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Material: Murano Glass
Large olive green Murano glass chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Murano glass Mid-Century Modern chandelier, attributed to Venini, Italy 1980s. The hand blown Murano glass chandelier is made in an olive green color with gold plated moun...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bud Vase in Lemon Yellow W/ Mottled Texture
Located in New York, NY
This charming Mid-Century Modernist bud vase, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1970, radiates warmth and vibrancy with its striking lemon yellow color. The mottled texture adds dept...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Massive Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Blue Gray Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 60s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in blue grey color. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Blue gray glass cased into clear blue glass using the Sommerso technique. Excellent condition. No chips, no cracks to notice. Specially balanced proportions and amazing color. Gorgeous placed as a part of a set with other faceted Murano vases or used alone as flower vase or decorative vase. ( The other Murano glass decorative objects shown at the images are avaliable at our marketplace) Great as a gift idea! Measures: 26 cm H x 13 cm W x 13 cm D Weight: 3190 gr The Red Mandruzzato Murano Glass Vase...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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

Large Vintage “Tree” Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's amber Italian blown glass chandelier in the shape of tree with branches and birds. 6 lights. Measurements: Drop: 70" Diameter: 40"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Wall Lights Lamps Carlo Nason Mazzega Glass Midcentury Italy 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Carlo Nason, large pair of 4-light wall lamps. Painted metal structure. 9 glasses for each wall lamp, divided into 5 levels. Transparent glass and oval-shaped lattimo. Once mounted t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Barovier 1940 Large Elegant Chandelier in Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Murano glass and brass shuttle chandelier Barovier design 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Mouth blown Sommerso Murano Glass Table lamps in Cristallo and Amethyst glass
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Andrew Kornat Designs and made in Venice Italy, these super sleek mouth blown Murano glass table lamps made in the traditional Sommerso technique of glas...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres. Also available as a pair. The height of the brass rod can be customized. 11 lamp ho...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Art Deco Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful early 20th Century Art Deco Murano glass tulip chandelier composed of hand-blown clear and opaline glass. This chandelier h...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Barovier Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous pair of Art Deco Murano Sconces by Ercole Barovier. These bellflower shaped sconces were produced in Italy during the late 1940s. All in fabulous condition with no chips ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall and Murano glass Sconces by Felix Agostini, 1990s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Brutalist cast bronze wall lamps, made in the Maison Arlus style, in the manner of Felix Agostini. This pair of wall lamps is in gilded bronze. It is inspired by the bark of ...
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1990s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Furniture

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Style Brass and Murano Glass Big Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant Murano glass chandelier with a luxurious vintage design. This light features 16 arms, the frame is made of brass and blown glass with gold leaf, translucent glass. The centra...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of green Murano glass lamps, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass table lamps, Italy circa 1980s. The Italian lamps are made of various elements in handmade Murano glass, with brass mounts. The lamps base is ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Clear Blue KANZ, available
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è stato realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita dai maestri vetr...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Modernist Pale Jade Hand-blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, features a delightful pale jade green hue that brings a serene touch to any room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Wall lighting Glass murano multicolor pair by Zonca , Italie 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Large pair of Post-Modern wall lamps by Zonca. The design of this lamp is a typical example of the post-modern style of the 80s. The fan-shaped Murano glass takes up the pastel color...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Gallery: Iconic 1990 Blue Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Villaverla, IT
Presenting a magnificent and rare Murano Glass Floor Lamp, a creation of the esteemed Vintage Murano Gallery from approximately 1990. This captivating piece exemplifies the exception...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 stemmed glass in clear glass with uranium yellow sphere, Cenedese 1950.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six very elegant goblets from Cenedese, Murano. For collectors and lovers of beautiful Murano glass. The glasses have Cenedese's typical thin collar immediately below the cup ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Timeless Luxury: Azure Murano Glass & Brass Chest of Drawers from Italy Availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers embodies timeless luxury, fusing mid-century modern style with sophisticated craftsmanship. Made of solid wood, it features exquisite azure Murano gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Lime Green Purple White Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green, White and Purple 5 layered Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in green color with interior in purple and layer...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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

Brutalist Murano glass ice tube chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Arguably one of the most exciting and beautiful ice glass tube chandeliers from the Dutch manufacturer Doria Leuchten. 69 Murano glass tubes with a matte finish make this chandelier ...
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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Blue Butterflies Table Lamp
Located in Paris, FR
Table Lamp Murano Blue Butterflies with polished brushed brass base table lamp ornamented with deep blue murano glass butterflies with silver leaf taken under the murano glass. With...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass, Silver Leaf

Huge Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano 3 units, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set of 3 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. the set...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Small Chandelier 1960 Nuvola
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960 Murano Glass Small Chandelier
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949
Located in Milan, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949 Reference: Archimede Seguso Quaderno 13
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Green White Taupe Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Emerald Green, White and Taupe 5 layered Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Hand blown Murano Sommerso tear drop shaped geode bowl in dark green color with interior in t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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

Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandeli...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of six Murano glass tumblers showcases a harmonious blend of rich, vivid colors. The glasses are created using the traditional Murano technique, where a sequence of Murano ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing murano chandelier by Barovier & Toso made in Italy in the 1950s. Founded in 1295 in Murano, Italy, Barovier & Toso stands as one of the oldest family businesses globally. Ori...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century 5-Light Murano Glass Flower Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century 5-light Murano glass flower chandelier, 1960s Golden metal structure, e14 lamps. Good condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Murano Amber Glass Sphere Lamp ‘Primordiale’ by Venini, Italy, 2011 - Signed
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare and sculptural table lamp by Venini, the ‘Primordiale’ was handcrafted in Murano in 2011 and offers a compelling fusion of art glass and design. The piece is aptly named—Primo...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass, Gold Plate

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Exceptional Large Superb Venetian Etched Murano Glass Mirror Antique 1890 -1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It is a delightful classic Venetian mirror from the island of Murano in glass mirror surrounded with handmade dark pink / burgundy glass flowers, engraved and worked entirely by hand...
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1890s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass

Pair of Vistosi Modern Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Vistosi wall lamps in blown Murano glass with gold dust. Each lamp holder has an E26 fitting for the United States or E27 for Europe. Several pairs available, ask for availab...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

1980s Modernist Blue and Turquoise Murano Glass Vide Poche
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modernist Blue and Turquoise Murano Glass Vide Poche is a stunning example of Italian glass artistry, blending functional design with vibrant color and elegance. Crafted from M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vetri wall lighting pair Art Glass Murano , italian 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri wall lighting Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This Pieces of Arts glass bicolore show the e...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Large Rooster Mid-Century Multicolor Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large rooster Mid-Century multicolor Murano glass, 1960s Good condition, found in an apartment in my city, Palermo.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flush Mount Sconces with Art Deco Inspired Bezel, Timeless yet Elegant. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior. Each sconce is wire...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Glass Wall Sconce in style Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Large Murano Wall light made by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970-1979. Solid brass mounts with E14 screw fitting. Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install th...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

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

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Metal, Brass

Barovier & Toso Table Mirror in Torchon Murano Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare tabletop mirror by Barovier & Toso, Murano, produced in the 1940s. The frame is formed from thick, hand-blown Murano glass, worked in the torchon technique — clear glass pul...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass & Brass Feather Chandelier by Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano feather glass chandelier, designed by the renowned Mazzega, hails from Italy circa 1980. The chandelier features an array of e...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Italian Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Murano glass and brass palm leaf or shell sconces by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1920s-1930s Lamp sockets: 1.
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

1 of 2 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful mid-century wall sconce with a large Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard bulb...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Torchiere
Located in New York, NY
This grand Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Torchiere originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Rendered in breathtaking opalescent Smoked Cobalt glass sections with brass cyli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting 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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mazzega Tulip Pendant Lamp Plum & Clear Murano Glass by Carlo Nason Italy 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip pendant light with plum and clear Murano glass blades on a partly chromed and nickel hardware designed by Carlo Nason. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a l...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass, Nickel, Chrome, Steel

Single Italian Murano Citrine 'Rock' Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Contemporary hand-crafted and hand-polished pair of heavy solid Murano 'rock' lamp with brass fitting. Signed 'Murano'. Also available in emerald green, amber, Egyptian blue, pale ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful and rare lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s. Ful...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Palm Leaves Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth blown Murano glass chandelier, green Murano glass leaves, brass frame, three light bulbs. The chandelier reproduces the crown of a palm tree. Rewired to European and US standar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco Murano Glass sconces have been crafted entirely by hand. Mouth blown glass, the edges all around are beautifully scalloped. They sit on an elegant text...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Art Glass and Brass Light White Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
This charming, narrow and long wall lamp was made entirely by hand in Murano. Each single leaf is individually handcrafted in high-quality blown Murano glass; that's why each leaf is...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Iridescent Murano glass table lamps by Gaetano Sciolari, 1965
Located in Palermo, IT
These iridescent lamps, designed by Gaetano Sciolari in the 1960s-70s, embody the elegance and boldness of the design of the time. Featuring a structure composed of thin metal tubes ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Plate

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Pendant 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This chic pendant fixture is a mid-century Modern work of art. It features a handcrafted Murano glass globe with soft amber and white lattimo glass in an alternating ribbon pattern. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Venini Cappellin 1930 Art Deco Murano Glass Lantern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare and Delightful 1930 Venini Cappellin Murano Glass Lantern.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

10-light Murano Glass "Tronchi" Chandelier Toni Zuccheri For Venini, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
10-light Glass "Tronchi" Murano Glass Chandelier attributed to Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1960s Intact and in good condition. Height 70 cm, diameter 50 cm. Metal structure. E 27 lamps...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Bespoke Italian Set of 3 Black & Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom set of 3 pendants / chandeliers, a modern Venetian geometric series with brass hardware, entirely handcrafted in Italy, the organic globes in eg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic 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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