Poliedri Murano Glass Wall Sconces Smoked | Pair

Pair of Poliedri Murano glass wall sconces, 16 hand-blown smoked elements per sconce, brass and gold-painted frame. Iconic Italian design,style late 20th century.

• Glass: Hand-blown Murano glass, faceted poliedri elements, smoked finish
• Frame: Brass and gold-painted metal
• Set: Sold as a pair
• Sconce dimensions: Height 15¾ in (40 cm) · Width 9⅞ in (25 cm) · Depth 5⅞ in (15 cm)
• Tube dimensions: Height 5⅞ in (15 cm) · Diameter 2¾ in (7 cm)
• Bulb fitting: 1 × E14 per sconce (not included)

There are pieces that light a room. And then there are pieces that turn it into something you don't forget.

This pair of Poliedri Murano glass wall sconces belongs to the second category.

The poliedri design is one of the most recognizable contributions of Venetian glassmaking in the late twentieth century. Born on the island of Murano as an artisan response to the geometry of Italian modernism, it has crossed decades of interior design without losing a single degree of relevance. Today it reappears in the collections of the great masters — from Venini to Vistosi, from Carlo Scarpa to Gio Ponti — as a symbol of an aesthetic that never stopped speaking.

The craft

Every element in these two sconces is individually mouth-blown in fornace, using techniques passed down across generations by Venetian maestri vetrai. The result is 16 glass elements per sconce; 32 in total for the pair, where no single piece is identical to another. The faceted surface of poliedri glass does not simply reflect light: it breaks it down, multiplies it, and diffuses it into patterns that shift with every change in the light source. The smoked finish adds a further dimension: a veil of depth that filters the warmth of the bulb and returns an atmosphere that is dense, evocative, and contemporary in spirit while remaining fully rooted in tradition.

The material and structure

The brass and gold-painted metal frame is not a mere structural support. It is a design element in its own right, one that carries the visual weight of the piece without ever overpowering the glass. The warm tone of the gilded metal amplifies the chromatic depth of the smoked finish, creating an elegant contrast between opacity and transparency, solidity and lightness. The structure is built to last: the quality of the materials and the care of the hand-assembly guarantee a longevity that serial production cannot match.

Style and spaces

The poliedri design has a rare quality: it adapts. In a contemporary interior, these sconces add historical depth without feeling out of place. In a classical or neoclassical setting, they bring modernist geometry and structure that lifts the gravity of more traditional elements. In luxury hospitality — boutique hotels, suites, high-end restaurants — they become a signature detail capable of defining the entire character of a space. Sold as a pair, they are particularly suited to symmetrical applications: headboards, vanity mirrors, double entryways, formal corridors.

Dimensions

Each sconce measures 15¾ in (40 cm) in height, 9⅞ in (25 cm) in width, and 5⅞ in (15 cm) in depth. The individual poliedri glass elements measure 5⅞ in (15 cm) in height and 2¾ in (7 cm) in diameter. The wall projection is contained, making these sconces suitable even for narrower corridors or spaces with lower ceiling heights. The E14 fitting is a widely compatible standard, suitable for most low-consumption LED solutions currently available.

Note: As with every hand-blown glass piece , slight variations in tone and texture across individual poliedri elements are not imperfections, they are the unmistakable signature of authentic artisan craftsmanship. Every pair is, by definition, one of a kind.