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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Barovier e Toso, 1960s Original label on frame ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Credenza with Green Murano glass and Brass Fittings and Handles Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Green Murano glass four-door sideboard with brass fittings and handles This exquisite sideboard represents the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship, thanks to its mix of birch wood, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful Italian six-light clear / white striped Murano glass and gold - plated brass chandelier by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s. Socket: 6 x e27 or E26 (for US standards)....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame
Located in London, GB
A very rare Pulegoso Murano glass picture frame designed and produced by the world famous glass house Venini C1938 . Impressed Venini Murano to easle support.
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Early 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape Red Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Reed floor lamp in Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Five-light floor lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, produced in the 1970s, with chrome metal frame and diffusers in murano glass. The diffusers, mounted on metal stems at various leng...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Tear Drop Chandelier, Christoph Palme, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Stunning chandeliers by Christoph Palme, Germany, manufactured in the 1970s. It’s composed of Murano teardrop glass pieces on a gilded brass frame. High quality and in very g...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Table Lamps in Green Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps in green Murano glass.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Seguso. N.14 Murano Glass Chandeliers ”Dew” 1940 Brass, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Murano glass chandeliers ”Dew“, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Italy, 1950s-1960s. This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table. Great gift idea. Mint condition. Overall Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H Barbini Pink...
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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, Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and copper aventurine over white Italian art glass flared rim flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase still retains the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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

Murano Glass Mushroom Lamp with Jellyfish Effect, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Table lamp made of Murano glass that evokes the elegance of the mushroom-shaped silhouette, so characteristic of the finest designs of the mid to late 20th century, featuring its exc...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Turquoise Lettuce Edge Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite letuuce edge vide poche in turquoise Murano glass caased in a white glass outer layer. Copper and gold fleck inclusions throughout the interior.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Smoked Ribbed and Brass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces in the Art Deco style made of ribbed Murano glass with a brass structure. The structure features brass finials at the top and bottom for a timeless yet sleek aestheti...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century Modern Murano glass lamps, Italy circa 1980s. Table or top lamps sold in pair, without the shades. The Italian lamps are made of polished brass and brown and blac...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray by Barovier + Toso, Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Producer: Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Brutalist hand-blown murano glass glassware, Italy, 1970s, set of 6
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Set of 6 hand-blown Italian Murano glass set. Manufactured in the 70s, these cups are considerable in size and have a slightly brutalist style. Orange, caramel, white and transparent...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

"Ca'Bembo" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style by Fratelli Tosi, Made in Italy
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Venetian style mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, in Murano glass, entirely hand made following the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a central rectangle with cr...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

White Lotus Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with hand blown white Murano lotus flowers mounted chrome finish frame / Made in Italy in the style of Cenedese Measures: diameter 27.5 inches, height 27.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Yellow Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous yellow vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 9...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art Deco design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Enti...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Flush Mount by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega Flush Mount set large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This unique s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Blue Footed Bowl With Gold Handles and Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An outstanding example of Italian Murano Glass. The handle blown piece blown in a stunning blue glass with Gold handles and a specially designed "pod" accentuated pedestal. The pie...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold

"Decò" Cabinet in Murano Glass Mirror, Handcrafted by Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Luxurious cabinet, reproduction of Classic furniture in style Art Deco ' of the 21st century, produced by Fratelli Tosi, designed by Fratelli Barbini Glass Mirror composed of two front doors, covered in antique Murano mirror...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

French Blue Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Barovier influenced Murano glass lamps with a Classic design of a fluted teardrop body, orb and saucer base. Hand blown glass is a beautiful vibrant French Blue with a scattering of ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Modern Murano Glass "Palmette" Chandelier in a Pale Pink
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous modern Murano glass 'palmette" chandelier in a pale pink. A glistening beauty that makes a real impact! 23h x 32w
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Luciano Vistosi Artemide Table Lamp Murano Glass Metal 1970 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Table Lamp Artemide Luciano Vistosi
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Art Glass Swan by Sergio Costantini, Gold Aventurine Sculpture
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and elegant Murano art glass swan sculpture created by renowned Italian glass artist Sergio Costantini. This stunning piece showcases the artist's signature craftsmanship wit...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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

Murano Glass Midcentury Gold Leaf Chandelier, 1980s
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful Murano glass chandelier, 1970s. It consists of 5 glass petals and 5 sprouts made with “graniglia” glass technique in a sparkly caramel color. The leafs has a curved structu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

La Murrina Murano glass table lamp with authentic 1970s stamp
Located in Palermo, IT
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated beauty of Venetian craftsmanship with this stunning table lamp by La Murrina. Featuring an iconic design, the opalescent blown glass base catche...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Venini Attributed Mid-Century Modern Pair of Murano Glass Triedri Wall Sconces
Located in Murano, Venezia
This applique was designed in 1981 and was later attributed to Venini. Composed of three levels of glass elements called "Triedri", the applique has 22 elements, which alternate wi...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Cocktail Table Blown Murano Glass Blue & 24-Karat Gold, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Extraordinary Italian Venetian Cocktail Table, Blown Murano Glass, Blue & 24-Karat Gold, 1990s; It is composed by a blue robust basement with above a glass sphere, and a huge cup, at...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Mazzega Pendant Glass Bicolre Murano Ice Frost Model, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant cascade with large leaves glass Murano. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega pendant cascade in ice...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase By Flavio Poli, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare murano sommerso glass vasse from the 70s era. Designed by Flavio Poli. In excellent condition. Dimensions: H 31 cm D 12 cm Hole 0.8 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Modern Italian Pair of Smoked Texture Murano Glass Brass Wall / Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Design pair of organic light fixtures with the versatility to be used either as sconces hung vertically or horizontally or as flush mount ceiling lights. They consist of two Murano glass half moon curved elements, in a sophisticated light terracotta / brown gray smoked tint, separated by a receded brass mount, part of the handmade supporting brass structure. The glass is elegantly and elaborately decorated with a textured pattern in the manner of Gio Ponti. This technique, allowing shadows to show through the decor, confers a unique glowing effect and enhances the texture. The lights are open at both ends and the design ends in a decorative tiered step outward curve. Each sconce is fitted with two Edison sockets. Customizable also in other finishes. Irwin Feld at CF Modern...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Ceilling Light/Table Lamp Murano Glass Leucos 1960 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Leucos Ceilling light or table lamp.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1940's Barovier & Toso 3 Arm Murano Glass Floral Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
Introducing a stunning piece of vintage lighting from the 1940s – a masterful Murano glass chandelier attributed to the renowned Barovier & Toso. Crafted from original mouth-blown g...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Medium Hollywood Regency Ceiling Lamp, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful wall lamp in the style of the Hollywood Regency from the 1960s. Manually made by the Italian workshop. 1 standard bulb inside. Chandelier is in original perfect vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Daum France Blown Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape in Red and Blue Flower Swirl. Signed Decorative Egg Shaped Crystal Art Daum France, 1970's. Vintage Signed Etched Daum...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Crystal

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resemble petals. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Petalo comes in two sizes and six leaves in a polished finish to emphasize the beauty and transparency of the Murano blown glass. Colors available: Transparent Blown glass 01. ice crystal 02. milky white 03. honey 04. ruby venice 05. amethist pink 06. coffee 07. amber yellow 08. capri yellow 09. mandarin orange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant orange amber swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in amber glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. Handmade in It...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design for this leaf-shaped applique, all pink with a series of a vertical rib. Very extensive stylized leaf, an artistic masterpiece of Murano. Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

1980s Modern Turquoise and White Murano Glass Round Centerpiece
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A 1980s Turquoise and White Murano Glass Centerpiece designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Venini. This Round Centerpiece i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Murano piece which can be mounted both as applique and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the manufacture of Murano glassworks. The wall Light / ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Green and Smoked Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This exquisite chandelier features layers of hand-blown and molded glass. The first layer has a wonderful smoked gray tone, while the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning Murano glass chandelier designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, manufactured in the 1970s. The chandelier is composed of 12 thick textured glass elements attached to ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Gae Aulenti for Vistosi 1970s 'Neverino' Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Montclair, NY
Designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi of Italy table lamp known as the Neverrino' series. The shade is hand blown clear with blue murrine (small flower) glass. It rests upon a black en...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano handmade blown glass chandelier design by Gio Ponti for VENINI Official‬
Located in murano, IT
The desire to make a stylistic renewal, while remaining faithful to the fine craftsmanship of the Italian tradition, constitutes the solid basis on which the perfect collaboration between the Venini company and the designer Gio Ponti is founded And it is from this synergy that the Gio Ponti 99.80 series was created in 1946: the combination of clean lines and bright colours still make it a classic appreciated by connoisseurs all over the world Its absolute originality derives from the alternation of curved arms, each in glass of a different colour. “Everything in the world must be full of colour” - Gio Ponti Blown glass chandelier consisting of two spherical elements coloured red and sapphire, transparent coloured glass arms and green bottom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Seguso Table lamp Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Superb wall lamp by Seguso , high quality glass execution and a very beautiful design. Buying a Seguso Murano table lamp can be a worthwhile investment for several reasons: Artist...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Vase Filigrana Murano Glass, 1930, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini vase Filigrana Murano glass, 1930, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Design in woven Murano glass for this smoky colored chandelier, its style is elegant and linear. The chandelier is in Murano glass, dove gray or smoked color. The shape of its glass...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Doria Two-Tier Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Circular Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A Doria ice glass chandelier made in Germany in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its rare glass shapes. A bras body with a brass bar. There...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Large Murano Glass Pendant by La Murrina, Italy, 1980s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A large Murano glass and gold - plated brass chandelier by La Murrina, Italy, circa 1980s. Socket: one x E27 or E26 (US) for standrad screw bulb.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Ercole Barovier Serving Tray Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy during 1950s by the master Murano glass-maker of Ercole Barov...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Large mouth blown Murano Glass Bell Lantern - Gold Plated & Aquamare Glass
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by one of the most famous Master Glass Furnace's on the Island of Murano in Venice, this beautiful Bell Lantern is m...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Plate, Brass

Mid-century Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-century Murano glass chandelier, 1960s Intact and in good condition, E27 lamp. Diameter 41 cm, glass height 26 cm (60 cm including the roof cable).
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass White Color and Brass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful assembly for this Murano glass applique. A very particular and rare glass to find, a white effect, sandblasted and etched glass; classic Murano style. The applique is composed of a beautiful ribbed and curved glass to form a semi cylinder. The glass has been sandblasted and etched so that it takes on an ice white color, very beautiful and strong. Up and down of the curve there is a brass rods, which makes the applique even more beautiful in its design, it is fixed by two brass screws. The structure to which the glass is attached is white and the two lamp holders are made of brass. Refinement and style as it is in the style of Murano glass factories, unique pieces of their kind and pieces that always remain precious. When turned on, the applique is very bright having two bulbs lamp...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 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 for...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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