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Period: 1960s
Material: Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Mazzega Pendant Lamp for J.T. Kalmar in Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This set of pendant lamps was designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar in the 1960s. It features Mazzega Murano glass leafs. The lamp is executed wi...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge high-end ceiling mount pendant light fixture with six different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown heavy and high quality ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

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

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attr to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier in clear and frosted hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini, Italy, circa 1970.  
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

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

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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

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Brass

Striped Vintage Italian Pendant by Stilnovo, c. 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Murano glass and metal pendant made in Italy, c. 1960's by Stilnovo. This fixture stands out due to its beautiful green tones and striped design all around, as well as a catt...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Space age "Eclipse" Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano Circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space age chandelier manufactured in green and white incamiciato Murano glass. Two concentric circles that can be rotated as to simulate a light "eclipse". It takes 1 e27 bulb. Mad...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Style Small White Murano Glass Disk Chandeliers / Pendants
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Small White Murano Glass Disk Chandeliers / Pendants A pair of mid-century modern Murano glass chandeliers in a cl...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pari of Angelo Mangiarotti “Giogali” Glass Flush Mounts, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pair of "Giogali" Murano glass flush mounts by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s Each fixture have 200 Murano glass links hanging on the nickeled frame. Soc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Murano Pendant Light Huge Italian Amber Handblown Bubble Glass, Vintage 1960s
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

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

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Metal

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Pink Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm) Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Ou...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

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

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Metal

Simoeng's Spiral Chandelier, Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Simoeng's spiral chandelier, murano glass, italy, 1960. Superb and rare simoeng spiral luster composed of transparent and white Murano crystals. Designed and produced in Italy in the...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini 1960
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful Murano glass chandelier with painted metal structure designed by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and produced by Venini in circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Huge Chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Patinated Brass Textured Glass, Austria, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An extra large eight-arm chandelier by Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, manufacured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The fixture is made of a nice mixture of materials:...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Lampada Murano La Murrina, Lampadario Design, Lampadario Vetro Di Murano
Located in Milano, MI
lampada murano LA MURRINA - LAMPADARIO DESIGN - LAMPADARIO VETRO DI MURANO - ANNI 70 LAMPADARIO PRODUZIONE LA MURRINA MURANO ANNI 70 VETRO SOFFIATO ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

'Giogali' chandelier by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi 1960s-70s
Located in Milano, IT
Scenic chandelier from the 'Giogali' series with about four hundred transparent Murano glass pieces woven on a double chrome-plated metal frame. Design by Angelo Mangiarotti for a la...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A stunning glass hanging lamp made in Germany in the 1970s. This elegant light fixture features exquisite Murano glass, known for its superior quality and craftsmanship. The glass is...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Carlo Nason Glass Lamp Pendant Chandelier, Green Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very beautiful and exceptional chandelier / pendant light in the form of a large flower by Carlo Nason, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Large Doria Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic Four-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Four rings of glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Wonderful light effect. Sockets: 1...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Mid-Century Double Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exquisite Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s showcases the timeless elegance of mid-century Italian design. Featuring two unique lampshades crafted from Murano glass, the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1960s Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount by Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant white laquered metal frame with in the center a structured glass disc, a brass ring and thirty two Murano glass tubes surrounding it all. Manufactured by Doria Lighting, Germ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier. This lovely Hollywood Regency mid century Murano glass chandelier has been newly wired with new sockets fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Monumental Murano Glass And Brass Chandeliers, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Monumental Murano glass and brass chandeliers, 6-lights, 1960s Italian design Intact and in good condition, structure in brass and golden metal. We guarantee imm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Murano glass and the beautiful shape in it. Measurements: Height 58 cm Diameter 28 cm The light req...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

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

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Brass

Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic four-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Murano glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. High quality and in very good conditi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Murano glass and brass chandelier, Italy, 1960s The glass bowl has a very nice etched spotted surface. It is in excellent condition, with small signs of agin...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano glass chandelier Giogali style by Mnagiarotti
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Giogali Murano glass chandelier in the style of Angelo Mangiarotti circa "60s. Metal frame, Murano glass pedents. Very good condition, as shown. Perfectly working.
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Vintage 3-light Fontana Arte Pendant Chandelier 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vintage 3-light Fontana Arte pendant chandelier 1960s Made of brass and colored Murano glass, it is intact and functional. Found in a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Rare Kaiser Leuchten Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Circular Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Kaiser Leuchten ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare tube glass shapes. A circular ice glass body on the bottom with 13 frosted glass ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

1 of the 2 Exceptional Huge Five-Tier Doria Light Sculpture, 130 Glass Tubes
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful giant elegant tube nine-light ballroom chandelier by Doria Leuchten from the 1960s. Five layers of glass tubes (and five reserves) hand blown swirled glass tube elements. A...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Large Oval Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Yellow/Orange Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 10.62 in. (27cm) Height: 39.37 in. (100 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. Our...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Tall Vistosi Ceiling Light, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Tall murano glass ceiling light from the 1960s attributed to Vistosi. Long conical 'triplex opal' glass diffuser with colored glass stripes. Glass height is approximately 19inches/48...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Aluminum

1 of 3 Tronchi Murano Glass Flush mount light Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Three tiers gather many structured Murano glasses, beautifully refracting the light with very heavy quality. High quality and in ve...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 2 Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Chandelier by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic two-tier midcentury chandeliers by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Two rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Heavy quality and in ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Pink Murano Glass Ceiling Fixture, Murano, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pink and transparent/silver Murano ceiling light. The ceiling light consists of two glass elements, the central plate plus the pink low element. The central plate is surroun...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Yellow & White Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by A. Pianon for Vistosi, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This pendant lamp was produced approximately in the 1960s. It is made of metal structure with a beatiful "incamiciato" Murano glass shade in yellow and white color. Pretty good condi...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pendant by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Pendant by Carlo Nason in Murano glass, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Venini “Triloba” Murano Glass Brass Model 963, 1965, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini chandelier.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Amber Tone Murano Glass Chandelier, Eight Arms, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and beautiful eight-armed Art-Deco style Mid-Century Modern chandelier made of brass and mouth-blown amber Murano glass. It is in very good condition and ready to use. Measur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Ice Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Massive Ice Glass Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany The total height is currently 100cm, but we can shorten the pole to 55cm for you. The usual slight signs of wear and a ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Mottled Glass Ceiling Lamp, Italy, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Italian ceiling lamp made of Murano glass during the 1960s, this elegant piece blends the iconic white mottled glass often seen in Carlo Nason’s designs with the organic shapes and a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Yellow Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Sweden 1960s, 2 Available
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This stunning shaped glass pendant lamp is documented in a catalogue by the company of 'Indoor'. This was the importer and dealer of light brands as Vistosi, Venini and Arteluce in T...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Blown Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian blown glass Murano chandelier with 5 lights and blown glass decorations. Measurements: Drop 34" Diameter 30".
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Italian 1960s Murano amber Murrine glass ball pendant
Located in London, GB
Murano handblown glass sphere pendant with amber Murrine pattern. Brass fitting and ceiling rose. Exudes a lovely diffused light.
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1960s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli for Sothis, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Very interesting Murano glass Ceiling Lamp was designed by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli Sothis in Italy, in '60s. It is made of metal and Murano glass; with unique "Pulegoso" techni...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Cascading Doria 17" Murano Flush Mount Three Tier Ice Glass Tubes, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large three-tier Murano flush mount chandelier with clear Murano glass tubes on a white laquered metal frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Ge...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Textured Glass Nickel Chrome, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A light fixture by Rupert Nikoll, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). It is made of a nickeled (similar to chrome) frame which holds nine l...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel, Metal, Chrome

Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 61 hand-blown glasses suspended on a brass metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Ka...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Venini "Trilobi" Murano Glass Italian Design Pair of Ceiling Lamps
Located in Brescia, IT
42 glass pendant for each lamp 7-light for each Original 1960s Great manufacture Excellent condition 2 small chips (look the picture) One metal hook not original (look the ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Large Kalmar Glass and Brass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and exceptional pendant light fixture by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s-1970s. A large textured glass shade with drop shaped engravings is hanging on a brass mount...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Yellow Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81 in. (30 cm) Height: 41.33 in. (105 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Murano Chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier, Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy 1960s This stunning vintage Murano chandelier, designed by the renowned Toni Zuccheri and produced in Venice, Italy,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Fontana Arte Style Pendant Lamp with Murano Glass in Excellent Condition
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality Fontana Arte style pendant lamp with eight heavy and thick glass pieces in brown and clear. One E27. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked locally by a spec...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp by Venini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Exquisite Murano glass ceiling lamp from Italy, dating back to the 1960s. This stunning piece is made from hand-blown Murano glass with a delicate white hue, further enhanced by intr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Set Of 2 Large Mid-Century 4-Light Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, 1960s.
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 large mid-century 4-light Murano glass ceiling lights, 1960s. They can also be used as wall lamps. Metal structure with brass details, E27 lamps. Glass intact. Good conditio...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Mid-century modern Chandelier in Murano glass by Aldo Nason, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern Chandelier in Murano glass by Aldo Nason, Italy, 1960s This pendant light is a stunning example of mid-century Italian design, crafted from fine Murano glass, reno...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, 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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