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Material: Murano Glass
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set, Venice, Italy, 1960s.
This is a highly rare Murano glass chess set by Gino Cenedese - one of the famo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl Pink/ Yellow, Italy ca. 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary mid century modern Murano glass bowl from the world renown workshops in Venetia/ Italy coming from the period around 1960/70. This fantastic looking Sommerso Murano gla...
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Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of 2 Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s.
Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use.
Each fixture requir...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
"Lesbo" Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti for Artemide, 1967 Design
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A true icon of mid-century Italian design, the Lesbo Table Lamp by Angelo Mangiarotti remains one of the most elegant and sought-after lighting pieces. Originally designed in 1967, t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Style Curved Leaf White Gold Murano Glass Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Venetian contemporary Couture design rectangular wall mirror, custom made in Italy, framed with a thick border in Art Deco Design, composed of high quality blown Murano art glass tex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Vistosi Novecento SP G Suspension Light by Romani Saccani Architetti Associati
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The idea behind the collection Novecento is to reduce the traditional Murano chandelier to its most recognizable element, its profile. This shape is then reconstructed in a 360º glas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
One-of-Kind Murano Pendant Light Fixture
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a RARE creation made by artisans in Murano, Italy comprising of pieces from vintage chandeliers that have lost pieces and made up a NEW and unique pendant light with a brass ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano, in Stock
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low ceiling and now is used to pair with Mid-Century Modern Barovier palmette chandeliers, that are usually very tall. This beautiful 18 palm leaves flush mount...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Murano Glass Squared Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s
By Leucos
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and red glass border detail by Leucos.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
It uses 2 bulbs. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Murano chandelier by Mazzega Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a mesmerizing Murano chandelier crafted by Mazzega in Italy during the 1970s, representing the epitome of mid-century modern Italian lighting. This exquisite chandelier f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,126 Sale Price
31% Off
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco style Murano glass sconces was made entirely by hand. It is all decorated with the Pulegoso technique. This means it has large air bubbles inside the h...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Modern beige glass Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Mid-Century Modern Beige Murano globes Sputnik chandelier, Italy circa 1990s.
The huge chandelier is made of brass mounts and 30 Murano glass globes, each nesting one ligh...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Wavy Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A post-modern playful suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with floral stylized shape, the satin brass structure decorated all around with 16 ju...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Itzel Blue and Purple Colored Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Itzel is a name of Mayan origin that means "rainbow".
A rainbow was the inspiration for three two-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in gr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Green Wall Applique by Maestri Vetrai, Italy 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A distinct piece from the Venetian tradition, this applique by Maestri Vetrai captures the expressive potential of Murano glasswork in both form and finish. Sculptural and rhythmic, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Camer Glass or Venini Tiered Oval Murano Glass & Steel Chandelier 1970s
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
There is a long a storied history between Camer Glass and Venini. Information is not easy to come by, but it is widely accepted that Camer was the primary producer of glass used in t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Steel
Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft yellow swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Medium new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in a beautiful soft yellow shade. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspensi...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,433 Sale Price
20% Off
Set Of Six Engraved Murano Champagne Coupe Glasses With Gold Rim, IT ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvelous set of six Murano champagne glasses from the early mid 20th century in Italy around 1940. These outstanding designed Italian champagne coupe glasses impress with an absolute noble design adorned by beautiful ornamental engravings. The lovely shining gilt rims wich also show those engraved patterns, confer this extraordinary set of champagne coupes a very luxurious look. A highly decorative set of mid century champagne glasses...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Kalmar Tulipan Chandeliers Pendant Lights, Glass Nickel White Metal, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two large and fantastic light fixtures model Tulipan 73 HL by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
Two lights are ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Textured Glass Wall Lights by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
One of the four light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in circa 1960. The glass shows a beautiful wave texture, which gives a diffuse light effect and a nice pa...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Steel
Murano Glass Vase Signed Cenedese & Albarelli, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase signed Cenedese & Albarelli, 1970s
Purchased and stored, it is intact and in excellent condition. Signed with engraving on the glass,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Green Bedside Tables with Spheric Murano Glass Jewellery Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Pair of green murano glass bedside tables handmade in italy.
These beautiful pieces feature polished birch wood embellished with jeweled Murano glass spheres adorned with brass hoop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano Mandala Millefiori Flower Mosaic Red Swirl Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, optic design, millefiori flower mosaic "Mandala" design Italian art glass paperweight. Created in the manner of the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Kalmar Flush Mount Ceiling Light 'Catena', Patinated Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic Mid-Century modern light fixture model 'Catena' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufatured in 1970s.
It consists of a polished brass plate with great patina and 18 organic and ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sei Shade Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with Murano glass shades mounted on solid brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy
6 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each
Diameter: 51 inches / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,500 / item
Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, turquoise Parrot with gold leaf details, Italy
Dimensions: L 18 cm x H 37 cm x D 15 cm ( L 7" x H 14.5" x D 5.9")
We recently came across the untouched i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Glass Aquarium Cenedese Style, Italy 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing large sculpture or paperweight in murano art glass in the style of Cenedese.
It's showing two Jelly Fish inside, in two different colors, floating on controlled bubbles.
Ma...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Organic Signed Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A fluid organic hand-blown glass design by Alfredo Barbini made in the 1970s. This rare collector's bowl is in excellent condition. It is signed Barbini on the base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Light Green Italian birch Sideboard with 4 'Grisinato' Glass Doors Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite Italian sideboard in light green birch is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design.
Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features four beautiful 'Gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vibrant yellow art glass jug vase with red upper rim and black handle probably made by Archimede Seguso.
Archimede Seguso (1909 - 1999) was a prominen...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$664 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant soft pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handmade in Italy....
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Set of Six Murano Glasses. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Set of Six Murano Glasses by Nason. Made in Italy. It's signed with Murano label. The Items are in in excellent condition
Diameter 2,75 x 7,87 inches
Diameter cm 7 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
La Murrina Handmade Murano Glass Centrepiece, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
La Murrina Murano glass centrepiece, Italy, 1980s
Handmade, has the trademark.
Purchased by my grandparents in Venice. Intact. Very good condi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Mirror Sea Green Murano Glass Framed, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Sea Green Glass Framed Mirror, in stock
Rectangular mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in sea green color held by brass cabochons.
Handcrafted by a team of a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Murano Petal Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside in a chrome frame.
Period: 1970s-1980s
Dim...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,007
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Brass Leaf Sconces, by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of mid-century leaf sconces in Murano hand-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These wonderful lights were designed in Italy by Barovier in the 1950s.
These finely...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-century Modern Brass and "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful set of two stunning brass wall lamps made with brass base and white "Pulegoso" blown Murano glass glasses in the style of Barovier. Made in Murano, Venice, Italy, in the 19...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Pink Nightstands with Murano Spheres and Brass Legs Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Pair of modern pink bedside tables, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that combines the elegance of Murano glass with the warmth of brass.
Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wall Sconces Murano Discs
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, blue alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 11,80 in...
Category
1990s European Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
$721 / set
Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension.
Handmade in...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design
She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venetian Caged Amber Toned Murano Glass Pendant Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Venetian Caged Amber Toned Murano Glass Pendant Light Lantern, 1930s, Italy.
This exquisite Venetian caged Murano glass pendant lantern from the 1930s showcases the timeless eleganc...
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1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 different designs available).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. They are documented to the Fratelli Toso company. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
White Murano glass sconces, Italy - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid Century Modern Murano glass wall sconces, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1980s.
The Murano glass has a geometrical pattern and a satin white color.
The Murano glass i...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,300 / set
Gold Murano glass leaf sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available - Set of four sconces.
Sold and priced by pair.
The large Itali...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,500 / set
Blue Murano leaves chandelier, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1980s.
The mid-century chandelier is made of blue Murano glass leaves and a gold plated frame.
The Mura...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier 1990s
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern blue-gray Murano Glass chandelier, by Barovier, Italy 1990s.
The large chandelier has six lights/arms and white fabric ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set Of 6 Small Mid-Century Cognac Glasses in Colored Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 6 Small Mid-Century Cognac Glasses in Colored Murano Glass, 1950s
Intact and in good condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Vetri Murano Egg-Shape Art Glass Murano Table Lamp , italian 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Superb Vetri EGG Table Lamp Murano glass . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design.
This unique Floor lamp by Vetri in ice frost bicolo...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$654 Sale Price
20% Off
Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear Glass Multicolour Details Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
This rezzonico chandelier 6 lights in clear Murano glass with colorful details by Multiforme is completely handmade.
It is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$6,543 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Yellow Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow green Italian art glass bunny rabbit sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Flav...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Globes Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano globes mounted on solid brass frame / Made in Italy
Designed by Fabio Ltd, inspired by Angelo Lelli and Arredoluce styles
18 lights / E12 or E14 type /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
$16,600 / item
Magnificent Murano Italian Pink Cabinet Ninety Jewelry Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Discover the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite pink Murano glass cabinet, a limited-edition masterpiece.
Handcrafted by skilled Venetian artisans, this cabinet s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,774 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Mushroom Table Lamps (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
Pair of blown Murano glass mushroom-shaped table lamps (circa 1970s) in the style of Paulo Venini. Modernist and elegant, these stylish Murano glass lamps provide a source of lightin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,167 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame Attributed to Venini, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful picture frame made of clear "twisted rope" Murano glass and the original wooden backrest, with brass support, attributed to Venini.
Made in Italy in the 1940s.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Tall Murrine Murano Glass Vase with Blue Rim
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this unsigned vintage Murano glass vase dates from the 1980s. This piece is over 12” tall with a deep cobalt blue rim, and a clearer, less saturated blue body embelli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini II 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This vase has a rounded triangular opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass fi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
$500 Sale Price
40% Off
Lamp Elettra Murano Glass by Gramigna for Artemide. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Table or bedside lamp model Elettra by the italian designer Giuliana Gramigna for the editor manufacture Artemide in white Murano glass, metal base white...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian Pair of "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model 48327/011. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each fixture is equipped with ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.