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Material: Murano Glass
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
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
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
Pair of Grey Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being ridged dark grey and the one above frosted grey with this characteristically V-shape.
Four-light...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,344 / set
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Bespoke Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Nickel Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian organic semi-circular sconce, entirely handcrafted, with polished nickel finish. The nicely scalloped airy structure supports crystal clear Murano g...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
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
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
Italian Midcentury Pair of Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique Long Pair of Italian interconecting hexagonan Murano glasses Wall Sconces from 1970s by Carlo Nason.
These fixtures were made during the 1970s in Italy for the Ven...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,050 / item
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
Pair of Smoky Brown Torchere Sconces
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian torchere wall sconces with hand blown smoky brown Murano glass cone shades mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy
1 light / E26 or E27 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,150 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Anni Trenta Luce Large Wall Applique by Venini in White Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and large "Anni Trenta" wall applique in white Murano glass.
This very nice shaped lamp is designed and manufactured by Venini 1997.
These particular appliques are manufact...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Austrian Midcentury Set of Three Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Three "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed 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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Murano Glass Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and red glass border detail by Leucos.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It uses 2 bulbs.
...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A 1970s Mid-Century Modern White Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce 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 clear and white Murano glass, with a tra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century French Pair of Beveled Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Max Ingrand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of French, Italian large wall sconces made of hand blown beveled Murano glass, designed by Max Ingrand and produced by FontanaArte in good condition...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Set of 2 Nile Green Murano Glass Wall Lamps Attributed To Fontana Arte 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-century wall lamps in Nile green and smoked Murano glass attributed to Fontana Arte, 1960s
Chromed metal structures
Intact and in good condition.
E14 lamps.
We guarante...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sconces by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful wall lights, produced in Murano Italy by Vetri Murano, in textured glass, affixed against a chrome socket with black lacquered base, circa 1980s. An iconic design f...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
"Big Leaf" sconces in Murano glass by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Applique "Great Leaf" in massive and sculpted Murano glass and brass.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2024.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Poliarte, Italy, circa 1960
By Poliarte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Brutalist style sconces in clear and orange Murano glass by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy, circa 1960.
There are one in "clear" glass and one...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Aqua Blue Mouth Blown Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Macaroni Swags Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA, appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Beautiful rare bobeches. Swags of ma...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces w/ Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces W/Orbital Drop & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. They feature a classic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces by Venini, circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces manufctured by Venini, circa 1960, in clear and amber thick Murano glass slabs.
Metal hardware lacquered white.
It is shown with warm and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1970's Murano Glass Ice Berg Sconces / Flush Mounts by Mazzega 2 Pairs Available
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
1970's Pair of Murano Glass Iceberg wall sconces / flush mounts by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
The faceted Clear and Amber Iceberg glass shaped forms sit securely
in a round back plate...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic white and clear blown Murano glass and brass sconce by J.T. Kalmar.
Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of wall lamps features three glasses and a metal and brass structure; blown and pressed glass to obtain a material effect, translucent and structured Murano glass in crysta...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Sconces / Flush Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights or flush mounts with square Murano bubbles glass shades mounted on black metal frames / Made in Italy circa 1960s
1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W
Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Wall lighting Murano glass large XXL, Italy 1980
By AVMazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass wall lighting or Flush Mount , Italy, Late 1980s
These are Murano glass ceiling or wall lights with a gilt gold incrustation metal bracket, from the production of Mura...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
$898 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Italian Blown Murano Glass Shell Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Wanderful large sculptural textured Murano glass wall light.
Italy 1970-1980s.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Lavender & Transparent Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Lavender & Transparent Glass Sconces originates from Italy, Circa 1970. These stunning sconces exemplify the impe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The fixture requires two ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano "Scavo" Glass Pink 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 pink colour.
The applique is made up of a gold colored metal structure to whic...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Pink Glass Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano glass chandelie, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 pink quadriedri on nickel metal frame. This Mid- Century Italian chandelier is truly a timeless classic.
Period:late xx centu...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$2,645 / item
Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Messina' in Pink Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality.
These versatile sconces offer customisable configurations featur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,000 / item
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
Pair of Italian Murano gold flecked Clam Shell Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Contemporary textured subtle gold and clear Murano glass 'clam shell' wall lights with gold fitting and decorative finial detailing. Exudes warm gol...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Rostrate Iridescent Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano outside of Venice by iconic Venetian manufacturer Barovier. This pair features hand-blown and textured rostrate glass cups mounted on polish...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$6,150 / set
Carlo Nason Amber Murano Wall Sconce Glass & Chrome by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega wall sconce made of handblown amber and clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Sconce illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the tim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Graniglia Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect with gold flecks infused in the rim, mounted on gold plated finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
$1,200 / item
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
Midcentury Trio of Sconces Grand Hotel by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous Trio of sconces 24-karat gold by Barovier & Toso.
Measures: The big one 105 cm height, 12 cm depth, width 35 cm
Two pair 50 cm height, 12 cm depth, width 35 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Seguso Wall Lighting Ice Frost Murano Glass, Italy, 2000
By Seguso
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair wall lighting with large half globe glass ice frost Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$642 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
By Venini, Pierre Cardin
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
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
Pair Sergio Terzani Phantom Gold Inclusions Torch Wall Sconces Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of stunning wall lamps or sconces designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, in Italy, during the 1980's. They are in a shape of torches. These lamps are made of handcrafted...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Mid-Century Era Pair of Murano Blown Art Glass Scallop Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, Barovier and Toso Murano blown glass wall sconces/lamps.
If you are looking for a stylish and timeless way to bring light into your entry hall, bathroom, kitchen or bedr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown Murano glass of rare finesse, unique pieces by Flavio Poli, Veronese edition, Murano,...
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1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of lamps is made of a series of Murano glasses overlapping in a graduated pattern. The glasses have two shades of color, clear and blue, creating a dynamic and visually app...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Nickel White Blue Grey Frosted Murano Glass Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs available immediately - A very elegant and refined Italian Mediterranean design in blown Murano glass worked with the technique scavo: the frosted glass has a finish simila...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass and Murano Glass Panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular tall wall sconces made of brass with different overlayed Murano glass panels.
Four lights per sconce.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set Four vintage Murano wall sconces – 63 transparent quadriedri
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic set of four vintage Murano wall sconces made by 63 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame.
Period: 1980'S
Dimensions: 13,60 inches heig...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Venini Pair of Murano Transparent Glass Wall Sconces Italian Design, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini pair of Murano transparent glass wall sconces Italian design, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Hand Wall Sconce, very huge size 15.35'', design lamp, Italy c. 1970's
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic wall light in the shape of a left hand.
Extremely rare with this large size
An opalescent Murano glass globe (diameter 9.8'') is placed in the palm of the hand.
The la...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Ceramic, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Mirror Wall Sconces Glass & Brass by Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Wonderful mirror wall lights with Murano glass shades on a brass frame. Sconces shine beautifully and provide a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear stat...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Venini-Martinuzzi Attributed Pair of Murano Appliques in "Pulegoso" Glass
By Venini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Exce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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.