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Material: Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Amber Clear Murano Pair of Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty and beauty Italian Pair of Amber Clear Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Mazzega lie in the noble ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Wall Sconce is co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Italian Murano Crystal Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Crystal Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style Beautiful set of two gorgeous and heavy wall sconces made of thick Murano glasses with real gold shimmer/gl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Impressive Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing Italian four-light clear / white striped Murano glass and gold - plated brass wall sconce by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s. Socket: 4 x e14 The condition is excellent.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s Beautiful set of two gorgeous wall lamps made of strong transparent thick Murano glasses with small ai...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Art Deco Murano Sconces by Ercole Barovier. These bellflower shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. All in fabulous condition with no chips or crack...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of large green Murano discs sconces 1970s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Murano glass discs wall sconces, attributed to Vistosi, Italy 1970s. The mid century modern sconces are made of polished brass mounts and green Murano glass discs with ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Paolo Venini Venini wall lighting Glass murano with métal structure, Italie 1960
Located in La xara, VC
Large Venini wall lighting Murano glass ! Very rare model original first periode of Paolo Venini Design . Pièce iconique of the work of venini Maker . Pièce of Art Glass of Murano 19...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Stunning Midcentury Pair of Blue "Rugiodoso" Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano crystal glass leaf wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during the 1950s. Each sconce is outsta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

A Pair of 21st Century Barovier Style Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 21st-century gold and clear Murano glass wall sconces showcase a refined Art Deco aesthetic inspired by the Barovier style. The handblown glass shades have a delicate ribbe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Kaiser Leuchten murano ice frost glass wall lighting , 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Beautiful pair of rounded Murano glass wall sconces with chrome brackets by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Clean, well wired. Each li...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Barovier Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Art Deco Murano Sconces by Ercole Barovier. These bellflower shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. Al...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier Pair of Leaf Sconces in Murano Glass and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These incredibly rare and elegant lights were designed by Ercole Barovier and produc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rustic Ceiling Lamp in Wood, Iron and Murano Glass, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Tripod lamp from the 1950s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e14. Dimmable. The hanging lamp needs 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb and is wired, in working co...
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1960s Italian Rustic Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Pair of Amber Murano Sconces, Italy 1980s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s. Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold in pair. Each sconce has a Murano glas...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This un...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Murano Glass wall lighting by Vetri 40cm pair, Italy, late 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass wall lighting by VM-Vetri, Italy, Late 1970s These are white Murano glass ceiling or wall lights with a white painted metal bracket, from the production of VM 'Vetri M...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite wall light transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design and the ele...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Pair of Clear Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
New old stock and Italian Pair of Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970 in Murano, Italy. They have never used, the condition is E...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of ‘Bellflower’ Wall Sconces by Seguso Vetri d’Arte Murano, Italy, 1938
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exceptional and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Seguso Vetri d’Arte under the artistic direction of Archimede Seguso in Venice, circa 1938. These sculptural lights take the ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Pair of White Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and lovely Pair of Italian Murano white glass Wall Sconces from 70s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Mazzega lie in the nob...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso Original label on the frame Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Roberto Pamio Febo Wall Lamp Sconce, Black Murano Glass, Leucos, Italy, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
One single wall light from the 1980s, designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos in Italy. Stripped down to its essential elements, this lamp consist of just two component...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of the 4 Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass, Italy, 1969
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 Elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light in the style of  Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s. The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1    
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. Beautiful unique...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces "Corteccia," 80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vintage Italian Murano glass sconces, produced by Murano Masters, each with two pieces of curved "Corteccia" glass on a metal and brass frame. They are high quality and give ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Wall Sconces White & Clear Carlo Nason Mazzega Italy 1970, Set of 3
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of 3 large cylindrical hand blown murano glass wall sconces. Designed in the manner of Carlo Nason. Manufactured by A.V.Mazzega, Italy in the 1970s. Design: Carlo Naso...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Brass and Murano Glass Grit Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass and brass wire wall lights of modern inspiration, with an elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm light in any environment. Each wall light is e...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1990s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two brass and murano glass wall sconces designed and handcrafted in Italy in the Nineties in the manner of Barovier, fully restored electrical parts, they work both 110-240 volts and...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps consists of a hand-cr...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Set of Four Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Gorgeous and stunning Set of Four Italian Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each Wall Sconce is composed by 4 units...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Handcrafted Smoked Murano Glass and Brass "Barchetta" Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Handcrafted Murano Glass "Barchetta" Sconces with Brass Accents, Italy. Striking pair of elongated wall sconces handcrafted in Italy from finely blown Murano glass in a sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Art Dèco Style Brass and Rostrato Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This stunning pair of Murano glass wall lights has been handcrafted using the Rostrato glass technique. This means that each glass segment has been individually fired in relief to ac...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Purple and gray Mid Century Modern Murano sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Murano glass wall sconces, attributed to Venini Italy 1970s. The Mid Century Modern sconces have brass mounts. The square brass back plate is: 4.92 in side. The Neoclas...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian wall sconces feature a sleek rectangular design with a combination of brass and textured glass. The structured glass diffuses light softly ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Italian Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Murano glass and brass palm leaf or shell sconces by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1920s-1930s Lamp sockets: 1.
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Smoked Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass and brass flush mount sconces with an Art Deco inspired bezel, with a timeless yet elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior....
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Set of Four Murano Leaf Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Set of Four of Italian clear yellow amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy f...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of the 4 Golden Murano Glass Shell Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Several Nice wall lights in the style of Barovier & Toso, Italy circa 1960s.  Handmade and very heavy quality. Each sconce is made of brass frames with Murano glasses in the form of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lights. The glass is fluted and curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass sphere knob...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Fully origi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vetri wall lighting pair Art Glass Murano , italian 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri wall lighting Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This Pieces of Arts glass bicolore show the e...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two Art Deco wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Made of Murano Graniglia glass, mounted on a brass base. The wall lamps have two lights each and are equipped with an E14 socket for ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and cool Austrian Midcentury Wall Sconces by Kalmar, model 4566.02 "Fuente" . These Sconces were designed and manfactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fran...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold, Brass

Murano Glass Green Lollipop Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair showcases a beautiful hand-blown forest green glass disc that sits on a brass structure. This pair has been newly wire...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Glass and Brass Leaves, Italy 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of elegant hand blown Murano glass wall sconces. Each light fixture consists of two blown Murano glass leafs. Mounted on an brass frame. The leaves refract the light beautifully...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Multi Color Flowers, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions and multicolored flowers, mounted on a basket frame. ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950 The Mid-Century Murano Glass "Filigrana" Wall Sconce by Venini (Italy, 1950s) is a remarkable example ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, multicolored alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: ...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall and Murano glass Sconces by Felix Agostini, 1990s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Brutalist cast bronze wall lamps, made in the Maison Arlus style, in the manner of Felix Agostini. This pair of wall lamps is in gilded bronze. It is inspired by the bark of ...
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1990s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Sconces and Wall Lights on 1stDibs

Lighting is a home’s jewelry, and dramatic antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood in a space and highlighting your distinctive personality.

The exquisite Murano wall lights and sconces 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 wall light, 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.

Many Murano glassmakers have gained renown all over the world for their extraordinary wall lights, 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.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting. For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights for sale on 1stDibs.

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