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Material: Murano Glass
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

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Bronze, Nickel

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
This bewitching narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each individual leaf is individually handcrafted from high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Pink Graniglia Acquasantiera Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shade hand blown with pink Graniglia to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy in the style of Mazzega Measures: Height 3 inche...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

"Golden flowers" sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass sconces with flowers in sculpted Murano glass, gilt with gold leaf. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Link Sconce by Mazzega
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single sconce frame with C-shaped textured Murano glass links by Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1980s Modern Murano Glass and Metal Italian Big Wall Sconces by Leucos
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These sleek and elegant 1980s modern wall sconces by Leucos showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of Murano glass by Renato Toso. The cylindrical forms are crafted from glossy white M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Angelo Brotto Wall Sconces for Esperia Bronze & Murano Glass 1960s
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

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Bronze

Murano “Reticello” Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of handblown Murano glass wall sconces, each featuring eight stamped blades with “Reticello” weaving and stylized feather-like texture. The effect makes these fixtures look like...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

A 1970s Mid-Century Modern Brown Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce 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 walnut brown Murano glass, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian MidCentury Set of Four Amber Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Gorgeous and lovely Set of Four Italian Amber Clear Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Murano Island (Italy) by M...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Four Wall Sconces Murano Discs
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses for each. Nickel met...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Texture, Italy, 21st Century
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of modernist geometric recessed wall lights, abstract design sculptures, expertly composed of three refined Murano glass elements: a clear L-shaped glass element worked with a h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass and Brass Wall Light Sconces, circa 1970
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of midcentury Italian wall light sconces handmade of Murano glass with inlaid gold dust and brass base, circa 1980. Bulbs is E14, 2 pcs. in each sconce.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set Of 3 Vintage "Vetri Murano" Wall Lamps/Sconces Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Vintage triangular "Vetri Murano" wall lamps, Italian design 1970s Intact and working, good condition. E14 lamps. Metal structure. We guarantee adequate packaging and will...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Large Contemporary Pair of Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large tall pair of Gold with gold leaf Murano glass and brass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the moo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Pair of Amber Graniglia Shield Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shield hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect, mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Amber Graniglia Shield Sconces
Pair of Amber Graniglia Shield Sconces
$1,680 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1 of 6 Stunning Large Kalmar Sconces Tronchi Wall Lights Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 stunning mid-century wall sconces featuring seven large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, crafted by Kalmar, Austria, and manufactured between 1970-1979. This is a very rare ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Set Of 2 Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamps La Murrina 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps, La Murrina, Italy, 1980s Golden metal structure, intact glass. Good conditions. E 27 lamps.
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of "Petals" Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Little wall sconce in brass with rose petals in sculpted Murano glass. 3 light bulbs. Creation by Studio Glustin.   
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces XXL by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Crafted with the mastery of Murano glass, this massive pair of 1970s Italian sconces attributed to Toni Zuccheri's designs for Mazzega embody the fusion of artistic experimentation a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Sconces, Art Deco Style, Italy circa. 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large Murano glass sconces. The glass shade is manufactured in the Bollicine technique which was very characteristic of the Venini factory ...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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Brass

Murano Glass Wall Lamp Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Wall lamp sconce in white and amber murano glass by the Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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Brass

Modern Midcentury Pair of Felix Agostini Maison Arlus Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular and dramatic pair or brutalist bronze sconces is in the style of Maison Arlus in the manner of Felix Agostini. This pair of wall lights is in gilded bronze . It is ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

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Brass

Deco Corto Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light or flush mount with frosted Murano glass mounted on satin nickel frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 2-light / E12 or E14...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Italian Midcentury Set of Three Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Set of Italian amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

"Flower" sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sputnik chandelier in brass with globes in Murano and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2023.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 2 Artistic Sconces Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Artistic Sconce Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme The design of the collection Heritage, as its name says, is a lighting wor...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Design Pair of Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Nickel Finish Sconces
Located in New York, NY
One pair is available now. Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi-circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with a polished nickel finish. The nicely scallo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

"Bees Nest" Wall Sconce by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning "Bees Nest" wall sconce in brass and tainted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available. Italy, 2021.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Silver Ginkgo Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This pair is made of hand-blown glass with silver leaf in the delicate shape of ginkgo leaves. They are supported on a brass stru...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Silver Ginkgo Leaf Sconces
Murano Glass Silver Ginkgo Leaf Sconces
$6,900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Sakura Flushmount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 22 inches / He...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Lamp Sconce in Murano Glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Wall lamp sconce in Murano glass Seguso Iridescent Shell 1940 Italy.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Alchemy Wall Lights Objects by Raak Amsterdam, 1968
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lights objects. Design by Raak Amsterdam. Model: Alchemy 1968. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original black lacquered metal ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Clear Murano Glass Large Sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of large Murano glass sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style, and are very elegant and quality. The vintag...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Transparent Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and delicate design for this transparent Murano glass wall light. The wall light is made up of a brass structure which allows the housing of a beautiful double bowl in trans...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with glossy white Murano glass globe mounted on bronzed finish frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 1 light / E26 or E27 t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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Nickel

Carlo Nason Pair of Kalmar Mid-Century Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare vintage midcentury pair of polished steel, white and clear Murano glass wall lamps, lights or sconces by Murano glass Italian designer Carlo Nason for the famous Austrian lighti...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Striated Leaf Sconces by Franco Luce
Located in New York, NY
This Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Striated Translucent Leaf Sconces are created by the esteemed Murano Glass Artist Franco Luce and originate from It...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier Style Murano Pulegoso Gold Glass Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This fabulous pair of Venetian sconces of modern or Art Deco style, was entirely handcrafted. It is all decorated with the Pulegoso technique. It means that it features big air bubbl...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Austrian Murano Glass "Faun" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning Austrian "Faun" Midcentury Wall Sconces. These Wall Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken. Model 4517.02.50 Faun. “Kalmar Fran...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Mazzega Style Amber Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps with a unique and artistic design. The lamps are made of amber Murano glass with gold flakes inside, the surface is characterized by intricate textures, the glass ...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Detailed Yellow Glass Body Sconce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron body with detailed yellow ...
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1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Pair Of Italian Modern Brass And Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Brass And Murano Glass Sconces. Offered is a great pair of Barovier & Toso attributed brass and Murano glass sconces. These Art Deco style sconces were made to...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 8 Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 8 Wonderful Murano glass sconce with a brass frame and 4 brass screws, made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s. High quality and great light effect. Each sconce; 1 x E14 small bulbs...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Four Wall Sconces Amber Murano Discs
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 alabaster amber glasses for each. Nickel metal frame. Period: l...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Stunning Brass and Glass Wall Sconces designed by Emil Stejnar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Stunning Brass and Glass Wall Sconces designed by Emil Stejnar, 1960s High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each sconce requires 2 ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Sconces / Flush Mounts
Pair of Murano Sconces / Flush Mounts
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% 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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sconces by Poliarte, Italy, circa 1960
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

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Murano Glass

Pair of “leaves” sconces Murano, Italy, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Wall lights featuring a large, thick sheet of Murano glass, frosted on the back, concealing a light bulb. The bracket and mounting plate are in polished brass. Two pairs available.
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Sconces LP253 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of wall lights lamps sconces model LP253 in clear textured murano glass and white lacquered metal by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI & VERONESE, Italy 1960
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

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Murano Glass

Vintage murano wall lamp Vetri Murano, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elevate your interior decor with this exquisite vintage Murano wall lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This Mid-Century Modern sconce embodies timeless elegance and artistic cra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

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Brass, Steel

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

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

The exquisite Murano wall lights and sconces on 1stDibs are made of Murano glass, named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. Murano glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every antique Murano wall light, chandelier, floor lamp and vase is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

Many Murano glassmakers have gained renown all over the world for their extraordinary wall lights, table lamps and decorative objects

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any home many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today. Still produced by hand, its pieces, including the Quadri chandelier and Hanami chandelier, look as appropriate in contemporary interiors as historic ones. 

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glassmaking with brilliance and novel techniques. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

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

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

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