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Collectable vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori, Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Paris, France
Murano glass. Each piece of Murano glass is handmade, not mass-produced or industrialized.
It takes a
Category
Early 20th Century European Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Collectable vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori, Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Paris, France
. Collectible piece in a range of different styles, shapes, and sizes. Hand blown multicolor Murano glass made
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Tarot Card The Queen of Cups Set of 2
By Vetrofuso
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning in its simplicity, this Murano glass replica of the medieval tarot card by the Visconti di
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Murano Glass
$170 / item
Tarot Card The Queen of Wands Set of 2 by Vetrofuso
By Vetrofuso
Located in Milan, IT
This richly detailed replica of a medieval tarot card of the Visconti di Modrone is an elegant accent for a traditionally styled home. This card, the Queen of Wands, captures the ene...
Category
2010s Italian Games
Materials
Murano Glass
Sculptural and Fluid Murano Sculpture - Centerpiece - Vase - Tray By Effedue
Located in Milano, IT
Pink Murano Glass Sculpture - Collectible Italian Glass - Fluid Murano Glass Centerpiece
Uncommon
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,091 Sale Price
20% Off
Colorful Murano Sculptural Vase by Alfredo Barbini, Red, Yellow, Blue
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milano, IT
Alfredo Barbini Glass Vase - Mid Century Modern Murano - Collectible Murano Glass
Splendid object
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,139 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Bookends by Venini, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bookends manufactured by Venini Murano.
A solid crystal glass block is connected to a brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookends
Materials
Brass
$1,756 / set
Huge Murano Vase by Antonio da Ros with original labels , perfect cond. 1970
s
By Cenedese
Albarelli
Located in Milano, IT
Huge Vase - Large Decorative Murano Vase - Collectible Italian Glass - Blown Glass by Antonio da
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of obelisks "Con Fiamma" by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Milano, IT
negli anni 50. Sono realizzati in vetro di Murano e prodotti da Venini. Le fiamme sono date da
Category
Vintage 1950s Obelisks
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
"Custom mid-century style nightstands handmade by Justfurnituress.
Located in Guazzora, IT
luxurious blue Murano glass surfaces and elegant brass fittings.
The drawers are lined with rich velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Azure Bedside Tables, Solid Wood and Brass Edges, 1950s style Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
luxurious blue Murano glass surfaces and elegant brass fittings.
The drawers are lined with rich velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$3,465 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian mid-century modern brass magazine rack holder Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Magazine Rack by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Enhance your
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Pair of Yellow Bedside Tables in the Style of Andy Warhol Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
craftsmanship.
The tops and drawers feature unique, hand-painted Murano glass in a vibrant yellow hue, set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$3,987 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pierluigi Colli wall-mounted coat rack for Cristal art gold 1950s 20th century.
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant and refined handcrafted brass coat rack, gold-colored mirrored glass, produced by Pierluigi Colli for Cristal Art 1950s. Including rectangular glass on top. Presence of two r...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Laguna Lamp by Renato Toso for Fratelli Toso , Murano , Collectible Design
By Renato Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Floor Lamp - Table Lamp - Murano Lamp - Glass Lamp - Collectible Design
LAGUNA lamp was designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$3,833 Sale Price
15% Off
Vintage bamboo and Vienna straw magazine rack, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Step into the world of refined mid-century style with this stunning bamboo and rattan magazine stand. Its unique shape and intricate details crafted from original Vienna straw make i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Murano Glass
Timeless glass sculpture
Sail
by Giorgio Berlini, Cristal arte 1970
s
By Giorgio Berlini, Cristal Arte
Located in Milano, IT
and collectible Murano glass and decorative unique pieces check us out at Spinzi Milano!
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Heavy Murano vase by Barbini, green/grey, collectible decorative Italian piece
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass vases have always presented designer with the possibility to freely experiment with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,797 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical enameled Murano Chalice aventurine ruby mythology warriors gilt
Located in Mobile, AL
certainly appropriate for any serious collector of Murano glass. If you collect modern Italian glass and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
$576 Sale Price
42% Off
Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Flower Pendant Light
By Carlo Maderno, Mazzega
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
furniture. His designs, often crafted from hand-blown Murano glass, are highly collectible and sought after
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Paperweight Caithness Scotland Signed Collectible " Obsession" with Box 1970
s
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Caithness Collectors club paperwork.
Caithness Scotland- collectible "Obsession" art glass paperweight
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Purple Murano bowl - decorative glass
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano bowl - Murano glass valet tray - Collectible art glass
A nice, timeless and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$332 Sale Price
12% Off
Murano Glass Hand Blown Penguin Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a penguin in blue and yellow colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Green Murano glass , 1960
s contemporary glass hand made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Acid green decorative bowl - Murano glass valet tray - collectible bright Murano glass
A heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$313 Sale Price
40% Off
Murano Art Glass Crane Sculpture Hand Blown Venetian Italian Crystal Glass
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a crane in clear and purple colored
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lancetti Milano table lamp Modernist murano glass , 1980s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in La xara, VC
A Lancetti Milano table lamp in Murano glass appears to combine the high fashion influence of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$741 Sale Price
36% Off
1970
s Palm Tree Floor Lamp in Murano Glass
Located in NICE, FR
decorative glassware. Murano glass is highly collectable and sought after by art enthusiasts and collectors
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Murano Decorative Blown Glass Wrapped Blue Hard Candy Paper
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Italian Art Collectible Murano blown glass is 6.5".
Very unique decor object for a shelf, coffee
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brass
Black Glass Credenza with Murano Jewels Italy justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Brass and Black Glass Sideboard with 24 Green Murano Glass Jewels – Handcrafted Mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Murano Art Glass Floral Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This large Italian Murano glass chandelier is adorned with beautiful flower detailing and six
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Vintage Murano Modern Vase, Blue and Clear Glass, 1970
s
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Glass Vase - Hand Blown Murano Vase - Collectible Vintage Glass - Murano Glass
Uncommon
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$683 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Flower Shape Table Ashtray, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
very collectable glass Murano Italy, perfect in every ambient and can be used with every style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Crystal
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Sideboard with 24 Green Murano Jewels - Black Velvet Interior available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Brass and Black Glass Sideboard with 24 Green Murano Glass Jewels – Handcrafted Mid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Fish Lamp Attributed to Licio Zanetti, Italy, 1970s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in BARCELONA, ES
sculpture, vintage Italian table lamp, mid-century Murano lighting, Venetian art glass, collectible Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Murano Neodymium Sommerso Glass Shell, Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Glasgow, GB
A collectible Murano glass conch shell, attributed to the work of Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge green vase in Murano glass from artisan masters, Flavio Poli 1970
s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Massive Decorative Glass Vase - Hand Blown Murano Vase - Collectible Vintage Glass - Murano Glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Coffee Table Decorative, Murano Bowl in Sommerso Pink Glass, Rare Italian Item
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass Bowl - Sommerso Glass Decorative
Charming vintage bowl in pink and clear “Sommerso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$341 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Wall Sconces - Appliques in Glass by VeArt, Murano 1970
s
By VeArt
Located in Milano, IT
Mid Century Sconces - Murano Glass Wall Lamps - VeArt Collectible Lights
Beautiful, refined and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,689 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Murano Glass Bowl, Freeform Blue Pink Triangular Centrepiece c.1970s Italy
By Atelier Oball
Located in Glasgow, GB
.
Measuring 18 cm in width, 15 cm in depth, and 6 cm in height, this collectible Murano glass piece is ideal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
$416 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural hand decorated wall light by Vistosi Murano, rare glass art piece
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
.
For more collectible lamps, Murano glass items and decorative objects, check out our storefront. The
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$1,604 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Murano Colored Glass Sculpture by Alessandro Barbaro, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, MD
cultural and artistic value.
This collectible Murano glass sculpture not only embodies the excellence of
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Green decorative Murano bowl
Located in Milano, IT
Acid green decorative bowl - Murano glass valet tray - collectible bright Murano glass
A heavy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Oriente Series Murano Glass Vase by Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Italy, circa 1950
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Milano, IT
20th-century Murano glass. Sculptural and highly collectible, this piece functions both as a decorative
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Magnificent sommerso murano vase by Seguso Vetri D
Arte
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in BARCELONA, ES
valuable collectible item. Murano glass is highly sought after by collectors worldwide, and pieces by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage 1960s Murano Chandelier, Big Size, Dining Room Decorative Lamp, Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Milano, IT
.
For more vintage Italian collectibles, Murano glass and timeless lamps, check us out at Spinzi Milano!
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,756 Sale Price
20% Off
Stunning Battuto Vase by Studio Salvatore Murano Italy
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
craftsmanship and artistic expression, this vase is a stunning collectible for Murano glass enthusiasts and
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
1960s Italian Art Glass Bottle with Large Blown Glass Stopper, Yellow-Orange Hue
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
-orange glass, sculptural glass bottle, oversized glass stopper, Italian Murano-style glass, collectible
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bottles
Materials
Glass
Sculptural green yellow Bullicante vase, decorative accent, bookcase accessory
Located in Milano, IT
collectible Murano glass, have a look at our collections : check us out at Spinzi Milano!
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Chinese Man, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Man is a decorative object realized in 1970s
Murano Glass Sculpture
Collect a Murano rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Chinese Man, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese Man is a decorative object realized in 1970s
Murano Glass Sculpture
Collect a Murano rare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,068
Blue Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass
"Sommerso" is a defining style
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$598 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair of table/bedsidetabe lamps by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, 1970
s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Milano, IT
Mid Century lights - Murano Glass table Lamps - VeArt Collectible Lights
A Nuphar table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
$3,631 Sale Price / set
10% Off
Clear Multi-Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-faceted transparent Sommerso Murano glass ashtray, glass bowl, catchall attributed to Flavio
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Bookends
By Murano 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Italian Murano glass bookends.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass
Collectible Murano Glass Sculpture "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Murano glass vase / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blue Murano Glass Hourglass, VELENI by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition Collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
12 glass sculptures designed by Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Plastic
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Murano Glass Collectables For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of murano glass collectables available for sale. The range of distinct murano glass collectables — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Find 181 antique and vintage murano glass collectables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Murano glass collectables have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Murano glass collectables are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many murano glass collectables are appealing in their simplicity, but Alfredo Barbini, Fratelli Toso and Archimede Seguso produced popular murano glass collectables that are worth a look.
How Much are Murano Glass Collectables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $895, while they’re typically $124 on the low end and $54,600 highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Collectables
- What glass is collectible?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Many kinds of glass are collectible. Some types highly prized by collectors include carnival glass, depression glass, hobnail glass, jadeite, milk glass and moonstone glass. Keep in mind that there are no rules when it comes to collecting. If you're looking to build a collection of your own, focus on any type of glassware that appeals to you. Shop a diverse assortment of glassware on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024The largest collection of Chihuly glass is at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2002, the museum presented Dale Chihuly: An Inaugural Exhibition. With public funding, it then purchased the pieces featured in the exhibition in 2004, which is how it came to possess such a sizable collection of the American artist's pieces. Explore an assortment of Dale Chihuly art on 1stDibs.
- How much is Murano glass worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects 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.
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Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This
French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.
39 Incredible Swimming Pools
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors
The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.
Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier
Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.
Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure
Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.
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Cenedese Horse
Lighter Tommaso Barbi
Ballarin Murano
Barbini Lighter
Murano Chess Sets
Murano Chess
Murano Glass Chess
Pair Of Huge Wood Hand Carved Vases
Tree Stump Sculpture
Used Playground Toys
Valton Dog
Verdite Sculpture
Vetro Artistico Veneziano
Vintage Airedale Terrier
Vintage Black Piggy Bank
Vintage Boehm Porcelain
Vintage Ceramic Seahorse
Vintage Clear Glass Dog