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Does Murano glass break?
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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
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Large Mid-Century Modern Mouthblown Italian Murano Flowery Glass Vase
By Murano 5, Fazzeletto
Located in Lisse, NL
A playful and organically beautiful, mouthblown, glass vase.
This large and elegant Murano vase from the 1970s is a truly exquisite vase and she is in very good, original conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Murano Art Glass Sky Blue and Gold Centerpiece Dish Bowl
By Murano 5, Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful scallop edge sky blue and gold speck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s.Has the remains of the original foil label on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Murano Art Glass Silver Fleck Blue
White Dish Bowl Italy
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful scroll edge turquoise blue over white glass and silver fleck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s. Has the original foil la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
V. Nason
C. Italy Low Murano Centerpiece Glass Bowl in Amber and Blue, Unused
By Murano 5, Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Miami, FL
V. Nason & C. of Italy Amber and Blue Murano Glass Bowl
Offered for sale is a handblown amber and blue Murano glass bowl by V. Nason & C of Italy. The bowl retains the Murano label ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
$300 Sale Price
28% Off
Set of 2 Italian Stone Gray Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 stone gray Scavo glass Murano art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980.
Stunner done and they look g...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Cenedese Vetri Italian Wine Glasses Set of 6
By Murano 5, Cenedese
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This image shows a set of Murano Cenedese Vetri wine glasses made in Italy. These are likely made from lead-free crystal, known for clarity ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass


