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Pair of Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Amber Prism, Gold Frame
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Pair Murano glass chandeliers, 265 amber quadriedri on gold frame. This large
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Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Trio of Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Amber Prism, Gold Frame
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Trio of Murano glass chandeliers, 265 amber quadriedri on gold frame. This large
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Original Quadriedri Murano chandeliers - 47 multicolored prisms
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandeliers each made by 47 Murano multicolored crystal prism "quadriedri
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Original Quadriedri Murano chandelier - 47 multicolored prisms
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano multicolored crystal prism "quadriedri" in a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Bold Large Murano Chandeliers with FEATHER glass prisms
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of two Large Bold Eclectic Contemporary Murano Chandeliers with lamp structures in chrome
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Monumental Multicolored Prism Chandeliers, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of fantastic vintage Murano chandeliers made by 242 Murano crystal multicolored prism
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Italian Multicolored Prism "Arlecchino" Chandelier. Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal multicolored prism in a nickel
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Chandelier Multicolor Quadriedri, 184 Prism, Murano, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano crystal multicolored prism (QUADRIEDRI) in a
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Majestic Italian Chandelier Triedri, 184 Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Italian chandelier made by 184 Murano transparent crystal prism in a nickel metal frame
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
glass prisms in clear glass in the size of 10.2" x 2.4" / 26 x 6 cm. Lamp structure and fittings in
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Set of 3 Bold Murano Wall Sconces with Glass Feather Prisms
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
glass prisms in clear glass in the size of 10.2" x 2.4" / 26 x 6 cm. Lamp structure and fittings in
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Glamorous Large 31" Murano Quadriedri Prism Wall Sconce Glass Brass Palwa 1970
By Palwa, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant extra large wall sconce composed with crystal 'Quadriedri' glass prisms on a spiral shaped
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Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Murano Chandelier with Drop formed Prisms
By Fulvio Bianconi Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Contemporary Murano Chandelier with Drop Formed Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Wall Sconce with Murano Crystal Prism Glass Drops
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern wall light, decorated with crystal prism shaped cones. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Classic Murano Wall Sconces with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Large Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 265 Pink and Blue Prism
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier, 265 pink and blue triedri on crome frame. This large
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 114 Shaded Pink Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on Gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier, 114 Shaded Amber Prism Quadriedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Quadriedri Chandelier, 44 Pink Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 44 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Wall Lamp in Stainless Steall Prisms in Clear Glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Large Murano Wall Lamp in Clear Glass consisting of seven tall prisms with finishes and fittings in
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Murano Quadriedri Chandelier 44 Transparent Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 44 Murano trasparent crystal prism in a nickel metal
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Chandeliers 86 Trasparent and Smoked Quadriedri Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal trasparent and smoked prism in a
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Murano Corridor Wall Sconces with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of three Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Murano Corridor Wall Sconces with sand colored glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in sand colored murano glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Chandelier Colorful Amber Prisms
By Fulvio Bianconi Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of two Murano Chandelier with Drop Formed Prisms in Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Sophisticated Murano Chandeliers – 54 quadriedri prisms transparent and smoked
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Big Murano chandeliers each made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sophisticated Murano Chandelier – 54 quadriedri prisms transparent and smoked
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Big Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Majestic Italian Pair of Triedri Chandeliers, 184 Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair fantastic Murano chandeliers each is made by 187 Murano transparent crystal prism in a nickel
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1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Majestic Italian Pair of Chandelier Triedri, 184 Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano transparent crystal prism in a nickel metal frame
Category

1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Camer Venini Murano Crystal Prism Flush Mount, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Camer Venini Murano crystal prism flush mount, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Set of 3 Elegant Bold Murano Corridor Wall Sconces with pink glass prisms
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of three Murano Wall Lamps consisting of 17 handmade crystal prisms in pink colored murano
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

French Pink Opaline Beads Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights in crystal bobeches, dripping with crystal prisms. This will be rewired with
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Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

French Blue Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
States and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Gold gilt wood with glass florets
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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Classic Elegant Murano Chandelier with Clear Poliedri Prisms.
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Scarpa with beautiful hand blown poliedri prisms in
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Classic Murano Wall Sconce with drop formed prisms.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunning Murano Wall Lamp consisting of ten glass drops fixed on a chrome frame. Traditional
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Classic Pink Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunner Pink Contemporary Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Sputnik Venini Style Murano Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage crystal Sputnik style chandelier made from Triedi crystal rods attached to a polished nickel body, stem and canopy. Wired for use in the USA. Uses 10 candelabra type bulbs. D...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Crystal Glass Prisms Waterfall Gilt Brass Venini Camer Style Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
5-light bulbs E27/ good working condition Assembly required. Bulbs not included. Disassembled for shipping. Measures: Diameter 16 in/ 40 cm Height 30 in (24 in and 6 in/chain)/ 75 cm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Murano Chandelier 86 Transparent and Smoked Quadriedri Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal transparent and smoked prism in a
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Huge Murano Chandelier Multicolor Pink Triedri, 242 Prism
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 242 Murano crystal pink prism (TRIEDRI) on four levels
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Fruit Multi Color Drops Macaroni Swags Crystal Prisms Chandelier Italian
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 6 lights, sitting in crystal cups, dripping with different color prisms. This will be
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Huge Eclectic Smoked Grey Murano Chandelier with Poliedri prisms.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
transparent glass prisms in the size of 5.9" x 2.8" / 15x7 cm. The total height of the murano chandelier can
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Classic Elegant Murano Chandelier with Sand Colored Poliedri Prisms.
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bromma, SE
Classic Murano Chandelier in the style of Scarpa with beautiful hand blown poliedri prisms in
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Maison Baguès Style Multicolor Prisms Murano Drops Crystal Flowers Sconces c1930
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
kind. Gold body ith flowers made out of crystal prisms in yellow, peach, green, blue and amethyst
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Micro-Beaded Aqua Blue Prisms Crystal Murano Chandelier Rare c1940
Located in Firenze, Toscana
prisms. Plate on bottom with matching Murano glass ball as finial. Macaroni bead swags and micro
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Elegant Vintage Murano wall sconce - 32 quadriedri transparent and amber prism
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 16 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sert 6 Italian Chandeliers Made by 107 Crystal Prism Quadriedri, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 107 Murano crystal prism quadriedri in a nickel metal
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2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Amethyst Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Spear Stars Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
patina. Swags of crystal beads, florets and stars all in crystal. Rare amethyst Murano balls. Spear on
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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Huge Murano Chandelier Trasparent Quadriedri, 182 Prism, Elena Model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano trasparent crystal prism in a nickel metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Chandeliers Venini Style 47 Transparent Prism Quadriedri, Murano, 1990
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano transparent crystal prism "quadriedri" in a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chandeliers Venini Style 92 Trasparent Prism Triedri, Murano, 1990
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of Murano chandelier made by 92 Murano crystal prism "triedri" in a nickel metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Sophisticated Modern Quadriedri Glass Chandeliers, 60 Amber Prism Quadriedri
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
A pair of magnificent Murano glass unique chandeliers, spiral shape, very elegant, 60 amber
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Murano chandelier trasparent triedri – 187 prism - Mariangela model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 187 Murano trasparent crystal prism in a nickel metal
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Large Pink Eclectic Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms TRONCHI
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Bold Pink Colorful Classic Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Huge Murano Chandelier Pink Triedri, 184 Prism, Mariangela Model
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 184 Murano crystal pink prism in a nickel metal frame
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 French Aqua Blue Murano Bell Flowers and Crystal Prisms Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each sitting in a crystal bobeche dripping with Murano bell flowers in aqua blue
Category

Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Murano Vintage Chandelier – 54 Quadriedri Prisms Transparent and Amber
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 54 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) in a chrome metal
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

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Murano Glass Prism For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass prism for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every murano glass prism was constructed with great care. Find 251 options for an antique or vintage murano glass prism now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass prism, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass prism is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass prism over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Camer Glass and Mazzega Murano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Prism?

A murano glass prism can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,834, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $31,320.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About Murano Glass Prism
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and 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. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.