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Material: Murano Glass
Purple and Teal Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of table lamps made of hand-blown glass elements from Murano, Italy outside of Venice, in the manner of Ettore Stossas. Each lamp features unique glass components in teal green ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1 of 6 Large Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Large Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Pendant requires one E27 standard bu...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandeliers, 48 Pink Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large pink glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful co...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Pair of Midcentury Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beauty Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy. Each Wall Sconces is composed by five...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Style Murano Glass Big Acqua Blue Green Bowl, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 2000s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The vibrant color m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Crystal

Italian Mid-Century Lilac Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and beauty Italian Lilac Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. This Wall Sconce is equipped wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Charming Pink Leaves Ceiling Chandelier Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular ceiling lamp with 32 pink Murano Glasses in golden painted metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period:late xx century Dimensions: 7,45 inchs (45 cm) height; 13,55 inche...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Ice Murano Glass Square Wall Sconces by Toso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1970s Modernist Ice Murano Glass Square Wall Sconces by Toso are distinctive and artistic pieces that reflect the innovative glasswork for whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

20th Century Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Vase in Colored Stripes '60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Lilypad Chandelier in Bubbled Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Modernist Asymmetrical Brushed Brass & Frosted Glass Four-Arm Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist Asymmetrical Brushed Brass & Frosted Glass Four-Arm Globe Chandelier in the Manner of Arredoluce originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features round...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

1 of 8 Sets /Large Pair of murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of 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 Furniture

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Metal, Brass

VeArt Cube Murano Art Glass, Italian Design 1970, Pop Art
Located in Palermo, Sicily
VeArt cube Murano Art Glass, Italian design 1970, pop art.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Chrome

1970 Seguso Vetri D'Arte Vittorio Rigattieri White Black Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Vittorio Rigattieri Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano, Italy 1970 Stunning Large Murano Vase "Rugiada" White Glass and Black Matt square detail. Artist signed as shown on the bottom and Se...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Gallery Iridescent Organic Modern Floor Lamp, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Presenting an exquisite and visually captivating Murano Glass Floor Lamp, created by the renowned Vintage Murano Gallery in the 1980s. This striking piece embodies the unique blend o...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Gold Seguso Murano Glass Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A mesmerizing pair of Mid Century Modern table lamps. Crafted from Seguso Murano glass adorned with golden grains that visually seem to dance within the glass, these lamps exude a s...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Pink Sconces by Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with frosted pink Murano glasses mounted on metal frames / Made in Italy by Mazzega, circa 1970s Measures: height 5 inches, width 11.5 inches, depth 6 inc...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Pink Sconces by Mazzega
Pair of Pink Sconces by Mazzega
$1,225 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each gl...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian large vase in Murano art glass, 1980s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made blown glass. The color of th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 24 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s High quality and in very good condition....
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable Italian Art Deco Design pair of semi circular wall lights, entirely handcrafted, with an antique bronze finish. The nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports crystal clear Murano glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted twisted glass, that not only makes the fixture more precious but multiplies the light reflections. High quality of construction and details with a brass decorative curved band to enclose the bottom fitted with an elegant frosted Murano glass. Back plate is 6 inches wide. Options available for different finishes and sizes. Fitted with 2 standard E26 Edison sockets Versatile, elegant and eclectic for bedroom, living room, hallway lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Albano Poli for Poliarte Hammered Murano Glass & Wrought Iron Chandelier 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Recognized as a prominent artist and lighting designer of the mid-20th century, Albano Poli's work is noted for its unique designs that are a combination of artistic expression and f...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning green and amber colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl with Bullicante - medium to light mauve/violet color. (looks a darker on dark backgrounds) UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Magnificent Italian vintage Murano glass chandelier - 75 glass petals drop
Located in Budapest, HU
Gorgeous Italian vintage chandelier made from 75 great hourglass Murano glass. Period:late XX century Dimensions:65 inches (165 cm) height with chain; 37,40 inches (95 cm) height wit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Chandelier Murano Glass F.lli Toso Leucos Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Extraordinary suspension designed in Italy by the Toso brothers and produced by Leucos during the 70s. The large-sized suspension has a 3 incalmo Murano glass, which is one of the mo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Aluminum

Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Smokey Gold with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the timeless Bullicante technique, this hand-blown Murano vase embodies the meticulous artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Each bubble is carefully encapsulated within lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Franco Luce with Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Palermo, PA
Rare Murano glass chandelier designed by Franco Luce in the 1970s. The light consists of of a golden metal base with white flowers. The high level of craftsmanship makes this pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amethyst Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / designed by F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Small Murano Glass Lamps with Custom Silk Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of small Murano glass lamps with custom silk shades. Dimensions listed (8 in. diameter x 13 in. tall) are the overall dimensions of the l...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Bronze

Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. The fixture requires two ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

1, 1 kg Murano Glass Bowl silver Flakes Shell Ashtray by Dino Martens Italy 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element, Silver FLAKES. DINO MARTENS FOR AURELIANO TOSO, 1960s Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960s This original glass ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Multicolored Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Glass Vase by Fazzoletto
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown red, black, gold glitter and yellow Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Created by the Fratelli Toso company. Measures 7 1/8" wide x 7" wide...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Amber
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Murano Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing pink vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches Diameter ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Vase Bullicante Murano Glass Purple Blue 28cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage handmade Italian vase with beautiful design, Murano bullicante purple and blue colored glass, glass art object from the 60s-70s, old remnants of the Murano sticker. Murano '...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of "Smoked Leaf" wall sconces in Murano by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Leaf" sconces in sculpted and tinted Murano glass and brass. Italy, 2025.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Vistosi Ovalina Wall Sconce in White by Studio Tecnico Veterina
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Sconce with a clean, unobtrusive design that maximizes the quality of the satin-finish blown glass. Halogen lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Midcentury Italian Large Lilac Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Large Pair of Italian Clear Lilac murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega. Each...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Luxurious Italian Palmette Chandelier, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette chandelier made by Murano trasparent glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Dimensions: Height with chain ...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame. Period: 1970...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Murano Glass Placche Wall Sconce
Located in London, GB
This sconce is from the Charles Burnand collection. Three layers of Murano glass give a unique appearance both when illuminated and turned off. The inner piece is opaque white, which...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Kalmar, Austria, circa 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Set of two stunning midcentury wall sconces with handcrafted Murano glass pieces, made by J. T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Fantastic design and very hi...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Wall Lights in Brass White Blue Gray Layered Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant and refined Italian Mediterranean design in blown Murano glass worked with the technique scavo: the frosted glass has a finish similar to archaeological ancient Roman ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Neverino Table Lamp by Vistosi
Located in Barcelona, ES
New stock, never used, directly from the warehouse of a former manufacturer The "Neverrino" table lamp from the renowned Italian architect Gae Aulenti for Vistosi is an iconic desig...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Olaf Green Polished and Etched Cast Glass Sculptural Side Table by Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A cast glass sculpture that serves as a side table. Polished and partially frosted, it evokes melting ice, urging awareness and action for a sustainable future. This listing is fo...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Flush Mount Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Realized in pure Murano glass each chandelier consists of an incredible number of leaves. The structure is painted gold color. 18-light spread a magical light. Measures: Diameter 1...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Office Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Milk White Glass Mouth Blown Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Milk white mouth blown and hand finished Murano glass table lamp designed in 1994 by Carlo Moretti. 2 x 40 watt incandescent bulbs, 2 x 28 watt ecolamp socket E14. Carlo Mor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Chrome

Brass and Murano Glass Leaves Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of brass settings and a beautiful Murano glass leaf letting the light go through.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

1960s Italy Mid Century Poliarte Brutalist Flush Mount Murano Glass & Bronze
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Amazing heavy brutalist flush mount made of rough-cut translucent and amber Murano glass strips mounted on a bronze frame. Heavy duty. With this light you make a clear statement in y...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Bronze

Liz Taylor's Tears Murano Chandelier 1950s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fascinating Murano chandelier inspired by the divine Liz Taylor. Height without chain 60 cm, diameter 42 cm. Seven light E27
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

1930 Pulegoso Green Murano Glass Italian Art Deco Terrier Dog Animal
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano Glass Terrier Dog Murano, 1930 Green "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Original 1930 Excellent Condiction No chips. No cracks.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Oval Pink Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Murano chandelier with an elongated design with a brass structure and special pink and darker colored glass. All in Murano glass with a brass structure. The glasses are treated with...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Hand-Crafted Sfumato Murano Glass Mirror with Brass Details, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
This oval-shaped mirror beautifully showcases the artistry of Murano glassmaking. Characterized by its elegant shape, this mirror features a unique sfumato technique, which creates s...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano chandelier Lyre by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Murano chandelier by Ercole Barovier Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1940s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses globa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Charming Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in LA, CA
Classic Murano with a little edge! With hand cast clear “spiked” Rostrato glass shades presented on simple satin brass arms, this pair of sconces is sure to stand out.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

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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