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Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier. This lovely Hollywood Regency mid century Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Midcentury Murano Glass Lidded Vessel with Gold Inclusions
Located in Troy, MI
Midcentury Murano glass tall lidded vessel in clear glass embellished with gold inclusions. Unknown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Drops Chandelier Style Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Murano glass drops chandelier style Paolo Venini, 1960s. Large edition! Perfect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Midcentury Murano Glass Cock, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic handcrafted midcentury Murano glass art cock out of the renown Murano workshops in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Selection of Midcentury Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of midcentury Murano glass lamps, Italy, circa 1950s. From left to right, they are: 1
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Midcentury Murano Glass Vase Green Gold Trust Inside 1950s Venini Attributed
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Murano glass vase green gold trust inside 1950s Venini attributed.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Wall Lights by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in London, GB
Pair of midcentury Murano glass wall lights by Camer Italian, Mid-20th century Height 82cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase of the Sommersi Series, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Murano glass vase of the Sommersi series, 1950s Vase of the I Sommersi series
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Bottle-Shaped Midcentury Murano Glass Vase Old Rose to Dark Rose, Signed
Located in Salzburg, AT
Large bottle-shaped midcentury Murano glass vase old rose to dark rose, signed by Hand The entire
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1 of 2 Midcentury Murano Glass Ceiling Fixture by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury Murano glass ceiling fixture by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1960s Very good condition
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Yellow and White Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lamp in Rare Design
Located in München, DE
Beautiful yellow and white Italian midcentury Murano glass pendant lamp in rare design with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

A Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Murano glass chandelier, produced circa 1970 - 1980, consisting of individually hand
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Glass Seals
Located in New York, NY
Pair mid-century Italian Murano glass seals. Measurements: Height: 7.5” Width: 6” Depth: 5.5”
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Glass Seals
Pair of Mid-Century Glass Seals
H 7 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Mid-Century Glass Art Wall Lights by Tony Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Toni Zuccheri, Mazzega
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Glass Art Wall Lights by Tony Zuccheri for Mazzega, 1960s This spectacular wall or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Archimede Seguso Midcentury Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Dots, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic hand blown midcentury Murano glass bowl with gold dots. This fantastic object is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass and Alabaster Table Lamp
By Ars Murano, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Canton, MA
Alabaster, marble and murano glass table lamp. Slender alabaster stem, round blown icy blue blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Mazzega Murano Italian Mid-Century Glass Globe Pendant Light
By Mazzega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fabulous Mazzega Murano globe pendant light. Milky colored glass with ombré effect to orange amber
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Murano Glass

Pair Mid Century Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Murano Glass Sommerso, Carlo Nason
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked by label - very nice style of lighting - rare type.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Plastic

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
glass bowls. Made in Murano, Italy, during the 1950s. The chandelier is in transparent color with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of midcentury barrel form Murano glass and brass sconces. These add a very textural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury Murano glass and gold dust spherical paperweight. It was produced in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking sputnik shaped chandelier with brown/amber coloured murano glass discs mounted on a chrome
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1965
By Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Murano chrome andd Glass Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1965. Twisted glass with white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Extraordinary rare Murano glass pendant lamp. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The unique lampshade was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Set of Four Mid Century Glasses and Sugar Bowl, Murano, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning deep yellow murano glasses with geometric design, made by one of the many glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass, Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Italian Mid-Century Glass Scroll Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) clear glass chandelier with 6 upright scrolls & 6 scroll form arms
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Clad Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
Italian two-door cabinet has wood base that is clad in black Murano glass on front and sides, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, Metal

Midcentury Murano Glass Lidded Vessel with Gold Inclusions
Located in Troy, MI
Clear Murano glass vessel has gold inclusions and a lid, circa 1950s. Other similar vessels in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Murano Glass

Vintage Licio Zanetti Midcentury Murano Glass Shark Sculpture
By Licio Zanetti
Located in San Diego, CA
, sharp and clear with no scratches. This sculpture is ice like and fluid. The quality of the Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamp by Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
A beautiful large table lamp made in the 1960s. The base is made of Murano glass. The lamp shade
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Synthetic, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamp by Limburg, 1960s
Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamp by Limburg, 1960s
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H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in
Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
An pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1960s. It is fascinating with its Murano glass and the
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Aluminum

Murano Italian Mid-Century Glass and Silver Metal Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) pendant chandelier consisting of stylized transparent glass leaves
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sconce by Franco Luce
By Franco Luce
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian mid century Murano glass Calla Lilies single sconce by Franco Luce. Having four beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Gold Leaf

Brass Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier Stilnovo Style, 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Linear elegance, brass and black painted six arms chandelier, holding round opaline glass shades
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Huge Pair of Constantini Murano. Mid Century Glass Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of Constantini Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase lamps. The pieces have
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

Black mid-century glass cabinet with 90 Murano glass spheres available
Located in Guazzora, IT
ancient and modern styles. This cabinet features 90 exquisite Murano glass spheres decorating a rich
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Brass

Mid Century Glass Sculptural Bust "Adonis" by Dino Rosin Murano
By Dino Rosin
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous glass sculpture of Adonis in bust form on a black glass plinth by Dino Rosin. Murano
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Busts

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Art Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Italian Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mushroom-shaped table lamp in white Murano glass, the lamp was designed in Italy in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Leucos Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Sconces Wall Lamps, 1970s
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury sconces wall lamps, set of four, produced by Leucos with blown Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Original Midcentury Murano Glass Tronchi Four-Tier Chandelier, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning combination of clear Tronchi and long amber gold Triedi glasses. Original Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Green Midcentury Murano Glass Tronchi Four-Tier Chandelier, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning combination of green Tronchi and long clear Triedi glasses. Original Murano glass four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Green Midcentury Murano Glass Tronchi Four-Tier Chandelier, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning combination of green Tronchi and long clear Triedi glasses. Original Murano glass four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Original Midcentury Murano Glass Tronchi Four-Tier Chandelier, 1960
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning combination of clear Tronchi and long amber gold Triedi glasses. Original Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Pair of Geometric Poliarte Style Midcentury Murano Glass Sconces
By VECA, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Pietro Chiesa, Poliarte
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of square Italian midcentury alternating frosted and amber colored stacked Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Chrome

Midcentury Murano Glass Brass and Goatskin Console Table, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
the goatskin top there is a brass band with Murano glass buttons applied on it. The two thin legs are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lighter by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant table lighter in Murano glass made by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Murano Glass

1950's Mid Century Glass Table Lamp by Murano in Purple
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury, glass table lamp in purple glass lampshade not included, perfect working
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Stilnovo Attributed Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, circa 1958
By Stilnovo
Located in Rome, IT
Linear elegance, brass and wood eight arms chandelier, holding tapered frosted glass shades mounted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Riccardo Licata Midcentury Murano Glass "Aquarium" Sculpture for Cenedese, 1960s
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful sculpture in blown Murano artistic crystal glass. This fantastic item was designed in
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Swan Floor Lamp, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Magical midcentury Murano floor lamp from the period around 1970 in Italy. An extraordinary
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Handblown Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi & Venini
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Italian Mid-century, hand blown Murano Amphora form, glass vase in the Modern Neoclassical
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Barovier Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Leaf Italian Vase, 1940
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier Murano glass 1940, worked with gold leaf. Iridescent.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant Murano glass globe pendant lamp with gorgeous glass design and colors and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Pendant Lights with Colorful Murrine, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
are made of white Murano glass with colorful Murrine glass pieces scattered across the lamp. They are
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Chandelier, Venini "Tronchi" by Toni Zuccheri
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Traversetolo, IT
combination of Murano glass, brass, and chromed steel creates a stunning visual effect that captures the eye
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Steel

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Crystal Tube Chandelier by Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
. Surrounded by 21 pcs. Staggered textured glass tube prisms on curvy hooks, typical for Venini, suspended from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass and Nickel Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason 70s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Murano glass plates of iridiscent shimmering white glass, every single piece is different from the other
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Vintage Midcentury Murano Glass Ashtray in Frosted Glass with Blue Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Chrome Table or Desk Lamps by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chrome base with three white and clear Murano glass shade lamps by Mazzega. Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Seguso Midcentury Murano Glass Italian Rabbit Sculpture with Golden Dots, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury hand blown artistic Murano glass rabbit sculpture with golden dots. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

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Midcentury Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of midcentury murano glass you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every item from our selection of midcentury murano glass was constructed with great care. Find 1485 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of midcentury murano glass now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of midcentury murano glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of midcentury murano glass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made piece of midcentury murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Murano, Barovier&Toso and Mazzega Murano are consistently popular.

How Much is a Midcentury Murano Glass?

A piece of midcentury murano glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,223, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $38,500.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Midcentury Murano Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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