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Material: Murano Glass
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

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

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

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

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

Set of 2 Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Albano Poli, Poli Arte, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Albano Poli, Poli Arte, 1970s Metal frame, good condition, small signs of aging, E27 lamps.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of Vintage Wall Light by Venini, Murano
Located in Beirut, LB
A vintage pair of vintage wall lights or sconces produced in 1970s by Venini, in bi color Murano: light yellow crystal and clear crystal pr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

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

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

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

Mazzega Wall Lighting PAIR Glass Murano , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Mazzega Pair wall lighting with large leaves glass Murano with chrome structure. discount shipping * private quote option The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of clear Murano glass wall lights with textures that almost resemble tree bark. Each lamp is made from a single piece of curved glass, supported by two brass plates. They are hi...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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

Vintage murano wall lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original murano wall lamp Seashell made in Italy in the 1970s. The lamp is in good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 13 cm / 5.12 inches Height: 25 cm / 9.8 inc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Murano Glass Flush Mount or Sconce Wall Light Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount, designed in the style of Mazzega Light, Italy. Made in Murano Italy in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass wall light with metal fixture. The Fixtur...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage Octagon Murano Glass Flush Mount or Sconce MGP Vetreria Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount, designed in the style of Mazzega Light, by MGP Vetreria, Italy. Made in Murano Italy in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass wall light with metal fi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Marlene Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light or flush mount with clear frosted Murano glass, mounted on polished chrome frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 2 lights / G9 type / max...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Modernist Brass Sconces with Hand Blown Murano 24-Karat Gold Glass with Murines
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. In dialogue w...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold

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

Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Modern Murano Glass Smoked Twisted Sconces /cm H25
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights with Wavy and Twisted Pattern. We love the simple lines of this pair and the beautiful texture of the hand blown glass. Each wall light requir...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

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

Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Amethyst Murano Glass Body Sconce with Web
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Extremely rare color and webbing! Housing one light. Will be newly rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang....
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1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

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
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A pair of Shell Wall Lights Murano Glass Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
A pair of elegant hand-blown Murano glass wall light of Barovier & Toso, Italy. Manufactured late 1960s, early 1970s. The light fixture consists of a blown Murano glass shell, a wide...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

21st Century Sconce 2 Arms white silk Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 sconce 2 lights, in white silk artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research w...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Mauve Plum Amber Murano Glass Post-Modern Gold Brass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation with a unique modern geometric design, this wall light is entirely handcrafted in Italy. The molded textured glass elements of organic rounded shape, in amber...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Graniglia Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a clear round Murano glass shade hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, enclosed in light green border ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano handblown glass pair of wall sconces by Mazzega. Each sconce holds two medium base bulbs, and is wired to fit US standards. This set is a special order from our partn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Ice Block Pattern Glass and Chrome, Flush Mount Ceiling Light, italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful ice glass flush mount. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The Fixture requires three European E14 / 110 Volt Candelabra b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

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

Pair of pink Veca Wall Lamps in Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of Veca wall lamps produced in Italy in the 70s. Wall lamps composed of pink cut glass plates and a golden structure. Unique objec...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Large Italian Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand blown white opal and matte white/light-gray glass flush mount. Italy, 1980s-1990s Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).  
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Set of Four 'Sierra' Wall Lights by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Some designs carry movement without ever shifting. These “Sierra” wall lights by Roberto Pamio for Leucos, produced in the 1980s, appear as if frozen mid-gesture—light caught inside ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful Murano wall sconces, each wall sconce features four crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold, Gold Plate

Mid-Century Modern Sconce Designed by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large wall light or sconce manufactured in one large piece of Murano glass with gold inclusions in the "Cordonato" technique by Barovier & Toso in Murano Italy, circa 1940s. It take...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Rainbow Pastel Multicolored Confetti Opaline Sconces Beaded Mirror c1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
One of a kind! These were made for a hotel in the South of France. The owner had all one of a kind lighting, mainly opaline in her hotel of her designs. I will be acquiring more in...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Modernist Brass Sconces with Hand Blown Murano 24-Karat Gold Glass with Murines
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the islands off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. They are composed o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Ridged Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of two elements of Murano glass, ridged and smoked, put together with a polished brass central band. Two lights per sconce.
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of White Murano Glass Disc Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white Murano glass disc sconces with stainless steel frame. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and glass colors.
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Stainless 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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