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Material: Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere & Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this exquisite pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Double Sphere Sconces, offered in a sophisticated Smoked Tortoise hue with bronze fittings. Crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair New Tall Slender Frosted White Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
New and made for us in Italy, these sconces are nearly two feet tall. Made of white Murano glass, the shades have a ridged texture and brass hardware. Two standard sized socket for e...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with a large Murano glass piece on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good cond...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Fabulous Pair of Iridescent Murano Leaf Sconces, 1940's
Located in Budapest, HU
Magnificent pair of original 1940's Murano sconces, made of the finest and heavy iridescent glass. Brass structure. Authentic jewels of eternal beauty. The indicated measures refer t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Curvo Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light or flush mount with a large amber warped Murano glass shade mounted on polished nickel finish metal frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Millefiori Sconce by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with clear and gold hand blown Murano glass flowers / Made in Italy in the 1960s by Barovier e Toso Measures: height 12.5 inches, width 8 inches, depth 5 i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Millefiori Sconce by Barovier e Toso
Millefiori Sconce by Barovier e Toso
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Custom Handcrafted Clear Murano Glass Sconces in the Manner of Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Custom handcrafted clear Murano glass sconces in the manner of Barovier. These sconces are customizable. Lead Time is 8-10 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Diabolo Sconces Pink and White Murano Glass. Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of set of 2 sconces wall lamps lights lightning Diabolo pink and white murano glass and gilt gold painted metal varnish. Possible to install up and down position. Contemporary w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Large Italian Murano Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of wall light sconces handmade in Murano glass with brass details. Glass is transparent with yellow colour and relief pattern. Bulbs are E24 (1 piece in each sconce).
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Midcentury Set of Ten Murano "Citrus" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beauty and stunning Austrian Set of Ten "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frank...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Italian Pair of Modern Gold Smoked Gray and Frosted Ivory Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian wall lights in high quality curved blown murano glass, entirely handcrafted, three different textures and colors, the frosted smoked grey body is decorated with ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf, Metal

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Light with Swirl Glass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous flush mount light or wall sconce produced in Italy in the 1970s. For now we have 4 same pieces available. The beautiful Murano glass of excellent quality and shiny color is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Pair of Caramel Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and stunning Italian Murano caramel color glass Wall Sconces. These pieces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco design pair of semi-circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted in brass. The nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports 7 crystal clear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mid-century Murano Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Each sconce is built with leaf shape individual handblown glass ornaments which are bejewelled with glass dust. This clever design bestowed the final shape of a funnel. It contains f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1920 French Green Murano Drops Beaded Swags Giltwood Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. One of a kind pair! Housing 2 lights each, sitting in rare cry...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Rare Set Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blown Lantern Sconces, circa 1950
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Extremely rare set of Murano blown glass sconces. Will be newly re-wired and ready to hang with appropriate certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1970s Brown and Amber Murano Glass Italian Square Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of square wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies, the semi curved brown and amber glass depicts two different figures of woman. They are in working o...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

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Wrought Iron

Pair of pink lily cala sconces, murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pair of fleur de lys wall lamps in murano glass, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Gilded metal structure composed of pink cut crystals in the shape of a fleur-de-lys, made by italian master glassmakers. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior perfectly. Electricity checked, wiring not visible behind structure, easy installation. Sommerso vase by Petr hora...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Four Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights, Art Deco style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Four of Murano glass leaf wall lights, Art Deco style, in Stock Murano glass with very subtle gold flecks. Mounted on a bronze backplate. Single E26 socket size. Ready to ship from o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Vistosi Dafne Wall Sconce in Matte White Glass
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Dafne sconce offers an elegant and unobtrusive design that makes it suitable for any decoration. Glass tone in matte white. Metal parts in white. Halogen lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Trunk Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with smoky brown Murano glass hand blown into cylinder shaped diffuser with textured patterns, mounted on full brass back-plate / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Laterali Wall Sconce in Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted Italian Murano glass with three finishes: moon glass, smoked ribbed glass and gold leaf backed glass. Inspired by the large scale pieces of the Brutalist era, our Murano ...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Frosted Glass Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Murano frosted glass shell form sconces. Creates a Classic look!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Architectural Wall Lights in 6 Iridescent Glass Globes, Large Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces is a real wall decor. It is made of a brass frame on which 6 handmade Murano glass of various sizes and colors are set. Globes are milky white,irides...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Wall Lamps in Iridescent Murano Glass and Brass 1970s Seasheel
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Italian wall lamps in Iridescent Murano glass and brass 1970s Seasheel.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Square Modernist Brutalis Wall Sconce Murano Mazzega Glass Iridescent
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square modernist Brutalis wall sconce Murano Mazzega glass iridescent. 1 light bulb E27 Max 100 watt.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Wall lamp pink calla Lily, murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare wall lamp fleurs-de-lys in murano glass, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Gilded metal structure composed of pink cut crystals in the shape of a fleur-de-...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Set of Four Mid- Century Speckled Cream Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1950
Located in Florence, IT
Set of Four Mid-Century Speckled Cream Murano Glass Wall Sconces with brass fittings. The wall lights can be mounted both vertically and horizontall...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of the 4 Brutalist Wall Scones with Murano Glass by Marcello Fantoni, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 impressive and rare Brutalist one-light sconces made of patinated handcrafted metal. Fitted with beautiful textured golden or orange color Murano glass to cover light bulb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Opalescent Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces crafted by Mazzega, a renowned Italian glassmaker known for its Murano glass designs. Each sconce features a rounded, slightly irr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of Murano glass wall sconces by Venini. Six crystal clear glass "triete" prisms attached to a chrome structure. Each sconces holds two candelabra bulbs, and is wired t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Venini
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Venini
$3,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Murano Glass Placche Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
This sconce is from the Charles Burnand collection. Three layers of Murano glass give a unique appearance both when illuminated and turned off. The inner piece is opaque white, which...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Super thick Murano Art Glass half cylinder sconces in Gold Leaf & Gold Plated
Located in London, GB
The stunning Gold Greame wall sconce is designed by and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by a globally renowned master Glassblower on the Island of Murano in Venice, Italy....
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Luxurious Pair of Wall Lamps by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous pair of sconces 24-karat gold by Barovier & Toso with gold inclusions.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of the 4 Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass, Italy, 1969
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 Elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light in the style of  Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s. The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sergio Mazza "Delta" Italian Wall Light Sconce for Artemide, 1960s
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

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Metal, Steel

Large Pair of Modern Italian Wall Lights "Ornella", Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Composed of a brass structure with a Murano glass shade. Handcrafted work. Unlimited items.
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

French Rare Flower One of a Kind Green Opaline Giltwood Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Crystal bobeches sitting on gold gilt wooden posts. Adorning crystal swags, Murano green opaline...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

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

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Brass

Murano Glass Flush Mount Lamp by Doria Leuchten, 1970s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very impressive Murano glass lamps from the famous lamp manufacturer Doria Leuchten in Germany. Fully functional. Each with an E27 socket. Works with 22...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Murano Glass Blue Wall Lamp/Sconce with Chromed Metal Screws and Bulb
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage wall/ceiling lamp in Murano glass, manufactured by Mazzega. It consists of a clear cylinder, with irregular and mesmerising stripes in white and blue. The glass top is secure...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Spectacular Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces. Four bulbs E27 by sconce.  
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Modern Italian Fontana Arte Style Aqua Blue Murano Glass Brass Bubble Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian blown Murano glass bubble sconces, in a sophisticated aqua blue color in Fontana Arte style, inspired by mid-century modern design. Created with a minimalist aes...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mazzega Wall or Ceiling Lamps in Murano Glass, Italian Lighting, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of wall / ceiling lights in Murano glass and bras. This rare lamps were designed by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s. The lamps are fully made in Murano mouth-blown glass, in amazing conditions with no chips. The central part is in a white semi-transparent glass while the edge is in a charming orange. The lamps are enriched by two round brass stops that hold the white metal support behind the glass shade. The lamps are wired and tested, compatible with both US and EU/UK standards. They use two E26/27 light bulb each. The effect when lit is simply spectacular and the contrast between the white and orange Murano glass incredibly elegant. A wonderful pair of Murano lights...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Amazing Pair of Vintage Italian Murano wall lights - trasparent and amber glass
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Italian vintage Murano wall lights made by 10 glass leaves for each applique in golden painted metal frame. The originality of this item is given by the glass, wonderful work...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Sconce Ceiling Light by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing round wall lamp or ceiling light composed of lovely colorful murano glass flowers by Barovier & Toso. Made in Italy in the 1960s. It uses 3 bulbs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Sconce 2 Arms Clear Murano Glass Clear Rostri Details by Multiforme in Stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The Diamante sconce with 2 arms in clear encased Murano glass and clear details is a well proportioned product. The glass of the arms is smooth. The standout elements of this sconce ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sconce Sculpture by Albano Poli for Poliarte Steel & Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Large squared wall light sconce by Albano Poli for Poliarte made in Italy in the 1970s. This astonishing sconce sculpture features a squared base in steel covered by white and bl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Steel

Monumental Flush Mount Antiqued Murano Glass White and Green Color, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier in antiqued glass, white with green inclusions, mounted on a metal frame. The fixture requires two European E27 / 110 Volt Edison bulbs, e...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

20th Century, Flavio Poli for Seguso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Scones
Located in Turin, Turin
Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was a glass designer based in Venice, Italy. Poli joined the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company in 1934 as a design consultant. During his time at the company he wor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Blue Murano Glass Palm Tree Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Pair of Contemporary Blue Murano glass brass palm tree leaf wall lights lighting lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. Minor imperfec...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modernist Iridescent Handblown Murano Glass & Brass Sconces w/ Elongated Drop
Located in New York, NY
These dramatic and sculptural modernist sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Reticello Cup Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form crisscross pattern of white filaments, mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovie...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Brass Wall Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Glass Leaves, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Very glamorous wall sconces designed by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors glass, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce features a polished brass frame with one Murano gl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set Of 2 VECA Colored Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1970s
By VECA
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 VECA colored Murano glass wall lamps, 1970s Intact and in good condition. Metal structure. E14 lamp.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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Brass

Pair of Sconces Panta Murano Glass by Giusto Toso for Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of sconces wall lights lamps or Flush mount ceiling or table lamps in blue opal blown Murano glass and silver metal by the designer Giusto Toso...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Iron Floral Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian iron and Murano glass flowers sconces. Measurements: Height: 16" Width: 10.5" Depth: 5"
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

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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