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Material: Murano Glass
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Pair of Midcentury Italian Iridescent Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian Iridescent Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each sconce...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, 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
White calla lily wall lamp, murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare fleur-de-lys wall lamp in murano glass, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Gilded metal structure composed of a white cut crystal in the shape of a fleur-de...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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. Very particular lightin...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Seguso Vetri d'Arte Pair of Murano Wall Sconces
Located in Turin, Turin
Archimede Seguso was one of the 20th century's master Venetian glassmakers. He was a key figure in the survival and revival of traditional glassblowing techniques in Murano, Italy. O...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass Paneled Alabaster Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. The hand-blown glass has a beautiful alabaster effect and filters the light in beautiful ways. The glass is held in place with b...
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2010s 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
Murano Glass Aqua Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of glass sconces from Murano; Italy outside of Venice. This pair is made of iconic Murano glass brand, Mazzega. Each sconce has a lovely textured and molded aqua colored glass s...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Pair of Sconces LP253 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of wall lights lamps sconces model LP253 in clear textured murano glass and white lacquered metal by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Sconces by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sconces by Seguso. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1950s. Gorgeous blown Murano glass sconces in the shape of trumpet flowers. The glass has an inlay of white ca...
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20th Century 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
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
A pair of Clear Bubbled Glass Wall Light Fixtures by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Clean lines to complement all decors. A pair of wonderful high-end wall light fixtures with brass detail and thick bubbled blown glass. Manufactured in the 1960s.
The glass of the l...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Elegant Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce - 32 quadriedri trasparent and blue
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 16 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each sconce in a gold metal frame. The shape of this sconce is spiral. The glasses have ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
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...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of half cylinder Murano glass Art Deco style wall sconces.
Amber graniglia glass with Art Deco lines relief.
White painted metal back plate with two E12 LED sockets.
These items...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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Murano Glass
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Stunning Large Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Swirl Pattern Cubes, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass ice cube block wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with two sockets on each plate and mount make fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gilt Murano Glass Palm Tree Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large tall Pair of Contemporary Gilt gold Murano glass and brass palm tree leaf wall lights lightning lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop....
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Aqua Blue Mouth Blown Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Macaroni Swags Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA, appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Beautiful rare bobeches. Swags of ma...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Murano Glass Tube Chandeliers - 36 clear amber glass tube
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large clear amber glass tubes in a star shape.
Period:late XX cen...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards.
This is a sp...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Spot Light by Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian spot light which can be used as a wall light or flush mount, with a single amber cubic Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using bollicine tec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoky Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass plate and a unique smoky color.
The applique is composed of a gold-colored metal structure to which on...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
1970s pair of vintage Italian Murano wall lights - Mazzega - trasparent lattimo glass
Pair of Italian vintage Murano wall lights made by 10 glass leaves for each applique in a chrom...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Austrian Midcentury "Sierra" Ice-Glass Pair of Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian midcentury "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Sierra". These fixtures were designed and manfactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Frnaken.
Each Wall Sconce is c...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian MidCentury Pair of Amber Clear Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Gorgeous and lovely Pair of Italian Amber Clear Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Murano Island (Italy) by Mazze...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Rare Flower One of a Kind Green Opaline Giltwood Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing two lights each. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Crystal bobeches sitting on gold gilt wooden posts. Adorning crystal swags, Murano green opaline...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of pink Veca Wall Lamps in Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of Veca wall lamps produced in Italy in the 70s.
Wall lamps composed of pink cut glass plates and a golden structure.
Unique objec...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
1 of 10 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
The sconc...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Six Wall Sconces Iridescent Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Six Vintage Italian Murano sconces in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 iridescent glasses for each. Nickel metal frame.
Period: lat...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wonderful Mid Century Pair Italian Murano Art Glass Wall Sconces Barovier & Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of larger grand scale 14" tall pair of Murano Italian glass fluted wall sconce lights. The hand blown glass is accented with a ribb...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Design Pair of Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Nickel Finish Sconces
Located in New York, NY
One pair is available now. Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi-circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with a polished nickel finish. The nicely scallo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
Contemporary Brass and Blue Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Brass and blue Murano glass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mood of...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall lamp pink calla Lily, murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare wall lamp fleurs-de-lys in murano glass, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Gilded metal structure composed of pink cut crystals in the shape of a fleur-de-...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Set of 3 Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Set of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Teal Color Italian Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass half shell and a unique teal color.
The applique is made up of a gold colored metal structure to which...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Waterfall Venini Style Wall Light Sconces Blue Murano Glass & Chrome 70s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of Paulo Venini-style waterfall wall light sconces.
Striking Murano glass cascades each with nine blue ‘teardrop’ crystals on a chrome frame.
In great vintage condition wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Textured Murano with Brass Accents Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a textured and smoked Murano glass plate, offset from the wall with a brass decorative piece in the center.
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
One of The Six Kalmar Ice Glass Wall Sconces by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of beautiful and elegant modern brass wall lights/sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Each wall light has ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Cornucopia Shell Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible mid century Murano glass Shell wall sconce with brass fixture. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s.
Each sconce is outstanding as the way the Corn...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere & Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this exquisite pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Double Sphere Sconces, offered in a sophisticated Smoked Tortoise hue with bronze fittings. Crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Pair of Amber Murano Glass Shell Lamps, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Let yourself be enchanted by these hand-formed amber-colored wall lights in the shape of a shell. These wall lights are elegant, timeless and yet classy, and they emit a pleasant, wa...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Stunning Brass and Glass Wall Sconces designed by Emil Stejnar, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Stunning Brass and Glass Wall Sconces designed by Emil Stejnar, 1960s
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each sconce requires 2 ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier Murano Glass Rectangular Vanity Sconce
Located in New York, NY
1 rectangular form sconce with gold glass inclusions and brass fittings. Rewired for use in the USA. Sconce utilizes four candelabra type bulbs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Murano Glass & Brass Sconces W/ 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of modernist sconces exemplifies the artistry of Murano glassmaking, featuring hand-blown fluted glass enriched with delicate 24-karat gold flecks. Crafted in Ita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Gold, Brass
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Gold Leaf Murano Glass Bowl Sconces
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Venetian pair of wall lights of modern organic design, with Art Deco Design, entirely handcrafted in Murano (Italy), the scalloped edge bowls in high-quality crystal blown Murano gla...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Light blue Murano glass sconces - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of Murano glass sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1980s.
The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style, and are very elegant.
The pair of sconces is made...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Gold Plate
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks.
The wall Light / ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Ribbed Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown and stamped glass. The ribbed texture of the glass creates a beautiful filter for the light. The structure is made of brass. The...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Flavio Poli for Seguso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Scones
By Flavio Poli
Located in Turin, Turin
Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was a glass designer based in Venice, Italy. Poli joined the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company in 1934 as a design consultant. During his time at the company he wor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tegola Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a cylinder Murano glass shade in clear color with white texture, mounted on white metal frame / Made in Italy in the style of Mazzega
Measures: Height 12 inch...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set Of 4 VECA Colored Murano Glass Wall Lamps, 1960s
By VECA
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 VECA colored Murano glass wall lamps, 1960s
Chromed metal structure, intact glass, E14 lamps.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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.