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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Tall Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of tall wall sconces made of brass back plate and three textured Murano glass elements slightly tinted and curved.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of Wall Lamps by Venini. Murano, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Set consisting of 4 wall sconces made of pure Murano glass from the prestigious Venini furnace. There are 6 sets available for a total of 24 sconces that can be superimposed on a col...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Austrian Mid-Century Pair of Murano Wall Sconces by Kalmar Franken, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beautiful Austrian Pair of "Kalmar" Wall Sconces, model 48327/011. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by Kalmar.
Each fixture is equipped with ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Torpedo Murano Glass Sconce by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age gellule torpedo wall lamp light lightning sconce by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega, blown white smoke Murano glass, silver metal structure. Famo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
One of kind French Colourful Murano Glass Flowers & Drops Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
One of a kind! Housing 2 lights each, one facing up, the other down. Will be newly wired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Gi...
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1930s French Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Poliarte Wall Lights by Albano Poli in Multi Colour Murano Glass
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in London, GB
Pair of brutalist Poliarte Wall Sconces, by Albano Poli, Italy 1960's hand forged hammered steel holding thick multi coloured faceted Murano glass, 1970's.
Chiselled hammered pieces...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces with brass holders by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa the 1970s.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use....
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with red border / Made in Italy by Leucos, circa 1960s
Original mark on the frame
Measures: dia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic Sconce 2 Arms, Clear Murano Glass Amber Colour Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The venetian sconce Accadueo presents an organic design, which is the result of an inspiration taken from the nature. The cups and some details remind the fluid flow of the water, a ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of two Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. The frames are made of metal with a gold finish. These sconces are of heavy quality and in very goo...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Flowers Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with clear and gold hand blown Murano glass flowers with blue glass screws / Made in Italy in the 1960s in the style of Barovier e Toso
Measures: height 8...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Loto Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized impressive Italian wall light with clear textured Murano glass discs mounted on solid brass frame in polished lacquered finish, designed by Fabio Bergomi for Fabio Ltd, mad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set Four of Vintage Pink Glass Petals Drop Wall Sconce, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Set Four of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 10 pink glass petals (transparent crystal, smooth outside, with crystal powder and then rough inside) in a chrome frame.
Period:1970'S
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Hillebrand Murano / iceglass wall lamp - 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Long and beautiful wall sconce made of German Murano ice glass by Egon Hillebrand, model: 8527-231. This wall sconce consists of a brass bracket and a piece of Murano glass.
The lam...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Carlo Nason Flushmount Light with Iridescent Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Morazzone, Varese
An Italian modernist light fixture designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured from Mazzega, manufactured in midcentury.
A chrome back-plate hold...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Italian Large Mid-Century Clear Murano and Brass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Stunning and large Italian Murano glass mid-century central wall sconce or flush mount. This fixture was made during the 1970s in Italy for the Venice company “Mazzega”.
Mazzega lie ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or wall sconce with 24 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s
Wonderful light effect.
High quality and in...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Frosted Ice Glass Wall Lamps by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamps by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Frosted ice glasses secure to the aluminum frame.
The light requires two E14 light bulbs. Works with bot...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Flower Flushmount, Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flushmount light or sconce with 42 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s.
Hig...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floral Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Green, Italian Art Glass Lighting
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Wall Sconces Made of Translucent Murano Glass with Organic Shape – Handcrafted in Italy with Brass Structure and Integrated LED Light Source. These elegant and timeless sconc...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso Sconces for Seguso, 1950s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s, this rare pair of sconces by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Seguso represents the pinnacle of mid-century Italian design. Eac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade and amber decor / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: diameter 18 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Aqua Blue Mouth Blown Murano Drops Crystal Prisms Macaroni Swags Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA, appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Beautiful rare bobeches. Swags of ma...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Amber Graniglia Shell Sconces by Murano Due
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
Materials
Gold Plate
1 of 4 Large Murano Ice Glass Wall Light by Kalmar Cube, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 large Murano ice glass wall lights by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured in the 1960s.
The wall light is composed of a 1 thick Murano glass cube attached to a chrome metal frame.
...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Waterfall Venini Style Wall Light Sconces Blue Murano Glass & Chrome 70s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of Paulo Venini-style waterfall wall light sconces.
Striking Murano glass cascades each with nine blue ‘teardrop’ crystals on a chrome frame.
In great vintage condition wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Large Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two extra long Italian wall lamps made of gorgeous Murano glass in the shape of a torch.
All glasses are handmade in Murano.
The upper glass cups are in transparent...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink and Gold Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a particular design, flower shape of the glass plate and a unique rose gold color.
The wall lamp is composed of a white metal structure to ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Geometric Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights Sconces, 1970s
By Vetri, Carlo Nason
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of ROUND vintage Space Age hand blown Murano opal white and green textured glass wall or ceiling flushmounts.
Italy, 1970s-1980s.
Lamp socket: One E27 (US E26).
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 2 Large Brass Kalmar Wall Lights Murano Glass by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 Fantastic midcentury wall sconces with five large Murano glass pieces on a gold colored frame, made by Kalmar, Austria, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
Great geometrical shape...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
20th Century, Flavio Poli for Seguso Pair of Murano Glass Wall Scones
By Flavio Poli
Located in Turin, Turin
Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was a glass designer based in Venice, Italy. Poli joined the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company in 1934 as a design consultant. During his time at the company he wor...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Flush Mount By La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a single large clear textured Murano glass shade decorated with amber / Made in Italy by La Murrina, circa 1960s
Original stamp on the glass
Measures...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Doria, Germany, 1960s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful pair of midcentury wall sconces with ice glasses, made by Doria Leuchten, Germany, manufactured, circa 1960-1969.
High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wi...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Austrian Midcentury Pair of Murano "Florian" Wall Sconces by Kalmar, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and stunning Austrian Pair of Mid-Century "Kalmar" Large Wall Sconces, model "Florian" 4402.06.50. These Sconces were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Austria by ...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
One of Three Kalmar 'Tulipan' Wall Lights Sconces, Bubble Glass Brass, 1970s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of three 'Tulipan' glass wall light fixtures by J.T. Kalmar, Austria, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s).
The name Tulipan derives from th...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mazzega Wall Lighting PAIR Glass Murano , Italy 1970
Located in La xara, VC
Mazzega Pair wall lighting with large leaves glass Murano with chrome structure.
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The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Four Italian Wall Sconces, Venini Style Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Four Murano wall sconces, amber triedri, column Mariangela model
Fantastic Trio of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 6 Murano crystal prism (...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Discs Wall Sconces
By Vistosi
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 multicolored alabaster iridescent glasses for each. Nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensi...
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1990s European Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
21st Century Barovier Style Modern Amber Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These 21st Century Barovier-Style Modern Amber Bullicante Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces are stunning examples of contemporary Murano glass craftsmanship, inspired by the histor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Ice Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Wonderful murano glass sconce made by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s.
Great light effect.
Each sconce; 1 x E14 small bulbs
Dimensions :
Height 21 cm // 8.26 inches
Width 21 cm /...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Amber Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and beauty Italian Amber Murano glass Wall Sconce from 1970s. This fixture was designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy by Mazzega.
This Wall Sconce is equipped wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Flame Palm Tree Sconces, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of flame palm tree leaf Murano glass and brass wall lights lighting lamps sconces attributed to Barovier Toso. In the mood of Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, Venini, Mazz...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Vintage Murano Wall Sconce – Iridescent Triedri Glass, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano wall sconce made by 7 Murano iridescent prism (triedri) for each applique in a chrome metal frame. The shape of this sconce is column. The glasses ha...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Large Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous set of two Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. The frames are made of metal with a gold finish. These sconces are of heavy quality and in very goo...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Graniglia Sconce by Fabio Ltd
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
Materials
Gold Plate
1 of 5 Stunning Petite Glass Flower Wall Light by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Petite mid-century flush mount light or wall sconce with 7 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made by Ernst Palme in Germany, 1970s.
Wonderful light effect.
High qualit...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Eight of Modern Italian Murano Glass Iridescent Milk Wall Sconces, 80s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Eight iridescent vintage wall lamps in milky Murano glass, produced by Maestri Murano. These are of high quality and give off a nice warm glow. Each...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Fantastic pair of Murano Glass Tube wall sconces - 13 pink glass tube
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage pair of wall sconces in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 13 large pink glass tubes in a star shape for each lamp.
Pe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Murano Leaf Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Pair of Italian clear yellow amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from 1970s. These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 1970s in Italy for the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Pair Italian Wall Sconces, Murano, 1990s
By Vistosi
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
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of clear Murano glass wall lights with textures that almost resemble tree bark. Each lamp is made of three pieces of curved glass screwed to a metal and brass structure. They ar...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Set of Four Long Murano Wall Sconces by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Beauty and unique Long Set of Four Italian interconecting hexagonan Murano glasses Wall Sconces from 1970s by Carlo Nason.
These fixtures were designed and manufactured during the 19...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Four Mid Century Barovier Wall Sconces Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Four original mid century hand made wall sconces produced in Murano, Italy. These wall sconces are very good in the design and quality with clear thick glass mounted on brass holders...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Gold Leaf Murano Glass Bowl Sconces
By Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Venetian pair of wall lights of modern organic design, with Art Deco Design, entirely handcrafted in Murano (Italy), the scalloped edge bowls in high-quality crystal blown Murano gla...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Stunning Large Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Swirl Pattern Cubes, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass ice cube block wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with two sockets on each plate and mount make fo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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.