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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Rectangular Murano glass sconces, newly wired.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Squared Ceiling Light or Sconce by Leucos, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared ceiling light or sconce in white murano glass with a fused clear and red glass border detail by Leucos. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It uses 2 bulbs. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 4 Extra Large Murano Ice Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Fixtures, Germany
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 extra large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base Sconces, by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. Each item consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simula...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Murano Glass Sconces By Carlo Nason For Mazzega. These lovely Murano blown glass sconces are beautifully designed b...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri D Arte 1950s Documented Aventurine Glass Leaf Sconces "Model 116"
Located in Montclair, NY
A stunning pair of documented Seguso Vetri D’Arte wall sconces, hand-blown in Venice during the 1950s. These exquisite pieces are crafted from clear Murano glass infused with gold a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Wall Scones Barovier Toso Gold Murano Glass, Italy, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pairs of gorgeous hand blown Murano glass Barovier & Toso wall scones with special gold inclusions. Each light fixture consists of one blown Murano glass leaf. Mounted on a brass fra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 3 Pairs of Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall lights, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of large handcrafted Murano glass on a chromed base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It consists of a textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, each composed of 35 gold, brown and transparent Murano blown glass rhombuses. The lamps have six E14 lamp holders for Europe, on request we can mount adapters for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Handcrafted “Python” Clear Murano Textured Glass Sconces, Italy, 2025
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Handcrafted “Python” Murano Glass Sconces, Italy, 2025. Sculptural and refined, this striking pair of "Python" Murano glass sconces was handcrafted in Italy in 2025 using the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single frosted white Murano glass shade enclosed in pink braided border / Made in Italy in the style of Venini, circa 1960s Measures:...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single Murano glass shade with ribbed spiral pattern in frosted white and brown colors, mounted white metal frame, in the style of Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Murano Glass Smoked and Gold “Macchie” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of wall sconces from Murano island outside of Venice, Italy. This pair has two pieces of hand-blown glass layered and held in place by brass finials on a brass structure. The ba...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Pair Italian Wall Sconce, Venini Style Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair Murano wall sconce, amber triedri, column Mariangela model Fantastic Trio of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano crystal prism (t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

1 of 5 Pairs of Large Kalmar Citrus Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with three large Murano glass pieces in each lamp, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Each sconce needs three x E14 sm...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian 2-Branch Pink Murano Glass Tulip Flower Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of floral grace and Italian craftsmanship, this exquisite pair of wall lights transforms lighting into a sculptural experience. Inspired by mid-century modern design an...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Green Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light green glass wall lamps stand out for their refined simplicity and artisanal craftsmanship. The blown glass diffuser, featuring a delicately textured, bubble-like surface,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Modern Murano Glass Bubble Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant pair of wall sconces crafted from authentic Murano bubble glass, featuring a richly textured surface with visible air bubbles that create depth and dynamic light reflections....
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Individual German Midcentury Murano Long Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Long and beauty German Murano Ice-glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand. This fixture was made during the 1970s in Germany. Model: 8527-211. This Wall Sconce is composed by brass structure and a piece of Murano glass. This fixture is equipped with 3 light sockets (E14). A professional electrician has reviewed the piece. Find attached pictures of the original "Hillebrand Leuchten" catalogue from 70s. "Hillebrand" produced several different Wall Lamps in Murano glass. Different texture in the glass, other formats. Egon Hillebrand Leuchtenfabrik, Neheim-Hüsten was founded on may 15, 1881 by plumbing and fitter master Egon Hillebrand as a producer of nickel silver lids for beer pitchers...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Italian Wall Sconce, Venini Style Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are trasparent ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Elegant Pair of glass wall sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each, white disks. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11 inches (28 cm) ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Barovier Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Barovier Toso style blown Murano glass wall lights, Italy, 1980s. The sconces have brass supports; Murano glass has a light, transparent gold color with inclusions of g...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 10 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconce by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous Murano glass sconce with chrome holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The sconc...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Glaciale Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light or flush mount shown in frosted Murano glass with polished brass details / Designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd / Made in Italy 2 lights / E12 or E14 type / max...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 2 Pairs of Large Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with a large Murano glass piece on a brass frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. High quality and in very good cond...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair Large Murano Torchiere Sconces with Black Glass Base
Located in Troy, MI
These torchiere style sconces are new and made in Italy of Murano glass. The generosity of scale gives the classic style elements a little pop. Oversized, twisted black glass finials...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Midcentury Pair Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses are P...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

20th Century, Venini Pair of Wall Lamps mod. Poliedri in Murano Glass, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
It was back in 1958 when the chandelier triumphed at the Brussels Expo, at the center of the Italian pavilion. Since then, its infinitely glittering appearance of polyhedrons continu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Small Textured Clear Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sophisticated modern wall sconce, featuring a sculptural assembly of textured glass panels mounted around a central brass structure. The lamp is composed of two vertically curved g...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Brass and Pulegoso Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This stunning pair of Art Deco Murano Glass wall lights has been crafted entirely by hand. Each piece is decorated using the Pulegoso...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold Sconces with Reeded Brass Arms
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and sophisticated pair of sconces were hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for their superlative glass production. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mid-century Modern Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of lamps is made of a series of Murano glasses overlapping in a graduated pattern. The glasses have two shades of color, clear and blue, creating a dynamic and visually app...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Shell Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Two Art Deco wall lamps in the shape of a shell. Made of Murano Graniglia glass, mounted on a brass base. The wall lamps have two lights each and are equipped with an E14 socket for ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Two 1970s Space Age White and Brown Murano Glass and Steel Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning pair of vintage Italian wall sconces beautifully encapsulates the Space Age design movement of the 1970s. Each sconce features a semi-cylindrical shade of thick, curved...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique and small glass finials, mounted on brass frames / Made in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with opaque pink coral Murano glass globe mounted on bronzed finish frame, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, made in Italy 1 light / E12 or E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy by Barovier e Tos...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Barovier Large Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flower Sconces, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of large bellflower-shaped sconces in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass and solid brass. These exceptional lights were designed in Italy by Barovier during the early ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Gold Leaf Sconce by Barovier e Toso, 30 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage Italian leaf shaped wall light with hand blown Murano glass infused with 24-karat gold flecks mounted on brass bracket / Designed by Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Gold Leaf

1 of 5 Pairs of Glass Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful pair of mid-century wall sconces. Each sconce with one large Murano glass piece, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. Chrome metal base. High quality ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Darien Sconce - nickel plated cast bronze and Murano glass
Located in London, GB
A nickel plated version of our Darien Sconce - Hand crafted, textured cast bronze backplate with Murano glass shade and hand crafted cast bronze diffuser. Requires one E14 small scr...
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2010s British Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Nickel

Vistosi Lio Wall Sconce in Crystal and White by Vistosi Historic Archive
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
Wall sconce with a minimal, unobtrusive design that makes the most of the light source, thanks to the translucent white band inserted in the glass E26 lighting.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Cresta Sconce / Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with hand blown matte white Murano glass globes, mounted on curved polished brass finish frame / Designed by Fabio Bergomi / Made in Italy 3 lights / E12 or E14 / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Amber Graniglia Leaves Sconces, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage golden Italian wall lights with Murano glass leaves hand blown in clear and amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height 1...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Modern Italian Pair of Smoked Texture Murano Glass Brass Wall / Ceiling Lights
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Design pair of organic light fixtures with the versatility to be used either as sconces hung vertically or horizontally or as flush mount ceiling lights. They consist of two Murano glass half moon curved elements, in a sophisticated light terracotta / brown gray smoked tint, separated by a receded brass mount, part of the handmade supporting brass structure. The glass is elegantly and elaborately decorated with a textured pattern in the manner of Gio Ponti. This technique, allowing shadows to show through the decor, confers a unique glowing effect and enhances the texture. The lights are open at both ends and the design ends in a decorative tiered step outward curve. Each sconce is fitted with two Edison sockets. Customizable also in other finishes. Irwin Feld at CF Modern...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Extra Large Kalmar Tulipan Sconce Wall Light, Austria, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1970-1979. Each tulip-shaped glass is handmade, which makes each glass piece a unique piece. The sconce...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair Sergio Terzani Phantom Gold Inclusions Torch Wall Sconces Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of stunning wall lamps or sconces designed by Jean-François Crochet for Terzani, in Italy, during the 1980's. They are in a shape of torches. These lamps are made of handcrafted...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of Murano glass and brass wall sconces. Each sconce holds 25 clear glass rods creating a wonderful texture in the brass structure, with two medium-base bulbs. Wired to f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 6 Large Glass Wall Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful midcentury wall sconce with a large of Murano glass piece, designed by Carlo Nason for Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969. The sconce needs 1 x E27 standard ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Pair of Amber Graniglia Shell Sconces by Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear shell shaped Murano glass shade hand blown with amber Graniglia to produce granular textured effect / Made in Italy by Murano Due, circa 1960s Origina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

1 of 2 Extra Large Murano Glass Sconces Modernist Wall Light, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Extra-large handcrafted Murano glass on brass base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa the 1960s. It consists of textured quality clear crystal tubular shade simulating ice on a B...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1 of 2 Large Kalmar Sconces Murano Wall Lights, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Fantastic mid-century wall sconce with five Murano ice glass pieces, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured circa 1960-1969. The sconce needs three x E14 small bulbs, and they are co...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconce, Austria 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Circular wall sconce crafted from thick, textured Murano glass held by a stylized tubular brass support, produced during the 1970s with a distinctive rugged surface. This glass relat...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

1970s, Pair of Clear Murano Glass Sconces by Poliarte
Located in Schoorl, NL
A beautiful pair of scones with each 7 kilo thick bicolor Murano glass fronts. Clear and Amber handblown raw strips and a steel back plate. Each hold tw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Carlo Nason Amber Murano Wall Sconce Glass Chrome by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant Mazzega wall sconce made of handblown amber and clear Murano glass mounted on a chromed back plate. Sconce illuminates beautifully and offers a lot of light. Gem from the tim...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Pair of Modernist Starburst Brass and Hand Blown Murano Frosted Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and dramatic pair of modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Contemporary Pair of Green Granita Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Space Age style green granita Murano glass and brass wall lamps lights lighting sconces. Minor imperfections due to artisanal handmade. Famous manufac...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Set of 4 Modernist Handblown Ribbed Murano Sconces w/ 24 Karat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic set of four modernist sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Wall Lighting Albano Poli by Mazzega Glass Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Albano poli BY mazzega wall lighting ice frost glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design. This...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Graniglia Sconce by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a Murano glass shield hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular textured effect with gold flecks infused in the rim, mounted on gold plated finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Plate

Murano Glass Green Lollipop Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This pair showcases a beautiful hand-blown forest green glass disc that sits on a brass structure. This pair has been newly wire...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Sconces and Wall Lights on 1stDibs

Lighting is a home’s jewelry, and dramatic antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood in a space and highlighting your distinctive personality.

The exquisite Murano wall lights and sconces 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 wall light, 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.

Many Murano glassmakers have gained renown all over the world for their extraordinary wall lights, 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.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting. For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass sconces and wall lights for sale on 1stDibs.