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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Swirl Wall Lights
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of Murano glass swirl sconces. Possible De Majo production. Shipping included. Good condition. Thanks
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Swirl Wall Lights
Pair of Murano Glass Swirl Wall Lights
$1,369 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Six Sconces in Blown Murano Glass White Amber Brass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant set of six sconces in blown Murano glass white amber brass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s. This is a complete set of six sconces made up of a main body which is a huge elliptical vase...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Limburg Flush Mount Light, Glass and Chrome, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A massive and square light fixture by Glashuette Limburg, Germany, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Labeled w...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Poliarte Exceptional Hammered Murano Glass & Wrought Iron Sconce, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Lighting manufacturer Poliarte is best known for its innovative and artistic designs that seamlessly combine functionality with flair. The brand's commitment to the idea that lightin...
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1960s European Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

GLASHÜTTE LIMBURG Domed Textured Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, 1970s, Germany
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Iconic midcentury lamp made by Glashütte Limburg in the late 1970s. It's featuring thick Murano domed ice glass and polished brass hardware. It's in excellent condition with three Ed...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Poliarte Couple Sconces Murano Glass in Gold and Lilac Chrome-Plated Brass, 1960
Located in Milano, IT
Poliarte couple sconces Murano glass in gold and lilac chrome-plated brass, 1960.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1940s Italian Pair of Antique Art Deco Design Scavo Golden Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian pair of Venetian wall lights, of the late Italian Art Deco period, in a gold amber Murano glass, worked with the Scavo technique that gives them the appearance of excavated Roman stone. The glass has a lovely marble tone when lit. With the iconic Art Deco design of the half-moon bowl...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

Seguso Coppia Appliques Murano Glass Gold Brass 1945 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Couple Sconces Murano Glass Gold Brass 1945 italy
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli “Seguso“ Metal Crome Murano Glass 1960 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso “Flavio Poli “.
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1960s Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Graniglia Bow Sconce
Graniglia Bow Sconce
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Trio of Tale Shaped Murano Glass Sconces Amber Hues and Brass Frames 1970s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Trio of Tale Shaped Murano Glass Sconces Amber Hues and Brass Frames 1970s Italy. This captivating set of three Italian sconces, masterfully crafted in the 1970s, epitomizes the ar...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set Four Italian Wall Sconces, Multi-Color Triedri Venini Style Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four vintage Murano wall sconces, multi-color triedri, Column Mariangela model Fantastic Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each appl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Vintage pink Murano glass wall sconce, 1980s
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage wall sconce from the 1980s made of Murano glass, measuring 40 cm wide, 17 cm deep and 17 cm high. The lampshade is made of Murano glass in a delicate pink, featuring, on the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Uplight Sconces by Seguso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oversized Italian wall lights with frosted Murano glass shades infused with silver flecks / made in Italy by Seguso, circa 1960s Original sticker on glass Measures: height ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Venini Wall Sconce White Murano Glass & Brass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large wall mount with Murano glass rods on a brass frame. Each clear Murano glass rod includes white stripes, making the glasses shimmer white. Heavy duty. With this light yo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 4 Pairs of Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with 3 large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Great geometrical shape. Each sconce needs t...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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 white metal frame / made in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Graniglia Bow Sconce
Graniglia Bow Sconce
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
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

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Brass

Set of 3 Rustic Wall and Hanging Lamps in Wood, Iron Murano Glass, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Tripod lamp from the 1950s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e14. Dimmable. The wall lamps are 32cm high, 22cm wide and 22cm deep. The hanging lamp is 54cm hig...
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1960s Italian Rustic Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Large Murano Vetri Glass Wall Lamp, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very elegant wall lamp featuring thick white and clear Murano glass on a chrome bas in excellent condition. Two bulbs (e14).        
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Sconces Swan Murano Glass by Tina Aufiero for Venini, Italy, 1990s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of wall lights lamps sconces model Swan in white and clear Murano glass, by the designer Tina Aufiero for the italian design manufacture Venini. engraved signed and dated 1995. ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Venini Tronchi Sconces or Wall Lights by Toni Zuccheri, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this remarkable pair of Venini Tronchi wall lights, expertly crafted by the talented Toni Zuccheri during the 1970s. These captivating sconces fea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Set of 2 Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
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

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Brass

Set of Clear Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1920s Italian clear three-light sconces with gilt details and blown drops on arms. Sold in pairs. Measurements: Height: 24" Width: 18"  Depth: 13".
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Italian Sconces Wall Lamps Brass and Murano Glass 1980s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of three Italian wall sconces or wall lamps with solid brass frame and Murano glass lampshade, 1970s/80s.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 2 Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall /Flush Mount Light E. Palme, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite mid century flush mount light or wall sconce with 13 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. High qual...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Tall Poliarte Murano Glass Arch Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Murano glass interlaced arched sconses highlight's Poliartes guiding principle that when it comes to functionality and artistic expression, one doesn't need to be sacraficed for the other. Lighting designs could be visually stunning and practical. It was an approach that not only illuminated spaces but enhanceed their aesthetic appeal as well. These tall sconces...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Red Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single glossy red Murano glass shade / Made in Italy by Vistosi, circa 1960s Measures: diameter 8 inches, height 4.5 inches 1 light /...
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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

Mid-Century Modernist Three-Tier Camer Glass and Chrome Sconce
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist camer glass sconce was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice- renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. The piece features a conical three tiered wedding cake form...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Venini Pair of Sconces Murano Glass Brass, 1940
Located in Milano, IT
Venini pair of sconces Murano glass brass, 1940.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Four Multicolor Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Leucos, Italy, 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vibrant set of four vintage Italian sconces designed by Leucos, circa 1970s. Each piece features hand-blown Murano glass elements in clear, yellow, green, blue, and red, showcasing t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Kalmar Curved Textured Glass Wall Sconce, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning European Mid-Century Modern wall light designed and produced by Austrian designer Julius Theodor Kalmar in the 1950s. Curved shape of clear and...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Spectacular Pair of Murano Glass Silver Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces. Four 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

Murano Glass Wall Lamp by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Good condition with minor signs of use and natural patina.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 5 Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each fixture requires 3 x E14 standard bulbs and is...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Silver and Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces featuring various Murano fusing techniques with both silver and gold leaf glass. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. This set is a special o...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair of murano glass and wrought iron wall sconces
By Vintage Italian Lamp
Located in Milano, IT
No authorship could be attributed to this pair of sconces, certainly handcrafted but of great quality and a beautiful design. They are made of murano glass and wrought iron
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Sakura Flush Mount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 22 inches / He...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Dark Purple Torchere Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian torchere wall sconce with hand blown dark purple Murano glass cone shades mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy 1 light / E26 or E27 type / max 60W Measures: height 24.5 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Dark Purple Torchere Sconce
Dark Purple Torchere Sconce
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Pair of Sconces in blown Murano Glass gree and gold 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant, Italian Venetian, Pair of Sconces, Blown Murano Glass, Brass, Gold, Sand, 1950s. This is a pair of sconces, that is a unique masterpiece. The sconces are entirely handcrafte...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Exclusive Sputnik Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Peill & Putzler, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exclusive Sputnik murano glass wall sconce by Peil & Putzler, Germany, 1970s Wonderful light effect. Extremely rare! High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wire...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Torcia Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with hand blown cream colored Murano glass, mounted on solid brass frame in polished nickel finish / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy. 1 lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single frosted white Murano glass shade enclosed in pink braided border / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s Measures:...
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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

Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
$1,960 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Large Scale Murano Sconces with White Discs
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice large scale pair of Murano glass sconces with multiple white discs. Creates a very textural look. So pretty!! Two sets available. 26h x 11w x 5d
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

White, Gold inclusion Sconces/Flushmounts, Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white Murano glass dimensional sconces with gold inclusions throughout. Glass is mounted on brass backplates. Professionally rewired for use in the USA.
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Amber Sconces by Mazzega, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with clear and amber Murano glass shades mounted on chrome brackets / Made in Italy by Mazzega, circa 1960s 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W Measures: Height...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amber Sconces by Mazzega, 3 Available
Amber Sconces by Mazzega, 3 Available
$1,050 Sale Price / item
30% Off
20th Century Italian Set of Three Murano Glass Wall Sconces - Vintage Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern set of three Italian wall sconces, appliques made of hand blown frosted, smoked stamped Murano glass. Each shade features a single light socket, in good ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Seguso Sconce Murano Glass Brass 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Sconce Murano Glass 1950
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

A pair of 1970s Italian Murano glass wall sconces with teal green detail
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s Italian frosted Murano glass wall sconces with teal green detail. Mounted on a white enamel wall plate and rewired with new chrome fittings and PAT tested.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Triangular Sconces by La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian triangular wall lights with frosted white and black Murano glass diffusers mounted on nickel frames / Made in Italy by La Murrina, circa 1970s. Original mark on glas...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Triangular Sconces by La Murrina
Pair of Triangular Sconces by La Murrina
$1,680 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Graniglia Shield Sconce by Barovier e Toso - Pair Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass shield diffusers hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barov...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Amber Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian wall lights with clear and amber Murano glass shades mounted on chrome brackets / Made in Italy by Mazzega, circa 1960s 1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W Measures...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Amber Sconces by Mazzega
Pair of Amber Sconces by Mazzega
$2,100 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Large Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar 'Fuente', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Serie: 'Fuente' High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Mid-Century Murano Wall Sconces by Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrlich
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconces designed by Tom Ahlstrom and Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, circa 1960-1969. Nice Brutalist shape with a unique...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Italian Sconces - Interlocking Murano Glass Elements
Located in LA, CA
A striking and singular pair of large Murano glass sconces by Mazzega. Handcrafted from clear and smoke-gray Murano glass, each interlocking element—gracefully shaped like the letter...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Pair of Large Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture requires 2 ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Pair of Amber and Clear Murano Ice-Glass Sconces 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted pair of Murano amber streaked ice-glass wall sconces with polished chrome back plates each holding four, GY6 pin base, T6 LED bulbs. Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega....
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Sakura Flush Mount / Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 7 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Diameter: 22 inches / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Pair of Straw-Color Murano Glass Wall Lights by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Murano Glass wall Lights Straw-Colored by Giovanni dalla Fina, contemporary. This is a fantastic pair of sconces entirely handcrafted in blown Murano glass, designed and manufactured by the Italian artist and designer Giovanni Dalla Fina. The sconces are made of several transparent and straw-colored glass cylinders disposed in semi-circle. The sconces are very bright, two bulbs are inside. Their height is 27.55" (70cm), the depth is 4.72" (12cm) and the width is 10.62" (27cm). Bring with you a touch of true Venetian beauty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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

Venini Sconces Murano Glass Iron Metal Chrome, 1960, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini sconces Murano glass iron metal chrome, 1960, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other 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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