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Italian Blue Crystal Prisms with Flowers Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Murano glass bottom. Blue flowers on top as well. Adding 11 inches of original chain and canopy. Free
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Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

French Bagues Style Pink and Clear Crystal Prism Flowers Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
and ready to hang! Pink and clear crystal prism flowers. Blown Murano glass bulbous balls in pink as
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Multicolor Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Murano glass and crystal bobèche on top with prisms hanging. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1900 Italian Rococo Beaded Crystal Prisms Gold Gilt Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
vintage crystal prisms. Macaroni beaded and crystals throughout, swags of crystal cut balls, all hand tied.
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Venini Italian Triedi Crystal Clear and Gold Inclusions Prism Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
prisms and clear prisms. Brass plated frame uses 6 - 60 watt max "A" base bulbs, newly wired.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Crystal

Huge Green Prism, Crystal Swags Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
macaroni beads with more green prisms attached. Murano glass on top with two more crystal bobeches. Green
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Large French Maison Bagués Gilt Flushmount with Crystal Prisms
Located in Palermo, PA
Exquisite gilt flush mount by Maison Baguès, with its roots tracing back to 1940s France. This magnificent fixture is handcrafted from iron and adorned with crystals that form petals...
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Mid-20th Century Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

French Colourful Flowers Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Tole Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Wonderful 4 lights, rare prism flower chandelier will be newly rewired with certified US UL socket
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair (2) French Clear Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandeliers
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
prisms, made into flowers, all intact. Murano glass and crystal bobèche on top with flowers springing out
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Clear Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
flowers. Murano glass and crystal bobèche on top with 4 flowers springing out. Free priority UPS shipping
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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, PA
Vintage Murano glass flower chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès. Multi coloured glass flowers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Aqua Blue French Maison Baguès Style Beaded Crystal Prisms Flowers Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
of crystal prisms plus rare square crystal prisms dripping with rare aqua blue Murano balls. Adding
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Lavender Purple Drops Beaded Swags Crystal Prisms Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with lavender Murano drops. Rewired with
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Venini Style Italian Murano Amber and Tobacco Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Clean lines and elegant beauty describe this pair of Italian Murano glass wall sconces with
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Venini Style Italian Murano Amber and Tobacco Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Clean lines and elegant beauty describe this pair of Italian Murano glass wall sconces with
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Big French Pink Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Murano glass and crystal bobèche dripping with vintage crystal prisms. Free priority UPS shipping from
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Emerald Green Flower Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1950s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Morazzone, Varese
chandelier of the mid-century, made of Murano crystal glass and metal. Housing 1 big bulb holder (new
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Mid-Century Modernist Cascading Camer Chandelier with Polished Brass Fittings
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
glass triedre prisms that hang from its polished brass frame in a cascading effect. The high quality
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Crystal Quadriedri Prism Chandelier by Novaresi Luce Milano Venini
By Novaresi
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Stunning 1970s Italian chandelier by Novaresi Luce Milano, with clear Murano glass cut drops in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Four-Tiered Venini Murano Astra Quadrilobo Chandelier, Italy, 1960
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
A four-tiered faceted clear crystal glass prisms Murano chandelier. This chandelier is named the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

French Maison Bagues Style Aqua Blue Clear Crystal Prism Flowers Chandelier 1900
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
clear flowers. Murano dips hanging from top. Adding another 13 inches of original chain and canopy. Free
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Antique Early 1900s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Huge Pair of Venini Style Prism Floor Lamps
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of crystal prism Murano glass and chrome floor lamps. Each of these lamps consist of
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20th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Prism Chandelier by Paolo Venini, 1970s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning spiralling chandelier by Paolo Venini made from brass and prism crystal murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass sconces, six clear glass prisms on a chrome frame. US rewired and working
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Venini Chandelier for Camer
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini chandelier for Camer made with clear Murano glass bar prisms hanging from a steel frame with
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

French Clear Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Rewired and ready to hang. Clear crystal prisms. Murano glass and crystal
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Green Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light. Rewired and ready to hang. Clear and green crystal prisms. Murano glass and
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

French Green Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang. Clear and green crystal prisms. Murano glass and crystal
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Venini Spiral Wall Sconces 1960s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lamps a pair
By Paolo Venini
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Venini wall sconces Italian wall lamps. 4 Tier gold gilt frame with blown Murano glass quadriedi
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold, Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Six-Tier Cut Triedre Camer Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass triedre prisms hung in six tiers that have been cut at an angle and individually hung from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Modernist Cascading Camer Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
glass triedre prisms that hang from its chrome frame in a cascading effect. The high quality glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Cascading Camer Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Camer features individual hand made Murano glass
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Modernist Two-Tier Cut Triedre Camer Chandelier with Chrome Fittings
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass triedre prisms hung in two tiers that have been cut at an angle and individually hung from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Modernist, Five-Tier Cut Crystal Triedre Camer Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass triedre prisms hung in five tiers that have been cut at an angle, and individually hung from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Italian Murano Hand Blown Green Drops Mirrored Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
covering. Adorning big crystal prisms and rare light green blown Murano glass drops. Re-wired and ready to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Six-Tier Camer Crystal Chandelier or Flush Mount
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Mid-Century Modernist Camer for Venini features individually handmade Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Gilt Tole and Glass French Empire Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
gilded tole and iron. Decorated in chains of glass beads, pressed glass flowers and a Murano hand blown
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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Iron

Murano Italian Triedi Crystal Palm Leaf Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Murano crystal glass prisms palm leaf shape chandelier. Gold-plated frame. Uses three
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair Classic Elegant Murano Chandelier Tronchi - perfect for a Statement Hallway
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of two 2 Classic Elegant 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 3 Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers in the of style of Venini
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
Set of three Bold Eclectic Colorful Murano Chandeliers with Tubular Glass Prisms. 
Contemporary
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

French Bagues Style Blue Beaded Flower Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Adorning blue prisms and flowers made up of five prisms. Murano blown glass center. Adding another 12
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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Two Cut Crystal Triedre Camer Venini Chandeliers
By Venini
Located in Antwerp, BE
handmade Murano glass triedre prisms. The high quality crystal reflects the light beautifully with its
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Green Drops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chandelier features a crystal beaded gilt-iron frame which has been decorated with emerald green Murano glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

VENINI CHANDELIER SCONCES
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Venini chandelier sconces with pink curved murano glass bar prisms suspended from a chrome
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Venini Chandelier Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Venini chandelier sconces with clear curved murano glass bar prisms suspended from a chrome
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Venini Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Venini chandelier with clear murano curved glass bar prisms hanging from a chrome plated steel
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Monumental 6ft. Spiral Crystal Chandelier by Camer
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Murano Glass crystal prism spiral chandelier by Camer Glass - a rare 74" long x 4ft. in
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Venini Sputnik Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Venini sputnik chandelier with clear murano glass bar prisms branching out of a chrome plated steel
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Outstanding Modernist Barbell Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass barbell shaped prisms arranged in a honeycomb fashion. Newly rewired and height can be
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Mid-Century Modernist Five-Tier Cut Triedre Camer Chandelier in Amber and Clear
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass triedre prisms in clear glass with rich amber tones infused into each prism that are then
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Petite Three-Tier Venini Chandelier with Murano Glass Prisms
By Venini
Located in Astoria, NY
' Murano glass prisms, suspended from a metal frame. Wiring and sockets to US standard, requires two Edison
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Murano Glass Prism Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass Sputnik prism chandelier. This fixture features many handblown textured prisms
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge Venini Triedi Murano Glass Prism Flush Mount Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning hard to find Venini "triedi" glass prism flush mount ceiling chandelier. Suspended on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Camer Murano Glass Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent midcentury 1970s Camer glass large chandelier with Murano glass prisms hung in a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Italian Two-Tier Chandelier with Curved Murano Glass Triedri Prisms
Located in Astoria, NY
This Italian chandelier includes delightfully curved 'triedri' Murano glass prisms, each
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Camer Glass Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Camer glass prism Mid-Century Modern chandelier where Murano glass prisms hang individually
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

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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
    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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.