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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
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

French Champagne Yellow Gold Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Chandelier circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
crystal bobeches dripping with champagne color Murano drops. Gilt metal with glass florets and macaroni
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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

French 3 Tier Aqua Blue Rare Prisms Crystal Murano Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
, bobéches in crystal. Swags of small macaroni beads, florets and rare blue Prisms throughout. Murano glass
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Bold Honey Colored Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Stunner Colorful Honey - Yellow Contemporary Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

French Red Murano Drops and Chains Beaded Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
throughout. Adorning Murano glass drops in clear and red. Adding 8 inches of original chain and canopy. Free
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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Italian Big Beaded Crystal Prisms Murano Drops Sconces Gold Gilt Metal c1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms. These will
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

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Rock Crystal

Murano Chandelier Amber Colored Prisms in Drop form - medium size
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

French Aqua Blue Murano Drops Gold Gilt Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
top, middle and bottom and also under cups. Chipping as shown. Glass florets and macaroni beading
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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 32 Quadriedri Trasparent Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 16 Murano trasparent crystal prism (quadriedri
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Chandelier, 54 Quadriedri Ruby Red and Transparent Prism
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 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Venini Double-Tier Swirling Chandelier with Triedri Glass Prisms. Italy, 1970 s
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swirling designadorned with Triedri glass prisms. This stunning piece is illuminated by 14 lights, which
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Wall Lights with Crystal Prisms in Drop Form
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 6 six Murano Wall Sconces 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

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Chrome

Italian Empire Blue Glass Beads Crystal Prisms Tole Chandelier, c 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal body with swags of rare blue glass macaroni beads and
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large Bold Honey Colored Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of 2 Colorful Honey - Yellow Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Oval Venini Camer Tiered Triedri Murano Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Murano glass triangular (triede) crystal prisms on a brass frame; this large Mid-Century Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Brass Clear and Amber Spiral Glass Chandelier by Doria, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rijssen, NL
glass prisms on a brass structure. The prims refract light beautifully and are perfect for a soft, warm
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Large Bold Honey Colored Murano Chandelier with Tube Formed Prisms
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of three Colorful Honey - Yellow Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce, 32 Quadriedri Trasparent and Amber Prism
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 16 Murano crystal prism (quadriedri) for each
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Stunning Coral Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with stunning coral color triedri on brass frame. Available a
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Price is for 1 item. Available also a pair
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Variation available . Price is for 1 item
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Magnificent Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Measures: Height 120 cm
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Available a pair
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Available a pair
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Listing price
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Striking Multicolor Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with 265 multicolor triedri on chrome frame. Available a pair
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Striking Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Huge multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass colors
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Venini Ice Blue Triedri Murano Glass Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Venini Murano glass chandelier. Cascading “triedri” prisms in both ice blue and clear glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Huge Pink Multitier Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Striking multitier triedi crystal prism chandelier. Available also a pair. Variation of glass
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1920s Italian Green Prisms Macaroni Swags Crystal Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
throughout. Murano glass and bobeches on top. Adorning green crystal prisms. Ball as finial. Adding another
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Vintage Italian Murano Hexahedron Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian Murano glass chandelier of circular shape featuring over 150 rare Murano crystal
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Sculptural Curved Camer Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
A magnificent Murano glass chandelier made by Camer. Comprised of individually handblown Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Fantastic Red Coral Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with stunning coral color triedri on brass frame. Available a pair
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
total flowers. Murano glass and crystal bobèche dripping with matching vintage crystal prisms. Blown
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Huge Vortex Multitier Crystal Prism Chandelier by Veneziani Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Huge luxurious multitier Quadriedri crystal prism chandelier by Veneziani Arte. Striking light
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
total flowers. Murano glass and crystal bobèche dripping with matching vintage crystal prisms. Blown
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

French Multicolor Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Rare Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
color crystal prisms, made into flowers, both big and small. Multicolor flower as finial. Murano glass
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Aqua Crystal Prisms, Drops and Flowers Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
ready to hang. Gilt metal body with swags throughout. Adorning aqua prisms, flowers, Murano drops and
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Fantastic Red Coral Triedi Crystal Prism Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Murano glass chandelier with stunning coral color triedri on brass frame. Available a pair
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1990s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

French Emerald Green Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 light, inside top. This rare shaped prism flowers in emerald green chandelier will be
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Monumental 73" Mid-Century "Triedri" Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
triedri glass prisms mounted on a solid iron frame. The outer ring is nickel-plated in high gloss, while
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Nickel

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Classic Murano Chandeliers Tronchi with clear glass tubes
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Pair of Stunner Contemporary Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in Traditional
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Set of three Classic Murano Chandeliers Tronchi with clear glass tubes
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of three 3 Stunner Contemporary Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Eclectic White Murano Chandelier Tronchi - Glass with a Swirled Marbled Pattern
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Elegant, Bold White Murano Chandelier. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in white tones with a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Pink Murano Chandeliers Tronchi
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

Pair of Pink Murano Chandeliers Tronchi
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of two 2 Pink Contemporary Murano Chandeliers. Tubular Tronchi Formed Glass Prisms in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

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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, 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.