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Amazing Large Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase Ercole Barovier iridescent shades in 1940
s murano glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Production Italy 1960 ca.
Vaso in vetro lattimo, corpo ovalizzato su piede cilindrico, bocca a punte con decoro a fili lungo il collo, base circolare.
Blown glass workmanship.
at thi...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Elegant Italian Murano Art Glass 1940s Chandelier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant Italian Murano Art Glass, 1940s chandelier, elegant delicate and extraordinary manufacture.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$1,057 Sale Price
64% Off
Single Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1940's Twisted clear Murano glass table lamp.
Measurements:
Height of body: 11.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Wall Mirror attributed to Barovier
Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass wall mirror attributed to Barovier
Toso, 1940s
Intact and in good
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 7 Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendants Red Pink White, 1940
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ruffled hand blown Murano glass pendants, 1970.
This are is a real eye catchers and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian Murano glass table lamps in a faint blue-gray hue.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$6,200 / set
White Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s Italian Murano glass table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 16.5
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,200 / set
Extraordinary Pink Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier
Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing and rare mid-century Murano glass Light in rare pink color.
This wonderful lamp was
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceiling Lamp Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$2,652 Sale Price
30% Off
Rostrato Murano Glass Table Lamp Attributed to Barovier
Toso 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Rostrato Murano glass table lamp attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s
It shows minor signs of aging
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1 of 7 Art Deco Ruffled Murano Hand Blown Glass Pendants Red Pink White, 1940
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful ruffled hand blown Murano glass pendants, 1970.
This are is a real eye catchers and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Italian Art Deco Chandelier by Barovier
Toso Murano, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant brass mounted Art Deco five arms Murano glass chandelier by Barovier & Toso.
We can
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
VENINI Pulegoso Glass N 3 Appliques Metal Crome Opaline Glass 1940 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
N. Tre Appliques VENINI 1940 In vetro Pulegoso
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Ducks by Fratelli
By Barovier, Fratelli, Seguso, Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano glass ducks by Fratelli.
Beautiful pair of gold murano glass ducks by Fratelli
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$995 / set
Alfredo Barbini Green Sommerso Art Glass Vase for V.A.M.S.A., 1940
By Alfredo Barbini, V.A.M.S.A.
Located in Milan, Italy
.Alfredo Barbini for VAMSA green 'bullicante’ SOMMERSO art glass vase with frog on rim.
Biography
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Two Murano glass chandeliers, Italian design, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
chandeliers created in blown Murano glass are part of a collection of glass elements created by the Seguso
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Two Murano Glass Chandeliers, Italian Design, 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
chandeliers created in blown Murano glass are part of a collection of glass elements created by the Seguso
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pink Murano Glass Pendant by Barovier E Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier with rare pink glass.
The pendant consists of
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Wall Sconce Leaf Murano Art Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Barovier wall sconce Leaf Murano art glass 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$621 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Murano Glass Vase Elmetto Model by Seguso.
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase by Seguso. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Cast Murano Glass Vintage Three-Arm Chandelier Pendant
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
Truly one-of-a-kind! Unique Venetian artistry with a solid glass body and fluted and twisted arms
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$994 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$994 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and Brass 1940s Gold
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Venini handles in Murano glass Torcello and brass 1940s Gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$994 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940s) Murano clear glass chandelier with 5 scroll and swirl glass design arms supporting
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Regal Venetian Murano Glass Wall Mirror attributed to Barovier
Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Regal Venetian Murano glass wall mirror attributed to Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Found in a noble
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
Pair of Caged Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Stunning Pair of Caged Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass. Manufactured in the glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Colorful 1940s Orientalist Lantern by Seguso in Murano Glass, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Colourful Lantern in Murano glass manufactured in Murano Italy by the Seguso factory circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Shell Trasparent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Barovier e Toso with murano glass.
The pendant consists of 5
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano glass sconces by Veronèse for André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's Murano glass sconces
Double lights
Dimensions given with glass shade
Category
Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Octagonal Italian ceiling lamp in Murano glass and brass, 1940s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. Round, thick diffuser in Murano glass. Good vintage condition with attractive patina due to age (see
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa,
Bugne
vase, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa, 'Bugne' vase, 1940
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936
hand-blown glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Table Lamp by Ercole Barovier for Barovier E Toso, circa 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in London, GB
A sculptural table lamp in Murano glass and gold leaf by Ercole Barovier, 1940s.
Ercole Barovier
Category
20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Ercole Barovier Chandelier Rostrato and Bullicante Murano Glass, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Murano Glass Chandelier from Barovier e Toso.
Period: 1940s
Very Rare for the Rostrato and
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Deco sculpture of a panther in Murano glass, 1940s
Located in Parma, IT
Deco' panther sculpture in blown Murano glass from the 1940s.
Transparent glass base, stylised
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Gilted Metal
Iridescent Murano Glass 1940s Sconce
By Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare and important iridescent Murano glass & gilted metal sconce manufactured in Murano around the
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Charming Clear Rostrato Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier
Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Murano glass Light in clear rostrato from the middle of the last century.
This
Category
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Murano Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1940's blown glass Murano lanterns with metal frame and one interior light
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Extraordinary Pink Rostrato Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier
Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible rare Murano glass Light in rare pink rostrato from the middle of the last century.
Two
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Clear Glass Leaf Lamp with Fornasetti Fabric Lampshade, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Murano hand-blown clear glass leaf table lamp with square thick and heavy clear glass base. The
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Fabric, Murano Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Handles Brass Glass Murano 1940s Gold Venini Italy
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of mid-century Italian handles in brass and Murano 1940s gold glass, the brass has been well
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$1,243 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Extraordinary Art Decò Barovier e Toso Chandelier, Murano "Bubble" Glass, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Murano chandelier from the Barovier and Toso glassworks.
Period circa 1940.
The
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso. Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Murano vase in a magnificent red color characterized by symmetric bubbles, in an excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Murano "Rostrato" Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and very rare Murano glass table lamp entirely made in "rostrato" mouth-blown Murano
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Shell Trasparent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Barovier e Toso with murano glass.
The pendant consists of 5
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier
Toso Art Deco Style Brass and Murano Glass Sconce
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous Art Deco-style Murano glass wall light is entirely handcrafted. Each piece is
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Amazing Ercole Barovier Art Deco Chandelier, "Bullicante" Glass Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
glass, the 3 cups with a "bullicant" glass work decorated with three more leaves
The chandelier is 115
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa,
Bugne
vase, 1940
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936
hand-blown glass, iridescent surface
modell 3739
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano Glass Leaf Sconces, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Late Art Deco Clear Murano glass leaf sconces, brass structure, one bulb each lamp. These
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Elegant Ercole Barovier Art Deco Chandelier, "Bullicante" Glass Murano, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant chandelier attributed to Ercole Barovier.
1940s period.
A stupendous work in glass, the 3
Category
Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Seguso Murano glass wall lights, 1940s, leaves
By Seguso
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
solid brass frame, large iridescent Murano glass shade with leaf-shaped inclusions of gold glitter
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Rare Green Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mouth-blown Murano glass vase in rare green acquamarina rostrato from the middle of the
Category
Vintage 1940s European Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1940's Venetian large, bulbous table lamp composed of iridescent gold Murano glass formed
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Elegant Refined Chandelier Murano Glass Art Very Special, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant refined chandelier Murano glass art very special 1940s, very reminiscent of the elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$2,072 Sale Price
68% Off
An orignal 1940s Murano "torchon" glass picture frame by Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
An orignal 1940s Murano hand blown, "torchon" glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, with brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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