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Material: 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
$5,900 / set
Pair of Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Superb pair of Murano Art Deco style sconces. Three thick glass leaves (smoked, ridged and gold leafed) overlap on a solid brass structure to create a very high style decorative impa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
$6,900 / set
21st Century Sconce 3 Arms White Silk Murano Glass by Multiforme in Stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 sconce 3 lights, in white silk artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research w...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$875 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Attr. Venini Mid-Century Modern Pulegoso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1960
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
This is definitely a very simple applique made up of 5 glasses of Pulegoso tubes.
Pulegoso glass is a type of opaque ornamental glass that includes myriads of gas bubbles which give...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Rostrato Crystal Murano Glass & Brass Double-Lit Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture pair of modern crystal clear Murano glass wall lights in the Art Deco style of Barovier Toso, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with double cone shape shades providing...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Smoky Murano Sconces / Flush Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with textured smoky Murano glass diffusers / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 10 inches, depth 6 inches
1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,520 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Artistic Rezzonico Sconce 3 Arms Crystal-Gold Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic Rezzonico Sconce 3 lights crystal-gold Murano glass by Multiforme.
The name of this collection evokes tha magic and exotic atmosphere of the ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,020 Sale Price
20% Off
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
MidCentury Set of 4 Kalmar Ice Glass, Brass Wall Sconces, Fixtures Austria 1970s
Located in Lisse, NL
A striking set of four original vintage wall sconces by Kalmar Werkstätten, crafted in Austria in the 1970s, Mid-Century Modern Lighting.
These iconic mid-century modern lights feat...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Iridescent Torch Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand blown pair has a beautiful iridescent finish to the glass and is supported on brass structures. They have been newly wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$6,900 / set
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
Materials
Gold, Brass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Serie: 'Fuente'
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Pair of Chevron Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of Art Deco style wall sconces in handblown murano glass and brass. Each sconce features three pieces of chevron-patterned Murano glass with brass details, surrounding t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$6,100 / set
Leaves Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear textured Murano glass leaves mounted on 24 K gold plated finish metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso
Measures: height 16 inches, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$980 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gilt Murano Glass Palm Tree Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Contemporary Gilt gold powder leaf Murano glass and brass palm tree leaf wall lights lightning lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Mercury Glass Globe Brass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of hand-blown murano mercury globe sconces that softly illuminate and give a modern nod to late Mid-Century chic. Comprised of two Murano mercury glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,750 / set
Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amber Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by Fabi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,350 / item
Single 'Grande Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Single 'Grande Mania' Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Beautiful single Grande Mania Sconce by Vico Magistretti for Artemide. Designed and manufactured in Italy, during the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of light green Murano glass sconces, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of tall Mid Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1980s.
The vintage sconces are made of a light blue/green frosted Murano glass.
There is a nic...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,900 / set
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
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
Set of Six Barovier e Toso Cream Gold Dusted Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful set of six cream gold dusted Murano glass sconces by Barovier e Toso (signed), Italy, circa 1960s.
Socket: each one x Edison (e27) or e26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
I...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Grey Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of three Murano glass elongated parts with brass settings.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,645 / set
Postmodern Set of four large thick murano glass sconces by Mazzega. Italy 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Catania, CT
Four large sconces made from thick murano glass in perfect vintage condition. Produced in Italy during the 80s. Full working with EU standard, adaptable on demand for USA standard.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano glass sconces - a pair
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of clear handmade Murano glass sconces, attributed to Seguso, Italy 1970s.
The Mid-Century sconces have brass mounts and a translucent twisted shape Murano glass shade.
The hand...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,500 / set
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Sconces, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Almelo, NL
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano glass sconces, Italy 1970s
Beautiful wall sconces are made of gorgeous curved opaline Murano glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Aquamarine Crown Wall Lamp by Stories of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing the Crown Wall Lamp – a radiant fixture designed to elevate your living room, bedroom, or any space you wish to imbue with luxury and elegance. Its base is crafted from c...
Category
2010s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Murano Wall Light Pink Flower by Seguso, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty pair of wall light with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1970s.
White-painted metal ceiling basket with overlapping flowers made of hand-blown Murano gl...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modern Amber and Green Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass lamps, composed of three grouped vertical cylindrical shapes. The cylinders have a wavy and textured surface that creates an organic and fluid design. One of the...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Venini Carlo Scarpa Wall lamp 1936 Art Glass Murano Catalogo Blu
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Venini Carlo Scarpa wall lamp 1936 Art Glass Murano Catalogo Blu.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979.
High quality, Handmade, and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Fidenza Vetraria Pair Of Wall Lights 70s Modern Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Fidenza Vetraria Pair Of Wall Lights 1970s Modern Design.
Chrome-plated steel structures Murano meter disc diffuser, in excellent, conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$1,491 Sale Price
22% Off
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
$2,170 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vistosi Ovalina Wall Sconce in White by Studio Tecnico Veterina
By Vistosi
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Sconce with a clean, unobtrusive design that maximizes the quality of the satin-finish blown glass. Halogen lighting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano glass leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These sconces are in Murano hand blown thick clear glass.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Angelo Brotto Wall Sconces for Esperia Bronze & Murano Glass 1960s
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large pair of italian wall sconces made of bronze and Murano glass in the 1960s by Esperia, designed by Angelo Brotto. Gem from the time. A real eye-catcher even unlit.
Mea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of "Globes" sconces in Murano glass, by Studio Glustin.
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of sconces in blown and tinted Murano glass by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One Single Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with one large Murano glass piece in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality and in very g...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of brass wall lights lightning lamps sconces, nice Murano glass diffusor, neo Industrial elegant style. In the mood of Perzel, Mazzega, Vistosi, Venini, La Murrina, Carlo Aldo N...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set Of 3 Large Murano Glass Wall Lamps Leucos, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 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 White Murano glass leaves wall lamps, handmade artistic appliques
Located in Venezia, IT
Set of 2 White Murano glass leaves wall lamps in the style of Franco Luce for Seguso, handmade artistic appliques, Made in Italy lighting design...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$574 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces in Rostrato Murano Glass in the Style of Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces from Murano was made according to the hand made rostrato glass technique by a Venetian team of highly skilled artisans. It means that each spike of g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Four Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses for each. Nickel met...
Category
1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,924 / set
Italian Midcentury Large White Leaf Murano Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Italian white Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
The Wall Sconce is equipped ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Green Murano Sconce by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with green Murano glass shade and multicolored murrine / Made in Italy by La Murrina, circa 1960s
Measures: width 15.5 inches, height 9 inches, depth 8 inc...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Stunning Set of Five 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
Large Contemporary Pair of Brass and White Bulb Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Pair of white bulb asymetric Murano glass and brass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mood of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Tall Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of leaf shaped tall wall sconces made of tinted Murano glass with golden accents.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,886 / set
Elegant pair of Murano glass sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of wall sconces in sculpted Murano glass and polished brass.
Italy, 2025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,050 / item
Darien Sconce - nickel plated cast bronze and Murano glass
Located in London, GB
A nickel plated version of our Darien Sconce - Hand crafted, textured cast bronze backplate with Murano glass shade and hand crafted cast bronze diffuser.
Requires one E14 small scr...
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2010s British Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Mid-Century Murano Triedre Smoked Amber & Clear Glass Sconces by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by the renowned Venini in Italy around 1970, this pair of mid-century modernist sconces epitomizes elegance and artistry. Featuring hand-blown Murano glass in a distinctive s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Style, Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful pair of wall sconces in Murano curved satiny glass. Notches decor.
"Art Deco" style.
Illuminated by 2 bulbs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large iron wall lamp Brutalist 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a captivating piece of the 1970s – a black wrought iron wall lamp, boasting a stunning design that creates an atmospheric lighting effect. This piece seamlessly combines ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,606 Sale Price
20% Off
Single Amber Glass and Brass Sea Shell Sconce by Soelken Leuchten, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single sea shell form wall light, produced in Germany by Soelken Leuchten, in textured glass, affixed against a brass base, circa 1960s. The glass shade is probably made in Murano ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Blue Murano Glass Italian Sconces - a pair
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces, attributed to Seguso, circa 1970s.
The vintage sconces are made of brass mounts and handmade Murano glass elements: a text...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,500 / set
Mid-century modern murano glass "Filigrana" wall light sconce Venini Italy 1950
By Venini
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Textured Smoked Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of wall lights was made in Murano.It is very elegant.
It features smoked textured Murano glass , also called horizontal striation.It is ending with black glass globe finial...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,848 / set
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
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.