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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro Lazzarini, Italy 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Exceptional Murano glass rabbit sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, dating to the 1960s and made in Italy. This charming sculptural piece is crafted from vibrant uranium glass, also know...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Set of Five Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Five Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each, blue alabaster glasses. Nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 11,80 inche...
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1990s European Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Pair Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant pair Italian pendant lights each made from 185 trasparent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold and brass colored metal. Period:late xx century Dimensions: 40,70 inche...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Italian Large Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barbini Alfredo, 1980s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian Colorful Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1980s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1980s in Italy by Alfredo Barbini. “Barb...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fun set of four (4) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, sculptures, hand-made, in the Modern design style, circa mid to late-20th century, Itay. Each beautiful can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern “Margherita Rosa” Murano Glass Ceiling Light
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano Glass Ceiling Light "Margherita Rosa" The 'Margherita Rosa' ceiling light is a refined example of Murano craftsmanship, entirely handcrafted in fine blown glass. The large, d...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Hollywood Regency. Atomic Era chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hollywood Regency and Atomic Era styles chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy, 1950s. Composed of a brass structure with 5 corkscrew-shaped arms arranged in such a way that they are intended...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Green Gold w/ 24k Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of table lamps were handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature undula...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold

Iron Metal Spider with Murano Glass, Sconce Wall Light Sculpture, Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Italian “Spider” Wall Lamp with smoked Murano Glass, 1970s Striking and sculptural, this mid-century Italian wall sconce—often referred to as a “spider” lamp—features an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Austrian Mid-Century Pair of "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model "Citrus" 4663/2. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

VENINI vase rare Fazzoletto a Canne multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare Venini Fazzoletto "a Canne" vase, model 701.01, in white, pink and red shades opalino glass, Signed 2010 with original box and paperwork. Hand-blown and finished by master gla...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Murano Glass Bell Shaped pendant light by De Majo
Located in Palermo, PA
Light is more than illumination. Your interior deserves a piece that feels alive, timeless, and full of presence. This 1980s Murano glass pendant light brings warmth and a strong sen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 10 cm / 4 inches Height: 26 c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Orange Murano Glass, 90th Anniversary, Signed 2012
Located in Venezia, IT
Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02 90th Anniversary, in Orange glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork. Special-edition produced in 2012 to commemorate Ve...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Deco by Martinuzzi Blue Horizon Murano Glass Signed 2014
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Deco vase, model 707.10, produced in 2014 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperworks. The Deco series traces its origins to the ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Heavy Faceted pair of Table Lamps, Murano Glass Tobacco Color Maestro Collection
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Pair of Massiccio faceted Murano table lamps by Alberto Donà — Maestro Collection Massiccio glass. Several layers of glass are picked from the crucible and afterwards pre shaped on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Style Barovier Toso Mid-Century 70/80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian flush mount with a Murano glass diffuser hand blown in Graniglia technique to produce granular texture. Made in Italy in the style of Barovier e Toso, circa 1970/80s. Murano ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Rare VENINI Fazzoletto bicolor Uva/Violet Murano Glass Signed 2013 made in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Collectable and rare Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02, in double layer Violet glass with "uva" color inside, Venini 2013 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free-hand ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Horse Head Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking sculptural work by Venetian master Giuman, this Large Murano glass horse head showcases the artist’s exceptional ability to capture ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

VENINI vase Veronese Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, Signed 1997
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Veronese 600.05 Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, 1997, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Italian Wall Sconce, Venini Style Murano, 1990s
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 9 Murano transaparent crystal prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 12,4...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Scavo Torchiere Table Lamp by Seguso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chalice-shaped table lamp from Seguso’s Scavo collection, produced in the 1970s. Scavo glass is an ornamental glass distinguished by a rough, matte surface which bares resemblance to...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier
Located in Budapest, HU
It sounds like you have a stunning piece of art with that Italian pendant light! The combination of 111 amethyst Murano glasses and a gold and brass structure creates a truly elegant...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Chandelier
Murano Chandelier
$5,944 / item
large Clear Green Stripe Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant 1970s Murano glass flush mount handcrafted in Italy. The fixture features beautifully textured, hand-blown Murano glass resting on a white lacquered metal base, creating a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Albano Poli by Poliarte wall lighting XXL 4 glass murano , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Albano poli wall lighting bicolore glass Murano with structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design . This unique Alb...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Stainless Steel

Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block glass vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This elegant piece showcases Poli’s signature mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) techn...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Austrian Mid-Century "Citrus" Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and pretty Austrian Mid-Century "Kalmar" Wall Sconce, model "Citrus" 4663/2. This Sconce was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG. Excell...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

VENINI vase Monofiore Mint Green and Red Murano glass, Limited Edition 127/199
Located in Venezia, IT
Limited edition 127/199 VENINI vase Monofiore 100.14 Mint Green and Red colors, handmade in Italy, 2017, Signed with original box e certificate. Condition: Excellent vintage conditio...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 60s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Clear Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant picture frame, in the style of Barovier Toso, is a beautiful example of 1990s Murano glass and Art Deco-inspired design. The frame features a thick, clear Murano g...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Green Murano Glass Clover Shaped Bullicante Bowl, Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautifully executed Murano glass bowl attributed to Archimede Seguso. Handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s, this sculptural piece is formed in vivid emerald green glass and shap...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Artistic Wall Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass, Clear and Pink Flower details
Located in Venezia, IT
A magnificent vintage Venetian wall mirror entirely handcrafted in Murano glass, featuring clear glass ribbons and delicate gold-infused f...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass, Wood

1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Blue and Yellow Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly Dimensions: 2...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Veronese Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 188/199, Signed 1996
Located in Venezia, IT
Exceptional Venini Veronese vase, model 600.05, produced in 1996 as a limited edition of only 199 pieces. This example is numbered 188/199, signed on the base, and accompanied by its...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s, One of Two
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large and fantastic light fixture by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). Two lights are available. The price is per li...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful Murano Glass Wall Mirror Clear Glass Leaf Pink Flowers 1960s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning beautiful Murano glass mirror surrounded with handmade pink glass flowers and clear glass leaves. Age circa 1960s or older. With signs of wear as expected with age and use...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

“Galaxy” Chandelier in Brass and Fumé Murano Glass
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This extraordinary Midcentury Modern Sputnik chandelier features eight copper-finished brass arms with ball finials and twelve additional arms holding hand-blown smoked Murano glass ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair Murano Sconces
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Glass pair of applique. 100% HAND MADE IN MURANO. The appliques are made by 17 Murano handmade amethyst glass, for each one, in a Solid metal frame gold painted and brass. Per...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Set of 4 Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Murano Glass Three-Tier Triedre Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming and elegant Set of Four Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Three-Tier Triedre Sconces In Smoked Bronze W/ Brass Fittings originate from Italy, 21st Century. They feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s Beautiful set of two gorgeous brass wall lamps made of strong brass base and light amber colored Muran...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Suite of Three Submerged Glass Bottles with Gold Inclusion by Cenedese, Circa 19
Located in Villaverla, IT
An unparalleled suite of three monumental glass bottles, each complete with its original, perfectly fitted stopper, masterfully hand-executed by the esteemed Cenedese Glassworks on M...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass fruit figures / sculptures. The set includes 2 pears, a bunch of cherries, a banana, an orange, a tomato, and a mystery y...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Magnificent vintage Venetian mirror Murano glass – Clear and gold floral details
Located in Venezia, IT
A magnificent vintage Venetian wall mirror entirely handcrafted in Murano glass, featuring clear glass ribbons and delicate gold-infused floral details. The mirror has a wooden back...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass, Wood

Set of Four Glass Sputnik Chandeliers, Murano
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four Italian Sputnik chandeliers in a black and brass metal, 51 unobtainable trasparent glass tips. Murano blown glass in a traditional way. 10 light points. Period: late xx cen...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Jug in Blue and Green, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s A colorful millefiori murrine glass jug manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of ...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Two 1990 Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Rostrato Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of wall lights designed and manufactured in Italy in the style of Barovier, which invented this particular glass processing technique named Rostrato characterized by large lig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Venini Vintage Chandelier with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Venini Vintage Chandelier with Murano Tessuto Glass Globe and Brass, 1970s Italian Chandelier from Venini manufacturing with large glass sphere with shiny white stripes. Leaves beau...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 10, Signed 2015 Sottsass
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 10, Signed 2014 and designed by Ettore Sottsass with original box and paperwork. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994, the Oman vase...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Light Pink Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These light pink 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 Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Murano Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing pink vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches Diameter 12 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers, Brass and Textured Glass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair large and fantastic light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The lights consist of a white painted m...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Barovier Murano Rostrato Glass and Brass Table Lamps, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful pair of table lamps in Murano crystal "Rostrato" glass and brass. These incredibly charming and rare table lamps were designed by Barovier Toso and made in Murano, I...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Barovier Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
A gorgeous set of 2 sconces with 24-karat gold made by Barovier & Toso, Italy, circa 1970-1979. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired. Each glass is unique and...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Mottled Smoked Interlocking Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A stunning display of Italian glassmaking ingenuity, this 21st-century modernist chandelier showcases hand-blown Murano glass crafted into interlocking elements with a mottled and sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of blue and beige Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid-century modern Murano glass wall sconces, Italy circa 1990s. Vistosi style, Murano. The pair of Italian sconces is made of petrol blue and beige glass and Murano glass el...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

1960s Luxury Handrafted Blue Vase in Murano Glass by Ca dei Vetrai.Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury blue handcrafted vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass. Dimension: diam 6,29 x ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandeliers, Murano Glass Vases and Other Decorative Objects and Furniture for Sale

The collection of antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects and other Murano glass furniture on 1stDibs includes authentic Murano glass vases, bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.  

These objects are made of glass that is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every vintage Murano glass decorative object 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.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

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 interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. 

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 and other Murano glass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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