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Material: Murano Glass
Rainbow Graniglia Shield Sconce, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with textured Murano glass shield hand blown with rainbow colored Graniglia to produce granular textured effect, mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy in th...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 4 Pairs of Large 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. E...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

c 1900 French Beaded Extremely Rare Cranberry Pink Murano Drops Loaded Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing a rare 3 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with murano drops. These will be newly wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Murano Mazzega Orange Wall Lamp, Frosted Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Large and beautiful Mazzega Murano wall lamp produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass crystal and chromed metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Venini gold wall lamps, Murano, tubular glasses, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of Venini wall lamp produced in Italy in the 70s. Tubular glass and gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring a real design touc...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair of Austrian Vintage Textured Organic Ice Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Murano glass and chrome sconces in the style of Barovier & Toso. Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Set of Glass Leaf Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 midcentury blown glass sconces in gold and clear glass. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 24" Width: 8.25" Depth: 5".
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Large Pair of Franco Luce Wall Lamps Murano Glass and Brass 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant pair of Large Murano Glass Leaf Applique and brass frame.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Murano Sconces by I Tre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass shades hand blown with yellow exterior and milky white interior using incamiciato technique, decorated with amber glass tips, mounted on white metal frames / Made in Italy by I TRE...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Sconces by I Tre
Pair of Murano Sconces by I Tre
$2,100 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Angular Murano glass Sconces with a reversed textured finish. The glass sits securely into four brass holders and they have been Newly rewired with two candelabra light...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of "Cat's eyes" Murano Mazzega sconces, hand-blown, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of "cat's eye" sconces designed and produced by mazzega in murano, italy in the 60s. This magnificent pair of sconces is made of white murano glass crystals, on a chro...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Vistosi Lio Wall Sconce in Crystal and White by Vistosi Historic Archive
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Wall sconce with a minimal, unobtrusive design that makes the most of the light source, thanks to the translucent white band inserted in the glass E26 lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Milky White Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with milky white Murano glass shades mounted on black back plates / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Original "Vetri Murano 048" stic...
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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 Murano Milky White Sconces
Pair of Murano Milky White Sconces
$1,225 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Venini Waterfall Wall Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare venini waterfall wall lamp designated and produced in italy in the 1960s. Cut and suspended crystals creating a gradient and cas...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Wall Lamp Sputnik Flowers, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare sputnik wall lamp designed and produced by murano mazzega in italy in the 1970s. Wall lamp composed of 4 arms each supporting a flower in murano glass. Rare des...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair of Wall Lamps "Leaf" in Opaque Glass, Murano, Italy, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of floral appliques designated and produced in murano, italy in the 80s. This pair of sconces is composed of a white opaque murano...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Duo of Wall Lamps Venini Glass from Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice duo of venini wall lamps produced in italy in the 70s. Cut glass and gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring a real design to...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps Cut Glass Murano Italy 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of Venin wall lamp produced in Italy in the 70s. Cut glass and gilded metal structure. Unique object that will illuminate wonderfully and bring a real design touch to ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Murano Glass

Wall Lamp J.T Kalmar, Frosted Glass Austria, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb frosted wall lamp, designed and produced by j.t kalmar in austria in the 1970s. This wall lamp will bring a real touch of design to your interior. Electricity checked, g...
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1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of "Leaf" Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Purple Murano Glass, Germany, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb pair of carl fagerlund wall lamps for lyfa dating from the 1970s. Structure in gilded metal and opaque glass and purple reflections in the shape of a leaf. The diffused ...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Venini XXL Wall Lamp, Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large venini wall light from the 70s. Triedri glass and gilded metal structure. Unique object by its dimensions which will illuminate and bring a real design touch...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Lovely Murano Glass and Chrome Wall Light Sconce by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Lovely organic hand blown glass and chrome sconce by J.T. Kalmar for Franken KG. Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 1
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Murano Glass Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces. 3 bulbs E27 by sconce.  
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of 3 Wall Lamp Sconces Chrome and Murano Glass Blue by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Set of three sconces by the Italian Mazzega made of chrome and Murano glass, all the three embellished with a blue line always in Murano glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Black Veca Wall Lamp, Cut Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful veca wall lamp produced in italy in the 70s. Wall lamp made up of black cut glass plates and a chrome structure. Unique object that will ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 White Vintage Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of Murano white glass sconces. Italy, 1970's. The wall lights are fitted with an e14 light fitting, european standard, possibl...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Austrian Textured Organic Ice Glass Wall Light Sconce, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Murano glass sconce in the style of Barovier & Toso. Austria, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2.  
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Space Age Sconces by Mazzega in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern Mazzega sconces in high gloss and brushed steel and clear and amber Murano glass, circa 1970. There are 3 available, priced individually.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Pair Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Wall Sconces with Murano Lamp Glass Shades
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Italian Mazzega wall sconces/lights. Made of chrome plated metal, with Murano Glass globe glass shades. Bayonet lamp socket. Suitable for 220-240 Volt. The lights are in wo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Italian Brutalist Spider Amber Glass Body Sconce
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Wrought iron body with an amber Murano ...
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1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Milky White and Clear Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by ITRE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single Murano glass shade hand blown with milky white center, clear body infused with a red ring / Made in Italy by ITRE, circa 1960s...
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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

Pair of "Leaf" Sconces by Carl Fagerlund, Murano Glass, Germany, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of carl fagerlund sconces for lyfa dating from the 70s. The sconces have a gilded metal structure and opaque leaf-shaped glass. The diffused light is soft and harmonio...
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Luciana' in Smoke, Gold and Silver Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality. Three types of textural Murano glass make up this large sconce. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

Space Age Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Space Age sconce or flush mount made in clear and blue Murano glass and a chromed metal body , manufactured in the island of Murano in Italy, circa 1970 Design attributed to Carlo N...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Mazzega Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Murano Opaline Glass Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This table lamp, with a chromed metal base and hand-blown "Opaline" Murano glass, was made in the 1960s by Mazzega. It is made up of two parts with two lights but only one ignition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Italian Modern Stacked Murano Glass Wall Lamp by Poliarte, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern Murano stacked glass wall sconces by Poliarte. Made in Italy in the 70. In great condition, working perfectly.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Vanity Angular Murano Glass Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of angular Murano glass sconces with brass holders by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960s. Each wall light takes two x E27 standard bulbs (max. 60 watt for eac...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Teardrop Murano Sconce by Mazzega, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a teardrop shaped Murano glass diffuser blown in clear and white color decorated with amber, mounted on a curved arm in satin silver color / Made in I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of frosted leaf sconces, murano glass, italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful pair of leaf sconces designated and produced in italy in the 70s. Murano glass crystals frosted effect in the shape of leaves and gilded metal structure. Unique object...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

Rare Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
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. Designed by Italian Designer Carlo Nason. The light re...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Gold Leaf Sconce by Barovier e Toso, 30 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian leaf shaped wall light with hand blown Murano glass infused with 24-karat gold flecks mounted on brass bracket / Designed by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

VENINI Couple Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1949 italy
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Wall Lights VENINI Glass Murano Brass
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass & Antique Nickel Sconce in the Manner of Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and sophisticated wall sconce was realized in Italy, circa 1960, in the manner of Fontana Arte. It features five glass shades with a rectangular body replete with a subt...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Pair of Cristal Art wall sconces
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant and distinctive pair of wall sconces produced by Cristal Art with metal frame and double glass in two different colors: one blue and the other colorless. In this specific mod...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Mazzega Wall Lighting Glass Chrome Support, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Mazzega wall lighting with Flower glass Murano with chrome structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This unique Mazzega wal...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by VeArt, Italy, 1980s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large Murano wall lights, made by VeArt, Italy, circa 1980-1989. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each sconce requires 3 x E14 ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sconce 2 Arms White Silk Murano Glass with details by Multiforme in stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Sconce 2 arms white silk Murano glass with leaves and pendants by Multiforme The collection Fluage is the perfect combination between the Venetian...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Modern Sconces in Brass and Milk White Murano Glass and Amber Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps with a sophisticated and elegant design, characterized by a vertical panel composed of three sections of curved milk glass, arranged in a linear way and fixed to t...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Sconce 1 Arm Silk Murano Glass, Amber Lampshade Chapeau by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Chapeau is a classic and essential collection; it is handcrafted using high quality materials in murano glass and handmade organza lampshades. This murano glass chandelier is finishe...
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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 Oval Murrine Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with milky white oval shaped Murano glass shades hand blown with multicolored Murrine / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height 17.5 inches, width 9 i...
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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

Pair of Oval Murrine Sconces
Pair of Oval Murrine Sconces
$2,100 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Mazzega. Offered is a stunning pair of Italian mid century glass sconces designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. These square clear textured blown ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blue Sconce in blown Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Blue Sconce in blown Murano glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s This is a fantastic sconce entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass, designed and manufactured by the italian artist a...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Tear Drop Light Fixtures, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful set of Mid-Century Modern glass tear drop chandelier and wall sconces attributed to E. Palme, Germany, circa 1960s. Measurements: Chandelier: Height - 28.74 inches/ D...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 2 Murano Wall Light Flower by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty set of 2 two-wall light with Murano glass flowers, made by Seguso for Venini, Italy, 1960s. Murano glass in gold and transparent color with gold inclusions. Accommodates two E...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Gold Platelet Murano Glass Sconce or Wall Lamp, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Gold Platelet Murano Glass Sconce or Wall Lamp, 1960s Italy The wall lamp come with 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Venini Sconce Murano Glass Brass, 1930, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Sconce.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Triedri Wall Lights in Clear and Yellow Glass, Set of Two
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching Pair of Mid-century Modern two-light Murano glass wall sconces attributed to Venini. Italy, 1960s. These wall lights are made with clear crystal triedri prysms with a yell...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Square Murano Flush Mounts / Sconces, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single square milky white Murano glass shade with black border / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s Original sticker o...
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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

Pair of Venini Wall Lamps, 2 Levels, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large pair of venini wall lamp produced in italy in the 70s. Murano cut glass distributed on 3 levels of a gilded metal structure. Unique design object that will...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal

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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