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Material: Murano Glass
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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
Materials
Brass
Pair of golden brown Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Italy circa 1990s.
The modern sconces are made of a round and curved golden brown or caramel color Murano glass bowl, nesting a...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano 3 units, 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.
the set...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
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
Materials
Brass
Kalmar Glass Sconce Wall Light Prism, Blue Amber Smoke Art Glass Nickel, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous and ultra rare wall light model 'Prisma' (engl. 'Prism'), no. 4682 by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
Only one light is avai...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Gold Murano glass leaf sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available - Set of four sconces.
Sold and priced by pair.
The large Itali...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Brass & Murano Glass Petal Sconce Wall Light, Vienna, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, high-quality Mid-Century Modern wall lamp from the 1970s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. The base is made of brass with a folded and curved petal shaped s...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
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
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style 3-Tier Polished Brass Hand-Blown Murano Mixed Glass Rod Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Art Deco style sconces features three tiers of hand-blown Murano mixed glass rods in clear, frosted, and amber hues. The cascading glass rods create a sophisti...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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,
Wired according to the Am...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mazzega-Style Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
By Mazzega
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
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Smoke Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Applique composed of three organic elements in curved satin Murano glass in the shape of a leaf in the color fumé in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated parts are concave and em...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Several Nason for Mazzega Torpedo Murano Glass and Brass Details, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
Known as the Torpedo wall light, made by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1960's.
It is part of the "Murano for Mazzega" production.
Clear Murano glass with brass detail. Manufactured...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
A 1970s Modern Amber and Clear Stacked Glass Linea Wall Sconce by Poliarte
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Monumental stacked glass Linea wall sconces designed by Albano Poli and manufactured in Italy in the Seventies by Poliarte Verona. The 'Linea' wall sconces feature wands of handmade ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of wall lights in brass and glass, in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant and important pair of wall lights in brass and "pulegoso" glass, in the style of Gio Ponti, Italian manufacture, 1930s
When light is projected from the wall into a room a...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Rostrato Murano Glass Single Wall Sconce, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful 1 single piece gorgeous heavy wall lamp entirely hand-crafted in Murano made of clear Murano glass in rostrato technique.
The glass is fixed on hand-crafted solid brass bas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
21st Century Barovier Style Modern Amber Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These 21st Century Barovier-Style Modern Amber Bullicante Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces are stunning examples of contemporary Murano glass craftsmanship, inspired by the histor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Style Mid-century Modern Aqua Green Murano Glass Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Wall sconces composed of three organic elements in curved satin Murano glass in the shape of a leaf in the color aquamarine in the style of Fontana Arte. The elongated parts are conc...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Sconces 2 Arms Clear Murano Glass, Clear Rostri technique by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Sconce 2 Arms Clear Murano Glass, Clear Rostri Details by Multiforme.
The Diamante sconce with 2 arms in clear encased Murano glass and clear details is a well proportioned...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
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 with the Pulegoso te...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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 an Art Deco inspired ferrule, with a timeless yet elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interio...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of amber Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces, Barovier and Toso style, Italy 1970s.
Two pairs - set of four sconces available.
The Italian sconces are made of amber, beige Mu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Amber Murano Glass Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold in pair.
Select 2 in the menu if you a...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with metal holders by Kaiser, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixtu...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of the 2 Pairs Glass Disc Wall Lights by Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous wall light, attributed to Vistosi, Italy, manufactured in circa 1960. Each lamp has six disks of clear Murano glass with a white swirl in the middle. The wall lights are ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Sconce 2 Arms clear Murano Glass Gold Rostri Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Sconce 2 Arms Clear Murano Glass Gold Rostri Details by Multiforme
The Diamante sconce with 2 arms in clear encased Murano glass and gold details is a well proportioned pro...
Category
2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sconce LP253 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age wall light lamp sconce model LP253 in clear textured murano glass and white lacquered metal by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous italian de...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Barovier & Toso Art Deco Brass-Mounted "Rostrato" Murano Glass Sconces, 1940s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exquisite pair of Barovier & Toso Art Deco sconces, crafted in the 1940s, features hand-blown "rostrato" Murano glass and brass mounts with a beautifully aged patina. The sconc...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Sconces 1970s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, attributed to Vistosi, Italy 1970s.
The vintage sconces have a stylized leaf shape, in a hand blown textured clear Murano glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Frosted wall lamp, murano glass, italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb wall lamp in frosted glass designated and produced in italy in the 70s. White frosted murano glass supported by a white metal structure. The diffused light is soft and harmoni...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Large Venini Carlo Scarpa 1930s Corrugated Murano Glass Wall Lights with Lens
By Carlo Scarpa
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
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Triedri Murano sconces, Venini
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Triedri Murano glass wall sconces, or flush-mounts, Mid-Century Modern by Venini, Italy 1980s.
Set of four pairs, or eight sconces available.
Sold and priced by pair.
The vin...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
By Barovier
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
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of 2 Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requir...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Textured Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pa...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of Six Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, iridescent alabaster green discs. The gla...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Murano light blue Glass , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier & Toso
Superb Barovier & Toso wall lighting ligth blue frost glass Murano with brass metal structure
The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century Leucos & Artemide Deco Style Murano Glass Sconces
By Leucos
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of Art Deco style Murano glass sconces date from the 1980s. Marked Leucos on the interior frame, one sconce retains its original Murano label with the make...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Light Pink Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sconces. This hand blown pair is made of light pink glass with a hammered "battered" texture and brass finials. They have been recently wired to meet Eur...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
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
Materials
Brass
Sconce 2 Arms Clear Murano Glass Gold Rostri Details by Multiforme in Stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The Diamante sconce with 2 arms in clear encased Murano glass and gold details is a well proportioned product.
The glass of the arms is smooth. The standout elements of this sconce a...
Category
2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of gold Murano leaves sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass sconces, in the style of Barovier Italy 1980s.
The pair of sconces is made of a brass frame and Murano glass leaves, with real gold inclusions...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A set of three midcentury curved clear and amber Murano glass wall sconces designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s.
So...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Vintage murano wall lamp Seashell by "La Murrina", Italy 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original murano wall lamp Seashell by La Murrina made in Italy in the 1980s.
La Murrina is a symbol of excellence in design with unique glass products “Made in Murano”. Thanks to its...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 3 Pairs Large Brass Gold Murano Glass Wall Lights by Paolo Venini for VeArt
By Paolo Venini, VeArt
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the three pairs of light fixtures by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, 1960s. Brass hardware. Several star shaped clear resembles flowers. The fixture illuminates beautifully on ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Art Deco Style Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of smoke-colored Murano glass wall lamps in structured glass and brass. The glass is textured with ribs and is curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact. Each wall l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Hillebrand Murano / iceglass wall lamp - 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Long and beautiful wall sconce made of German Murano ice glass by Egon Hillebrand, model: 8527-231. This wall sconce consists of a brass bracket and a piece of Murano glass.
The lam...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of lamps is made of a series of Murano glasses overlapping in a graduated pattern. The glasses have two shades of color, clear and blue, creating a dynamic and visually app...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Wonderful midcentury wall sconces with five Murano glass pieces placed on a 24-carat gold-plated frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality a...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Multi Layers Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
This Murano glass wall sconce features a large, curved sheet that hides four light sources, layered with an additional four pieces that enhance its depth while softening the illumina...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Sconce 2 Arms clear and amber Murano Glass, handmade Lampshades by Multiforme
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
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venetian Etched Murano Glass Mirror Sconce, circa 1950s Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency style mirror wall sconce hand blown in clear Murano glass with decorative details, antiqued patina on mirror, mounted on wood back frame. The fixtur...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass
Artistic Sconce 1 Light Crystal Ribbed Murano Glass Heritage by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The design of the collection Heritage, as its name says, is a lighting work that harks back to in the tradition, but at the same time it is projected towards the future. Heritage is ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown 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.