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Material: Murano Glass
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 technique. This means that each segment of glass has been individually fired in relief to ...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall and Murano glass Sconces by Felix Agostini, 1990s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Brutalist Cast Bronze Wall Lamps, Maison Arlus Style, in the style of Felix Agostini. This pair of wall lamps is in gilded bronze. It is inspired by the bark of trees and the...
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1990s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

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

Set Of 4 Murano Glass Wall Lights/Sconces Attributed To Venini 1990s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 wall lamps with metal structure and transparent and milky Murano glass diffusers, attributed to Venini 1990s. Each has double lighting. We guarantee adequate packaging and...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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 and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Ful...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of 'Parola' Sconces by Piero Castiglioni and Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Parola' Sconces by Piero Castiglioni and Gae Aulenti for Fontana Arte. Designed in 1980, this sconce features a dark nickel-plated brass frame and a lilac-colored opaline bl...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vetri wall lighting pair Art Glass Murano , italian 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri wall lighting Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This Pieces of Arts glass bicolore show the e...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Roberto Pamio Febo Wall Lamps Sconces, Brass, Murano Glass, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and spectacular pair of wall lights from the 1970s, designed in 1975 by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos in Italy. Stripped down to its essential elements, these lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Stunning Set of Three Murano Glass Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass leaf wall sconces with metal fixture. This wonderful pieces were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during the 1960s. Each sconce is outstanding...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

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 Large Wall Sconces by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Attr to Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A luminous relic from 1940s Italy — this extraordinary pair of wall sconces was produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, one of Murano’s most iconic glassworks, and is stylistically attribut...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

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

Carlo Nason Murano Glass Sconce in Brown for AV Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kampen, NL
Designed by Carlo Nason for AV Mazzega in Italy between 1970 and 1979, this sculptural mid-century modern sconce exemplifies the artistry and innovation of Murano glass design. The p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Floral Wall Sconces, Italy 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the two nice wall lights by Barovier & Toso, Italy circa 1960s.  Handmade and very heavy quality. Each sconce is made of brass frames with Murano glasses in the form of flower...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, 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

Maison Baguès Crystal Ceiling Flush Mount, France 1940s
Located in Palermo, PA
A beautiful flush mount light featuring delicate clear Murano glass flowers arranged on a metal base. The fixture itself is French, crafted by the renowned Maison Baguès, known for t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Wall lighting flower Murano glass large , Italy 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Murano Glass wall lighting or Flush Mount , Italy, Late 1980s These are Murano glass ceiling or wall lights with a white creme painted metal bracket, from the production of Murano'...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

Italian Midcentury Pair of Clear Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
New old stock and Italian Pair of Murano glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970 in Murano, Italy. They have never used, the condition is E...
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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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1    
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Purple Murano glass sconces, signed Mila Schon, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of tall purple Murano glass and brass sconces by Mila Schon, Italy Mid Century Modern. Circa 1970. The sconces are stamped: Mila Schon, Arte Vetro di Murano, on the glasses. The...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Green Lollipop Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair showcases a beautiful hand-blown forest green glass disc that sits on a brass structure. This pair has been newly wire...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

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

Vintage Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single Murano glass shade with ribbed spiral pattern in frosted white and brown colors, mounted white metal frame, in the style of Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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

Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso Original label on the frame Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold, Brass

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This stunning pair of Art Deco Murano Glass wall lights has been crafted entirely by hand. Each piece is decorated using the Pulegoso...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sconce 2 Arms clear and amber Murano Glass, handmade Lampshades by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Coco sconce with 2 arms in clear and amber Murano glass with amber colour handmade lampshades by Multiforme. The Murano glass Coco collection take...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

1 of 3 Pairs of Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Ea...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Art Deco Style Brass and Murano Glass Sconce
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous Art Deco-style Murano glass wall light is entirely handcrafted. Each piece is decorated using the Pulegoso technique, which means large air bubbles are created within t...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1950 Gino Sarfatti Arteluce Murano Glass Brass Wall Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Gino Sarfatti for Seguso Italy, 1950 "Bullicante" Murano Glass Sphere Shade Polish brass frame Excellent Manufacture Very Good Condiction. Glass Perfect Perfect Working Order (E27 ...
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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 Murano Glass Macaroons Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces Macaroons in brass and Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small italian design artisanal workshop, minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

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

Murano Glass Striped Pink Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. These sconces feature hand-blown blades of Murano glass alternating between a soft pink and a white hue. The glass is also alter...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Canale Sconces in Rare Chartreuse Green by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of vintage “Canale” sconces by Barovier e Toso, crafted with ribbed and curved Murano glass shades mounted on polished brass frames. The elongated glass cylinders are...
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1960s Italian Vintage 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

Luxury Sconce 2 Arms Golden Leaf Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Luxury sconce 2 arms golden leaf Murano glass Golden Century87 by Multiforme The collection Golden Century 087 by MULTIFORME lighting is a tr...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Squared Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and red glass border detail by Leucos. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It uses 2 bulbs. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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 Barovier & Toso Style Modern Italian Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass leaves in a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The appliques are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall with ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Frosted Pocket Style Murano Glass Sconces with Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of Murano glass wall sconces feature a U pocket shape with brass hardware. Each sconce is over 9” tall with pale yellow Murano glass that has been treated w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco style Murano glass sconces was made entirely by hand. It is all decorated with the Pulegoso technique. This means it has large air bubbles inside the h...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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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