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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Charming Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous sconce by Barovier e Toso. Words are not needed, just look at them. The two pieces are slightly different in metal finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mazzega Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with faint pink Murano glasses mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Mazzega, circa 1960s
Measures: height 5 inches, width 6 inches, depth 8 inches
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Veca Rose Sconces, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of veca sconces designed and produced in italy in the 1960s. Sconces made up of rose-cut murano glass plates and a chrome structure. Unique object that will illuminate...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Ceiling or Wall Light by La Murrina, Murano, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
Large ceiling or wall light produced by La Murrina in Murano, in the 1970s. This lamp displays some true Murano craftsmanship. The hand blown glass features the typical ’murrine’ tec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rare Sputnik Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury rare wall sconces with Murano glass balls, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Bubble Glass Sconce or Wall Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Bubble Glass Sconce or Wall Lamp by Limburg, 1960s Germany
The wall lamp come with 1 x E14 / E15 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 11...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Artistic Rezzonico Sconce 3 Arms Crystal-Gold Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic Rezzonico Sconce 3 lights crystal-gold Murano glass by Multiforme.
The name of this collection evokes tha magic and exotic atmosphere of the ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
1 of 15 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...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Venini Style Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Sconces with Grey Stripe, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces featuring four crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods with grey/blue stripes, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end ...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wall Lamp Sputnik Flowers, Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
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...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of "Leaf" Wall Lamps by Carl Fagerlund, Orange Murano Glass, Germany, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of carl fagerlund sconces for lyfa dating from the 70s.
The appliques are composed of a gilded metal structure and a frosted murano glass in the shape of an orange ...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Venini Wall Lamps Cut Glass Murano Italy 1970
By Venini
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 ...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Wall Lamp J.T Kalmar, Frosted Glass Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
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...
Category
1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
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.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
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Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of lattimo Murano glass sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of sconces composed of tiered clear and lattimo Murano glass "petals" by Mazzega.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Geometric Hand Blown Murano Frosted Glass & Satin Brass Sconces, Pair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Each sconces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian light fixture with interior light. Can be mounted as a sconce or ceiling fixture.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 10"
Diameter: 19"
Category
1960s Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Italian Vintage Glass Ceiling or Wall Light Flushmount
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful vintage hand blown white opal and matte white/light-gray glass flush mount.
Italy, 1980s-1990s
Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26).
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Italian Modern Satin White Gold Art Murano Glass Flower Sconce/Flush Mount Light
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary creation entirely handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this design brings nature and Feng Shui energy to your interior. Its versatility as lit Art wall or as a flush mount makes it a very interesting functional decorative modern representation and brings on the ceiling an unexpected natural element. This organic modern wall or ceiling light consists of a handmade brass support with 8 radial...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modernist Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modernist wall lights with clear textured Murano glass panels mounted on chrome frames / Made in Italy circa 1960s
Measures: Height 9 inches, width 8 inches, depth 5 inches
2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Pair of Multi-colored Murano Glass Discs and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Rare and one-of-a-kind pair of Murano Glass Spiral Discs and Brass Sconces. Hand-casted Murano glass discs, both spiraled and ridged, in various diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Frosted Murano Glass Rectangular Wall Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This sconce is an elegant lighting fixture that reflects the design aesthetics of the era. It combines the craftsmanship of Murano glass with the clean lines and minimalist principle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Graniglia Sconces by Fabbian
By F. Fabbian
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 by F. Fabbian, circa 1970s
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Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Mondrian Glass Wall Lamp
By VeniceM
Located in Milan, IT
This striking wall lamp features a mouth-blown Murano glass white sphere. The elegant geometry of the metal structure is available with burnished natural brass, polished black nickel...
Category
2010s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Venini Art Deco Sconce by Carlo Scarpa in Zanfirico Murano Glass, circa 1930
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco sconce in clear and white Murano Glass, manufactured in the Zanfirico Technique in the island of Murano, Italy, circa 1930-40.
Zanfirico glass consists of fine filigree cane...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Carlo Nason for 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. Designed by Italian Designer Carlo Nason.
The light re...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1900 French Baroque Periwinkle Lilac Purple Murano Drops Micro Beaded Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Will be newly rewired using certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Housing 3 lights each, sitting on gold gilt wood su...
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Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Mazzega Wall Lighting Glass Chrome Support, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with glossy white pebble shaped Murano glass shade mounted on bronzed finish frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / made in Italy
1 light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano wall lamps Polifemo by Angelo Brotto for Esperia Italy 1970s Set of 2
By Esperia, Angelo Brotto
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elevate your vintage home decor with the enchanting Murano wall lamps, known as "Polifemo," designed by Angelo Brotto for Esperia in Italy during the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Rectangular Murano glass sconces, newly wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Murano Bubble Glass Flush Mount Light by La Murrina, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous flush mount light or wall sconce produced from La Murrina, Murano, Italy in the 1970s.
The beautiful glass is made of Murano glass with inside bubbles in dark brown with red...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Mazzega Murano Green and White Art Glass Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Ten beautiful leaves in classic Murano glass in green and white. Rich design for a truly beautiful wall light. Simple and elegant as in Mazzega's style.
The applique is composed of ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Pair of Brutalist Copper Wall Sconces by Marcello Fantoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sculptural, vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian wall sconces made of hand crafted copper designed by Marcello Fantoni, in good condition. The brutalist appliques are embelli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Copper
Italian Designer Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Modern Geometric Shape, 1990
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Designer Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Modern Geometric Shape, 1990
Beautiful pair of shiny white, large wall sconces made of Murano glass in very modern geometric shap...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of XL Brutalist Sconces in wrought iron and Murano glass by Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of spectacular extra large Brutalist sconces done in wrought iron and sculptural Murano glass. They were designed by Poliarte. Each sconce has tw...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Murano glass wall lamp in the style of Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega
Located in Taranto, IT
Murano glass wall lamp in the style of Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega.
The item is in excellent conservative condition, there are no cosmetic or structural defects to report. (Please see...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Exquisite Murano Glass Sconces in Ivory Hue and Gold Leaf Decoration
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ivory Blown Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Leaf Decoration 1960s Italy.
A Pair of Exquisite Handcrafted Ivory Murano Glass Sconces with Gold Leaf Decoration, 1960s Italy
This captiva...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with glossy white Murano glass shade mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy
1 light / E12 or E14 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Set of 2 Large handcrafted Murano glass on a brass base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s.
It consists of textured quality Murano glass tubular shade on a brass frame.
The...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pink Rondine Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light shown with pink and milky white murano glass petals, mounted on nickel finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, inspired by Vistosi / Made in Italy
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass and Murano Glass Sconce
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant sconce is a perfect balance of functionality and decoration. Its simple and elegant shape creates a dynamic effect, combining sinuous curves and vertical, ascending line...
Category
2010s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Graniglia Bow Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shade hand blown with granular texture using Graniglia technique with amber glass bow, mounted on gold metal frame / made in Ital...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Translucent and Smoked Glass Camer Sconces
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding pair of modernist hand blown glass Camer sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
A 1960s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Wall Light by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular brass and red-orange and clear corrugatedMurano glass square ceiling light by La Murrina, it works 110-240 volts and needs regular e14 bulbs. It's in good conditions ove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Sconce or Flushmount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
LLarge Murano glass sconce or flushmount manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Great shape and multifaceted glass.
High quality and in very good condition. ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Mila Schon Modern Italian Murano Glass Sconces for Zonca, 1980s
By Zonca
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of 2 Murano glass wall lamps produced by Zonca Voghera, the Murano glass lampshade was designed by Mila Schon in the 80s for a fashion show. The lamp...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century modern wall lamps by Poliarte, Italy, 1960
By Poliarte
Located in Catania, IT
Mid-century modern wall lights by Poliarte, Italy, 1960. Poliarte, multi-colored, full of life. This 1960s Murano glass wall light is an explosion of color and style that will transp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Scandinavian Modern Ice Glass Sconces
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Modern triangular form Ice Glass sconces with brass supports. Sconces have been rewired for use in the USA by a UL listed electrician.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Enticing Vintage Italian Sconces by Leucos, circa 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four Enticing vintage Italian sconces by Leucos w/ clear, yellow, green, blue, and red Murano glass details. Mounted on gold painted metal frames. Designed by Leucos, circa 19...
Category
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass & Brass Sconces by Italamp S.R.L. Italy 2006
By Italamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the ambiance of your space with this exquisite Pair of Murano Glass & Brass Sconces by Italamp S.R.L. Italy 2006. Crafted with precision and elegance, these wall lights featu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Art Deco Era Pink and Peach Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Circa 1920's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Art Deco Era Italian Pink and Peach Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Trunk Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light or flush mount with clear Murano glass hand blown into cylinder shaped diffusers with textured patterns and granular effect using Graniglia technique, mounted on f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Sconces and Wall Lights on 1stDibs
Lighting is a home’s jewelry, and dramatic antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood in a space and highlighting your distinctive personality.
The exquisite Murano wall lights and sconces on 1stDibs are made of Murano glass, named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. Murano glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass.
Every antique Murano wall light, chandelier, floor lamp and vase is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.
One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.
Many Murano glassmakers have gained renown all over the world for their extraordinary wall lights, table lamps and decorative objects.
Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any home many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today. Still produced by hand, its pieces, including the Quadri chandelier and Hanami chandelier, look as appropriate in contemporary interiors as historic ones.
Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glassmaking with brilliance and novel techniques.
Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world.
The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.
When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting. For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.
Find antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights for sale on 1stDibs.