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Midcentury Rosice Blue Glass Bowl Ashtray Element, Czech Republic, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Czech
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass
Bamboo
Vases
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of black, blue, and turquoise Murano glass. Crafted with precision and artistry, these vases
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage blue Swan Sculpture in artistic Murano glass by Formia Venezia Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, blue swan with crystal details, Italy
Dimensions: L 16 cm x H 33 cm x D
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Light Blue Artistic Glass Vase, Candlestick, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Due Blue
Green Glass Rod Wall Sconce, 1980s Italian Design
By Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Italian Murano Due wall sconce from the 1980s, showcasing the artistry of Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Dark Blue Navy Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 20cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Antique "Dulcam" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
and gilt on cobalt blue Murano glass. Featuring an orange with leaf on the lid. Reads “DULCAM
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 24cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 24cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Dark Blue Navy Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a check motif. height: 33cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Alfredo Barbini Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl with Bullicante
Gold Polveri Flecks
Located in Soquel, CA
” technique, with folded over rim and decorative indent. A blue and white Murano glass bowl with gold leaf
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Antique "Digitale" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
and gilt on blue Murano glass. Featuring a pear with leaf on the lid. Reads “DIGITALE” which
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano – Large Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking hand-blown Murano glass centerpiece bowl by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, signed and bearing the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray, attributed to Barovier
Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass ashtray, attributed to Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1950s.
Nile green colour, it was bought
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
$208 Sale Price
49% Off
Italian Art Glass Murano Blue and White Sculptural Bowl Vase Centerpiece
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous blown Art glass vase or centerpiece bowl was designed in Murano, Italy, in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Seguso Vetri D
Arte Murano Cased Pulegoso Turquoise, White Glass Bowl Vintage
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful and special rare Italian vintage Murano glass bowl has it all going on. It is the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Champagne Coupe Glasses, Vincenzo Nason
Cie, Italy 1990s
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Italian Murano blue cocktail or Champagne coupe glasses by Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Barware
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Pipe in Murano in colors white and blue 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Venini Murano Blue Birds Doves Designed by Tyra Lundgren
By Venini
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Venini in Murano, Italy. The pair are well proportioned, each one unique in design in complementary poses
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
iconic Murano glassmaking tradition.
The lamps feature a rich cobalt blue color with a textured
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful and rare find Egizia art glass bowl, designed by Ettore Sottsass. This thick and heavy
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique "Ung Hidar" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
and gilt on cobalt blue Murano glass. Featuring an orange with leaf on the lid. Reads “UNG HIDAR
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1930, Italian Murano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,350
Caravaggio Cup Murano Glass Centerpiece by Barovier
Toso from the 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, MI
Centerpiece cup in very fine blue Murano glass, made in inspiration of the Caravaggio cup by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Romantic Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,695 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano , 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,550
Pair of Italian Blue and White Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals with a chrome frame. The glasses
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase Bottle, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. height: 30cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Organic Italian Geometric Gray Purple Aqua Blue Murano Glass Room Divider/Screen
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
This customizable Murano glass curtain with an Art Deco flair in purple amethyst, gray, aquamarine
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Chrome
Duckling bird Sculpture in Blue Murano glass with crystal base, Italy in stock
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Duckling Sculpture in Blue Murano glass with crystal base, Italy in stock
Dimensions: L 11 cm x H
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 6 Murano tumblers, Tartan, 4 amethyst, 3 Blue, 4 greens, one red Ritorto
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six Murano glass tumblers with an incredible sequence of 11 different color glass canes in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano in blue and yellow, 1950, Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italian
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Conterie e Cristallerie.
Poli died in 1984. A number of his works are in the Murano Glass Museum, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blue and Gold Set of Two Venetian Murano Glass Goblets, 1992s
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant pair of blue Venetian glass goblets with 24-carat gold leaf.
The objects made of Murano
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Blue Swan Sculpture in Murano glass by Formia Venezia, made in Italy
By Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, blue swan with crystal details, Italy
Dimensions: L 15 cm x H 30 cm x D
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1970 Italian Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Art Glass Vase Sommerso Red Baby Blue
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Blown Murano Art Glass Vase in Baby Blue, Bright Red
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Daniela Poletti Vetrofuso Murano Glass Sushi Plates, Silver Leaf Set of 6
By Vetrofuso, Vetrofuso di Daniela Poletti 1
Located in Miami, FL
Daniela Poletti Vetrofuso Murano Glass Sushi Plates, Silver Leaf Infused
Offered for sale is a set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Triple Cased Flower Pink
Baby Blue Glass Bowl Italy Mid-Century 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano triple cased transparent blown glass bowl with pink & baby blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Midcentury Cobalt Blue Art Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
Brilliant Murano chandelier with glass medallions in cobalt blue and transparent color. Fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Murano Art Glass Swirl Infinity Knot of Love Blue and Yellow
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Murano Art Glass swirl 8" infinity knot of love blue and yellow. circa Late 20th - Early 21st
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Italian Murano Glass Bull
By Murano 5
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Incredible mid-century Italian Murano glass bull hand-crafted in a brilliant blue and clear glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Vetri D
Arte 1950 Murano vase
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano blue vase with 50 by Seguso Vetri dArte
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase With Blue Glass Thread, Italy ca. 1970s
By Vivarini Murano
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Excitingly designed, unusual late mid century Murano glass vase from the mid 1970s. Artfully
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Bright Blue Swedish Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
By ASEA, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mouth blown Swedish modern encased vivid blue art glass bowl in Murano Sommerso style. Round shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$346 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Italian Blue Pink Yellow Copper Murano Art Glass Mosaic Centerpiece
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative centerpiece realized as a colorful
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold, Copper
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Blue
By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors
Petal is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
2, 3 Kg Glass Bowl Shell Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Spotted Blue Art Glass Vase with Copper Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
blue glass over white glass spotted with copper aventurine flecks.
Eye-catching top in free form
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Copper
$1,127 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Royal Blue Handblown Flower
By Murano 5
Located in Pasadena, TX
This flower is handblown.
It was crafted in Murano, Italy.
It has a beautiful rich royal blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Italian Blue and White Murano Glass Chandelier, 1980s
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 glass petals with a chrome frame. The glasses
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Murano Art Glass Basket w/ Copper Aventurine - Italy - Circa 1950
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Murano art glass basket - featuring copper aventurine canes and blue glass with a clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano, 1940, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,185
Translucen and Turquoise Murano Glass, Aventurine Gold and Silver Flecks, Italy
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Traslucid and turquoise Murano Glass, aventurine gold and silver flecks, Italy.
What is Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Handle Bowl, Mid Century Design Italy, 1970s
By Murano 5
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage Murano glass handle bowl from the 1970s impresses with striking blue and yellow
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Red and blue Murano ashtray from the 60s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Amazing red and blue ashtray by Flavio Poli in Murano glass. Made in Italy. It is a sculpture
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Blue
By Purho Murano, Karim Rashid
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Jar Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Carlo Scarpa
Scarpa was born in Venice. Much of his early
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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Murano Blue Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of murano blue glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. Find 6352 options for an antique or vintage piece of murano blue glass now, or shop our selection of 893 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of murano blue glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of murano blue glass, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of murano blue glass over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Cenedese and Archimede Seguso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Murano Blue Glass?
A piece of murano blue glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,707, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $330,271.
Questions About Murano Blue 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- What is the value of blue glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
- Is all blue glass cobalt?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
- Why is Bristol glass blue?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
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