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1950s Murano Glass Bird Sculpture Barovier Toso Attributed
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage 1950s Murano glass bird sculpture. Attributed to Barovier & Toso. Elegant and tall glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Colorful Murano Glass Birds in a Tree Sculpture, Enrico Cammozzo, Italy, 1970s
By Enrico Cammozzo Murano
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colorful murano glass birds in a tree sculpture, Enrico Cammozzo, Italy, 1970s. Gorgeous monumental
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi 1970s Vintage Pair of Murano Glass Birds Sculptures/Vases
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in New York, NY
Italian vintage pair of Murano glass birds sculptures/vases.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 pcs. Decorative Italian Handmade Murano Glass Birds/Swans Sculptures
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of decorative Italian handmade solid Murano glass birds / swans in transparent/yellow colors
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Incredible Murano Glass Bird
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful modernist glass bird, in perfect condition. The bird (penguin) has a solid black ground
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bird Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano glass sculpture by Venetian glass artist Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s, depicting
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Vincenzo Nason Amber "Sommerso" Murano Glass Bird Italian Sculpture, 1970s
By Vincenzo Nason Cie
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing amber "sommerso" Murano glass bird sculpture. This outstanding piece was designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bird Bowl, Dino Martens, Venice Aureliano Toso, 1952
By Dino Martens
Located in Milano, IT
Phoenician-style decorations and details in yellow and red glass. The work is the "bird bowl on foot
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

1950s by Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Glass Bird with label
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Bird glass with paper label Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

MCM Murano Glass Bird with Gold Polveri, by Giampaolo Rubelli
By Rubelli
Located in Warrenton, OR
MCM Murano Glass Bird with Gold Polveri, by Giampaolo Rubelli *****NOTICE: Our 1stDibs shop will be
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird with Metal Legs, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine with metal legs. Beautiful Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in London, GB
Elegant simple glass bird using the Murano Filigrana technique. The back of the bird has black
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Bianco Nero Fantasy Murano Glass Bird, Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Bianco Nero Fantasy Murano Glass Bird, Archimede Seguso (suspected) *****NOTICE
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Murano Glass Birds on a Branch Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano glass sculpture of colorful birds perched on a clear tree branch. Each bird is
Category

20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Bird Sculpture "Bird of Paradise", 1960s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Gorgeous Italian hand-blown murano glass paradise bird sculpture in green, yellow, amber, and light
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

High-Quality Midcentury Green Murano Glass Bird Decorative Item, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1960s. This is a high-quality handmade Murano glass decorative item. It might show slight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Midcentury Murano Glass Bird by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Vienna, AT
This amazing glass bird was designed by dino martens and manufactured by Aureliano Toso Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Attributed to Seguso, circa 1960
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Stylish purple and blue Murano glass sculpture of a bird in perfect conditions.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Salviati Attributed 1960s Italian Vintage Yellow Gold Sommerso Murano Glass Bird
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
shape in pale yellow Murano Art Glass worked in Sommerso, overlaid in crystal clear glass, the body
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair Of Stunning Murano Glass Bird Sculptures With 24k Gold Dust
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Mid-Century Modernist handblown Murano sculptures represent two birds, apparently
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Italian Murano Glass Roadrunner Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Murano glass bird sculpture nice colors, and condition no chips or cracks, circa 1950s
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Bird Attributed to Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Murano glass bird attributed to Seguso.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sculpture of a Bird
By Luigi Mellara
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing murano glass bird sculpture designed and hand-crafted in Venice in the Seventies, gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Bird Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand blown Murano glass bird sculpture with black striped body and red beak / Made in Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass bird mounted twin candlestick made
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Formia Murano Glass Sculpture of Birds
By Formia Murano
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Formia Murano glass sculpture of a blue and orange gold infused cased birds on a tree
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Venetian Murano Oggetti Italian Sommeroso Art Glass Cockatoo Bird Sculpture
By Oggetti, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Oggetti Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Venetian Murano Oggetti Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Oggetti, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Oggetti Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Murano Swan Bird Animal Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Toronto, ON
Beautiful art murano glass swan figurine. This art glass figurine was made using the Sommerso
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Dove Bird Paperweight, Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage murano glass paperweight features a delightful sitting bird design. The clear and blue
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Green and Gold Italian Murano Art Glass Bird
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Sacramento, CA
Vintage green and gold Italian Murano art glass bird. In excellent condition. Width: 9 in / Depth
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Pulcino Glass Bird by Allesandro Pianon Vistosi Murano
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic glass bird (Pulcino) by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi Murano, circa 1970s. The
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Stylish Bird / Parrot on Branch Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish bird /parrot on branch art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Style Green Art Glass Bird with Metal Legs, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand Blown Murano Style Glass Bird with Metal Legs, 1980s. Vintage Murano art glass hand blown
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Italian Art Glass Double Parrot Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown cobalt blue Sommerso Italian art glass parrots on aqua base. Documented
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Pair of Salviati Murano Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculptures
By Salviati
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of stunning and uncommonly large handblown art glass pheasants Attributed to the Salviati
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alessandro Pianon, a Pulcino Glass Bird for Vistosi, Murano, 1960s
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
glass birds created by Alessandro Pianon and made by the Vistosi glassworks on the island of Murano, off
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Copper

Murano Uranium Art Glass Green Yellow Red Owl Bird Sculpture
Located in CABA, AR
Beautiful vintage Murano uranium hand blown Italian glass owl sculpture. The effect of the uranium
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Blue Horned Owl Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand blown Italian art glass figurine of a small blur horned owl with curling beak and deeply set
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vibrant Parrot / Bird Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Vibrant 13" high Italian art glass parrot / bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. Great
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Black Bird with Red Beak
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome mid-century modern Murano glass black bird with red beak in wonderful vintage condition
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful Birds Murano Glass Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two birds flying over a rock
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Amber Murano Birds-Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely pair are great perched on any shelf and heavy enough to hold up that stack of books, lovely color and design- vintage, yet contemporary and clean.
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

A Midcentury Formia Murano Glass Perching Birds Sculpture
By Formia Murano
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano glass sculpture, produced circa 1960's, with two birds in green, infused with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Large Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glass Figure of a Bird in Blue
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano Sommerso glass figure of a bird in vibrant Blue. Iconic mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Elegant Murano Clear Glass Bird Bath Bowl Large Italian
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant, large, clear glass Murano bowl with opalescent bird in amber accents. Nice condition no
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Song Birds / Sparrows by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass song birds / sparrows by Murano glass studios, circa 1970s in a green / gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Italian Murano Pelican Bird Mouth Blown Glass Sculpture
By Murano Due
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible rare Murano Italian bird glass sculpture maybe a pelican or puffin, well-done piece
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Venetian/Murano Barbini Exotic Bird Sculptures
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a matched pair of hand blown, tall and fanciful Murano "Birds Of Paradise" or Exotic Birds
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Pulcini Full Set of Rare Birds
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Entire set of highly sought after Murano Birds designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Pulcini Bird Sculpture Rare Form Color
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alessandro Pianon Vistosi Murano Pulcino Pulcini bird sculpture rare form color in dark emerald
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Venetian Murano Art Glass Vistosi Yellow Blue Green Gold Bird Pair
By Murano 5, Gino Vistosi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous midcentury pair of green and blue swanlings. With Murano labels. 2 pair available. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Olive Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large Murano hand blown olive green, white and gold flecks Italian art glass pheasant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

AVEM Murano Gold Flecks Applied Feathers Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculpture
By Murano 5, Aldo Nason
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free Shipping Worldwide! See details below description. Rare Murano Hand Blown Gold Flecks on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Glass Flamingo Bird with Metal Legs, 1960s
By Alessandro Pianon, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird Flamingo figurine with long metal legs
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Murano Glass Millefiori Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; speckled green and yellow
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Ferro Murano Red White Black Murrine Italian Art Glass Bird Paperweight
By Fornasa De Murano A L Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and black art glass bird sculpture or paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

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Murano Glass Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass bird for your home. Each murano glass bird for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 515 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass bird you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass bird, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass bird bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass bird over the years, but those crafted by Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso and Alessandro Pianon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Bird?

Prices for a murano glass bird start at $115 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $1,095.

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Questions About Murano Glass Bird
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How 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 16, 2024
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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. 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, 2022
    Murano 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, 2024
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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, 2022
    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. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It 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, 2022
    Murano 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, 2021
    There 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, 2022
    All 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, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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.