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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Square Flush Mount or Wall Sconce
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Blown Murano glass flush mount or wall sconce.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 4 Extra Large Murano bubble Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 extra large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base Sconces, by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
Each item consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simula...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
German Midcenturry Pair of Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Pair of Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 8527-211.
Each Wall...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Pair of Frosted Murano Glass Tulip Wall Appliques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of tulip wall appliques made of hand blown colored, frosted Murano glass, in good condition. The slightly smoked sconces...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the moder...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Italian Smoky Gray Murano Glass Torchère Sconces, 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural, this set of four Italian torchère wall sconces from the 1970's showcases the refined artistry of hand-blown Murano glass. Each sconce features a sleek, smoky ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage wall lamp by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing vintage metal wall light by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1950s.
Stilnovo manufacture from Italy, founded in 1946, is a beacon in post-World War II Italian design, left an ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
German Midcentury Set of Four Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Set of Four Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 8527-211.
Each ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza "Delta" Italian Wall Light Sconce for Artemide, 1960s
By Artemide, Sergio Mazza
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning "Delta" wall lamp designed by Sergio Mazza for Artemide in Italy during the 1960s.
This large and unique adjustable sconce is made in a gorgeous combination of steel, gloss...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modern Italian Pair of Smoked Texture Murano Glass Brass Wall / Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Design pair of organic light fixtures with the versatility to be used either as sconces hung vertically or horizontally or as flush mount ceiling lights.
They consist of two Murano glass half moon curved elements, in a sophisticated light terracotta / brown gray smoked tint, separated by a receded brass mount, part of the handmade supporting brass structure. The glass is elegantly and elaborately decorated with a textured pattern in the manner of Gio Ponti. This technique, allowing shadows to show through the decor, confers a unique glowing effect and enhances the texture. The lights are open at both ends and the design ends in a decorative tiered step outward curve.
Each sconce is fitted with two Edison sockets.
Customizable also in other finishes.
Irwin Feld at CF Modern...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Gold Leaf Murano Glass Bowl Sconces
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Venetian pair of wall lights of modern organic design, with Art Deco Design, entirely handcrafted in Murano (Italy), the scalloped edge bowls in high-quality crystal blown Murano gla...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light of Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s.
The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glass shell, a wide...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stunning Set of Three Murano Glass Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass leaf wall sconce with heavy brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during the 1960s.
Each sconce is outstand...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Paneled Aqua Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces, each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown aqua glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these scon...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Teal Murano Wall Sconce with Brass Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Teal curved Murano glass wall sconces with hammered brass washers.
Two sources of light per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture pair of crystal clear Murano glass wall lights in the style of Barovier Toso, with a cone shape, made using the rostrato technique on a gold polished brass hand-mad...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Ice Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful murano glass sconce made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s.
Great light effect.
Each sconce; 1 x E14 small bulbs
Dimensions :
Height 21 cm // 8.26 inches
Width 21 cm /...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Aqua Single Panel Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces; each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown aqua glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces. T...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Set of two stunning midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces, made by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Fantastic design and very hi...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Light blue Murano glass sconces - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1980s.
The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style, and are very elegant.
The pair of sconces is made...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's blown glass sconces in shape of a horn with bronze backplates.
Measurements:
Height: 14.5"
Width: 7"
Depth: 9"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Silver leaf murano glass sconces from Italy with thick textured glass lined with silver leaf and featuring a rectangle glass rod held in place by brass hardware. This pair has been n...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Rose Hand-Blown Murano Glass & Brass Sconces with Elongated Drop
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming and elegant Pair of Modernist Smoked Rose Hand-Blown Murano Glass & Brass Sconces W/ Elongated Drop originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Featuring a beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Murano Glass Light Green Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a unique light green color.
The applique is made up of a gold colored metal structure t...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and refined Pair of Italian Murano Wall Sconces by Poliarte. These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Italy. "Poliarte" ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of VeArt Sconces
By VeArt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown curved milky white Murano glass shades / Made in Italy by VeArt, circa 1980s
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 11.5 inches / Depth: 5.5 inches...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Rotterdam, NL
No. 820 amber wall-bracket or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s.
The outer layer of the lamp is mad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Ronda Sconces by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Austin, TX
Sconces; Italian; from Leucos made of murano glass. They are hand blown and are white in color with a tobacco colored rim around the outside. They have been newly wired to US standards. There are currently 8 sconces...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Set of 2 Classic Sconce Clear and Gold Murano Glass with Flowers by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Classic Sconce Clear and Gold Murano Glass with Flowers by Multiforme
To manufacture this sconce there has been used a “balloton” texture (a grid-like surface) while some flowers decorate the central part of the structure. The lampshade is in white cotton.
The handcrafted soul of our lighting products is reinvented every time we start a new project, when we are confronted with technical requirements and customised requests from architects and designers. It is one of our strengths and we are very proud of it: we design and produce custom chandeliers providing solutions according to the customer's wishes, even on a large scale and out of scale.
The totally handcrafted execution involves dimensional tolerances in the order of +/-5% with respect to the indicated measurements.
Some shapes, decorations and colour shades may be subject to slight variations.
The colours shown on the screen have different renditions from the real ones, for safety reasons you can request colour samples to be sent to your address...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Sconce in the Style of Galliano Ferro 1930s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass sconce in the style of Galliano Ferro 1930s Italy.
This amazing Venetian sconce is not just an outstanding piece of art, but also a true piece of history. In the style of Galliano Ferro, it was made circa in the 1930s in the Venetian island of Murano. It is made of three elegant fumé arms with floral cups...
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1930s Italian Romantic Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Aqua Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces, each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown aqua glass on a brass frame. We love the modern ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass “Scavo” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass pair of “scavo” sconces in an hand-blown ivory color. Each sconce was created using the "Scavo" technique; which leaves the pieces with a co...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano made of textured hand-blown glass with a structure of brass. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards.
This pair is currently loc...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate.
Two lights per sconce.
Price per sconce
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Contemporary Pair of Brass Sconces Geometrical Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large pair of sconces wall lights lighting lamps panels or flush mount. Contemporary work, small italian artisanal workshop, few exclusive production. Full brass and Murano glass. In...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Dove-Gray Color and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid and important Murano glass wall light with a particular shape and a very very rich glass design.
The applique is composed of a rear iron structure, which supports a beautiful Murano glass tile with a very particular design. The glass is in the shape of a very narrow shield and as if it had a multitude of buttons over the tile. You can see this work well from the photos of the details. Above and below there are two brass shapes closing the glass. With a narrow and long design, this applique is one of a kind. There are three light bulbs on the back, so it is also a very bright wall light...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown Murano glass cups mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s
Original mark on the backplate
Measures: Height ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Sconces by Mazzega - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large square clear glass Mid Century Modern wall sconces, by Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
The vintage sconces are made of four square clear Murano glasses and a nickel one, nesting ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Seguso Sconces Murano Glass Gold Brass, 1940, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso sconces murano glass gold brass, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass “Imperium” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces, from the island of Murano. These sconces feature a conic Murano smoked glass shade mounted on a solid polished brass structure adorned with a “pulegoso”glass ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Big Hollywood Regency Sunburst Wall Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful wall lamp in the style of the Hollywood Regency from the 1960s. Manually made by the Italian workshop. 3 standard bulb inside. Chandelier is in original perfect vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set Of 2 Murano Milk Glass And Transparent Wall Lamps, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Murano milk glass and transparent wall lamps, 1980s
Beautiful and unique, they are intact and in good condition.
Halogen light.
Metal structure.
We guarantee fast shipping...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of 3 Large Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs 1 x E27 s...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Emerald Green Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. Each sconce showcases hand-blown and molded emerald green glass leaves. The leaves are held in place with brass finials and supp...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Postmodern and beautiful set of two Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures are made in Italy.
Each Wall Sconce is equipped with one light halongen bulb. A professional electricia...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting.
Three lights per sconce.
Price per sconce
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Wall Sconces Iridescent Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Six Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 iridescent glasses for each. Nickel metal frame.
Period: lat...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gold Tinted Murano Glass Leaves Wall Sconces with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of tinted Murano glass and shaped like big leaves. Brass setting at the stem, holding one light per sconce.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Murano Art Glass Dove-Gray Color and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and delicate design for this wall light with dove-gray color Murano glass.
The applique is formed by a metal structure gold colored that allows the superimposed housing of t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Venini Murano Glass White Swirled Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elongated curved front rectangular Murano glass sconces with a swirled/marbled effect on brass backplates. Professsionally rewired for use in the USA.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sconces in Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
By Longobard
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Sconces in Wrought Iron and Hammered Glass by Longobard, Italy, 1970s
These big and heavy wall lights are a stunning pair of artistic sconces. They feature a painted wrought...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lovely Pair of Italian Vintage Murano Glass Sconces 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Murano glass and brass sconces.
Italy, 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Large Lilac Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Large Pair of Italian Clear Lilac murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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.