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Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces w/ Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces W/Orbital Drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Hand Blown Murano Bullicante Vase in Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning Murano glass vase is a captivating example of the Bullicante technique, a masterful
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovier Toso, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid vintage sculptural murano glass handcrafted in Italy between the 50s and the 60s. A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink and Gold Bullicante Bowl Cased Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Highland, IN
A sensuous shape with subtle decoration, this Murano glass bowl by Alfredo Barbini features pink
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Pair of Transparent Bullicante Murano Glass Vases by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s Made in transparent bullicante hand-blown Murano glass by Ercole
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rippling Bone Form Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ Bullicante Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
with two sophisticated Murano glass techniques: Bullicante bubble inclusions and Sommerso layered glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Mid-century Murano Bullicante Art Glass Owl Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in Van Nuys, CA
of the artist on the Murano island. Its clear glass body features a pattern of controlled air bubbles
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
elegant green brown Murano glass bowl utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 4 Modernist Handblown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Orbital Drop Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of four Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces with Orbital
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Rare Blue Murano Pendant Light, "Bullicante Glass", by Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
bullicante" glass. The chandelier measures 105 cm in height and 35 in diameter. The cup has a small mark on
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Emerald Green Vase, Bullicante Model, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This vase is a magnificent example of Murano glass artistry, especially with the use of the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ercole Barovier, Rare Bullicante Murano glass and brass floor lamp. Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, CT
Murano glassmaking, dating back to the 1940s. This exceptional piece features the iconic “Bullicante
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Ercole Barovier "Bullicante" Murano Glass Vase for Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Exquisite and unique rare set of 2 vases attributed to Ercole Barovier using the Bullicante glass
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Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Murano Glass Vase + Small Bowl, Bullicante, Red Purple, Italy, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautiful set of a Murano glass vase and a small bowl in Red-Purple. Original from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Murano Venetian Bubbles Green Vase
By Barovier Seguso Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Style Murano / Venetian Bubbles Green Blown Glass
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Cira 1950 Hand Blown Italian Murano Teal Glass Scalloped Bullicante Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stuning Circa 1950 Italian Teal Green Bullicante Art Glass Scalloped Shell Bowl. No chips, cracks
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Art Deco Barovier e Toso Chandelier, Bullicante Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Genuine murano glass chandelier. Handmade in Murano by Barovier e Toso. Period: 1940s Condition
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of large round murano bullicante glass sconces with brass. Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Set of two large round wall lamps in brass and murano bullicante glass. Produced in Italy during
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Red and Gold Bullicante Glass Bowl by Barovier Toso, Italy, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
Executed by Barovier & Toso in Murano during the 1980s, this sculptural glass bowl presents a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold Leaf

Murano Bullicante Clear Bubble Glass Sphere W/ Brass Plated Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
Murano bullicante clear bubble glass sphere on brass plated pedestal base. Italy, c. 1970's.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Bullicant blown glass vase signed Alessandro BARBARO. Murano
By Alessandro Barbaro
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso in vetro soffiato bullicante firmato Alessandro BARBARO. ORIGINE Murano PERIODO XX sec
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1990s Italian Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

TOSO Murano design vase, pink bulb blown glass, corded
By Toso Vetri D arte
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso da collezione design TOSO Murano, in vetro soffiato rosa bullicante, cordonato con scaglie
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

TOSO Murano design vase, transparent blown glass bullicant, corded
By Toso Vetri D arte
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso da collezione design TOSO Murano, in vetro soffiato trasparente bullicante, cordonato con
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian 12" Amber Yellow Murano Bullicante Glass Vase, c.1950
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful tall (31cm /12") vintage midcentury modern vintage Murano attributed glass vase
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Bullicante Clear and Gold Foil Murano Glass Fan Flower Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, large-scale Italian glass Bullicante fan shaped flower vase. Attributed to Barovier
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Pink Crown Art Deco Barovier e Toso Chandelier, "Bullicante" Glass Murano, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier with "bulicante" worked glass, extremely rare for its pink color. The
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Clam Shell Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand blown Murano art glass clam shell bowl in pink degrade and clear glass with inner
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Crimson Murano Glass Drop Form Bowl W/ Bullicante Detail
Located in New York, NY
stunning drop form design in vibrant crimson glass. The piece is adorned with intricate bullicante
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish in Lime Green with Bullicante Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish in Lime Green with Bullicante
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Transparent Vase by Barovier, Bullicante Model, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful Italian desgn mid-century murano art glass transparent vase. This model vase designed by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Sommerso Amber Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl Astray Dish by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautifully crafted Murano Sommerso art glass geode bowl attributed to Flavio Poli, dating to the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Barovier vase in bulging Murano glass from 1940
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, IT
Il sorprendente vetro di Murano blu cobalto bullicante mette in mostra una sofisticata forma a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Bullicante vase in gold leaf and Murano glass by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, IT
bullicante vase in gold leaf and Murano glass by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s. produced in good
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Vintage 1920s Italian Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Luminous Murano Teal Art Glass Silver Aventurine Bullicante Lamp, Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A luminous Murano Midcentury teal art glass silver aventurine bullicante lamp by Barovier & Toso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Golden Murano Bullicante Clover Bowl by Scarpa Schiavon, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa, Schiavon
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Murano art glass bowl by Vetreria Artistica Scarpa Schiavon is shaped like an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Bullicante Grass Glass Vase attr. to Archimede Seguso, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Bullicante Grass Glass Vase attr. to Archimede Seguso, and realized in Venice in the mi-20th
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Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Six Arm Bullicante and Rigaree Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Prized for their elegance, along with the intricacy of techniques and history, Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Bullicante Gold Aventurine Wall Sconce by Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite sconce is crafted by the legendary Murano glass studio, Barovier and Toso. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

1950 s Large Bullicante Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Bullicante Glass Pendant Lamp 1950’s Large Bullicante Glass Pendant Lamp
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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Murano Sommerso Red Aquamarine Bullicante Geode Bowl by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
intensified by the internal bubbles. This handcrafted Murano art glass bowl serves as an elegant decorative
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Barovier Toso Murano Green Bullicante Table Lamp, c. 1950
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Barovier & Toso Murano Green Bullicante deep green and gold table lamp, c. 1950. 34.5” h. x 9” w. x
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Barovier and Toso Murano Orange Glass Lamp
By Murano 5, Barovier&Toso
Located in Stamford, CT
Barovier and Toso orange Murano glass lamp. Orange glass with bullicante (controlled bubbles) and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Art Decò Large Size Murano Bullicante Vase by Barovier Toso, 1930s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano vase made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks in the 1930s-40s. A unique touch of
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Vintage 1930s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Decò Pink Large Size Murano Bullicante Vase by Barovier Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Pink Murano vase made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks in the 1930s-40s. A unique
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Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1950 s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Barrel Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Barrel Lamp 1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Barrel Lamp
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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1950 s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp 1950’s Large Bullicante Smoked Glass Pendant Lamp
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Vintage 1950s Czech Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Dish with 24-Karat Gold Flecks and Bullicante Detailing
Located in West Hollywood, CA
delicate fusion of artistry and opulence. Crafted from crystal-clear Murano glass, the piece is infused
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Modern Baroque Style Cristallino Bullicante and Blue Trim Murano
Located in Chicago, IL
gently effervescent water. Produced in the legendary glass houses of Murano, this chandelier is not just
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Set of 2 Art decò Barovier Chandelier Rostrato and Bullicante Murano, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
important space. Left of the cover photo: Murano Glass Chandelier from Barovier e Toso. Period: 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s A
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Vetri D Arte Bullicante Table Lamp, Murano, Italy, 1930s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant table lamp, by Archimede Seguso, made in Murano, Italy, 1930s. Peach glass with
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Mazzega Wall Sonces of Italian Cast Murano Glass In Clear and White Enamel Back
By Mazzega
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian of clear and white cast Murano glass with the bullicante technique creating an
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid-Century Gold Aventurine Bullicante on White Murano Table Lamps
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chicago, IL
& Toso, a renowned Murano glasshouse. The lamps were crafted from white Venetian glass enhanced with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1950 s Very Large Bullicante Glass Wall Or Celling Lamp
Located in Hook, Hampshire
traditional Murano bullicante glass. The molten clear glass orb is hot rolled rapidly infusing air bubbles
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Vintage 1950s Czech Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Barovier toso xx century decorative bullicant vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso del 1950 con lavorazione bullicante: Questo splendido vaso Barovier & Toso
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Stained Glass, Murano Glass

Sculptural green yellow Bullicante vase, decorative accent, bookcase accessory
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Glass -Art Glass Uncommon Murano vase, hand blown during the 1970s - when the Mid-Century design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

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Murano Glass Bullicante For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass bullicante for your home. A murano glass bullicante — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the murano glass bullicante you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A murano glass bullicante is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Barovier&Toso, Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini each produced at least one beautiful murano glass bullicante that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Bullicante?

Prices for a murano glass bullicante can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $180 and can go as high as $17,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,191.
Questions About Murano Glass Bullicante
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Bullicante is a style of Murano glass. It is created by laying layers of air bubbles in a grid pattern, which are then pulled with a blowpipe to create the tiny depressions seen on the surface of the glass. You’ll find a variety of Murano glass products from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, 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, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To 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.