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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kalmar, Mod Lipizza, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with 4 Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Serie: Lipizza Each fixture requires 3 x E14 sma...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Angular Ice Glass Sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of angular glass sconces with brass holders by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1960s. Each takes two x E14 bulbs (max. 40 watt for each bulb - and function on vo...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce needs three x E14 ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Elegant Italian Venetian Blue Wall Lamp in Blue Murano Glass 1990s Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Italian Venetian blue wall lamp in Blue Murano glass 1990s Alberto Donà This outstanding wall lamp was entirely handmade in blown Murano glass ...
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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

Pair of Multicolor Canale Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with multicolored cylindrical Murano glass shades mounted on white metal frame / made in Italy circa 1990s Measures: height 14 inches, width 5.5 inches, de...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Multicolor Canale Sconces
Pair of Multicolor Canale Sconces
$1,680 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Deco Pair of Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
large ice glass deco sculptural glass wall sconces. Vetreria Murano made in the 60 s.   
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Valentino' in Smoke and Gold Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest standards of quality. These large Italian wall sconces, with three layers of gold, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Mid century design wall lamp , 1970s Germany Venini for Kalmar
Located in Delft, NL
Triedri Murano glass wall lamp by Venini , Italy , 1970s
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of golden amber glass sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of golden amber glass sconces .
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Single Cylinder Sconce by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with hand blown amber and milky white Murano glass shade mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, circa 1950s Original mark on the backpl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano glass ceiling/wall lamp, design by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Modular wall/ceiling lamps mod. LP 276 in Murano plate glass designed by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega in ca. 1970. Diffusers available in clear/white, clear/smoked; metal frame paint...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1985s
Located in Murano, Venezia
A very elegant wall light, which presents eight glass elements bent into the glass but curved with soft and light features, colour amber. Designed by the master Alberto Donà in 198...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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, Nickel

Murano Glass "Oceano" Sconce, Angelo Brotto
Located in Geneve, CH
Murano Glass "Oceano" sconce, Angelo Brotto Dimensions: 80 x 4 x 80cm Materials: Murano glass, stainless steel Designed by Angelo Brotto in 1972. Luminous wall sculpture compose...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Murano Glass Gold Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large and spectacular Murano glass wall sconces. Four bulbs E27 by sconce. ( four Europe and USA as well).  
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Italian Mid Century Murano Art Glass Sconces with Copper Finish 6 Available
Located in Encinitas, CA
Fabulous Art Nouveau style Murano thick art glass with fern motif, circa 1970, recently fashioned masterfully into delightful candle sconces with copper finish fixture. Fixture design by Gibson Lighting International for Bellini's Antique Italia...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Contemporary Pair of Geometric Crystal & Aqua Green Murano Glass Nickel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Italian pair of geometric wall lights, entirely handcrafted, the streamlined nickel backplate consisting of a series of 3 horizontal nickel bars supports 2 destructured triangular el...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Nickel

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Rod & Brass Sconces Signed Tosso Murano
Located in New York, NY
This Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sconces in Glass Rods and Brass fittings were created by Toso Murano and originate from Italy during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featuring...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Pairs of Large Kalmar Style Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with large Murano glasses, Kalmar style, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Wonderful light effect. Each sconce needs one x E14 small bulbs. ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Attributed Stilnovo Mid-Century Modern White Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Murano, Venezia
Definitely a minimal applique, in which the satin brass color finish is the protagonist of this magnificent product. It supports two milky white glass spheres that light up creatin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Seguso Sconces Murano Glass Brass, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso sconces Murano glass brass, 1950, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other 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 three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce needs three x E14 sm...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

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

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

Poliarte, rare pair of wall lamps in cut murano glass. Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Rare set of two wall lams manufactured in Italy by Poliarte during the 70s. Great vintage condition with no cracks or chips. Normal trace of age and use on the chrome. Full working w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Modern Murano Glass Layered Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of modern Murano glass layered wall sconces. The bottom layer is clear and the top layer has a slight gold tone. So beautiful! A lovely textu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Lp 246 "Atomic", Carlo Nason, A.V.MAZZEGA, 1969
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
LP246 also named "Atomic" are used as wall light or ceiling flush mount. It was designed my Carlo Nason (1935 - ) in 1969 for the editor A.V.Mazzega which is known today as Mazzega ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Silver Art Glass Mid-Century Wall Light, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful assembly for this Murano glass applique. A very particular and rare glass to find, a silver effect and transparent glass; classic Murano style. The applique is composed of...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Textured and Tinted Murano Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a single Murano glass piece folded into a square shape, slightly ambered tinted and with motifs all over to diffuse the light of the two inner sources.
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sconces with Wood Frame, Italy c. 1950
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barovier & Toso Murano glass sconces. The wall lights are comprised of handblown curved glass shades with a textur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Italian Contemporary Minimalist Brass Crystal Clear Murano Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Very sleek Venetian wall light with organic Minimalist design and Art Deco flair, consisting of six spectacular straight crystal clear Murano glass rods of triangular section with st...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Spiral Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear Murano glasses handcut into four points using Quadriedri technique, mounted on chrome finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 3 lights ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid century wall sconces with 6 thick Murano glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. Model: Catena High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, w...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 6 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

"Eye" Sconces by Sillux, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass wall lights in amber and frosted white color with an "eye" shape in the center / Made in Italy by Sillux, circa 1960s Original mark on the frame Measures...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

"Eye" Sconces by Sillux, 5 Available
"Eye" Sconces by Sillux, 5 Available
$980 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Clean...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Magnificent Huge Italian Murano Felci Glass chandeliers - 52 glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandeliers, each composed by 52 splendid transparent glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art, the weight...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Art Déco Style Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Art Deco style wall lights in pressed molded glass. Detail in nickel-plated chrome
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Late 20th Century Unknown Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1960 Germany Doria Wall Sconces Murano Glass & Nickel, Set of 3
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of three Murano glass wall sconces on a nickel frame. The back-plate is made of white lacquered metal, the screws of polished brass. Model no. 2760 manufactured by Doria ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel, Chrome, Brass

Pair of Italian Beaded Crystal Sconces in Antique Gold Frame, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This monumental large pair of beaded Murano glass crystal scones are handcrafted in Italy by a second generation chandelier maker. Large Murano glass crystals are meticulously hand knotted and tied and crystal beadings are wrapped around each of the antique gold finished iron arms. Absolutely magnificent with six lights (4 ft. long). Newly wired for U.S. use. Custom sizes available. Gold or silver antique frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Mid-Century Sconces by I Tre, 5 Available
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, mounted on black 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

Mid-Century Sconces by I Tre, 5 Available
Mid-Century Sconces by I Tre, 5 Available
$1,050 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Textured Tubes Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian wall lights with vintage textured Murano glass tubes mounted on newly made gold finish metal frames / Made in Italy 2 Lights / G9 type / max 40W each Height 14.5 in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Sakura Flushmount / 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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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Stalattiti Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with milky white and clear Murano glasses hand blown to form beautiful dangling stalactite shaped glasses, mounted on chrome finish frame / inspired by Mazzega Mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

VENINI Sconces Murano Glass Brass 1930 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
VENINI Sconces.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Italian Pair of Abstract Modern Gold Silver and Crystal Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian pair of elegant modernist geometric wall lights/ flush mounts, abstract sculpture Design, entirely handcrafted and cleverly composed of three sophisticated text...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Silver Leaf, Metal, Gold Leaf

Black Murano Uplight Sconce by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight wall sconce with black murano glass shade and clear graniglia glass leaf mounted on brass frame / Made in Italy by Barovier e T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Faceted Murano Glass Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of square polished nickel sconces featuring faceted Murano glass shades by Mazzega.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

1960s Murano Glass and Chrome Wall Lights designed by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Create the ambiance to elevate your space. With this pair of spheroid lights, the gradation from translucent to opaque in the glass gives them a soft, glowing effect when illuminated...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 4 Murano Wall Light and Table lamps (3+1) , 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Set consisting of 3 wall sconces and one table lamp, same Murano leaf glass, table lamp glass is slightly smaller: Set 3 wall sconces: Stunning set...
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1980s Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini – Set of 'Cheerio' Patchwork Wall Lamps, 20th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Rare and sought-after, this series of "Cheerio" wall sconces was designed by Toni Zuccheri for Venini. Each piece reflects the designer's sense of play and expertise in working with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Single Two Globe Turquoise Murano Glass Brass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo style sconce in brass, entirely handcrafted in Italy, with light blue turquoise glass shades that are overlaid in white glass to produce plen...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mazzega Sconces
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

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Metal

Pair of Mazzega Sconces
Pair of Mazzega Sconces
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
1 ‚of 2’ Pair Large Brutalist Wall Sconces, Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of extra large Brutalist wall sconces with clear and amber Murano glass on a black metal frame. Designed by Tom Ahlström & Ha...
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1960s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

Contemporary Brass Murano Glass Cubic Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
contemporary cubic brass and Murano glass wall lights lamps sconces. Few exclusive artisanal production. In the style of Reggiani, Sciolari, Targetti. Can be use vertically or horizo...
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2010s Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Selle Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light shown with clear and light milky white Murano banana glass petals mounted on chrome finish metal frame / inspired by Mazzega Made in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano glass wall lamp by Barovier and Toso from the 70s
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass wall sconce by Barovier e Toso from the 70s. There is something profoundly poetic about light filtering through hand-worked glass. This sconce by Barovier & Toso is the ...
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1970s Italian 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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