Italian Venetian Glass Opaque Torch Sconces, Murano, Hand-Blown - a Pair

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An elegant pair of contemporary Italian Murano glass wall sconces, handcrafted in Venice and mounted on refined antiqued brass structures.
… Read more An elegant pair of contemporary Italian Murano glass wall sconces, handcrafted in Venice and mounted on refined antiqued brass structures.
Each sconce features a beautifully proportioned, hand-blown olive-green Murano glass shade, distinguished by pronounced horizontal ribbing that creates wonderful texture and softly diffuses the light. The subtle variations in color and surface are characteristic of individually worked Venetian glass.
Below, a spherical Murano glass element provides a jewel-like counterpoint to the green shade. The clear glass is enriched with aventurine and 24-karat gold leaf flecks fused into the glass, producing delicate golden reflections that come alive when illuminated. A small brass finial completes the composition.
The warm, aged character of the antiqued brass complements the green and gold tones of the Murano glass, giving the sconces a sophisticated balance of Mid-Century Italian inspiration and contemporary Venetian craftsmanship.
A highly decorative pair of Murano glass sconces suitable for a living room, dining room, bedroom, entryway or hallway, and particularly striking when installed on either side of a mirror, artwork or fireplace.
Handcrafted in Italy. Sold as a pair. See less