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Large Pagoda-Style White Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Pyramid Shape
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass disc "Pagoda" style chandelier with white discs and polished nickel frame.
Currently
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Nickel
Modern Black Disc Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Black Murano glass disc chandelier one round shape and one pyramid shape.
Each chandelier is made
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Bronze And Murano Glass Pendent Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
body composed of frosted and amber Murano glass discs
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Modern Black Disc Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Black Murano glass disc chandelier one round shape and one pyramid shape.
Each chandelier is made
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Loto Discs Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs mounted on lacquered polished brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$7,000 / item
Loto Discs Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs mounted on lacquered polished brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$7,000 / item
Modernist Pagoda Disc Chandelier in Clear Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features 62 Murano Glass Discs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Loto Discs Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs mounted on lacquered polished brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$10,000 / item
Loto Discs Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with smoky textured Murano glass discs mounted on lacquered polished brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$10,000 / item
Loto Discs Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with clear textured Murano glass discs mounted on lacquered polished brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$10,000 / item
Loto Discs Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with smoky textured Murano glass discs mounted on lacquered polished brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$10,000 / item
Mid-Century Modern Vistosi Style Yellow Glass Murano Disk Chandelier Italy 1960
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in the Style of Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel
Bespoke Italian Amber Orange Brown Murano Glass Bronze Finish Sputnik Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
blown Art Murano glass discs worked with a very special iridescent and variegated texture. The streaky
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Striking Red Disc Murano Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Red Murano glass disc chandelier in pyramid shape.
Each chandelier is made of 60 red discs of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand-Blown Murano Transparent Glass
Located in New York, NY
the manner of Vistosi, the sconces feature three rows of hand blown Murano glass discs with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Handblown Murano Topaz
Translucent Glass
Located in New York, NY
glass production. Realized in the manner of Vistosi, the sconces feature three rows of handblown Murano
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Apricot Glass
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully colored Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Apricot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand Blown Murano Topaz
Translucent Glass
Located in New York, NY
glass production. Realized in the manner of Vistosi, the sconces feature three rows of hand blown Murano
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Apricot Glass
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully colored set of four Modernist 14-Disc Sconces in Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Apricot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Italian modern Murano glass table lamp 335 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in MIlano, IT
with a brushed copper base. The frame is composed of perfectly matched Murano glass discs. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Italian Mid-Century Chrome Pendant Lamp with Murano Smoked Glass, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
15 Murano glass discs with cut glass edges in smoked, light brown transparent color. Leave beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Multicolored Discs flushmount in blown Murano glass Giovanni Dalla Fina Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Modern Murano glass flushmount with multicolored disc, Giovanni Dalla Fina, Italy. This outstanding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik flush mount or chandelier with vintage 1960s clear textured Murano glass discs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier "Thousand Moons" by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
glass discs that simulate the lunar surface.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Chandelier "Thousand Moons" by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1960s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
glass discs that simulate the lunar surface.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Majestic Chandelier by Gino Vistosi, 1960
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
A chandelier of rare beauty and elegance. 136 Murano glass discs, disposed in ten rows, forming two
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Omak Applique by Centro Stile Esperia for Esperia
By Esperia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red Murano glass disc.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Iron
$4,100 / item
Two Handblown Murano Glass Chandeliers Attributed to Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
glass discs in clear glass with a white glass center mounted on a chrome fixture arranged in a ball form
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
$5,770 Sale Price / item
21% Off
Mid Century Modern Disc Chandelier by Gino Vistosi in amber and clear glass
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Beograd, RS
36 Murano glass discs in amber and clear glass, which provide beautiful light patterns when the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Disco Sputnik Pendant Light
Located in London, GB
A stunning Italian round Sputnik Pendant Light; featuring clear Murano glass discs with white glass
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$7,457 Sale Price
20% Off
European Art Deco Style Minimalist Crystal Murano Glass Brass Marble Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass disc, raised on a Carrara marble base. Fitted with one Edison standard socket and a
Category
2010s European Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,000 Sale Price / item
50% Off
European Art Deco Style Minimalist Crystal Murano Glass Brass Marble Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass disc, raised on a Carrara marble base. Fitted with one Edison standard socket and a
Category
2010s European Organic Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oversized Pair of Italian Loto Chandeliers, 1970
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized Pair of Italian chandeliers with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$29,900 / set
Pair of Stacked Solid Glass Disc Table Lamps with Polished Brass Columns
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Murano glass discs, each one thick, weighty, and rich with the subtle surface texture characteristic of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian “Galattico” Sputnik Chandelier – Dark Gold Murano Glass, 1980
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass discs in a deep dark-gold hue. Each glass element is meticulously crafted, reflecting warm ambient
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
"Padova" Murano Glass Mirror Rectangular, in Venetian Style by Fratelli Tosi
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
corners with small crystal Murano glass discs with 24 Kt gold leaf.
This mirror can be customized in size
Category
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
$3,705 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Loto Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured smoky Murano glass discs mounted on polished chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,000 / item
Loto Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on polished chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,000 / item
Loto Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured smoky Murano glass discs mounted on polished chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,000 / item
Loto Flushmount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on polished chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,000 / item
Piramide Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass discs in black color with clear edges mounted on chrome frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$6,000 / item
Loto Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on chrome finish metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
$7,000 / item
Loto Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on chrome finish metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
$7,000 / item
Black with Silver Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with black Murano glass discs infused with silver flecks, mounted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Chrome
$18,000 / item
Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round Sputnik chandelier with clear Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$6,000 / item
Loto Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on 24 karat gold finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,000 / item
Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with smoky brown Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$15,500 / item
Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with smoky brown Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$15,500 / item
Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with white and clear Murano glass discs mounted on nickel finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Nickel
$9,000 / item
Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with white and clear Murano glass discs mounted on nickel finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Nickel
$9,000 / item
Murano Periwinkle Glass Round Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
Particular circular sputnik with brass structure and Murano glass discs. It looks like a system of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Piramide Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern Murano chandelier with smoky and white infused Murano glass discs hanging from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$10,000 / item
Loto Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian flush mount with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on 24 karat gold finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,000 / item
Piramide Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier with Murano glass discs in black color with clear edges mounted on chrome frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$6,000 / item
Disco Sputnik Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round Sputnik chandelier with amber Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
$9,000 / item
Blue Pulegoso Disco Sputnik Chandelier
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round sputnik chandelier with blue Murano glass discs hand blown with bubbles using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Chrome
$16,200 / item
Loto Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Italian flushmount with layered textured clear Murano glass discs mounted on solid brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$8,250 / item
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Murano Glass Disc For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass disc available at 1stDibs. Each murano glass disc for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. Find 262 options for an antique or vintage murano glass disc now, or shop our selection of 92 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass disc — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass disc made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Vistosi, Gino Vistosi and Venfield each produced at least one beautiful murano glass disc that is worth considering.
How Much is a Murano Glass Disc?
The average selling price for a murano glass disc at 1stDibs is $4,456, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $28,500 for the highest priced.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
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Questions About Murano Glass Disc
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
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Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
These Designer Light Fixtures Are Total Scene Stealers
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
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