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Material: Murano Glass
2x J.T. Kalmar Large Murano Glass Sconce or Flush Mount, Vienna, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are offering two matching square Murano glass lights, sold and priced individually. Designed in the 1960s by J.T. Kalmar in Vienna, Austria, each fixture features a discreet chrom...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
J.T. Kalmar Pair Brass & Murano Glass Sconces / Wall Lights, Vienna, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful, high-quality Mid-Century Modern wall lamps from the 1970s, manufactured by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria. The bases are made of brass, while the shades are semi-c...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Modernist Pale Jade Hand-blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces, crafted in Italy in the 21st century, features a delightful pale jade green hue that brings a serene touch to any room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Roberto Pamio Febo Wall Lamps Sconces, Brass, Murano Glass, Leucos, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare and spectacular pair of wall lights from the 1970s, designed in 1975 by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Leucos in Italy. Stripped down to its essential elements, these lamps...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured Murano glass wall lights. The glass is fluted and curved in design, creating a superb decorative impact, completely enclosed by a glass plate and a glass sphere knob...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Big Large Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair Barovier Toso Sconces Murano Glass Gold and Ice Flowers Basket, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful hand blown Italian pair of Sconces featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions, mounted on a basket frame. Each Fixture requires ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Two 1980s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Italian Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This pair of 1980s Mid-Century Modern Murano glass Italian wall sconces exhibits a striking combination of craftsmanship and artistic design. The sconces feature a sculptural, elonga...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Modern Sconces in Frosted Murano glass and Gold Leaf
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-Century Modern style wall lights made in Italy from Murano glass, mouth blown and satin finished on the inside, while the outside is polished. The glass is embellished with numer...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Murano Triedre Smoked Amber & Clear Glass Sconces by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by the renowned Venini in Italy around 1970, this pair of mid-century modernist sconces epitomizes elegance and artistry. Featuring hand-blown Murano glass in a distinctive s...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Vintage Blown Bubble Glass Wall Lights Sconces, 1960s
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of beautiful vintage blown glass sconces.
Germany, 1960s
Lamp sockets: 1
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Barovier Toso Flush Mount Murano Glass Gold and Multi Color Flowers, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A hand blown Italian flush mount chandelier featuring overlapping crystal flowers, gold with 23-carat gold leaf fleck inclusions and multicolored flowers, mounted on a basket frame. ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Olive Green Murano glass sconces
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces, Vistosi style Italy 1980s.
Two pairs available - sold and priced in pairs.
The Italian sconces are made of an olive green thick recta...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Barovier Style Mid-century Modern Blue Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are two stunning Mid-Century Modern wall sconces from the 1970s, designed in the Barovier style. They feature **Bullicante** blue Murano glass shades, which have a unique bubbl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Pink Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Pink Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Beautiful set of two gorgeous heavy wall lamps entirely hand-crafted in Murano made of pink Murano gl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1980s Gaetano Sciolari Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Theater Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two brass and glass wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the late 20th century, electrical parts are fully restored, brass parts have been cleaned, the tube glasses can...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Wall Lighting Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1980
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Barovier & Toso wall lighting glass Murano with metal structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
Beautiful unique...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brutalist Bronze Wall and Murano glass Sconces by Felix Agostini, 1990s
By Felix Agostini, Arlus
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Brutalist cast bronze wall lamps, made in the Maison Arlus style, in the manner of Felix Agostini.
This pair of wall lamps is in gilded bronze. It is inspired by the bark of ...
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1990s Italian Brutalist Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Bronze
Two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Glass Rectangular Wall Sconces
By Max Ingrand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian wall sconces feature a sleek rectangular design with a combination of brass and textured glass. The structured glass diffuses light softly ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Carl Fagerlund by Orrefors Sconce, 1980s
Located in La xara, VC
Carl Fagerlund by Orrifors pair wall lighting, glass of murano in frosted glass design. Very rare model of glass with a golden brass structure. An iconic lamp of danish design, a uni...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1980s Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Italian Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties in the manner of Gaetano Sciolari, fully restored electrical parts, solid glass cylinders are in perfect condition...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Italian Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous and unique Pair of Italian murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and munufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
Each sconce is equippe...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal, Brass
Venini Wall Lighting Glass Murano 3 levels , Italy, 1980
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in La xara, VC
Venini wall lamp in Murano glass with iridium glass. The design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best in design.
This sconces is in good condition.
Venini is an Itali...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Sconces W/ Ruffled Detailing & 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of modernist hand-blown Murano glass sconces exemplifies exceptional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Created in Italy in the 21st century, these sc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Gold, Brass
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure that is fixed to th...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of green Murano glass sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Hand-blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The Murano glass is thick, translucent and in a light Green color.
The sconces mounts are made ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass and brass flush mount sconces with an Art Deco inspired bezel, with a timeless yet elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior....
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large murano glass wall lamps Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
We present the very rare pair of Albano Poli wall sconces for Poliarte.
For minimalist projects for the mid-century modern, they look like this with its facets for each chiseled ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Italian Art Deco Style Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Art Deco Brass and Green Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Barovier Style
Beautiful set of two gorgeous heavy wall lamps entirely hand-crafted in Murano made of green M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Barovier Style Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Shell Sconces, 60s, Pair.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Mid-century modern shell-shaped wall lights, made in Italy in Murano in the style of Barovier, in Graniglia Murano glass, mounted on a metal and brass base, 1960s.
Rewired fo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Set of Three Murano Glass Palm Leaf Sconces by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible vintage Murano glass Palm leaf wall sconces with metal fixture. This wonderful pieces were designed in Italy by Barovier & Toso during...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
1 of 3 Pairs of Murano Glass Wall Sconce in style Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of Large Murano Wall light made by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1970-1979.
Solid brass mounts with E14 screw fitting.
Light bulbs are not included. It is possible to install th...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1990s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This set of two wall sconces is a stunning example of Barovier-style Mid-Century Modern design from the 1990s. Strongly inspired by the iconic Murano glass traditions, particularly r...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights in Art Deco Style, 1990s
Beautiful set of two gorgeous large wall lamps made of strong brass base and light wavy Murano glasses in l...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pink Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These are 1970s Mid-Century Modern wall sconces designed by Franco Luce. The sconces feature a striking leaf-shaped design made of hand-blown pink Murano glass, with a translucent fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano Glass "Fuente" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique, beautiful and cool Austrian Midcentury Wall Sconces by Kalmar, model 4566.02 "Fuente" . These Sconces were designed and manfactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Fran...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Metal
Art Deco Style 3-Tier Polished Brass Hand-Blown Murano Mixed Glass Rod Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Art Deco style sconces features three tiers of hand-blown Murano mixed glass rods in clear, frosted, and amber hues. The cascading glass rods create a sophisti...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Smoked Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Murano glass and brass flush mount sconces with an Art Deco inspired bezel, with a timeless yet elegant aesthetic. Perfect for creating the perfect warm glow in any interior....
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Green Murano glass Mid Century sconces - a pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Hand-blown Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1980s.
The Murano glass is thick, translucent and in a Medium Green - Bottle Green color.
The sc...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large blue Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light blue Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Three pairs of sconces available - Set of...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Graniglia Shield Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a clear Murano glass shade hand blown with granular texture using Graniglia technique with glass bow, mounted on gold metal frame / made in Italy in t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Vintage Murano Glass and Brass Wall Lights Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Murano glass and brass palm leaf or shell sconces by Barovier & Toso.
Italy, 1920s-1930s
Lamp sockets: 1.
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano pair, Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional mazzega wall lighting set large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italian Design.
This unique...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Pair of amber Murano Sconces, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid-Century-Modern Murano glass and brass sconces, Barovier & Toso style, Italy, 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available. Priced and sold in pair.
Each sconce has a Murano glas...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rosewood Murano Glass Sconces 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Mid Century modern Murano glass sconces, attributed to Barovier and Toso, Italy 1960s.
The Italian sconces have a neoclassical style.
They are made of hand blown Murano glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Wall Lighting Toni Zucherri by Mazzega Bicolore Glass Murano Pair , Italy, 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Toni Zucherri by mazzega wall lighting set of 2 large bicolore glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the italia...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Vintage Sculptural Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce 60s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of organic blown Murano glass and brass sconce.
Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco Murano Glass sconces have been crafted entirely by hand. Mouth blown glass, the edges all around are beautifully scalloped. They sit on an elegant text...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass “Python” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Murano Amethyst textured glass sconces mounted on a full gilt brass structure. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in very nice condition. The photos...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
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Murano Glass
Large green Murano glass leaf sconces - a pair
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern light green Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Three pairs of sconces available - Set of six sconces.
Sold and priced by pair. To inqu...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Wall Rostrato Glass Sconces Murano
By Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of six hand-blown and hand-crafted Murano glass wall sconces with rostrato work. Grey/green colour. Natural polished brass structure. E27 lamp holder suitable for led or filament...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Gold Murano glass leaf sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern gold Murano glass sconces, Mazzega style, Italy 1980s.
Two pairs of sconces available - Set of four sconces.
Sold and priced by pair.
The large Itali...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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 desiigned and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar Franken KG....
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Midcentury Set of Three Amber Murano Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Set of Italian amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice Co...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1 of the 2 Pairs Glass Disc Wall Lights by Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Vistosi
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous wall light, attributed to Vistosi, Italy, manufactured in circa 1960. Each lamp has six disks of clear Murano glass with a white swirl in the middle. The wall lights are ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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.