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Material: Murano Glass
Extraordinary Italian Chandelier by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
Extremely refined chandelier. An outstanding example of the great master of Murano. Masterpiece, museum piece.
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Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Furniture

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Bronze

Vintage Novaresi Murano Glass Petals Gold Plated Chandelier
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant vintage chandelier with clear and white tinted hand blown Murano glass petals on a gold plated frame. Manufactured in Italy. Maker: Novare...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Plate, Brass

Beautiful Monumental Murano Venetian Venice Glass Wall Mirror, Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning Murano glass mirror hand cut glass parts with engravings. It is approx. from the 1940s or older. With signs of wear as expected with age and use, also some distressed spot...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

Italian Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals transparent with an amber spot inside, nickel metal structure. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Murano Iridescent Glass Mirror with Flowers 1950s, Italy Venetian Venice
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade glass flowers. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. A nice addition to any dressing room.
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

Italian Palmette Chandelier with Clear Murano Glass Leaves, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sculptural chandelier in the Palmette style, made in Italy during the 1980s, showcasing the timeless artistry of Murano glass craftsmanship. This elegant ceiling fixture f...
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1980s Italian Regency Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Large green Murano glass chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass Drum chandelier, in the manner of Vistosi. Italy 1980s The chandelier has a brass canopy. It's made of light green textured Murano glasses, curv...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Purple Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown royal blue and white mini spots, with purple and white millefiori flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Amazing Pair Italian Murano Arlecchino Glass Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing Pair Murano chandeliers. Each made by 242 Murano crystal multicolored prism (TRIEDRI) on four levels in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives from th...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass, Metal

1 of 6 Special Smoked Glass Wall Light Doughnut Shape by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 special round biomorphic smoked Murano glass wall light in Doughnut shape designed Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. High quality, good condition. Very nice light effect. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each sconce requires 1x E27 standard bulbs with 100 W max. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install this fixture in all countries (US, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia.) Please note the price listed is for the wall light. 6 wall lights...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Chandelier Multicolor Quadriedri, 184 Prism, Murano, 1980s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano crystal multicolored prism (QUADRIEDRI) in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yello...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

20th Century Barovier & Toso Picture Frame Torchon in Murano Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Wonderful timeless Picture Frame designed around '50s by the manufacturer Barovier & Toso. The item has the very peculiar frame worked in Murano Glass in the style of "Torchon". The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with opaque pink coral Murano glass globe mounted on bronzed finish frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 1 light / E12 or E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Green Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of brass and green Murano glass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern, ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Archimedes Seguso Murano Sculpture For The Veneto Region 1970's Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano Sculpture For The Veneto Region 1970's Design. Very rare probably unique piece. The item is in excellent conservative condition, there is no cosmetic or str...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Dotted Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lamps from the island of Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair is crafted with a solid brass cylindrical structure. Emanating from the structure are organic transparent ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Vase Decorative Object Archimede Seguso Style Murano Glass Midcentury Italy 1960
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase/decorative object in the style of Archimede Seguso made of transparent and double Murano glass as a "rostrato". Made in Italy in the 60s. Please watch the video and photos caref...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Italian Modernist Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s Pale green glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Murano Vintage Candy Flush Mount wall ceiling lamp creme caramel swirl
Located in København, DK
New Murano Vintage Candy Plafond wall / ceiling lamp. Flush mount and ideal for flat surfaces. Mouth-blown Murano glass with metal back plate. E27 bulb holder. Handcrafted by Italian...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Amazing Glass Tube Chandelier - 36 Alabaster white glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage glass chandelier with alabaster white glass tubes. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique created in Venetia...
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970 Aldo Nason Mazzega Space Age Design Murano Glass Chain Ceiling Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Ceiling Lamp Aldo Nason Mazzega Italy, 1960 Lamp with 10 lights Blown Murano Glass Metal Chrome Frame Excellent Condiction Glasses perfect. Perfect working order
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Beautiful Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier, 24 Iridescent Grit Disks
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 24 fantastic iridescent grit discs in a nickel metal frame. The glasses have the particularity of reflecting a ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 3 Murano Ball Pendant Light by Doria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 3 Doria ceiling lights with large volcanic Murano glass balls. High quality of materials, gives a wonderful light effect when it is on. Very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Antique Venetian Etched Glass Mirror with Pate de Verre Micro Mosaic
Located in Ballard, CA
Rare Venetian etched Mirror with micro mosaic in pate de verre, details all over of blown glass and twisted baguettes It is set in a wooden frame. The micro mosaic of this piece is probably a Venetian work dated around 1870. The micro mosaic is an important technique between the eighteenth century and the early nineteenth century. Elements of glass, enamel or hard stone are assembled making the joints almost invisible. This delicate decoration was created by two craftsmen Cesare Aguatti and Giacomo Raffaelli...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Murano Glass Furniture

Materials

Wire

Stunning Murano Glass Flush mount light Designed by Carlo Nason, Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Large Murano glass Flush mount designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1970s. (Serie: CEO) The Chandelier is composed of 35 thick textured glass e...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Chrome

Pair of Sommerso Aventurine Glass Obelisk Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Murano sommerso aventurine glass obelisk sconces. Available for custom order. Dimensions Width: 9 inches Depth: 7 inches Height: 25 inches Condition: Excellent
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Stunning Chandelier Mazzega Murano, Italy, 85 Caramel Lattimo Glass Petals
Located in Budapest, HU
Handblown glass chandelier, composed of 85 curved, caramel lattimo glass pieces, which are arranged on 7 tiers, suspended from a nickel metal structure. Period:late xx century Dime...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Exquisite "Flame" Wall Sconces by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
An exquisite pair of very large wall sconces by Barovier e Toso, Italy, circa 1950s. Made of laquired metal frame and each 35 Murano glass block...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso. Italy, 1950s A beautiful example, fitted with its original 2-inch cast brass and cork stopper, the bottle is hand blown in a deep rich earth tones to resemble tortoise shell. This work is highly detailed, with the applied Murnao glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair Flamingo' Italian Pink Petal Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage Murano chandelier 53 pink lattimo glass petals. Murano Italian glass chandeliers. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated meta...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Italian Murano Wall Sconce, 1980s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Italian Murano Wall Sconce, 1980s. Large wall light with two Murano tulip shaped glass shades with E14 sockets. Made in Italy in the 1980s. It also features three decorative...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Italian Directoire Revival Style Brass Glass Lantern by Venini
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome oversized and stately 20th Century Venini lantern featuring upright brass arrows and hand blown glass rods.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Stunning Pair of Brass and Murano Ice Glass Shell Style Sconces, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible pair of modern Murano glass wall sconces with lacquered metal plate and brass screws. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1980s. Each sconce is outstand...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

"Rovigo" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Venetian-style Murano glass mirror, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame on a ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Hanging Grapes & Leaves Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Glass Hanging Grapes and Leaves Chandelier  Italy, circa 1950s This exquisite Murano Glass Hanging Grapes & Leaves Chandelier, made in Italy circa 1950s, is a captivating exa...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Vintage Glass Liquor Glasses Design Italy 1970s Set of 6
Located in Palermo, IT
Sei Bicchieri da liquore. Corpo cilindrico. Vetro trasparente con base blu. Davvero unici e vintage degli anni '70. Made in Italy. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
Amazing and elegant hand blown Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier, circa 1940. From Private collection Von Plant Baron.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Sconces Smoke Murano Glass by Pierre Cardin for Venini, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Pair of wall lights lamps sconces or ceiling flush mount in smoke Murano glass, white lacquered metal and mirror wall back plate by the french designer Pierre Cardin for the ita...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Beautiful Italian Leaves Chandelier Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano Chandelier composed of 36 splendid trasparent glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of art. Period:1980's Di...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1 of the 2 Pendant Lamps Model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 pendant lamps model LS185 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Four crystal clear and orange colored leaves compose this beautiful piece made in thick handmade Murano glass. Measu...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Modern Italian Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower 8 Branch Airy Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this elegant airy chandelier transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by the finesse of tulips in bloom, th...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

1 of 2 Extra Large Tulipan Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass chandelier. 155 hand-blown glasses suspended on a white painted metal frame. Best of design from the 1960s by Kalmar, Austria. High quality of t...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 36 large shaded pink glass tubes in a star shape. Period:late XX cent...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant sputnik flush mount, great for the elegance and size, entirely hand made in Italy, with a half moon design showing exquisite details of construction and high quality o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl w/Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Original Label Pustetto & Zanetti Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Glass Bowl with Bullicante, Gold Polveri, Remains of the original Pustetto ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Graniglia Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect with gold flecks infused in the rim, mounted on gold plated finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Plate

Graniglia Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Graniglia Sconce by Fabio Ltd
$840 Sale Price / item
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Hand Blown Murano Bottle in Onyx Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the sheer elegance of this hand-blown Murano bottle, a true masterpiece crafted from the finest black onyx glass. Its glossy finish and deep, rich hue exude sophistication...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Caramello Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Sputnik chandelier with Caramello Red Murano glasses hand blown into three points using Triedri technique, mounted on 24-Karat gold plated frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is fixed with a brass screw on the metal fixture. The Fixture requires two European E27 ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Lotus Lamp LT305 Murano Glass and Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp Lotus model LT305, pelegoso bubble Murano glass and black metal base by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous italian design like V...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Chandelier Multi-Color 107 Triedri, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of Murano chandeliers each made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smoky, purple, green, yellow and p...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

1970 Italy Fontana Arte Chandelier O4 Zero Quattro Murano Glass & Chrome
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant spherical glass chandelier by O4 (Zero Quattro) edited by Fontana Arte, Milano, Italy in the 1970s. Made with elements of cut Murano...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Chrome

Murano chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing rare Murano chandelier by Flavio Poli for Seguso made in Italy in the 1960s. Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was an Italian glass artist celebrated for his pioneering work with the r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Venetian gold mirror in Murano glass by Barbini brothers
Located in Palermo, IT
Barbini Veneziani brothers' gold mirror circa 1960. Decorations with Murano flowers and long woven glass slats in the edges of the mirror, thus recalling the Renaissance period.
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Murano Glass

Large Mid-century Murano Glass Ashtray Amber, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-century Murano glass ashtray amber, 1960s Intact and in good condition. Each side measures 24 cm. From these measurements you can imagine how beautiful and imposing it is. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Rezzonico Gold Chandelier in Murano Glass 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Dolphin Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Gold Glass 1980s Italy. Rezzonico Murano glass chandelier with 12 lights and gold finishes, Venice. This superb Murano glass chandelier is an outstanding example of the best Italian art: the richness and perfection of details, the nature-like shapes, and its gold finishes make it a unique and precious artwork. A total of 12 lights are set at two different levels: 9 arms hold the lower lights, and 3 arms sustain the higher lights. Three larger branches grow up from the base and rejoin on the higher cup, resembling the shape of an ivy plant. Small gardens of leaves and flowers appear on the higher cups, and a beautiful golden dolphin stand...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold

Murano Round Green Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Table Lamp, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
A very particular and original Murano lamp, a series of round glass leaves arranged one above the other, of an emerald green color. Their shape is fascinating. The lamp is composed ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Smoked Glass Pendant Light Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s. Smoked swirl ice glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber-colored stripe in it. High quality and in very good c...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandeliers, Murano Glass Vases and Other Decorative Objects and Furniture for Sale

The collection of antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects and other Murano glass furniture on 1stDibs includes authentic Murano glass vases, bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.  

These objects are made of glass that is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every vintage Murano glass decorative object 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.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

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 interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. 

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.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass chandeliers and other Murano glass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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