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Opal Murano Chandelier

Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Precious Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Ferns Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Precious Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Ferns Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Opal Glass Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano opal glass tronchi chandelier. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes
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Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Fazzoletto Opal Glass Chandelier designed by Barbini, Murano, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass Fazzoletto design Pendant by Alfredo Barbini,1970s, Italy. Barbini’s unique pattern
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge and Amazing Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Amber Opal
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Huge and Amazing Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Amber Opal
Huge and Amazing Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Amber Opal
$2,113 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Italian Chandelier from 70s Chrome Metal Lamp Opal White Murano Glass
Located in Venezia, IT
scratches, no defects, no cracks no missing parts. Type: Space Age Chandelier Dimensions: Ø90 x h 110 cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Large Vistosi Opal Glass and Chrome Discs Chandelier, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Murano chandelier with one cluster of white opal molded mother of pearl glass discs in a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Large Vistosi Opal Glass and Chrome Discs Chandelier, Murano, Italy, 1960s
Large Vistosi Opal Glass and Chrome Discs Chandelier, Murano, Italy, 1960s
$4,035 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 52 Opal Silk Tronchi Chandeliers Style Toni Zuccheri for Venini, Murano
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Large Three-Tier Venini Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Amber Opal Silk and Trasp
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The Armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Opal White Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Pendant Lampshade
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white Italian art glass hanging pendant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silver Leaf

Modern Murano Opal Lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini, 1960s, Italy
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Antwerp, BE
an unique lamp made of hand-blown Murano white and clear glass. This globe lamp has an impressive
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

Modern Murano Opal Lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini, 1960s, Italy
Modern Murano Opal Lamp designed by Alfredo Barbini, 1960s, Italy
$2,017 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in

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Rare Opal Venetian - Murano Chandelier
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in New Haven, CT
This Murano Chandelier in a very rare light blue opaline Glass comes with 8 Arms. It was hand made
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Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

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Opaline Glass

A Rare Opal Blue Murano / Venetian Chandelier
Located in New Haven, CT
A Venetian handblown glass six arm Chandelier in one of the rarest colors, an opalescent milky blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Rare Vetri Murano Opal Glass Hanging Lamp, 1980
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Hanging lamp, Vetri Murano, 1980 Opal glass.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1960s Vistosi Opal Glass Chandelier Rare Murano Lighting, italy
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful rare mouth blown opal glass pendants chandelier designed by Gino Vistosi, Murano, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Murano 12-arm opal glass chandelier with glass candles sleeves.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century 12-arm Murano chandelier all handmade in opal translucent glass, possibly Seguso. Each
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Rare Vistosi Opal Glass and Chrome Discs Chandelier, Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi, Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Murano hanging lamp with one cluster of white opal molded mother-of-pearl glass discs in a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Chrome

Tall Murano Cordonato D Oro Opal Bubble Glass Pendant Light
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand blown Murano opal glass pendant light with controlled bubble and gold leaf inclusions. Encased
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass

Murano Chandelier Original Palmette, Opal Iridiscent Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and genuine Murano glass chandelier. Handmade in Murano. It made by 58 Murano crystal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Murano Chandelier Original Palmette, opal iridiscent glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 58 Murano crystal
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 30 Glass Opal Silk
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The Armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 30 Glass Opal Silk
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The Armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

RESERVED: PAIR OF Murano Chandelier Original Palmette, opal iridiscent glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 58 Murano crystal
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Large Three-Tier Venini Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Opal Silk
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large Three-Tier Murano Opal Silk Glass Tube Chandelier, 52 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Large Three-Tier Murano Opal Silk Glass Tube Chandelier, 52 Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier -78 glasses - amber opal silk and tr
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Romantic Murano Blue Opal Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Venetian Murano glass chandelier featuring a design of intricate blue glass flowers and milk glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vistosi White Opal Swirl Glass Pendant Chandelier, Murano
By Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
White opaline glass Italian pendant lamp oval shaped with opal swirl what features a diffused light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Striped Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp Opal Glass, Midcentury, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
Large Murano glass sphere light, Italy, probably circa 1970 Well-sized 16" Murano glass pendant
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Opal Silk
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 36 Opal Silk Glass Tube
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Fantastic Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, 36 Opal Silk Glass Tube
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Large Three-Tier Venini Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Opal Silk
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Blue Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opal blue glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Blue Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opal blue glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Italian Murano Six-Tier Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Green Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opal green glasses that give a very
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Amber Opal Silk Transparent
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Wonderful Chandelier 48 Opal Silk Tronchi in Toni Zuccheri Style, Murano
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Rare Murano Art Deco Iris Opal Glass Amber Crystal Brass 4-Light Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous unusual large antique Italian Murano Art Nouveau Art Deco iridescent opaline glass and
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Large Three-Tier Venini Murano Glass Tube Chandelier, Amber Opal Silk and Trasp
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

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Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large-scale gold "granola" Murano glass flush mount chandelier. This fixture creates a gorgeous textural look that creates a huge impact. Lovely!
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Opal Murano Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the opal murano chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An opal murano chandelier — often made from glass, blown glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the opal murano chandelier you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An opal murano chandelier made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Gino Vistosi, Vistosi and Barovier&Toso each produced at least one beautiful opal murano chandelier that is worth considering.

How Much is a Opal Murano Chandelier?

Prices for an opal murano chandelier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,551 and can go as high as $6,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,850.

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 Opal Murano Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you assemble a Murano chandelier depends on its design. Modern chandeliers come with assembly instructions. Follow them to ensure that you put your light fixture together properly. On 1stDibs, find a range of Murano chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers.