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Period: 1960s
Material: Murano Glass
Cascading 51" Giogali Amber Murano Chandelier, Angelo Mangiarotti, Vistosi 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Imposing cascading Giogali waterfall chandelier with numerous interlaced clear and amber Murano glasses on a metal frame. The 90 clear and 25 amber Murano glasses can be individually...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Hanging Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Hanging lamp in Murano glass designed by Carlo Nason. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier Glass Tubes Italian Design Cascade 1960s Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Chandelier Glass Tubes Italian Design Cascade 1960s Mid-Century
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Art Glass Italian Design, Venini, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano Art Glass Italian design, Venini, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

2 Space Age Flushmounts by Mazzega, Carlo Nason in Murano Glass, Italy, Ca 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Two Mid-Century Modern flushmounts lamp by Mazzega, most likely designed by Carlo Nason, circa 1970, consisting on 4 clear murano glass pieces that slide into a grey/silver lacquered...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Absolutely amazing huge high-end ceiling mount pendant light fixture with six different globes by Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown heavy and high quality ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant, Italy circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass ceiling pendant Italy 1960s Handblown Murano glass, brass. Rewired for US. Overall drop is adjustable. FREE US rewiring upon request. FREE US Continental shipping. NO TA...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Art Glass Round Pink Color Italian Art Deco Chandelier and Pendant, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
Fantastic Venetian pink color for a Cascade of Murano leaves. A striking color for this chandelier. A cascade of leaves for this amethyst-colored chandelier. Fantastic Venetian pink...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 3 Murano Glass Chandelier Designed by Kaiser, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A stunning large Murano smoked glass chandelier designed by Kaiser, Germany manufactured in the 1960s. The chandelier is composed of 3 thick Murano glass elements attached to a brass...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Chandelier by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s, model "Tulipan"
Located in Hannover, DE
A chandelier made by J.T. Kalmar in the 1960s, model "Tulipan." The chandelier is in good condition. All glass is intact. The hand-blown glass spheres are strung on a metal cylinder...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceiling Light Triedri amber and trsparent by Venini, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning ceiling lamps attributed to Venini formed of triedri amber and trasparent. mounts a light fitting. Height 23 centimeters, diameter 30 centimeters. Period: 1960
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1960s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

20th Century Alessandro Pianon Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Vistosi, Yellow
Located in Turin, Turin
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1964) studied architecture at the University of Venice and in 1956 started working for Vistosi, designing its brand. In 1962 Alessandro opened his own design...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 3 Petite Stunning Murano Glass Flushmount by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic midcentury petite Flush mount by Doria, Germany, manufactured circa 1960-1969. 10 glass cylinders suspended from the fixture. Heavy quality and in very good condition. C...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 5 Large Mid-Century Doria Chandelier Ice Glass, 1960s, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic four-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Four rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture. Heavy quality and in very g...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Charming Italian Trasparent Murano Glass Ceiling Fixture, Murano, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning transparent/silver Murano ceiling light. The central plate is surrounded by a wavy pink stripe typical of Venetian\Murano workmanship. The ceiling light mounts tree lamp hol...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Chandeliers by Doria
Located in Hannover, DE
A small hanging lamp by Doria from the 1950s/60s. The lamp with 12 long glass tubes is in good vintage condition. 1 x E27 socket Two available Total height 44cm Height of glass lam...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Moderne Gold and Clear Murano Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960's Italian Clear Murano glass eight-arm chandelier. Measurements: Diameter: 36" Drop: 30".
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian 1960s Poliedri Glass, Steel and Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s Poliedri Glass, Steel and Brass Ceiling Lamp
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Venini Style Murano Lattimo Glass Sphere Chandelier 1980s
Located in New York, NY
that features clusters of Murano lattimo and clear glass spheres in a cascading cone shaped arrangement. A subtle decorative stripe created by the contrast of lattimo and clear glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Ceilling Light/Table Lamp Murano Glass Leucos 1960 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Leucos Ceilling light or table lamp.
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Glass Lamp Pendant Chandelier, Green Glass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A very beautiful and exceptional chandelier / pendant light in the form of a large flower by Carlo Nason, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Set of Mid Century Murano Pendant Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of nine Italian circa 1960's molded glass pendant light fixtures with 3 interior lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 16"...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier in the style of Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular vintage Italian Murano chandelier, hand blown Murano glass, six lights, 23 karat "polvero d'oro" (gold leaf flecks) in "opaline " glass with smoked amber and gold glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Flower Shaped Orange Glass Pendant Lamp by Peill Putzler, Germany, 1960s/1970s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful flower shaped pendant lamp was made by the German manufacturer Peill & Putzler. It is made of double-layerd hand blown Murano glass with an orange outside and an opal ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

1 of the 3 Murano Yellow Glass Pendant Light, Different Shapes, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

Vistosi Italian Mid-Century Chandelier Murano Art Glass, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Amazing vistosi Italian mid-century chandelier murano art glass.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier by Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered chandelier in hand blown Murano glass by Venini , Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of several pieces of glass resembling icicles, hanging from brass chains in 3 conce...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1960 Italy Vistosi Pendant Lamp Murano Glass Petals Chrome by Gino Vistosi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant design pendant lamp chandelier with white and clear glass petal shaped hand blown Murano glass elements on a chromed frame. The canopy is labelled. Made by Vistosi, Milano, I...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Chandeliers by Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Hannover, DE
A chandelier made in Germany by Kaiser Leuchten in the 1960s. 6 hand-blown, transparent glass bulbs on a brass frame. The chandelier is in very good condition. All glass bulbs are i...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Chandelier, Glass Iridescent Attributed Venini Murano Midcentury design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very particular chandelier, glass iridescent attributed to Venini ar glass Murano, at the centre trihedrons glasses. Particular form.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Light Fixtures by Tom Ahlström Hans Ehrlich, Sweden
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of Brutalist pedant light fixtures by Tom Ahlström & Hans Ehrlich, Sweden, 1960s, A absolute strong and sculptural design! The handwrought iron surround has a good patinati...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Round Bell Ceiling Lamp Vistosi Murrina Murano 1960 Brass Satin Heavenly White
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round bell ceiling lamp Vistosi Murrina Murano 1960 brass satin heavenly white. 1 light bulb E27 Max 80 Watt. Only glass cm.40 x 28 diameter.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kalmar Amber Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Venini Tronchi Murano Glass Brass
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling light with 24 clear and amber Venini "Tronchi" Murano glasses on a golden brass frame. Manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Designer: Carl...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Sputnik Murano Chandelier Glass Brass by Venini attr. 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with Murano glass flowers on a golden brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the time. With this light you mak...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1960s Venetian Chandelier, Transparent Blown Murano Glass, Style of Venini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Vintage Venetian chandelier with transparent blown murano glass tubes in beautiful pyramid shapes with structured designs, mounted on a si...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier. This lovely Hollywood Regency mid century Murano glass chandelier has been newly wired with new sockets fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 of the 3 Murano Taupe Yellow and Orange Glass Pendant Light, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 Doria Leuchten globes (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement piece. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shades ma...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Chrome

1 of 4 Murano Ice Glass Pendants by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass pendants by Kalmar, 1960s 5 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Honey-colored Murano glass and brass chandelier, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, FI
Chandelier made of Murano glass in the 1960s. It features an amber glass outer dome, worked with a refined wavy pattern that creates plays of reflections and light ripples. The botto...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Toni Zuccheri for Venini Murano Corteccia Glass Pendant, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Corteccia, or bark glass, was impressed with a pattern resembling the rough surface of tree bark. The abstract pattern on glass served several purposes. Not only was the glass attra...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Wonderful plum colour Venetian Lantern, Seguso Murano Glass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
A beautiful light for hallways, entryways and living rooms, this hand-blown glass lantern is attributed to Seguso. The glass is a soft plum clour. As always, these beautiful lanterns...
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1960s European Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Monumental 73" Mid-Century "Triedri" Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
Spectacular and monumental round Italian chandelier composed of 13 cascading tiers of Murano-style triedri glass prisms mounted on a solid iron frame. The outer ring is nickel-plated...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron, Nickel

Large Two-Layer Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and Large pendant lamp or hanging light composed of two-layer Murano glass domes; hold by a polished nickel-plated stem and canopy. Designed by Carlo Nason in 1960s. Manufacture...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Exceptional Set of 3 Murano Glass Pendant Lights Venini Style, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 3 Doria pendant lights (in collaboration with Murano) in the style of Venini, manufactured, circa 1960. Real statement pieces. High-end thick Murano crystal glass shade made o...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel, Chrome

Pulegoso Pendant Chandelier by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1960s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
Very beautiful Italian Murano glass and chromed metal pendant lamp. The glass parts are typical Pulegoso models by Aldo Nason. The chrome is in very good condition as is the glass. S...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

1 (of 2) Kalmar Bronze Drum Chandelier Murano Glass Pendant Light, Gio Ponti Era
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant gold-plated drum chandelier with iced glass panels on a gilt-bronze frame. Heavy duty. Designed by Kalmar, Austria in the 1960s. Design: Julius Theodor Kalmar. Measures: di...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured glasses, beautifully refracting the light very heavy quality. High quality and in ve...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Orange Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960 s
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This orange glass pendant lamp was designed by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi in Italy in the 1960's. It has a bright orange glass outside with a white opaline inside that gives a beautifu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

1 of 3 Petite Tulipan Glass Pendant by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful onion-shaped -Tulipan glass Pendant light. Several hand-blown glasses are suspended on a white-painted metal frame and brass center rod. Best of design from the 1960s by Ka...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Modern Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Venini, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Modern Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Venini, 1960s. This elegant Italian chandelier is attributed to Venini, circa 1960s, and is composed of transparent Murano gla...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Attr to Venini in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Large multi-tiered " Cascade " chandelier in hand blown Murano glass attributed to Venini, Italy, circa 1970. Comprised of 60 pieces in clear and orange Murano glass, hanging in 3 co...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Vistosi Chandelier in Murano Colored Glass 60 s
Located in bari, IT
Alessandro Pianon Murano Murano Glass Pendant Element. 60s. Inside is covered by a thin layer of white opal glass to spread a warm and soft light. It is in perfect original condition...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

J.T. Kalmar Frosted Glass Panel Pendant Lamp Austria, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant modernist pendant lamp with four ice glass panels on a nickel plated frame suspended by chain. Designed and manufactured by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria in the 1960s. The...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome, Nickel

Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Blue White Italian Design 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
This charming pendant lamp is a magnificent example of Italian Midcentury Modern design, likely dating back to the 1960s. Its defining feature is the large, layered Murano blown glas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Plastic

Cascading Doria 17" Murano Flush Mount Three Tier Ice Glass Tubes, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant large three-tier Murano flush mount chandelier with clear Murano glass tubes on a white laquered metal frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Ge...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

1 of the 2 Cylindrical 3 Tier Ice Glass Chandelier by Doria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Fantastic three-tier midcentury chandelier by Doria Leuchten Germany. Manufactured around 1960. Three rings of Murano glass cylinders suspended from a fixture with brass details. Hea...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

1960 Italy Vistosi Sputnik Chandelier Murano Glass Chrome by Gino Vistosi
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik chandelier with handblown white and clear shaped Murano glass petals on a chromed frame. Designed by Gino Vistosi. Manufactured by Vistosi, Italy in the 1960s. Desi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

A SHABBY-CHIC BLOWN GLASS CEILING FIXTURE by BAROVIER TOSO, MURANO, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional, spectacular and elegant suspension chandelier, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, cylindrical structures in thick patinated bronze, 2 arms in twisted glass and 2 leaves in blow...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pendant lamp attributed to Lumenform, Venini or Vistosi
Located in Lugo, IT
Pendant lamp attributed to Lumenform, Venini or Vistosi. Small little defect as in the photo. Length of electric cable/steel 160 centimeters Good condition. Thank you
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 German Palwa Iced Sticks Brass Chandelier by Christoph Palme 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Iced Sticks chandelier with rods made of white and clear Murano glass held by a gold-plated brass frame. Chandelier illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Heavy d...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Gold Plate

Shop Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants on 1stDibs

Lighting is a home’s jewelry, and dramatic antique and vintage Murano glass chandeliers enhance a space without stealing the show.

The exquisite Murano glass pendants and chandeliers on 1stDibs are made of Murano glass, named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. Murano glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every antique Murano chandelier, floor lamp and vase is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

Many Murano glassmakers have gained renown all over the world for their extraordinary chandeliers, table lamps and decorative objects

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any home many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier Toso, a name under which the company still operates today. Still produced by hand, its pieces, including the Quadri chandelier and Hanami chandelier, look as appropriate in contemporary interiors as historic ones. 

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glassmaking with brilliance and novel techniques. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass chandeliers, sconces and pendants on 1stDibs.

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