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Period: 1960s
Material: Murano Glass
1 of 5 Pairs of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with one large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Chrome metal base. High quality and...
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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 Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic pair of midcentury wall sconces with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs. L...
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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 Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. The sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs, and they are co...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame. The light requires two E14 light bulbs. Works with bot...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

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

Set of Four Sconces w/ Clear Murano Glass by Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Italian sconces with clear Murano glass panels with textured granular effect produced in “Graniglia” technique mounted on brass frame, by Mazzega, made in Italy in the 19...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Opaline and Gold Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of opaline and gold glass demilune sconces.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Glass Wall Sconces Attributed to Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An amazing pair of rare brutalist style wall sconces attributed to Mazzega, Italy, 1960s. The fixtures are made of each eight ice Murano glass elements in two different sizes mounte...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Four Toni Zuccheri Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sconces for Venini, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Four wall lamps produced in the 1960s by Venini based on a design by Toni Zuccheri. White painted metal structure. Bark glass diffuser. Brass screws. You...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Seguso Sconce Two Light Metal Crome Murano Glass, 1960, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso sconce two light metal crome murano glass, 1960, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

One Italian Sconce w/ Sciolari Clear Murano Glass Cubes, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One Italian Sconce with Sciolari 1960s vintage clear Murano glass cubes mounted on polished brass frames / Made in Italy
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Chandelier w/ Murano Glass Shades Style of Stilnovo, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier w/ murano glass shades style of stilnovo, circa 1960's.   
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of 3 Italian Sconces w/ Flush Mounts w/ Clear Geometric Murano Glass c 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Italian sconces w/ flush mounts with clear geometric Murano glass mounted on chrome metal frame / Designed by Salviati, circa 1960s Max 40W.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 4 Sciolari Style Brass and Murano Glass Sconce or Flush Mount
Located in Berlin, BE
Wonderful wall lamps or flush mounts with 1970s vintage Murano glass cubes on a brass base. The lamps are in excellent condition. To be on the safe side, the lamp should be checked l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1960s Italian Orange Ivory Murano Glass Mondrian Design Flushmounts or Sconces
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

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Metal, Gold

Pair 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. Ligh...
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1960s Austrian 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 L...
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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 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 2 Pairs 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

Large Murano Glass Sconce or Flushmount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
LLarge Murano glass sconce or flushmount manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Great shape and multifaceted glass. High quality and in very good condition. ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Set of Four of Vintage Italian Sconces w/Glossy White Murano Glass Globes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four of vintage Italian sconces w / glossy white murano glass globes mounted on nickel metal frames / designed by Sergio Mazza, circa 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Nickel

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

Pair of Sconces in blue color Blown Murano Glass, 1960s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian sconces in blown Murano glass, blue charming, attributed to Camer Glass, 1960s. The sconces are composed by a quite huge bowl in blue charm...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Mazzega Carlo Nason Sconces Murano glass metal, 1965, italy
Located in Milano, IT
Mazzega Carlo Nason sconces Murano glass metal, 1965, Italy.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury 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, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Pair of Sconces Milk Color with Clear Horns in Blown Murano Glass 1960s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive pair of sconces milk color with clear horns in blown Murano glass 1960s Italy The work of art is constituted of a main huge white bowl in milk color, surrendered by three tr...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Angelo Brotto Italian Midcentury Sconce
Located in bari, IT
From late 1960s large sculptural sconce like a painting back lighted in golden aluminum in multi-color Murano glass by Angelo Brotto for Esperi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

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

Pair of Large Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Murano Glass Brass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of large 'Tulipan' brass and glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan de...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar Mod. Catena, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury 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, ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Sconces w/ Opaline Murano Glass Designed by Leucos, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with opaline Murano glass shades mounted on nickel hardware / Designed by Leucos, circa 1960s / Made in Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Sconces in Blown Murano Glass Iridescent color, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Sconces in Blown Murano Glass Iridescent color, 1960s This is a pair of amazing Italian sconces, attributed to Seguso and dated 1960s, composed by an elegant glass cup, decorated at the bottom by a glass flame, both of them in iridescent color, with a beautiful original brass frame handcrafted. They are entirely handcrafted manufactured in blown Murano glass, also the brass frame is handcrafted. In the Venetian Murano Island. Overall there are three sconces available, the price is indicated for a single sconce. One of the sconces is slightly bigger since they are handcrafted they are not identical. The sconces are in excellent conditions, as documented in the attached pictures. The sconces have one bulb each, and are 17 inches high, 7 inches deep by 10 inches wide. These sconces, are very robust, and adapt also to be installed outside in a padio, gardens, or as decorations in the outside spaces. It is part of the service the rewiring of these amazing sconces...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Pari of Angelo Mangiarotti “Giogali” Glass Flush Mounts, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Large pair of "Giogali" Murano glass flush mounts by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi, Italy, circa 1960s Each fixture have 200 Murano glass links hanging on the nickeled frame. Soc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Nickel

Four Vintage Sconces w/ Hand Blown Murano Textured Bowls, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four vintage Italian sconces with hand blown clear Murano textured bowls mounted on chrome sconces, made in Italy, circa 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Brass or Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice 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

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

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

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Murano Glass

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

Mid-Century Murano Glass Tear Drop Light Fixtures, circa 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful set of Mid-Century Modern glass tear drop chandelier and wall sconces attributed to E. Palme, Germany, circa 1960s. Measurements: Chandelier: Height - 28.74 inches/ D...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of Four Italian Sconces w/ Clear Murano Glass & Brass By Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Vintage Italian sconces or flush-mount with clear Murano glasses with textured crocodile pattern and brass details, designed by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s, includes original “Barovier Toso Murano” mark...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Veronese Sconces, Italy, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Two awesome globes gold tinged with acid to give a delicate light and a nice Italian vibe. The light structure is made of gold bronze finished. These pieces have been created in Ital...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Large Murano Glass Sconce or Flush Mount by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Murano glass sconce or flush mount manufactured by Limburg Glashütte, Germany, circa 1960-1969. Great shape and multifaceted glass. High quality and in very good condition. ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1960 German Kaiser Large Square Kaiser Flush Mount Ceiling Light Murano Glass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Gorgeous large two part rectangular-shaped flush mount ceiling light with one ring outside and a flat disc made of heavy textured clear iced glass on a white metal frame with nickel ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome, Metal, Nickel

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 Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights 'Palazzo', Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with nine Murano glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. 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

Rare Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame. Designed by Italian Designer Carlo Nason. The light re...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Horizontal Moderne Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A large single circa 1960s Italian horizontal glass sconce with four interior lights. Measurements: Height/length 24" Depth 4" Width 4".
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1960s Italian 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

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

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 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 ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Brass or Ice Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice 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

1 of 3 Pairs of Kalmar Sconces Wall lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glass, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and re...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Set of Four Italian Sconces w/ Clear Murano Glass Designed by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glasses infused with silver flecks hand blown into curved leaves on half moon shade and stunning granular effect using Grani...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Petite Murano Glass Sconce Wall Light by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with handcrafted Murano glass pieces on a brass base, made by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good c...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern 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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