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Venetian Chandelier In Mordore Murano Glass By Venini Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in bronze Murano glass by Venini circa 1940,
10 arms of light,
New
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier, 1940
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier
C.
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional five-shade Murano glass chandelier with elegant shaped brass mount, by Barovier
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano glass chandelier.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$7,796
Mid-Century Stilnovo chandelier with teak and Murano Glass, Italy 1940-50s
By Stilnovo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare vintage chandelier by Stilnovo made in Italy in the 1940-50s.
Stilnovo manufacture from Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Venetian chandelier in bronze-coloured Murano glass, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in bronze-coloured Murano glass, circa 1940
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Magnificent Art Deco Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional eight-shade Murano glass chandelier with gold intrusion . Elegant shaped fine quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Murano Glass Pendant by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Centered by a generous cup, single light socket E27.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Penguin
Located in New York, NY
A Murano glass penguin, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1940s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
$2,200
Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier attr. Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional six-shade Murano glass chandelier with elegant shaped brass mount, by Ercole Barovier
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Barovier
Toso Glass Bowl, iridescent, ca. 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Barovier & Toso Glass Bowl, iridescent, ca. 1940
The substantial, shell-like glass bowl is crafted
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,227 Sale Price
20% Off
Ercole Barovier, glass vase
Oriente
, ca. 1940
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Zurich, CH
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), glass vase 'Oriente', ca. 1940
pressed bulbous vase of thick-walled
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,506 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pendant or lantern with a precious curved etched glass with leave motives . Lyre shape
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano chandelier circa 1940 attributed to Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant 6 arms chandelier, with brass details attributed to Seguso
Made in Murano Venice circa
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Lantern Attributed to Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
Murano Glass lantern attributed to Ercole Barovier.
This stunning Barovier attributed Murano
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Chandelier in Murano Glass by Barovier Toso, Italy, circa 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco chandelier manufactured in hand blown Murano glass to Barovier e Toso, Murano Italy circa
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
6 arms Murano chandelier by Seguso circa 1940
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful 6 arms Murano chandelier circa 1940 by Seguso
Very nice vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Chandelier in Murano to Venini Style, Art Deco, 1940
By Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Glass success story began in Murano, Venice in 1921, with the unlikely partnership of Giacomo Cappellin
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Murano Glass Wall Mirror, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
DHL shipping
Large and Elegant mid-century Murano glass wall mirror, 1940s
Good condition.
Found
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Murano Glass
Charming Italian Chandelier by Barovier
Toso, Murano, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier with sober and elegant shapes. An authentic jewel out of the Murano furnaces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Amber Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa late circa 1940's Italian Murano glass chandelier with 6 arms and gilt details
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Chandelier Pendant Lamp, Italy 1940
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Delft, NL
An Archimede Seguso Murano chandelier pendant lamp, Italy 1940
An Italian Murano glass
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Container for candy or cookies in crystal and Murano, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Magnificent Art Deco Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional eight-shade Murano glass chandelier with gold intrusion . Elegant shaped fine quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$12,341 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vintage Murano glass vase
The vase is made of hand-blown amethyst-colored glass with a ribbed
Category
Vintage 1940s Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,500
Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1940
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier
C.
Located in New York, NY
A Large, Elegant and Original, Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Murano Glass Flush Mount
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Art Deco Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional eight-shade Murano glass chandelier with gold intrusion . Elegant shaped fine quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
$12,341 Sale Price
20% Off
Venini Murano Glass and Brass Hole Holder 1940
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Original and Elegant photo frame for chest of drawers or coffee table, something really elegant to keep at home.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
$1,495 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional six-shade Murano glass chandelier with elegant shaped brass mount, by Ercole Barovier
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Attribuita a VENINI - Lampada da tavolo fazzoletto - MURANO 1940
By Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Paolo Venini, negli anni 40.
Il fazzoletto in vetro di murano e colore azzurro tenue con il bordo più
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Floor Lamp By Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano Glass Floor Lamp By Seguso.
This Murano floor lamp by Seguso was executed in an unusual
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
CARLO SCARPA VENINI LAMpADA DA TAVOLO VETRO DI MURANO 1940 ITALIA
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
ECCEZIONALE LAMPADA DA TAVOLO IN VETRO DI MURANO...DEL 1940
DELLA VENINI CARLO SCARPA..
PROVENIENTE
Category
Vintage 1940s Other Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light,
Circa 1940,
New Electrification
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Round Murano Tulip Chandelier 1940 Mid-Century Italian Design Trasparent
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Fantastic chandelier 1940 Murano Art Glass, built around the year 1940, very reminiscent of the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,738 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine Pair of One Light Murano Wall Sconces, Italy 1940.
Located in Brussels, BE
each.
From Italy, 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,186 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Murano Sconces Barovier&Toso Style, 1940
s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
taste to a simpler, modern one, Murano hand-blown glass wall lamps succeed in emphasizing the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1 of the 3 Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendants Pink White, 1940
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ruffled hand blown glass pendants, 1940.
This rare set is a real eye catcher and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Spectacular Antique Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular Antique Murano Glass multi tier blown glass chandelier
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Green Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian green Murano glass light fixture with 3 candelabra lights .
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier, Organic Wall Mirror, Murano Glass, Brass, Italy c. 1940
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass wall mirror designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Ercole Barovier, Organic Wall Mirror, Murano Glass, Brass, Italy c. 1940
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and Murano glass wall mirror designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Pendant by Ercole Barovier, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Centered by a generous cup, single light socket E27.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Italian Murano glass vase with silver speckles in the glass, twisted tapered body
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,200
Charming Italian Chandelier by Barovier
Toso, Murano, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Chandelier with sober and elegant shapes. An authentic jewel out of the Murano furnaces.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Murano "Stalactite" Chandelier Attributed to Barovier - Italy 1940.
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and spectacular Murano " Stalactite" six light chandelier.
Attributed to Barovier- Murano
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,322 Sale Price
20% Off
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 8 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large Murano glass chandelier on two floors in Golden Green color
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass Mordoré And Red, Venini Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Mordoré Murano Glass, Venini, 12 arms of light, new electrification
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Seguso Sconce Glass Brass 1940 Italy
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso sconces, murano glass, brass 1940 Italy.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Venini Murano Glass Elegant Art Deco Chandelier Attributed to Tommaso Buzzi 1940
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous Art Deco Murano glass round shape chandelier with central light large "pulegoso " glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Ercole Barovier vase Murano Rostrato white Iridescent 1940.
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Incredibile vaso grande di metà secolo in cristallo- vetro di murano rostrato soffiato a bocca di
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Fabulous Pair of Iridescent Murano Leaf Sconces, 1940
s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Magnificent pair of original 1940's Murano sconces, made of the finest and heavy iridescent glass
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,455 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Ercole Barovier Venini Murano Glass Chandelier 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Questo squisito lampadario Art Déco in vetro di Murano, al celebre designer Ercole Barovier
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$4,891 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Barovier 1940 Murano Wall Lamps Brass Parts
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coppia di Applique Originali del 1940 Barovier in Vetro di Murano e Ottone.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$2,076 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Ercole Barovier, Murano pair of Table Lamps circa 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in CA, CA
Pair of table lamps by Ercole Barovier, Murano circa 1940 in rostrate colourless glass, metal frame
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Cut Glass
Art Deco Hanging Lamp in Chrome and Murano, italian, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
.
Why are there so many antiques in Argentina?
In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Murano chandelier 16 lights attributed to Seguso circa 1940
By Archimede Seguso
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice 16 arms chandelier by Seguso Italy murano circa 1940
Need to re wire
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Porta Ritratto - att. BAROVIER
TOSO - Vetro di MURANO - ITALIA 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Attribuita a BAROVIER & TOSO ,
Cornice in vetro di murano a tourchon, anche non essendo firmata
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Brass
Barovier and Toso Vase Centerpiece iridescent Glass 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Barovier and Toso Iridescent Glass Centerpiece Vase
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Murano Glass
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Murano Glass 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass 1940 for your home. A murano glass 1940 — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 2464 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass 1940 you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass 1940 — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass 1940, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made murano glass 1940 has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier and Venini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Murano Glass 1940?
Prices for a murano glass 1940 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $72,271, while the average can fetch as much as $3,395.
Questions About Murano Glass 1940
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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Venetian Fountain
Murano Table Candelabra
Copper Light Doors
Crystal Bathtub
Dedar Milano Pillow
Dorothy Dandridge
Fireplace Dogs Fender
Fireplace Grates And Fenders
Fireplace Screen Curved
Fontana Arte Brass And Glass Fireplace Tools
Fornasetti Coromandel
Fostoria American
Framed Insects
Franciscan Ware
Franco Grignani
Frank Lloyd Wright Headboard
Frank Lloyd Wright Vase
Frank Matranga