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Italian Midcentury Glass and Brass 8-Arm Chandelier Mazzega Attributed, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Hagenbach, DE
with its eight brass arms, each of it with a heavy Murano glass element.
The light requires 8 E14
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carlo Nason Mazzega Floor Lamp Model LT 316 in Murano Glass 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic lamp by Carlo Nason. 7 heavy Murano glass elements arranged in a column and internally lit
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Vintage Murano Glass Millefiori Bookends
Located in Troy, MI
suspended in clear, heavy Murano glass. Oval shape with flat base and flat inside edge that supports the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
1980s Modernist Carlo Moretti Style Murano Glass Round Centerpiece
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare blue, white and pink heavy murano glass centerpiece designed and hand-crafted in Venice in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fischer Leuchten Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large Murano glass flush mount by Fischer Leuchten. Very heavy Murano glass. The flush
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Vintage Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount Light with Murano Glass, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful ceiling light or flush mount flower light with heavy Murano glass made in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Hillebrand Flush Mount Ceiling or Wall Light, Murano Glass Brass, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Beautiful light fixture by Hillebrand. A heavy Murano glass is mounted on a brass base. Can be used
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Fischer Leuchten Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Germany, 1970s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large Murano glass flush mount by Fischer Leuchten. Very heavy Murano glass. The flush
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Crystal and Brass Murano Lamps Flush Mounts, circa 1970
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
Stunning pair of 19" pyramide shaped ceiling lamps with heavy Murano glass on a gilt frame. We have a pair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Stunning Flush Mount Light, Murano Glass and Wood Frame, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous flush mount light in heavy Murano glass with a wooden frame. It can be used also as a
Category
Vintage 1980s German Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Murano Leaf Rugiodoso Barovier
Toso Style Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. Heavy Murano glass in "Rugiodoso" technique. Bronze back. Previous owner
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning Flush Mount Light by Massive Leuchten, Murano Glass Wood Frame, 1980s
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous flush mount light in heavy Murano glass with a wooden frame. It can be used also as a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pino Signoretto Pelican Murano Glass Sculpture 1970
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Paris, IDF
amazing attention to details despite the difficulties of working on a very heavy murano glass sculpture
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair 1970s Vintage German Peill
Putzler Calyx Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce
By Peill
Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
heavy Murano glass is composed of a metal frame and with one light. Each Fixture requires one European
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Grey with Ivory Undertone Murano Glass Lamps, Italy, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Pair of heavy Murano glass table lamps in the style of Barovier. The glass color is a soft grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Monumental Brutalist Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Brutalist Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Brutalist Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Monumental Large Clear Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Barovier Toso Style Glass
gold flake Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italy, circa 1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass shade with metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Clear
Multicolored flakes Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Large Clear Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano clear Glass
gold plate Metal Flush Mount, Italy 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
dome on top as a part of the screw that holds the heavy murano glass shade. With its clean modernist
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Cenedese Italian Murano Rare Sommerso Monumental Heavy Glass Bowl
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in North Miami, FL
This piece de resistance rare and magnificent Murano heavy glass geode flat cut polished bowl is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy Vintage Italian Murano Glass Bookends, Modernist
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of solid glass bookends. Internally decorated in pink and white.
Measures 7.25" H x 4" W x
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Scolari Chandelier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Scolari chandelier with heavy Murano glass ice cube styled shades, brushed aluminum arms and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$3,900
Italian Murano Cranberry Star Bowl
By Murano 5
Located in Soquel, CA
This lovely and beautiful heavy Venetian Murano glass bowl is cranberry with evenly spaced clear
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Heavy 20cm Murano Glass "DONUT" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy 1kg Murano Glass "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
Origin:
Murano, Italy.
Decade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Barovier Toso Style Glass
gold flake Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italy, circa 1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass shade with metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Sommerso Signed R. Anatre Glass Heavy Glass Sculptural Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
Unusual colors of clear, brown to light blue purple to light dark gray make up this very heavy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Flower Glass Sconces Glashütte Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite sconce manufactured by Glashütte Limburg. It is a very heavy Murano glass on a brass metal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large, Heavy Blue and Teal Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano Sommerso blown glass vase. Thick and heavy, beautiful blue and teal / green colors. Tiny
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Heavy 1, 1kg Murano Glass "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Big and heavy Murano bowl by Alfredo Barbini, signed
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milano, IT
Signed Murano sculpture - Big Murano glass bowl - Alfredo Barbini centerpiece
Big, beautiful and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Heavy Murano Cigar Ashtray
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
9-132b mouth blown Murano glass cigar ashtray.
Category
Vintage 1970s Ashtrays
Petite Florentine Flower and Leaf Flush Mount Vintage, German 1980s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
leaves. Flower calyx made of heavy Murano Glass. The fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt
Category
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Petite Florentine Flower and Leaf Flush Mount Vintage, German 1980s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
leaves. Flower calyx made of heavy Murano Glass. The fixture requires one European E14 / 110 Volt
Category
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
New Old Stock, Murano Heavy Clear Glass Shell Bowl, by Gino Cenedese Italy, 1960
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Gino Cenedese
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
New Old Stock, Murano Heavy Clear Glass Shell Bowl, by Gino Cenedese Italy, 1960
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Gino Cenedese
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy Italian Modern Sculptural Hand-Blown Murano Art Glass Flower Vase
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Italien sculptural hand-blown Murano art glass vase in dark pink, blue, green and clear
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Petite Pair of Florentine Flower and Leaf Flush Mount Vintage, Italy, 1980s
By Banci
Located in Nuernberg, DE
flowers and metal leaves. Flower calyx made of heavy Murano Glass. Each fixture requires one European E14
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Stunning Florentine Six Light Flower and Leaf Flush Mount Vintage, German 1980s
By Hans Kögl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
leaves. Flower calyx made of heavy Murano Glass. The fixture requires six European E14 / 110 Volt
Category
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Stunning Florentine Flower and Leaf Flushmount or Wall Light Vintage, Austria
By EGLO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
calyx made of heavy Murano Glass. It is hand painted and was made by EGLO Leuchten in Austria. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece or Glass Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and heavy centerpiece of Murano art glass in green - blue - amber-yellow and brown shiny
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Petite Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a metal fixture. The Murano glass is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Steel and Blue Heavy Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular blue glass and steel ashtray made in Italy in the 1970s in perfect conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Steel
stunning Large Murano Sommerso Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a white lacquered metal fixture. It is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Starburst Pattern Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Italy, 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful starburst pattern flush mount. Gorgeous heavy textured Murano glass flush mount with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Green Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Collectible Vase in "Scavo" Murano Glass by Alfredo Rossi, 1950s, Italy
By Alfredo Rossi
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano Vase - Collectible Art Deco Glass - Rare Italian Art Glass Vase
Big and heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco WMF Ikora Red Glass Table Lamp, 1930s Germany
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Wonderful hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass table lamps
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Large Purple and Burgundy Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large and heavy handblown Murano glass astray or bowl made with Sommerso technique in purple and
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Pair of Deep Sommerso Glass Bowls by Murano Artist Flavio Poli, circa 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
designer/artist Flavio Poli. Stunning as a pair, exceptionally heavy thick Murano glass. The beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Franco Luce Murano Glass Heavy Bronze Leaves Branch Motive Wall Scones MINT!
By Franco Luce, Ars Murano
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Franco Luce Murano Glass Heavy Bronze Leaves Branch Motive Wall Scones MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Large Green Bullicante Murano Glass Bowl or Centerpiece with Gold Leaf, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s
This is a thick and heavy green bilicante Murano glass bowl with gold leaf.
It
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Faceted Glass
Brass Octagonal Hinged Box/Jewelry Box/
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful and heavy Italian vintage murano clear faceted glass hinged box is trimmed in brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Brass
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Heavy Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of heavy murano glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every piece of heavy murano glass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of heavy murano glass, we have 74 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of heavy murano glass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of heavy murano glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Cenedese, Archimede Seguso and J.T. Kalmar each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of heavy murano glass that is worth considering.
How Much is a Heavy Murano Glass?
Prices for a piece of heavy murano glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $356 and can go as high as $14,739, while the average can fetch as much as $1,044.
Questions About Heavy Murano Glass
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. 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). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces 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.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you 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, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." 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. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.