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Material: Murano Glass
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

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

Wall lighting Murano glass large XXL, 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 gilt gold incrustation metal bracket, from the production of Mura...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf

Large green Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light green Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s. Two pairs of sconces available - Set of four sconces. Sold and priced in pair. To inqui...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Vico Magistretti 'Grande Mania' Italian Wall Sconces for Artemide, 1963 Gorgeous pair of glass wall sconces in the shape of mushrooms, designed by Vico Magistretti in 1963 and produ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Sconces in Green Murano Glass and Brass, Guglielmo UIrich 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly charming appliques attributed to Gugliemo Ulrich. They were produced in Venice, Italy in the 1940s. These sconces are a unique masterpiece. Two arms and a backplate in br...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mid-century Modern Brass and "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful set of two stunning brass wall lamps made with brass base and white "Pulegoso" blown Murano glass glasses in the style of Barovier. Made in Murano, Venice, Italy, in the 19...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Graniglia Shield Sconce, 3 Available
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 frame / Made in Italy Measures: Height 12.5 inche...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Set of 4 Florence, Elegant Murano Wall Light Transparent Leaves, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 4 of Murano Glass wall lamps. Each lamp is composed of 3 leaves in transparent glass. One light socket, e12 Usa lampholders. Measurements: height 35 centimeters, w...
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1970s European 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, pink 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

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

Wall lighting Glass murano multicolor pair by Zonca , Italie 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Large pair of Post-Modern wall lamps by Zonca. The design of this lamp is a typical example of the post-modern style of the 80s. The fan-shaped Murano glass takes up the pastel color...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amethyst Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco 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 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

Italian MidCentury Set of Four Amber Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Gorgeous and lovely Set of Four Italian Amber Clear Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Murano Island (Italy) by M...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Glaciale Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light or flush mount shown in frosted Murano glass with polished brass details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 2 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

Set of 2 Sconces 2 Arms Clear Murano Glass, Clear Rostri technique 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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Big Hollywood Regency Sunburst Wall Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful wall lamp in the style of the Hollywood Regency from the 1960s. Manually made by the Italian workshop. 3 standard bulb inside. Chandelier is in original perfect vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 2 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard bulb...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 4 Extra Large Murano Ice Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 extra large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base Sconces, by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. Each item consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simula...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Four Wall Sconces Amber Murano Discs
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 alabaster amber glasses for each. Nickel metal frame. Period: l...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Stunning Set of Three Murano Glass Palm Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible vintage Murano glass Palm leaf wall sconces with metal fixture. This wonderful pieces were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier & Toso style blown Murano glass wall lights, Italy, 1980s. The sconces have brass supports; Murano glass has a light, transparent gold color with inclusions of gold ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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. The Italian sconces are made of amber, beige Murano glass leaves, curved, giving them an a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

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 Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega. These lovely Murano blown glass sconces are beautifully designed b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

A pair of large 1980s Novorasi quadriedri Murano glass and brass wall sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1980s Novorasi quadriedri Murano glass and brass wall sconces. Each sconces has 14 handblown quadriedri Murano glass drops of differing lengths on the upper and lower lev...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Triedri Murano sconces, 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

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Chrome

1 of 4 Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of lamps is made up of a series of Murano glasses overlapping in a graduated pattern. The glasses are in crystal paste with irregular red and blue polka dots, creating a dy...
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Contemporary Pair of Shell Gold Leaf Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style Shell Murano glass with gold leaf and brass wall lamps lights lighting sconces. Minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade work. In...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

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

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Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage murano wall lamp Seashell by "La Murrina", Italy 1980s
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

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Murano Glass

Pair of contemporary Sconce silk white Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Set of 2 Simplicissimus 360 sconce 2 lights, in white silk artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a r...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

1 of 2 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
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

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Chrome

1970s Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A set of four murano glass wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy by Mazzega in working order and in original good condition overall. The four stunning wall sconces capture ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Large blue Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light blue Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s. Three pairs of sconces available - Set of...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 'of 2' Pair of Modernist Wall Sconces Amber Murano Glass, Germany 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of modernist wall sconces with handblown amber Murano glass with on a wooden wall mount. Manufactured in Germany in the 1960s. Lighting: takes one small Edison E14 bas...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass, Wood

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amber Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by Fabi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 2 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Wall Lights by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 stunning Murano glass flower wall lights. Each wall light is composed of 11 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s. Each item ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

One of Five Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Blown Bubble Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of five large 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives fr...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Wall Lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A sculptural presence on the wall. This wall lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte captures the bold and tactile design language that emerged in Italy during the 1970s. Its play with text...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 10 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The sconc...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Green Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Majestic leaf in Murano glass of a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The applique is composed of a brass structure that is attached to the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gold Murano glass leaf sconces
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

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Brass

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

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Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Leaf Sconces 1970s
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

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Brass

1 of the 6 Wall Sconces with Glass Shades, Seguso, Italy 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six beautiful handblown glass sconces with brass base, by Barovier & Toso. Venetian crystal blown glass with iridescent surface designed like a torch of fire. Barovier ma...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Lovely Pair of Italian Vintage Murano Glass Sconces 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Murano glass and brass sconces. Italy, 1970s    
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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 plated finish frame / Made in Italy Measures: Hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Multicolored Murano Sconce, 7 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid-century Italian wall light with a Murano glass shade in yellow red and green colors, mounted on white metal frame and secured with clear glass screws / Made in Italy in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Sconce 2 Arms clear Murano Glass Gold Rostri Details 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...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Italian Murano Glass Gray White Light Beige 3 Leaf Branch Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bespoke Venetian flower branch sconces with organic design and Hollywood Regency glamour, entirely hand crafted in Italy, composed of a sensual curved brass wave branch ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Light Pink Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano outside of Venice. This hand-blown pair is made of light pink glass with a “battuto” hammered texture and brass finials. They have...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian Pair of "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model 48327/011. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar. Each fixture is equipped with ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 3 Sets / Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. 3 Pairs are available. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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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