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Material: Murano Glass
Wall Lights Sconces Glass Style Fontana Arte 70s Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern
By Cristal Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant pair of wall lamps produced in the 70s Each individual wall lamp was made with a metal and chromed brass structure which supports 2 rectangular Murano glass plates on the out...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Contemporary Pair of Brass Sconces Geometrical Murano Glass, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of sconces wall lamps lights panels. Contemporary work, small Italian workshop, few exclusive productions. Full brass and murano glass. In the style of Reggiani, Sciolari, Palwa...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Smoked Leaf" wall sconces in Murano by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Leaf" sconces in sculpted and tinted Murano glass and brass.
Italy, 2025.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of opaline Murano glass sconces
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of opaline Murano glass sconces, Mid Century Modern, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s.
Set of two pairs, or four sconces available. Sold and priced by pair.
To inquire about t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,200 / set
Pair of Italian Handmade Murano Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Italian wall light sconces handmade in Murano glass in gold colour and twist form.
Bulb holders: E14 type, 2 pieces in each sconce (bulbs are not included).
Category
2010s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Gold Murano glass Neoclassical sconces, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Neoclassical style Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s.
The Mid-Century sconces are made of hand blown clear and thick Murano glass, with r...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,900 / set
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from th...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Murano Art Glass and Brass Green Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
This bewitching narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each individual leaf is individually handcrafted from high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amazing Set of Four Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Of Four Italian vintage of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink alabaster glass tubes in a star shape...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,986 / set
Avvolto Sconce / Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern wall light or flushmount shown in smoky Murano glass hand blown to create a stylish wrapped or enveloped design pattern, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Ber...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$945 Sale Price
30% Off
Murano Art Glass and Brass Ice White Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
This bewitching narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each individual leaf is individually handcrafted from high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Tos...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,100 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian pair of vintage wall sconces Murano glass
brass and wood base .
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,200 / set
Murano Green Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Majestic Murano blown glass leaf with a wonderful green color, made even more beautiful by its polished brass structure. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design
T...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tall Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall wall sconces made of brass back plate and three textured Murano glass elements slightly tinted and curved.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,331 / set
Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
1 of 4 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
One of four pairs of Vintage Mid-Century Modern rare, organic brass, white and clear Murano glass double socketed wall lamps, lights or sconces by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalm...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of the Four Glass Wall Sconces, Austria, 1970s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the six elegant modern high-end large brassed topped metal lights or sconces, Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has four s...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. Very particular lightin...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
VENINI Applique #Balloton# Brass Murano Glass Iron 1957 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Sconce VENINI " Balloton" in Murano glass and brass 1957 Italy
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Laterali Wall Sconce in Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted Italian Murano glass with three finishes: moon glass, smoked ribbed glass and gold leaf backed glass. Inspired by the large scale pieces of the Brutalist era, our Murano ...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,077 / item
Mid-Century POP Style Flush Mount Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Mid-Century POP Style Flush Mount Light by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Gorgeous flush-mount light in sunny pop yellow - transparent Murano glass, fixed with brass screws on a whi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period: 1970...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,194 / set
Murano Smoky Art Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design for this double leaf-shaped applique, all in smoky colour. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time.
The appl...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Lovely Italian Vintage Murano Glass Sconces 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 lovely Murano glass and brass sconces.
Italy, 1960s/70s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Light Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and delicate design for this transparent pink Murano glass wall light.
The wall light is made up of a brass structure which allow...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Mid-Century Wall Lamps Attributed To Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 Mid-Century Wall Lamps attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Structure in brass and thick Nile green Murano glass.
E14 lamps.
Intact and in good condition.
We g...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Teal Smoked Murano Glass Grooved Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a curved shield shaped Murano glass piece with vertical grooves and small brass decorative screws.
Two sources of light per sconce.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Brass Graniglia Shield Pair Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Barovier & Toso Murano Art Glass & Brass Graniglia Shield Form Pair Of Sconces Made In Italy, Hand Blown In Graniglia Technique To Produce Granular Textured Effect. Each ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Barovier Toso Leaf Form Murano Glass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Italian Barovier&Toso wall light sconces made of brass base decorated with handmade Murano glass leaves. Murano glass is semi-transparent, yellow-white color with in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Couple of Italian Wall Lamps Design Archimede Seguso 1930 Murano Glass
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful pair of original 40s wall lamps, production and design Archimede Seguso
Made of ribbed Murano glass on metal structure
They measure 30 cm in length, 14 cm in height and 1...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Sconces by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 8 Available
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown smoky and milky white textured Murano glass shades mounted on brass frames, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, made in Italy circa 1960s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$630 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Murano Glass Placche Wall Sconce
Located in London, GB
This sconce is from the Charles Burnand collection. Three layers of Murano glass give a unique appearance both when illuminated and turned off. The inner piece is opaque white, which...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,077 / item
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Yellow Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern murano glass wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown clear and Yellow Murano gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Midcentury Pair of Clear "Rugiodoso" Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano crystal glass leaf wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during the 1950s.
Each sconce is outsta...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Art Glass Aqua Green Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful and important Murano glass applique with a particular shape and a very very rich glass design, with a beautiful aqua green color. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 24 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
High quality and in very good condition....
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
3 Mid-Century Modern Flush Mounts or Sconces, Murano Glass circa 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern flush mounts or sconces made in Murano Italy circa 1970 and produced in white and clear glass in a circular or 'beehive' pattern.
Each holds one e27 bulb.
Price...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, pink alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 11,80 in...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$716 / set
Pair of Round Murano Pink Glass Wall Sconces, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Round Murano Pink Glass Wall Sconces.
One light each lamp.
Available two pairs of sconces.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Torcello Wall Sconce
Located in London, GB
The Torcello sconce, like the Elba Sconce takes its inspiration from the Brutalist era of the 20th century. Consisting of three types of handcrafted Murano...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
1 light / E12 or E14 type / max 40W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,500 / item
Pair of Large Vintage Crystal Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wanderful glass and brass sconces.
Sweden, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: 2
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Contemporary Italian Wall Lights in Brass White Blue Gray Layered Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant and refined Italian Mediterranean design in blown Murano glass worked with the technique scavo: the frosted glass has a finish similar to archaeological ancient Roman ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style 3-Tier Polished Brass Hand-Blown Murano Mixed Glass Rod Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Art Deco style sconces features three tiers of hand-blown Murano mixed glass rods in clear, frosted, and amber hues. The cascading glass rods create a sophisti...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This stunning pair of Art Deco Murano Glass wall lights has been crafted entirely by hand. Each piece is decorated using the Pulegoso technique. This means that it features large air...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with an antique bronze finish. The nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports crystal clear Murano glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted twisted glass, that not only makes the fixture more precious but multiplies the light reflections.
High quality of construction and details with a brass decorative curved band to enclose the bottom fitted with an elegant frosted Murano glass.
Back plate is 6 inches wide.
Options available for different finishes and sizes.
Fitted with 2 standard E26 Edison sockets
Versatile, elegant and eclectic for bedroom, living room, hallway lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Artistic Sconce 2 Arms, Clear Murano Glass Amber Colour Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The venetian sconce Accadueo presents an organic design, which is the result of an inspiration taken from the nature. The cups and some details remind the fluid flow of the water, a ...
Category
2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$669 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Barovier & Toso Style Modern Murano Glass Smoked Twisted Sconces /cm H50
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights with Wavy and Twisted Pattern. We love the simple lines of this pair and the beautiful texture of the hand blown glass. Each wall light requir...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 (of 8) Amber Murano Flush Mount & Sconce Glass by Carlo Nason for Kalmar 1960
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount and wall sconce executed in handblown partially amber and clear Murano glass and chromed hardware designed by Carlo Nason. With this light you make a clear statem...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Orange Ivory Murano Glass Mondrian Design Flushmounts or Sconces
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (2 pairs) available - vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian one-of-a-kind pair of handcrafted curved wall lights or flush mounts in high qua...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold
Vintage Murano wall lamp “Torciglioni” by AVMazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original vintage wall lamp “Torciglioni” by AVMazzega in Italy in the 1970s.
AV Mazzega was founded in 1946 by Angelo Vittorio Mazzega. Mazzega and has worked with many international...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$649 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design semi circular wall light, entirely handcrafted, with an antique bronze finish. The nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports cr...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Tos...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,100 Sale Price / set
30% Off
UNO SHADE Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shade and brass frame shown in bronzed finish / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
1 light / E1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,600 / item
1970s Rare Pair of Metal and Murano Glass Sconces by Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
Great Gaetano Sciolari scones with a wonderful combination of gold colored aluminium bars with a lightbulb inside the Murano glass cube.
In full working condition and ready to use....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory.
The wall light/chandel...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Murano Wall lamps by De Majo, Set of 2, Italy, 1970s
By De Majo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing murano pair of sconces in the style of Art Deco by De Majo, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Murano glassmaking techniques with innovative designs. Known for its artistic lighting...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,557 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Small Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Accent
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Small wall sconces made of tinted Murano glass and a brass structure and central decoration.
Four sources of light per sconce
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$1,165 / item
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
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.