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Material: Murano Glass
Luxury Rezzonico Chandelier 24 Arms Clear Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The Murano glass chandelier Regale is a romantic lighting work, inspired from the luxurious halls of the venetian buildings on the Canal Grande. The colors, the floral decorations, t...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Elegant Italian Emerald Chandelier by Valentina Planta, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier of refined elegance inspired by the colours of the Costa Smeralda (Sardinia). Made of pure Murano glass elements. A larger version is also available. Also available for 22...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Murano Glass

Monumental Pair of Pink Glass Leaf Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 163 Murano pink glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980's. Dimensions: 5...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1968
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier, designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Manufactured in Iridescent Murano glass. Murano, Italy, ca. 1968.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Nova Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with 40 Murano glass globes mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 40 lights / E12 or E14 type / max 40W each Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

One of Two Kalmar Chandeliers or Pendant Lights Florida , Glass and Brass, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and handmade high quality pendant light fixtures model 'Florida' by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Bespoke Striking Modern Venetian Murano Chandelier in trasparent limited edition
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striking Modern Venetian Chandelier in Handcrafted Transparent Murano Glass, Limited Edition contemporary, Italy. Discover the luminous beauty of this exceptional modern Italian ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Brass And Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade Murano glass sputnik chandelier. The base of this chandelier is in brass, decorated with handmade solid Murano glass details in the form of ice icicle. This chandeli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Venetian Flambeau Glass Table Lamps / Gold Flecks Brass Design
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Illuminate your space with the captivating beauty and sublime color of this exquisite handcrafted Venetian table lamp / flambeau, originating from the late 20th century Italy. The l...
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1980s Italian Victorian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Charming Mid-Century Arlecchino Italian Disc Chandeliers, Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. Each chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored discs in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 44,50 inc...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

PAIR of Carlo Nason LS 134 Medusa Pulegoso Murano Glass Pendant Lamp for Mazzega
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Rare opportunity to purchase a matching pair of LS 134 Medusa or "Polpo" pendant lamps in stunning Pulegoso (bubbled) Murano glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1969, Italy. The LS 13...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Chandelier by Barovier Toso, Murano, 1940s
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant handblown Murano chandelier by Barovier Toso, circa 1940. From Private collection Von Plant Baron.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1930s White Opaline Huge Murano Flowers Drops Green Beads Empire Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
ONE OF A KIND!! Housing 4 lights, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the Unites States and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. One of a kind...
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1930s French Empire Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Elegant and Unique Modern Pink Quadriedri Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
A magnificent Murano glass unique chandelier, spiral shape, very elegant, 114 quadriedri on GOLD metal frame. The glasses have a particular color, transparent with pink shades. This ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Lilypad Chandelier in Amber Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Lilypad Chandelier in Green Glass by Laura Gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
This textured glass chandelier is composed of individually cast glass petals which are mounted on a brass structure in the shape of a lilypad flower. The chandelier is composed of 24...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

21st Century artistic Chandelier 12+9+6 arms Green Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The new collection of chandeliers vogue enriches our Timeless collection. Vogue is a Classic, trendy, and stylish multi tiered chandelier; it is handcrafted using high quality materi...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hollywood Regency Golden Stars and Water Drops Chandelier, Italy 1930s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is probably one of the most beautiful and enchanting chandeliers in terms of craftsmanship. Let yourself be enchanted by this masterful chandelier. The chandelier reflects the f...
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1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Charming Pink Glass Lantern Chandelier by Barovier Toso, Murano, 1940
Located in Budapest, HU
Very elegant lantern by Barovier & Toso in Pulegoso glass. Unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian 36 Pink and White Petals Chandeliers Ceiling Light, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Spectacular pair 1990’s Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with pink and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 36 big monumental petals glass....
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Archimede Seguso geometric-shaped murano glass ceiling lamp. Italy 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Artistic Chandelier 6 Arms Clear-gold-pink Murano Glass Iris by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6 arms clear-gold-pink in Murano glass Iris garden by Multiforme. Original and innovative artistic glass collection Iris garden. A collection inspired from the f...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Beautiful Palmette Ceiling Light, Three Levels, 104 Smoked Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. Structure in gold colored metal. Period:1980s Dimensions:47...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Lilac Burst Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Italian sputnik chandelier with lilac Murano glass spheres, black enameled centre and canopy, mounted on brass frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Monumental Multicolored Prism Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of fantastic vintage Murano chandeliers made by 242 Murano crystal multicolored prism (QUADRIEDRI) on four levels in a nickel metal frame. The glasses are transparent, blue, smo...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian White Teal Turquoise Blue Murano Glass Sputnik Half Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian exclusive design Sputnik pendant or flush mount, entirely handcrafted with a half moon shape, an enticing modern happy design with an antique brass structure com...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Unique original Murano chandelier Red glass 6 arm Vintage Made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking and rare Murano chandelier handcrafted in Italy in the late 20th century. This authentic vintage piece features six curved arms red Murano glass — a color seldom seen in t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Petite Murano Caged Glass Pendant Light, 1930s Italy vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of chandeliers in bubble-wrapped Murano glass with cage. The glass is hand-blown with a amber tint and was created by Giorgio Seguso during the 1930s in Italy. These M...
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1930s Italian Folk Art Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century Ice Glass Brass Chandelier By J.T. Kalmar, Austria c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A fabulously elegant Mid-Century Modernist Austrian ice-glass & brass chandelier by J.T. Kalmar, dating from circa 1970. The chandelier, which was part of the 'Sierra' series, is a ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Trio of Quadriedri Glass Chandeliers, 47 Pink Prism, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Trio Murano chandelier made by 47 Murano pink crystal prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. The glass are in 2 different dimension: 28 bigger and 19 smaller. Period: Late 20th...
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Late 20th Century European Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

French Blue Flower Ball Crystal Prisms Maison Baguès Style Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 1 big light inside. Chandelier has been newly rewired with certified US UL socket for the USA and appropriate socket and ready to hang. Blue and clear crystal prisms, 6 petal...
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1920s French Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Pair of Large Murano Glass Chandeliers by Doria, 1960s
Located in Rijssen, NL
Wonderful pair of two-light fixtures. Two chandeliers (D 25.6") by Doria (Germany) manufactured in the early 1960s-1970s. Hanging cylinders of handmade textured organic glass tubes s...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Italian Brass and Glass Chandelier by Sciolari
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century polished gilt brass chandelier with clear glass elements in the holders. This chandelier includes 12 pieces. E14 bulbs. Its is in a very good original vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Murano Chandelier White Flowers, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano glass chandelier full of white flowers in murano glass. The chandelier has 6 light points with E14 socket, possible to rewire for Usa standards. The frame is made of g...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Precious Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Ferns Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very elegant look. The originality of this chandelier is given by the glass, wonderful works o...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

midcentury modern Murano glass pendant light 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, PA
This exceptional pendant lamp from the 1970s is a striking example of mid-century Italian design. The hand-blown Murano glass is elegantly shaped like a wide-brimmed hat, giving the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mid-Century White Murano Pendant Lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega Italy
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Large pendant lamp in Murano glass in the shape of a mushroom. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Most likely designer Carlo Nason for Mazzega. The merletto (Italian for lace) pattern creat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Tropico Palmette Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette flush mount chandelier shown in clear Murano glass leaves with granular texture using Graniglia technique, mounted on chrome metal fini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Pair Italian Murano Chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair chandeliers with green glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 41 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are very high quality, the photos do not do the beauty, l...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Triedri Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier Attributed to Venini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A very elegant and large four - tiered Murano chandelier attributed to Venini. This fixture is made of 96 "Triedri" Murano glass in two different sizes hanging on four tiered metal ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Trasparent Jewel Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier. The pendant consists of 6 glass elements and a brass structure. It mounts a European standard e27 lamp. It measures 85 centimetr...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Italian vintage chandeliers in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large glass tubes in a star shape. The alabaster technique c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Industrial Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
Pair Murano Glass Chandeliers, Pink Alabaster
$4,358 Sale Price / set
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Beautiful Italian Aqua Opaline Blue Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful aqua opaline blue chandelier, Italy, circa 1930s. This beautiful handcrafted chandelier is made of patinated metal/iron decorated ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Pair of Sconces by Leucos, 1970s, Italy Lamps are in very good vintage condition. This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs. Wired and suitable to use with 220V and 110V for all coun...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Italian Mid Century Chandelier circa 1965
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A midcentury chandelier with clear Murano glass tubes that cascades down from a metal structure. In great condition. Total length with chain 100cm which can be made longer on request...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Blown Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Lamp
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A contemporary oriental-style lantern chandelier, entirely handmade in Italy, presented here with brass elements. The organic round sphere is crafted from innovative hand-blown Muran...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1990s Murano Glass Chandelier Spherical Design Ruby Multicolored accent
Located in Villaverla, IT
This striking chandelier is an authentic Murano glass creation from the 1990s, showcasing a stylized spherical design. The piece is characterized by its rich ruby hue, complemented...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Circular chandelier in textured Murano glass and brass
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Contemporary chandelier in hand-blown Murano glass, composed of textured segments forming an elegant circular structure. The polished brass frame highlights the clarity and depth of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Exquisite Murano Glass Chandelier in Opaline and Gold, circa 1950s This enchanting Murano glass chandelier, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the unparalleled artistry of Venet...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Baroque Style Three Arm Cristallo Murano Chandelier With Rigaree Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
This handcrafted cristallo Murano chandelier has three scroll arms and features a bulbous center column with sprouting natural details, stylized here with daffodils and leaves. The b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern, Italy 1950 s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Fabulous, luxurious pure Murano glass three-light chandelier or lantern manufactured in Italy by the renowned glass manufacturer Barovier and Toso in the 1950s. This wunderful and ra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned Venetian glassworks, attribuited to Venini. Large Dimensions. Measures: Total heigh...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Italian Murano White Flowers Art Glass and Gilt Brass Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
1960s vintage Italian Murano Venini style flower bouquet art-glass/ 24 hand-blow white and clear glass flowers and gold-plated brass. Measures: Diameter 22 in/ 55 cm Height 30 in/ 75...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Gold Plate, Brass

Large Murano Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A large sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass, with 9 light fittings. A contemporary piece also available in chrome finish
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

1 of 2 Murano Smoked Glass Chandelier Citrus by Kalmar, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1970s Smoked swirl murano glass, clear twisted crystal glass panels with a light goldish amber colored stripe in it. It needs 1 x E27 st...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Pair Italian Murano chandeliers
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Vintage Italian Murano chandeliers in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century D...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Chandelier 6 Arms Straw Handblown Artistic Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a 6 lights chandelier, in straw artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements. Inspired by the Classic Venetian tradition it is characterized by a central...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with Murano glass body and diffuser hand blown in the "Reticello" technique on brass frame, designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, made in Italy circa 1950s Dia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1 of 6 Large Murano Tubes Pendant Lights by Doria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 6 Large Murano pendant lights designed by Doria, 1970s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Pendant requires one E27 standard bu...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Loto Sputnik Chandeliers by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs, mounted on 24-karat gold-plated metal frame / designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy Measures: dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Chandeliers and Pendants

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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.