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Large Murano Glass Flower Chandelier
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in London, GB
A large chrome and Murano glass flower chandelier with 13 fluted glass flower shaped drops, in two
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Large Murano Glass Flower Chandelier
Large Murano Glass Flower Chandelier
H 39.38 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Murano Glass Flower Italian Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Hand blown murano glass flowers on golden holder.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Flower Italian Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
Murano Glass Flower Italian Ceiling Lamp, 1970s
H 10.63 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Murano Glass Flower Chandelier by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass flower chandelier in opaline and clear glass, made from antique molds, on a chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
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H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Modern Murano Glass Flower Form Wall Art
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular modern purple Murano glass flower form wall art on a brass frame. Beautiful delicate
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

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Brass

Wonderful Murano Glass Flowers Chandelier Cenedese Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Flowers" chandelier, composed of multiple white opalescent Murano glass flowers. The flowers are
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Murano Glass Flower Chandelier by Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous, gigantic Murano glass flower chandelier in opaline and clear glass. 313 flowers made from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Steel

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount Italy, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely Murano glass flowers three-ligh flush mount by by Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1960s. Metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal

Mid Century Electric Blue Hand Blown Murano Glass Flower Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning electric blue Murano glass flower sculpture, with gold leaf incorporated into the glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

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Murano Glass

Five Italian Brass Chandelier with White Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Five Italian chandeliers in brass with five white Murano glass flowers. Measures: Diameter 26.7
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning end 19th Century Italian Murano Glass Flower Holder Art Deco
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Stunning 19th Century Italian Murano Glass Flower Holder Art Deco in brass with mirror and Murano
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Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Table Mirrors

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Murano Glass

Italian Brass Chandelier with Murano Glass Flowers and Crystals
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, PA
Charming ceiling light, composed of a golden base adorned with white Murano glass flowers. Every
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Italian Florentine Flush Mount Light with Murano Glass Flowers by Banci Florence
By Banci Firenze
Located in Morazzone, Varese
glass flowers. Hand crafted by Banci Florence. The Murano glass flowers are arranged cascading downwards
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Two Lovely Gilt Brass and Pink Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount , Wall Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two lovely pink Murano glass flowers flush mount or sconces, Italy, 1970s. Brass ceiling basket
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Flower Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of handblown Murano glass sconces with glass flowers. An intricate and exquisite design. Two
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flower Sconces
Murano Glass Flower Sconces
H 24 in W 13 in D 9 in
Extra Large Murano Glass Flower Flushmount by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
A Huge Midcentury flush mount light with many Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base, made
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Small Gilt Brass and Murano Glass Flower Pendant by E.Palme, circa 1960s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare, small mid - century Murano glass flower pendant by Ernst Palme, Germany, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Glass Flower Basket Flush Mount Wall Lamp by Barovier & Toso, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Antwerp, BE
1960s. Manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Italy. The lamp consists of numerous amber Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

1950 Italian Murano Glass "Flowers" Chandelier By «Barovier Toso» Seguro
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Lisbon, PT
order. The Italian Murano Glass Flowers chandelier was created by two renowned glassmaker companies
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

One of kind French Colourful Murano Glass Flowers & Drops Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
all colours and sizes. Adorning Murano glass flowers as well. One of a kind pair. Re-wired and ready
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Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Three Italian Murano Glass Flower Bouquet Gilt Brass Chandeliers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three 1970s Italian Murano glass flower bouquet chandeliers with hand-blow white and clear glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Barovier Toso Style Italian Gold Textured Murano Glass Flower Leaf Flushmount
Located in Antwerp, BE
Barovier Toso Style Italian gold textured Murano glass flower leaf Fflushmount. Elegant Venetian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass, Iron

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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Gigantic 1960s XXL Mazzega Vetri Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Lamp
By AVMazzega
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original 1960s XXL Mazzega Vetri Murano glass flower ceiling lamp. Beautiful design with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Pink Murano Glass Flower Chandelier
By Cenedese
Located in Austin, TX
Murano Glass pink flower chandelier by Cenedese. This stunning piece has such a light, delicate
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount
Located in Austin, TX
Flush mount fixture made of hand-blown glass elements. Each glass petal circles a central hand
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Italian Modern Table Lamp made in Pink Murano Glass Flowers, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Italian Modern Table Lamp made in Pink Murano Glass Flowers, 1960s Italy. Dimension Height: 16,14
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Metal

1 of 4 Stunning Murano Glass Flower Wall 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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Florentine Murano Glass Flower and Leaf Sconces Banci Firenze
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
leaf design with clear and gold flake Murano glass flowers and crystal Murano glass leaves on fine
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1 of 6 Large Murano Glass Flower Flushmount by Ernst Palme, Germany, 1970s
By Ernst Palme
Located in Aachen, NRW
Midcentury flush mount light or sconce with 42 Murano glass flowers over a polished brass base
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass

Gold Floor Lamp in blown Murano Glass flowers and leaves 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Gold Floor Lamp in blown Murano Glass flowers and leaves 1990s Italy. Elegant Italian Venetian
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1990s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Modern Murano Glass Flower Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular large scale modern Murano glass chandelier with hibiscus flowers. A true work of art
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Tall Vintage Stem Vase, Italian, Murano Glass Flower Sleeve, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage slender stem vase. An Italian, Murano glass flower sleeve, dating to the mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Sconces with Iridescent Blue Murano Glass Flowers, Blue Wall Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
flowers.These flowers were made by hand in Murano and their center piece is made of a crystal color glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Elegant Murano Glass Flower Sputnik-Style Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted Murano clear and white glass lotus flower chandelier with polished nickel body and
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Murano glass flower wall lamp Italy 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb wall lamp in the shape of leaves dating from the 70s, produced in murano italy. Gold metal
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Murano glass flower wall lamp Italy 1970
Murano glass flower wall lamp Italy 1970
H 9.85 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Italian Vinage Twelve-Arm Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Pendant Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful vintage Mazzega-Murano chandelier with twelve large blown glass flowers. Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

20th Century Venetian Murano Glass Flowers Octagonal Mirror
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
small blown glass flowers and leaves that embellish this wonderful mirror of the late 1900s.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Mirror

20th Century Venetian Murano Glass Flowers Octagonal Mirror
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
light blue flowers and blown glass leaves that embellish this wonderful mirror of 1900.
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Murano Glass

Italian Pastel Murano Glass Flowers Sconces, circa 1940
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Murano flowers in both big and small sizes. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no custom fees. One of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Italian Pastel Murano Glass Flowers Sconces, circa 1940
Italian Pastel Murano Glass Flowers Sconces, circa 1940
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H 10 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Two Elegant Neoclassical Murano Glass Flower Chandeliers, 1930s
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very elegant neoclassical chandelier composed of diecast and colorful Italian Murano glass drops
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier with Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful vintage Italian classic Franco Luce style chandelier gold-colored with white flowers
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Amazing Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy, 1960s
By VeArt
Located in Rome, IT
Flushmount Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy, with clear glass flowers on a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Blown Glass

Vintage, Octagonal Venetian Mirror, with Pink Murano Glass Flowers
Located in Glasgow, GB
-clear, spiral-twist rods interspersed with shimmering glass elements, all in Murano glass. This elegant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Murano Glass

Sputnik Murano Glass Flowers Chandelier Venini Style Italy, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano glass Sputnik Flower chandelier Venini Style, Italy. Covered in patterned glass flowers with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Pastel Colors Polychrome Murano Glass Flower Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s-1960s Made in Murano glass with bubble inclusion due to its manufacturing. It
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge Venini Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Sputnik flower Murano glass chandelier by Paolo Venini for VeArt, Italy. Covered in molded ice
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

2 Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Flower Ceiling Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Murano (1940's-Style) flush mounted dome shaped ceiling fixtures with clear glass flowers
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
lotus flower with textured white frosted reeded Murano glass leaves coming out of a corolla of glass
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Italian Brass Gold Leaf Murano Glass Flower Chandelier Pendant
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
lotus flower with textured white frosted reeded Murano glass leaves coming out of a corolla of glass
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Italian Custom Amber Textured Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
quality of craftsmanship and construction details, the blown Murano glass in amber gold color and with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
white Murano glass with a silk satin finish and textured with a lustre fine cord decor. Fitted with 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Brass & Satin White Murano Glass Flower Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
white Murano glass with a silk satin finish and textured with a lustre fine cord decor. Fitted with 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Contemporary Italian Custom Amber Textured Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount
Located in Antwerp, BE
quality of craftsmanship and construction details, the blown Murano glass in amber gold color and with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Vintage Barovier Murano Glass Flower Anemone Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier
Located in Paris, France
Beautiful Barovier & Toso ceiling light with four sockets and pink anemone flower in Murano glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier and Toso Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Flower Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Forney, TX
An original Mid-century Italian Modern Murano glass chandelier by fine quality luxury lighting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount Chandelier Brass Flower Bouquet, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large round gilt brass metal crystal glass floral flush mount chandelier made in Italy, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Space Age Chrome and Murano Glass Flowers Sputnik Lamp, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. Eight E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Large Barovier Murano Glass Flower Anemone Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Paris, France
Beautiful Barovier and Toso ceiling light with four sockets and pink anemone flower in Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Flowers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of murano glass flowers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique murano glass flowers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. Find 1016 antique and vintage murano glass flowers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Murano glass flowers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Murano glass flowers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Fratelli Toso, Barovier&Toso and Mazzega Murano each produced beautiful murano glass flowers that are worth considering.

How Much are Murano Glass Flowers?

Prices for murano glass flowers start at $125 and top out at $27,500 with the average selling for $2,168.
Questions About Murano Glass Flowers
  • 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers 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.