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1 of 3 Large Stunning Murano Ice Glass Tubes Flush Mount by Doria Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
glass cylinders are suspended from the fixture. Wonderful geometric design. High quality and in very
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Doria Chandelier Tube Glass, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bronx, NY
Doria glass tube chandelier from the 1960s, Germany, a metal frame with 32 frosted glass tubes a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Monumental 6 Foot Camer Venini Glass Tronchi Tube Chandelier Mid-century Modern
By Camer Glass
Located in Pemberton, NJ
textured molded 18" Tronchi glass tubes. By Camer. Italian, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Doria Chandelier Brass / Metal Frame, Tube Glass, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bronx, NY
Large Doria glass tube chandelier from the 1960s Germany, a white metal frame that has an addition
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Four -Tier Tronchi Tube Chandelier Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
textured molded Tronchi glass tubes. By Camer. Italian, circa 1960. Cascading design just stunning. 16 Long
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Glass Decanter with Cork Barbell Stopper Possibly Pyrex or Schott
By Pyrex, Heinrich Loffelhardt
Located in New York, NY
bottle, and a side mouth spout for pouring, the barbell form stopper has a glass tube center, and cork
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass, Cork

Vintage Venini Tube Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Red Lion, PA
. Thin, elegant, hand blown glass tube elements. Rewiring Strongly Suggested.
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1960s Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass

Brutalist Murano glass ice tube chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Arguably one of the most exciting and beautiful ice glass tube chandeliers from the Dutch
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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass

Modernist Crystal Tube Sconces
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Modernist pair of glass tube sconces by Doria on a polished chrome armature. Each sconce has two
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Chrome

Yalos Murano Glass And Metal Tube Lamp, Memphis style , Italy 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Yalos Casa
Located in Den Haag, NL
Yalos Murano Glass And Metal Tube Lamp, Memphis style , Italy 1970s Makers name with sticker
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

1970s Murano Glass Chandelier with Polylobed Orange Shades tubes, Italy
Located in NICE, FR
multiple polylobed engraved glass tubes in three refined shades: orange, taupe, and pink. Inspired by the
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Tube

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Chrome

Large Bohemian Amber Cut to Clear Grape and Leaf Cut Glass Pitcher Jug Claret
Located in Miami Beach, FL
removable fitted glass tube which holds ice. The tube helps keep the beverage cool without the inevitable
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Glass Tube

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Silver Plate

Pair of Venini Palace Sized Tronchi Sconces
By Camer Glass, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic pair of large-scale five-tier cascading glass tube wall sconces.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass

Multicolored Murano Tubes Sconce by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with multicolored Murano glass tubes mounted on white frame / Made in Italy by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Peter Schlumbohm Tea Kettle
By Peter Schlumbohm
Located in Sharon, CT
), the designer of the Chemex CoffeeMaker. Consisting of a glass tube with a round cork on each end
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass, Cork

Clear and Yellow Murano Tubes Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with clear and yellow amber Murano glass tubes / made in Italy, circa
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Murano Glass

Large 1960s Italian Cascading Glass Chandelier
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Unique extra large chandelier made up of 90 handblown green Murano glass tubes in various green
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

1970s Chrome Glass Pendant Attributed to Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Schoorl, NL
Six stunning smokey glass to clear glass tubes hanging from a chrome base. Six E14 lightbulbs. We
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Tube

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Chrome

Multicolored Murano Tubes Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with multicolored Murano glass tubes mounted on white frame / Made in Italy by
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Clear and Yellow Murano Tubes Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian chandelier with clear and yellow amber Murano glass tubes / made in Italy, circa
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Murano Glass

Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Multicolor Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
supports 101 large multicolor glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain, or as a
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Magnificent Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain, or as
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Elegant Murano Glass Chandeliers -101 Clear Tube Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
nickel supports 101 large clear glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain, or
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1980s Italian Vintage Glass Tube

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
glass tubes in three different lengths, a brass-plated frame with one bulbs E 27, top design from the
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1960 s Tube Sconces by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960's Brass and Textured Glass sconces by Doria lighting company. Six textured glass tubes
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass

German Doria Cascading Textured Glass and Brass Chandelier
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Awesome German 1960s glass and brass chandelier by Doria. Each pendant with three glass tube
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass

1960S Doria Ceiling Light with Clear and Textured Glass Oval Tubes, German
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in London, GB
features two tiers of gracefully curved glass tubes, suspended from a central frame. The choice of
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Pair Magnificent Murano Glass Chandeliers, 101 Pink Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
polished nickel supports 101 large pink glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano glass Chandelier - 101 turquoise tube glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
nickel supports 101 large turquoise glass tubes which have a slightly textured effect to create an
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Blown Glass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Crystal Tube Chandelier by Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. Surrounded by 21 pcs. Staggered textured glass tube prisms on curvy hooks, typical for Venini, suspended from
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Chrome

Pair of Textured Tubes Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian wall lights with vintage textured Murano glass tubes mounted on newly made gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Murano Glass

Clear and Yellow Murano Tubes Sconce, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with clear and yellow amber Murano glass tubes / made in Italy, circa
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Murano Glass

RESERVED: Large Murano Glass Chandelier, 101 Clear Tube Glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
nickel supports 101 large clear glass tubes in a star shape. Can be used as a chandelier with chain, or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Blown Glass

Venini Glass Spiral Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful cascading handblown amber and clear glass tube chandelier by the Murano firm, Venini
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Cylindrical Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Glass tube table lamp, with three brass fitments, attributed to Stilnovo.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass

Textured Tubes Sconce by Fabio Ltd, 3 Available
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind wall lights with original vintage Italian clear textured Murano glass tubes mounted
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Chrome

Large German Vintage Blown Glass Chandelier Pendant Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful large chandelier with blown Murano glass tubes. Germany, 1960s Lamp sockets: 20
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Opaline glass Brass Italian Chandelier 1950 s
By Stilnovo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A very nice Italian 1950's chandelier with 3 opaline glass tube shaped diffusers and brass details.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Tube Wall Sconces Doria, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
thick hand blown glass tubes. The lamp takes E14 max. 40W bulbs. The quality large square crystal cubes
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Aluminum, Steel

Doria Five-Tiers Blown Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1960
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous hand blown ice glass chandelier from the manufactory Doria, with several ice glass tubes
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Murano Art Glass Chandelier, Aureliano Toso, 1950
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Aureliano Toso midcentury three-tier chandelier with dozens of ice color Murano art glass tubes
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Blown Glass

Mid Century Italian Tronchi Glass Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s chandelier with three tiers of clear, textured tronchi glass tubes. Six candelabra
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Doria Glass 1960s Mid Century Wall Lamps
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
glass tubes . One candelabra socket each. Rewired.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass, Enamel

Extraordinary Doria Midcentury Crystal Ice Glass Chandelier, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
glass tubes. There is a polished brass disc on the bottom of the glasses. Measurements: Height 93
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Glass Vintage Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
with many glass tubes with golden sprenkles. This chandelier in soft golden colors was designed and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass

Clear Glass and Brass Chandelier from 1970 s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Important chandelier from 1970's, Italy. Formed of multiple clear glass tubes with different sizes
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass

Very Large Ice Glass Flushmount from Doria, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large ceiling lamp from Doria Leuchten. Total of 132 glass tubes and 8 square glass pieces
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass

1970s Glass and Chrome Pendant Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stylish and sleek pendant with 14 glass tubes each 28 cm long, spiral motive with dots from top to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass

Several Clear Gold Glass Chrome Sconces by Venini, Italy 1970
By Venini
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful glass wall sconces featuring eleven long crystal clear glass tube-like rods, with chrome
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Chrome

Round Tubular Glass Flush Mount, Doria 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bronx, NY
Doria glass chandelier, 1960, Metal frame with elongated square glass tubes a glass diffuser
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal

Midcentury Modernist Opal Glass Stilnovo Style Tube Hanging Light, Italy, 1950
By Stilnovo, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Hanging light Origin: Italy Age: 1950s   This fantastic glass tube
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Brass

1960s Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Schoorl, NL
glass tubes surrounding it all.
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Glass Tube

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Chrome

Vintage Pair of Italian Sconces w/ Clear Rectangular Murano Glass Cubes, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of Italian sconces with clear rectangular Murano glass tubes mounted on painted metal
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1960s Italian Vintage Glass Tube

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier in Clear Murano Glass, Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Small Mid-Century Modern chandelier consisting of clear Murano glass tubes and four lights in the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Murano Glass

Pink, White and Amber Color Venini Style Tronchi Round Chandelier, Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
very unique . Its glass tubes have flower shapes . From underneath, it looks like a flowers field. Each
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Glass

Set of Three Large Glass Brass Light Fixtures by Doria, Germany, 1969
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
textured organic glass tubes separated by brass details. The timeless clean elegance of this set is sure
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Steel Glass Pendant Lamp Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
steel and glass, the lamp arms are made of bent glass tubes.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Tube

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Steel

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Vintage Glass Tube For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage glass tube available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every vintage glass tube was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage glass tube — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage glass tube bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage glass tube over the years, but those crafted by Doria Leuchten Germany, Venini and Camer Glass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Glass Tube?

Prices for a vintage glass tube can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $19,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,185.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Vintage Glass Tube
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.