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Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown blue, yellow and white flowers Italian art glass pedestal paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Toso Murano Multicolor Murrine Italian Art Glass Rooster Sculpture / Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching cock rooster blown glass sculpture or paperweight features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower design Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Green Nautical Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and green rope art glass nautical paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and fully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Crystal 24k Pure Gold Hand Blown Egg Paperweight FM Konstglas, Ronneby, Sweden
By FM Konstglas 1
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Exquisite Swedish crystal and 24-karat pure gold, hand blown egg paperweight from FM Konstglas
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Butterfly Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, millefiori flower mosaic design Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
St. Clair Glass Paperweight FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage art glass paperweight with hand blown pink flowers, made in USA, circa 1960s
Original mark
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light green, with multicolor spots Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Murano Italian Venetian 24 KT Gold Glass Elephant Sculpture Desk Paperweight
Located in Nottingham, GB
Murano Italian Venetian 24 KT Gold Glass Elephant Sculpture Desk Paperweight
Very good condition
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Heart Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. It has a red, white and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
1980s Blue and Clear Art Glass Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful blue and clear art glass decorative object or paperweight with a 'controlled
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculptures
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Vaseline yellow, orange and white Italian art glass mushroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large, vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Black Bullseye Murrine Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color murrine with black Italian art glass mosaic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s.
The vintage Art Glass orange fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Millefiori Murrine Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight is done with 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown ribbons and flowers design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown millefiori rainbow colors flower mosaic Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Butterfly Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful Murano handblown millefiori flowers and mosaic Italian art glass butterfly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Bouquet Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of Murano handblown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Ribbon Millefiori Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
handblown rainbow ribbons, swirling and scrambled Millefori paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine, Ribbon, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Murano Pink Millefiori Flowers, Confetti, Swirl Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Alfredo Barbini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
millefiori flowers, confetti and swirling paperweights. The flower and swirl paperweights are documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and blue art glass paperweight with satin surface. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Still
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Texas Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
blue millefiori flowers and Texas cane art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano Vintage Red White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Multicolor Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, multicolor millefiori flower garden paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro. Still retains an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item. Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Paolo Venini Signed Murano Teal Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal green twisted ribbons on clear base Italian art glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass
Murano Bubble Paperweight
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful decorative piece or paper weight... a very nice clear glass with bubbles.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Vintage Rainbow Stripe Ribbon Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripe ribbons Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Ribbon Millefiori Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
handblown twisted ribbon paperweights, with millefiori crowns. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. One
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Ribbon, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Pink Millefiori Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item. Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Millefiori Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available as shown). Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Italian Green White and Clear Art Glass Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian green, white, shimmering copper and clear art glass decorative object or
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Wild Flowers Ribbon Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with original label underneath
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Butterfly and Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and butterfly design paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. One still retains its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Murano Black Gold Leaf Iridescent Surface Italian Art Glass Pyramid Paperweight
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and gold Italian art glass cone pyramid paperweight. It
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Toso Murano Blue Red White Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. The first is a blue and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Opal Pezzato Checker Board Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown opalescent checker board design Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Opaline Glass
Cenedese Murano Blue Swirl Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Starfish Paperweight
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue swirl, and flower murrine Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano White Yellow Daisy Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and yellow daisy flower Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Flower Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The first is a "Crown" flower cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Micro Mosaic Wild Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown wild flowers micro millefiori Italian art glass flower bouquet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Rose Flower Italian Art Glass Faceted Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white rose flower Italian art glass faceted window
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Murano Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculptures
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
) Murano handblown vaseline yellow, orange and white art glass mushroom/toadstool set. Created for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Vistosi Murano Blue White Orange Black Bullseye Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Vistosi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large Murano handblown white, blue, green, orange and black Italian art glass bullseye paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Blue Pink Ribbon Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful set of Murano handblown twisted cotton candy ribbon Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass
Blue Murano Flower Paperweight
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue Murano flower paperweight - a lovely sphere with a blue blown flower on a blue field. A
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful small vintage Murano hand blown dark cobalt blue and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Snowflake Mosaic Murrine Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Ermanno Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown blue spots and snowflake mosaic murine Italian art glass faceted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Glass
Paolo Venini Signed Murano Red Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Murano handblown red twisted ribbons on green base Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass
Venetian Gold Leaf Embossed Cancer Zodiac Sign Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Venetian handblown Italian art glass over embossed metal Cancer zodiac sign paperweight
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Fratelli Toso Murano Roses Yellow Flowers Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white roses and yellow orange flowers Italian art glass faceted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Venetian Gold Leaf Embossed Gemini Zodiac Sign Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Venetian handblown Italian art glass over embossed metal Gemini zodiac sign paperweight
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Vintage ICET Murano Glass Paperweight with Cobalt Blue Flower Mid-Century Moder
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano heavy hand blown glass paperweight with cobalt blue flower inset.
Gorgeous Vintage Art Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Paolo Venini Murano Signed Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Six Sides Paperweight
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Murano hand blown cobalt blue summers top on clear base Italian art glass paperweight. Documented
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Toso Murano Millefiori Wild Flower Italian Art Glass Diamond Facet Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of Murano handblown, diamond cut faceted wild flower Italian art glass paperweights
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
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Glass Blown Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glass blown paperweight you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A glass blown paperweight — often made from glass, blown glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the glass blown paperweight you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A glass blown paperweight made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made glass blown paperweight has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fratelli Toso, Steuben Glass and Alfredo Barbini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Glass Blown Paperweight?
Prices for a glass blown paperweight start at $95 and top out at $11,200 with the average selling for $450.
Finding the Right Paperweights for You
While any heavy object can be used to hold loose papers, there’s nothing as ornate yet perfectly functional as a paperweight. Antique, new and vintage paperweights can unobtrusively enhance the ambience of a room or act as a colorful conversation starter. On a desk or writing table, it can contribute a subtle sense of style.
Glass paperweights emerged in Europe in the mid-19th century. Early paperweight artisans like Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia often crafted them with a design on the inside. By the early 1900s, paperweight objects became even more popular through innovative iterations by artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As the paperweight became both a luxury and utilitarian object, creators used a variety of materials to set their wares apart. Today, in addition to the classic glass versions, paperweights are made of metal, wood, ceramic and stone.
A vast selection of paperweights as well as a whole range of other desk accessories can be found on 1stDibs — browse by type, price, period, material or style, from Art Deco and Hollywood Regency to metal and glass. Reflecting their widespread appeal, paperweights are available in a diverse array from across the globe, including Italy, France and North America, as well as examples by leading designers and brands such as Fratelli Toso, William Guillon and René Lalique. Whether an office or a study needs a touch of something vintage or a mid-century modern twist, there are paperweights to suit every taste.
Questions About Glass Blown Paperweight
- What is a glass paperweight?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- What is mouth-blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mouth-blown glass is glassware produced with a traditional technique called mouth-blowing. It involves using a long blowpipe to draw molten glass upwards and then turning it to create different shapes. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of mouth-blown glass.
- Is Viking Glass hand-blown?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All 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, 2022One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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