Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Material: Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Sconce Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand blown Italian Sconce featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The Fixture requires two Europe...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Pair of Amber Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beautiful Pair of Italian Amber Murano Leaf glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
Each fixture is composed by five m...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Huge Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces by Franco Luce showcases the elegance and artistry of Italian glassmaking. Each sconce features an elongated, sculptur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall and Murano glass Sconces by Felix Agostini, 1990s
By Arlus, Felix Agostini
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
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two 1970s Venini Style Mid-century Modern Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces, designed in the style of Venini, exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship of Murano glass lighting. Each sconce features mult...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Barovier Toso Sconces Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand blown Italian pair of Sconces featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. Each Fixture requires ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Pink Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Pink Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Beautiful set of two gorgeous heavy wall lamps entirely hand-crafted in Murano made of pink Murano gl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
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
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Style 3-Tier Polished Brass Hand-Blown Murano Mixed Glass Rod Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Art Deco style sconces features three tiers of hand-blown Murano mixed glass rods in clear, frosted, and amber hues. The cascading glass rods create a sophisti...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Clear and Brown Petal Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By La Murrina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces showcase a stunning petal-like design crafted from Murano glass in a blend of clear and warm brown tones. Each sconce is composed of m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Murano Glass & Brass Sconces W/ 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of modernist sconces exemplifies the artistry of Murano glassmaking, featuring hand-blown fluted glass enriched with delicate 24-karat gold flecks. Crafted in Ita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Gold, 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
Materials
Metal
Set Of 2 Murano Glass Wall Lamps By Carlo Nason For Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Glass elements are attached to the painted metal structure, all hand-worked.
E14 lamps.
Intact glass.
Good conditio...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set Of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Lamps Leucos, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Lamps Leucos, 1980s
Metal frame, E27 lamp
Intact and in good condition.
Height 49 cm.
I guarantee immediate shipping with adequate packaging and tru...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Barovier Style
Beautiful set of two gorgeous heavy wall lamps entirely hand-crafted in Murano made of green M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall lighting Glass murano multicolor pair by Zonca , Italie 1980s
By Zonca
Located in La xara, VC
Large pair of Post-Modern wall lamps by Zonca.
The design of this lamp is a typical example of the post-modern style of the 80s.
The fan-shaped Murano glass takes up the pastel color...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of green Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Hand-blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The Murano glass is thick, translucent and in a light Green color.
The sconces mounts are made ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 7 Large Blue Murano Glass Wall Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 70s
By Mazzega
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Large mid-century wall sconce with a large blue Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Stunning light effect.
Very g...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring Nature and Feng Shui energy into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps consists of a handmade brass...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Venini Wall Lighting Glass Murano 3 levels , Italy, 1980
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design.
This sconces is in good condition.
Venini is an Itali...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund by Orrefors Sconce, 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors pair wall lighting, glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a uni...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique set by mazzega wall...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Vistosi 1950s green and red hanging bedside wall lamps
By Vistosi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular pair of cascade ceiling lamps for bedside tables , glass by Vistosi color Green and Red, original and very elegant.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Lilac Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and beauty Italian Lilac Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
This Wall Sconce is equipped wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
By Max Ingrand
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
Materials
Brass
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s
Metal structure, E14 lamps.
Glasses intact.
Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Glass Wall Sconce in style Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Large Murano Wall light made by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Solid brass mounts with E14 screw fitting.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install th...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large murano glass wall lamps Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
We present the very rare pair of Albano Poli wall sconces for Poliarte.
For minimalist projects for the mid-century modern, they look like this with its facets for each chiseled ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set Of 3 Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s
Golden metal structure, e14 lamps
Intact and in good condition.
Purchased in Venice in one of the most prestigious glassworks.
Man...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps, 1970s
Metal frame, halogen lamp.
Intact glass.
Delightful expressions of the 70s.
We guarantee immediate shipping with adequate packaging and trust...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 Large Brass Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with five large Murano glass pieces on a gold colored frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Set of Three Murano Glass Palm Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible vintage Murano glass Palm leaf wall sconces with metal fixture. This wonderful pieces were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large blue Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light blue Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Three pairs of sconces available - Set of six sconces.
Sold and priced by pair. To inqui...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Art Deco Design Iridescent Frosted White Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of monumental tall iridescent frosted white geometric wall lights in an elegant tapered shape, entirely handcrafted in Italy, in blown crystal Murano glass textured with Art D...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Green Murano glass Mid Century sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Hand-blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The Murano glass is thick, translucent and in a Medium Green - Bottle Green color.
The sc...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Reticello Cup Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form crisscross pattern of white filaments, mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovie...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two brass and murano glass wall sconces designed and handcrafted in Italy in the Eighties 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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Sconces with an Art Deco inspired ferrule, with a timeless yet elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interio...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set Of 2 Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamps "Società Italiana Idea Linea Luce" 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian Murano glass wall lamps "Società Italiana Idea Linea Luce" 1980s
Intact and in good condition.
Caramel colored glass.
Metal frame, E27 lamps.
We guarantee immediate...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Carlo nason Wall Lights for Mazzega Published Book Vetri D'arte
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Pair of Wall Lights Created by Mazzega based on a design by Carlo Nason 1970 published text Mazzega Vetri D'arte production.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Mid-century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1950s
Metal frame, E27 lamps. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Pair of Murano Leaf Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Pair of Italian clear yellow Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Beautiful set of two gorgeous large wall lamps made of strong brass base and light wavy Murano glasses in l...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Murano Ice Glass Sconce Wall Fixture, Modernist 1970s, by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Andernach, DE
Magnificent wall lamp by 'Hillebrand', Germanys famous mid 20th century manufacturer of fantastic design lighting.
Made from 1 hand made, chunky Murano Glas bubbly icicle panel, wrap...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 sconce is equippe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 1960s Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A stunning pair of Murano Glass wall sconces found in Ravenna. Each sconce is made of curved brass frame from which is suspended 5 lengths of hand-blown Murano intertwined glass link...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic blown Murano glass and brass sconce.
Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gaetano Sciolari Wall Lighting Glass Murano with Chrome, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional pair of wall lighting by Sciolari with large globe glass Murano with gilt gold structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italia...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Iron Floral Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian iron and Murano glass flowers sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 16"
Width: 10.5"
Depth: 5"
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Pairs Glass Disc Wall Lights by Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous wall light, attributed to Vistosi, Italy, manufactured in circa 1960. Each lamp has six disks of clear Murano glass with a white swirl in the middle. The wall lights are ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Murano Sconces by Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with clear Murano glass shade infused with silver flecks / Made in Italy by Seguso, circa 1980s
Original label on the frame
Measures: Height 17.5 inches, w...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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.