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Material: Murano Glass
Returnable Items Only
Pair of Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame.
The light requires two E14 light bulbs. Works with bot...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Tall Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall wall sconces made of brass back plate and three textured Murano glass elements slightly tinted and curved.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Four Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 alabaster iridescent glasses for each. Nickel metal frame.
Per...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sconces w/ Constellation Murines & Orbital Finial
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. In dialogue wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Four Mid Century Barovier Wall Sconces Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Four original mid century hand made wall sconces produced in Murano, Italy. These wall sconces are very good in the design and quality with clear thick glass mounted on brass holders...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Artistic Sconce 2 Arms, Clear Murano Glass Amber Colour Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The venetian sconce Accadueo presents an organic design, which is the result of an inspiration taken from the nature. The cups and some details remind the fluid flow of the water, a ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 24 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
High quality and in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of XL Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Avvolto Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light or flush mount shown in clear Murano glass with amber flecks and textured granular effect using Graniglia technique, hand blown to create a stylish ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, iridescent alabaster green discs. The glasses are now unavailable, they have the partic...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Lilac Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and beauty Italian Lilac Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
This Wall Sconce is equipped wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set Four of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:1970'S
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gold Murano glass Neoclassical sconces, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Neoclassical style Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
The Mid-Century sconces are made of hand blown clear and thick Murano glass, with r...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Extra Large Murano Ice Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany
By Hillebrand
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
Materials
Chrome
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 3 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This un...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Flushmount Light with Iridescent Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
An Italian modernist light fixture designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured from Mazzega, manufactured in midcentury.
A chrome back-plate hold...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milky White Shade Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass wall light with an opaque milky white shade and transparent pink stem mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce – Iridescent Triedri Glass, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969.
The sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs, and they are co...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 5 Pairs of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces. Each sconce with one large Murano glass piece, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Chrome metal base.
High quality ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Ice Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful murano glass sconce made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s.
Great light effect.
Each sconce; 1 x E14 small bulbs
Dimensions :
Height 21 cm // 8.26 inches
Width 21 cm /...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Palm Tree Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large Pair of Contemporary Murano glass and brass palm tree leaf wall lights lighting lamps sconces, the glass is circled of brass. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian d...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair 1990s Mid-Century Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair 1990s Mid-Century Barovier Style Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Beautiful set of two very large and heavy wall lamps made of strong brass base and transparent thick origina...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979.
Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade, which makes each glass piece a unique piece. The sconce...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glasses, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Flush Mount By La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a single large clear textured Murano glass shade decorated with amber / Made in Italy by La Murrina, circa 1960s
Original stamp on the glass
Measures...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite mid-century flush mount light or wall sconce with 7 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s.
Wonderful light effect.
High qualit...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Four Italian Wall Sconces, Venini Style Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Murano wall sconces, amber triedri, column Mariangela model
Fantastic Trio of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano crystal prism (...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wall Light Sconces by Barovier & Toso Glass Murano, Italy, 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of elegant and refined Barovier & Toso wall sconces in hand-blown murano glass with special processing.
Each wall sconce consists of a blown murano glass outlet. Mounted on a fu...
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1950s European Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Rostrato Sconce by Barovier e Toso, 18 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass hand blown to create a beaked textured effect using Rostrato technique, mounted on brass bracket / Designed by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s with original Barovier e Toso maker's mark on the frame / Made in Italy
1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W
Measures: Height 12 inches, width 10 inches, depth 12 inches...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of pink lily cala sconces, murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pair of fleur de lys wall lamps in murano glass, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Gilded metal structure composed of pink cut crystals in the shape of a fleur-de-lys, made by italian master glassmakers. Rare design object that will illuminate your interior perfectly. Electricity checked, wiring not visible behind structure, easy installation. Sommerso vase by Petr hora...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 pink glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Pair Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Flowers Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear and gold hand blown Murano glass flowers with blue glass screws / Made in Italy in the 1960s in the style of Barovier e Toso
Measures: height 8...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Discs Wall Sconces
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses for each. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensi...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920s French Rare Aqua Blue Murano Glass Drops & Flowers Mirrored Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Extremely rare find! Housing one light each, sitting in clear bobeches, dripping with aqua blue drops. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and approp...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Four Italian Pink Wall Sconces, Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four of vintage Murano wall sconces made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are PINK. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Murano Wall Sconce, 1980s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian Murano Wall Sconce, 1980s.
Large wall light with two Murano tulip shaped glass shades with E14 sockets. Made in Italy in the 1980s. It also features three decorative...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three '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 from th...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare Pair of Large Wing Sconces by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare unusual vintage Italian wall lights with large blue triangular hand blown Murano glass wings mounted on black triangular frames, designed by La Murrina / made in Italy circa 197...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Round Murano Pink Glass Wall Sconces, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Round Murano Pink Glass Wall Sconces.
One light each lamp.
Available two pairs of sconces.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Leaves Murano glass pair of sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass leaves sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
Set of four sconces available - 2 pairs. Sold and priced by pair.
The mid-century modern sconces are ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade and amber decor / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 18 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of 4 Extra Large Murano bubble Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 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
Materials
Chrome
Italian Pair of Midcentury Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beauty Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy.
Each Wall Sconces is composed by five...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gold-Plated Sconces, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces featuring five long crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with gold-plated details and backplate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces.
Clea...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century 'Eclisse' Lamps in Murano Glass by Poliarte
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Eclisse' Murano glass sconces by Albano Poli for Poliarte, 1970's Italy. Lovely triangular stacked clear Murano glass sticks that surround the candelabra sockets and throw o...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass and brass sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style Italy 1980s.
The Mid-Century wall lights are made of a crystal Rostrato Murano glass shade: irregular...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 8 Available
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown smoky and milky white textured Murano glass shades mounted on brass frames, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, made in Italy circa 1960s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Sconce 3 Arms White Silk Murano Glass by Multiforme in Stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 sconce 3 lights, in white silk artistic glass by Multiforme
This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research w...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Wall Lights Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Brass Clear Milk Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large wall lights model 'Ango' by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970.
A polished brass backplate holds a clear, white or mother-of-pearl-colored angle...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Adjustable Incamiciato Sconces or Pendants by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass shades hand blown in incamiciato technique by superimposing yellow exterior layer with white interior layer / Made in Italy by Vistosi, ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Pair of Sconces, Murano Glass with Gold Leaf, Tulips, Leaves and Bow Deco
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Pair of luxury detailed and elaborated sconces.
Sconce has the hardware covered by a glass ribbon and hosts 5 hand shaped leaves and 5 tulips.
The base is ornate with a bow resemblin...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Graniglia Bow Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shade hand blown with granular texture using Graniglia technique and amber glass bow, mounted on gold finish metal frame / made in Italy
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful murano glass sconce made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s.
Great light effect.
The wall lights are hard-wired / can be also used with (or without) the pull cord switch.
Eac...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Four Italian Pink Wall Sconces, Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of Four Vintage Italian Murano wall sconces. Wall lights have 16 pink and white“lattimo” glasses (for each applique) in a nickel-plated metal frame. Decorative object of great im...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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.