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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, gold alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11,80 in...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 3 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This un...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique and small glass finials, mounted on brass frames / Made in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 1960 German Kaiser Amber Murano Flush Mount / Wall Sconces Glass & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of wall and flush mount lights executed in thick Murano glass on a brass frame. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statement in your interior design. A ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Pretty Italian Amber Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This Wall Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy. This Wall Sconce is equipped with 2 light s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Large Beauty Murano Wall Sconce by Venini, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Italian Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Venini. This Wall Scconce is composed by 12...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Sconces with Art Deco Inspired Bezel, Timeless yet Elegant. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior. Each sconce is wire...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 12 Petite Glass Wall Lights Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 12 wonderful midcentury wall sconce or flush mount light with 4 Murano glass pieces, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce nee...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern rostrato transparent murano glass wall sconces hand-crafted in Italy in the style of famous manufacturer Barovier that invented this particular glass pro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, blue alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11,80 in...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce by Kalmar 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic clear blown Murano glass sconce by J.T. Kalmar. Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 'of 3' 1960 German Kaiser Amber Murano Flush Mount / Wall Sconce Glass & Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount or wall sconce executed in thick Murano glass on a brass frame. Gem from the time. With this light you make a clear statement in your interior design. A real eye-...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Attributed to Seguso Art Dèco Brass and "Pelugoso" Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights are entirely handcrafted and are attributed to the famous Archimede Seguso gl...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian "Rostrato" Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps with "Rostrate" ("beaked") glass cups and brass structure, in the style of Barovier and Toso. Each wall lamp is composed of a brass structure that all...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modernist Pale Jade Hand-blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, features a delightful pale jade green hue that brings a serene touch to any room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Two Sciolari Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the manner of Gaetano Sciolari, fully restored electrical parts, solid glass cylinders are in perfect conditions, they work 110...
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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 Midcentury Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury brass wall sconces with Murano glass, made by Hillebrand, Germany circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Each sconce; 1 x E27 Stand...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a white lacquered metal and brass base, 1960s. Re...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Archimede Seguso Barovier & Toso 1920s Wall Lamp Murano Glass
Located in Taranto, IT
Archimede Seguso Barovier & Toso 1920s Murano Glass Wall Lamp. Very rare wall lamp by Archimede Seguso Barovier & Toso. Shell-shaped Murano glass diffuser, brass frame. The ite...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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 of three pieces of curved glass screwed to a metal and brass structure. They ar...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco Murano Glass sconces have been crafted entirely by hand. Mouth blown glass, the edges all around are beautifully scalloped. They sit on an elegant text...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Barovier Style Beautiful set of two gorgeous heavy wall lamps entirely hand-crafted in Murano made of green M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of "Rialto" Sconces by Aureliano Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture, mounted on white metal backplate / Made in Italy by Aureliano Toso,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Two 1980s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of brass and Rostrato Murano glass wall sconces in the manner of Barovier; they work with 110-240 volts and require...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier & Toso Art Dèco Style Brass and Rostrato Murano Glass Big Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This stunning pair of large Murano glass wall lamps has been handcrafted using the Rostrato glass technique. This means that each segment of glass has been individually fired in reli...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the A...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of the 4 Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 4 large Murano wall sconces each wall sconce is featuring four crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and backplate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end p...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold

Pair of Mazzega-Style Aquamarine Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of curved Murano glass wall lamps in aquamarine color in Mazzega style. The glass reproduces the bark of trees. The shape of this lamp makes it perfect for columns and corridors...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and "Reticello" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These stunning Art Deco Murano glass wall lights are entirely handcrafted. They are entirely decorated using the Reticello technique,...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Handcrafted Textured Clear Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Handcrafted Clear Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 2025. Elegant and refined, this pair of wall sconces was meticulously handcrafted in Venice, Italy, using traditional...
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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 Wall Light Sconces by Barovier & Toso Glass Murano, Italy, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant and refined Barovier & Toso wall sconces in hand-blown murano glass with special processing. Each wall sconce consists of a blown murano glass outlet. Mounted on a fu...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Applique composed of three organic elements in curved satin Murano glass in the shape of a leaf, smoky color, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated parts are concave and embrac...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Sconces with Art Deco Inspired Ring, Timeless yet Elegant. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior. Each sconce holds tw...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured clear Murano glass sconces. The glass is fluted and curved, creating a superb impact encased in a sheet of glass, in an Art Deco style. The supporting structure is p...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of mid-century bellflower shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso in the 1...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set Of 3 Sciolari Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lamps Sconces Mid-Century 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Sciolari brass and Murano glass wall lamps, Mid-Century 1960s. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. E14 lamps. We guarantee adequate packaging and will ship ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco Murano Glass wall lights has been made entirely by hand. It is entirely decorated using the Pulegoso t...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a metal and brass base, 1960s. Rewired fo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Mazzega-Style Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of curved smoked Murano glass wall lamps in Mazzega style. The glass reproduces the bark of trees. The shape of this lamp makes it perfect for columns and corridors. Equipped wi...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Aqua Green Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Applique composed of three organic elements in curved satin Murano glass in the shape of an aquamarine leaf, in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated parts are concave and embrace...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Graniglia Shield Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on gold finish metal frame / Made in Italy Measures: Heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Mid-Century Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Set of two, 1990
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Mid-Century Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Set of two, 1990 Beautiful set of two very large and heavy wall lamps made of strong brass base and transparent thick ...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights, crafted from textured glass and brass. The glass is ribbed and curved in design, creating a stunning decorative impact. Each wall light requi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, each composed of 35 gold, brown and transparent Murano blown glass rhombuses. The lamps have six E14 lamp holders for Europe, on request we can mount adapters for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Large Italian Vintage Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Sconce, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
One vintage Space Age hand blown round opal white and square textured (blue or green) glass wall or ceiling flush mount. Italy, 1970s-1980s. Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26). Available:...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Wall Lamp "Gio S P-PL 40" by Michele Sbrogiò for Murano Due
By Murano Due, Michele Sbrogiò
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Gio lamps, masterfully designed by Michele Sbrogiò utilizes a simple flat structure to elegantly frame a burst of light emitted by the handblown diffuser in satin white opaline g...
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1990s Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. These finely...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Carl Fagerlund by Orrefors Sconce, 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors pair wall lighting, glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a uni...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Mid-Century "Graniglia" Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Graniglia blown glass wall lights in the Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1990s. The wall lights have brass frames; the Murano glass is a light, transparent gold with gol...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Art Deco Murano Wall lamps by De Majo, Set of 2, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing murano pair of sconces in the style of Art Deco by De Majo, made in Italy in the 1970s. Murano glassmaking techniques with innovative designs. Known for its artistic lighting...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Large Venini Carlo Scarpa 1930s Corrugated Murano Glass Wall Lights with Lens
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Large Printed Murano Glass Applique Weave created by Carlo scarpa for Venini in the 1930s.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large & rare Paglierino & Blue Murano Glass '30s sconces attr. to Martinuzzi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Important pair of Art Deco wall lamps produced in the 1930s in Murano, Italy. Each lamp is made up of 3 sandblasted straw-yellow glass cups with a transparent blue border. The indivi...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Murano Art Glass and Brass Light White Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
This charming, narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each single leaf is individually handcrafted in high-quality blown Murano glass; that's why each leaf is...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shade hand blown with granular texture using Graniglia technique with glass bow, mounted on gold metal frame / made in Italy in t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Two 1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Rostrato Green Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of wall lights designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Barovier, which invented this particular glass processing technique named Rostrato characterized by large lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass Sconces with Tiered Silhouette and Orb Finial, I
Located in LA, CA
This exquisite pair of 1970s Italian Murano glass sconces — a striking blend of sculptural geometry and artisanal refinement, tailored for designers who appreciate subtle drama and t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass wall lighting by Vetri 40cm, Italy, late 1970s
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass Ceiling or Flush Mount by VM-Vetri, Italy, Late 1970s These are white heleptic Murano glass ceiling or wall lights with a white painted metal bracket, from the producti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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