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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Material: Murano Glass
Tiffany Blue Italian Bathroom Vanity Set Mirror, Sconces, Shelf by VECA, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent Italian bathroom set in a lovely blue tiffany colored artglass and chromed steel that includes a sqaure mirror, two sconces and a wall shelf. These fantastic items were made by VECA in Italy during the 1970s and are signed on the back of the chrome plates by the company. back. The incredible charm of this set stands behind the quality of colored glasses made by Veca. The glasses change color going from an iconic Tiffany blue in a well-lit environment to a stunning dark aquamarine when the ambient is not illuminated. The sconces feature a double beveled glass design with chrome accents, in the same color of the rest of the set. They come wired and tested and use a signle E14 light bulb, compatible with both US and EU standards. The mirror highlights a fantastic square frame in a blue tiffany colored glass mirror that holds a round clear mirror and is completed by two rectangular chrome accents. The elegant shelf is made in sinuous colored artglass mounted on two round backplates which are also enriched by two colored round glasses covers. An incredibly stylish Mid-Century bathroom setting, in amazing conditions, with no chips. The mirror frame has some minor signs of oxidation (but no fading), which are less noticeable in a daily use than in the photos, and don't compromise the elegance of this fantastic set. This set will become the focal point of a midcentury modern bathroom...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Alchemy Wall Lights Objects by Raak Amsterdam, 1968
By RAAK
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern wall lights objects. Design by Raak Amsterdam. Model: Alchemy 1968. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original black lacquered metal ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Mid-century Modern Brass and "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful set of two stunning brass wall lamps made with brass base and white "Pulegoso" blown Murano glass glasses in the style of Barovier. Made in Murano, Venice, Italy, in the 19...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of angular glass sconces with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired. Each fixture requ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

One of the Six Ice Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Tone by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 6 beautiful and elegant modern brass toned wall lights or sconces, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar Austria in the 1970s. Lovely design, executed to a very high standard. Please n...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Steel

Clear Murano Glass Sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Murano glass and brass Mid Century Modern wall sconces. Beautiful quality, in the style of Barovier & Toso. Italy 1970s. Made of textured translucent clear Murano glass, with...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Model 048 Murano Glass Ceiling or Wall Lamp by Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The unusual Murano glass spiral lamp, model 048 by Leucos, was made in Italy in the seventies. It can be used as a ceiling, table or wall lamp. Foun...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Single Aldo Nason Wall Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Large single four lights Aldo Nason Wall Lamp in chrome and Pulegoso murano glass for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Deco Fan Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown milky white fan shaped Murano glass shades mounted on gold and black nickel finish structure / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: height...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Angelo Brotto
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two amazing wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties. Metal parts are in good condition, murano glass is in perfect condition, they have been checked by our ele...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum, Chrome

1 of 6 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Gorgeous Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each fixture requires...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Franken Kg Kalmar Art Glass Leaf Sconce 'Wall-Light', circa 1970s
Located in Verviers, BE
Franken Kg Kalmar Art Glass leaf sconce 'wall-light', circa 1970s Attractive light fixture made up of a flower leafs Glass in clear glass with organic Forms. Solid Metal mount with 3...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Sheet Metal

Rare Set of two Glass and brass Mania sconces by Vico Magistretti for Artemide.
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this set of two rare Artemide Mania in white Murano Glass. Designed by Vico Magistretti for Artemide and produced in Italy...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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

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Brass

German Midcentury Set of Four Murano Ice-Glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and beauty Set of Four Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand Leuchten. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Germany. Model 8527-211. Each ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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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Chrome

Leaves Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light shown with clear and milky white hand blown Murano glass leaves mounted on chrome finish metal frame / inspired by Mazzega Made in Italy Measures: width 12 inches,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Leaves Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light shown with clear and milky white hand blown Murano glass leaves mounted on chrome finish metal frame / inspired by Mazzega Made in Italy Measures: width 12 inches,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Vintage murano wall lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elevate your interior decor with this exquisite vintage Murano wall lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This Mid-Century Modern sconce embodies timeless elegance and artistic cra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

"Spikes" Wall Sconces by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of long sconces in brass and sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair Large Murano Wall light made by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Solid brass mounts with E14 screw fitting. Light bulbs are not included...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Carlo Nason Mid-century Modern Italian Steel and Murano Glass Wall Lamp, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Wall/suspension lamp - Carlo Nason 1975 Opaline Murano glass and stainless steel. Three lamp holders with E14 or E12 socket for the USA -
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

1 of 2 Petite Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with one large Murano glass piece elegantly mounted on a metal frame finished in a luxurious gold color. Crafted by ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

A pair of Clear Bubbled Glass Wall Light Fixtures by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
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

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Murano Glass

Italian Modern Midcentury Pair of Brass and White Glass Sconces, Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These sconces are very elegant with their brass frame and white Murano glass globes. They have got very unusual geometrical proportions and are very elegant. Take E14 bulbs. Wired fo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Chrome and 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, wel...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of midcentury wall sconces with Murano glass tubes, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Dimensions: H 12in. x W 8.7 in. x D 5.52 in. H 30 cm x W 22 ...
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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 Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large Murano wall lights made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Brass Frame. Each sco...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Italian Sconces in Ivory Murano Glass and Brass by Ulrich, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of wall lamps in a gorgeous ivory Murano artglass and brass. These charming sconces were designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Venice, Italy during the 1940s....
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pink and Clear polyhedral-shaped Murano glass Large Wall Chandeliers Att. Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Pink and Clear polyhedral-shaped Murano glass Large Wall Chandeliers att. Carlo Scarpa, Italy, 1960s These large wall chandeliers, named "Poliedri" and designed by Carlo Scarpa in t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

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 Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Venini Style 1970s Italian Art Deco Design White Murano Glass Bowl Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Venetian sconces of organic design with Hollywood glamour, a vintage Art Deco creation in the style of Venini, circa 1970s, entirely handcrafted in Italy on Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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, wel...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Sconces by Zonca, Italy, 1970s
Located in PRESTON, AU
Stunning Italian wall lights by Zonca with Murano glass shade and brass fixtures. The moulded glass shade has a lovely ribbed texture with subtle gold flecks emitting a soft ambient ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Vintage murano wall lamp Vetri Murano, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elevate your interior decor with this exquisite vintage Murano wall lamp crafted in Italy during the 1970s. This Mid-Century Modern sconce embodies timeless elegance and artistic cra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Amber Wall or Ceiling Lamp by Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
No. 820 amber wall-bracket or ceiling fixture manufactured by Venetian glass specialist Venini for Pierre Cardin, 1970s. The outer layer of the lamp is mad...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa the 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use....
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1 of 3 Large Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Exquisite midcentury wall sconce featuring a sophisticated design with two large Murano glass pieces elegantly mounted on a metal frame finished in a luxurious gold color. Crafted by...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Lotus Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with hand blown white and black Murano lotus flowers mounted chrome finish frame / inspired by Cenedese Made in Italy Measures: width 12 inches, height 12 inches 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Sconces in Ivory Murano Glass and Brass by Ulrich, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of wall lamps in a gorgeous ivory Murano artglass and brass. These charming sconces were designed by Guglielmo Ulrich and produced in Venice, Italy during the 1940s....
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of large silver Murano glass sconces, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large pair of vintage silver Murano glass wall sconces, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy 1970s. The Mid Century Modern leaf shaped sconces are made of a single handmade Mura...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

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

Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired. The fixture requires 2 x E27 Small bulbs with 80W ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system f...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Amethyst and Clear Graniglia Sconce, 9 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass wall lights with hand blown clear and amethyst graniglia to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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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

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

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Metal, Brass

Molle Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear and white stripe Murano glasses hand blown to produce elegant swirls, mounted on chrome finish frame / inspired by Mazzega Made in Italy Measures: width...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Molle Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with clear and white stripe Murano glasses hand blown to produce elegant swirls, mounted on chrome finish frame / inspired by Mazzega Made in Italy Measures: width...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Lotus Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with hand blown white and black Murano lotus flowers mounted chrome finish frame / inspired by Cenedese Made in Italy Measures: width 12 inches, height 12 inches 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Square Murano Sconce / Flush Mount by Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light or flush mount with a single square milky white textured Murano glass shade / Made in Italy by Mazzega, circa 1960s Width 14.5 inches, length 14.5 inches, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Vintage Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful sculptural glass and brass sconces. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 1    
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoky Color Wall Light, 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

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Brass

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, wel...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Large Pair of Large Seguso 'Tulipan' Sconces Wall Lights, Italy, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade which makes each glass piece a unique piece. Ea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

1980's Murano Glass and Brass Sconces by Fabbian.
Located in New York, NY
Set of Three Striped Murano Glass and Brass sconces by Fabbian. The sconces have been Newly rewired for the US and they take a standard Candelabra light bulb with a Maximum 60 watts
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

pair of 70s Italian wall lights in venini style transparent murano glass
Located in Lyon, FR
Pairs of Italian wall lights from the 70s in the style of Venini lighting fixtures of the time. White lacquered metal structure on which the different transparent Murano glass tubes ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were desifned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, 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.

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