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What is the famous glass factory in Venice, Italy?

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What is the famous glass factory in Venice, Italy?
Opinions may vary on what is the most famous glass factory in Venice, Italy. However, the island of Murano is arguably the best-known center for glass production in Venice. Since the 13th century, skilled artisans have been producing glassware in Murano. Some of the most celebrated makers that have been located on the island include Barovier Toso, Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Effe Due Murano, Barbelli, Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto and Paolo Venini. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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Italian Murano Art Glass Candy Pieces Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and fun set of four (4) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, sculptures, hand-made, in the Modern design style, circa mid to late-20th century, Itay. Each beautiful can...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Set of 6 Murano Glass Placeholders by Venini VIP, 1990s — Original Box
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A delightful set of six Murano glass placeholders by Venini VIP, dating to the 1990s. Each piece is hand-crafted in a luminous knot form, executed in six distinct and vibrant colors:...
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Silver Plate

A set of six wonderful Italian handblown Murano glass tumblers
Located in London, GB
A set of six wonderful Italian handblown Murano glass tumblers with purple and white swirling stripes
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2010s Italian Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Elegant set of 12 handmade Murano glass with a matching jug in warm amber fume color. Each piece is decorated with the refined rigadin ritorto pattern, a classic Murano design that g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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