Nason, Murano Glass, 1960s - A pair available.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Venetian Chandeliers 6-lights brass and Murano glass 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Venetian Chandeliers 6-lights brass and Murano glass 1960s
Delightful, good condition, intact glass.
E14 lamps.
We guarantee fast and insured shipping with wooden crate and ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Milky White Pattern, Style of Venini, c 1970's
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian murano glass globe pendant blown with milky white pattern on chrome hardware, style of Venini, c 1970's.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Venini Mid Century Murano Glass Bell Pendant Light
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Mid Century Modern Italian bell pendant light made from Murano glass.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass chandelier, Italy, 1960s
Purchased in Venice in 1963. Always at my grandparents' house. Intact and functioning.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
VIntage murano pendant light by Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage murano glass pendant light with a chrome shade holder.
Beautiful hand made glass dome emitting a beautiful diffuse light.
1960s - Italy
Tested and working with a regular E...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 3 Murano Yellow Glass Pendant Light, Cascade, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece.
High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass, Chrome
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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