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Italian White Art Deco Frosted Hand Blown Glass Eight Armed Murano Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional 1930 blown frosted and transparent white glass Murano chandelier. Eight arms (maximum
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

1960 Austria Kalmar Organic Wall Sconces Frosted Murano Glass Chrome, Set of 2
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant pair of organic sconces made of clear and white Murano glass on a chromed frame by J.T
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

A. V. Mazzega "Fountain" Table Lamp with Three Murano Frosted Art Glass Shades
By AVMazzega
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall A. V. Mazzega Venetian Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamp. Featuring three curved Brass waterfall
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of round sconces by Murano Mazzega in frosted glass, Italy, 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
the 70s. This pair of sconces is composed of a frosted Murano glass sheet, round supported by a gilded
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Frosted Graphite Faceted Hourglass End Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side/end table exemplifies the artistry of modern Murano glass craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Vintage italian design mushroom lamp, frost white orange Murano glass 70s
By AVMazzega
Located in Venezia, IT
Unique Vintage italian design mushroom lamp, frost white orange Murano glass 70s Material: Hand
Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Handled Frosted Turquoise Murano Vase
By Gambaro Poggi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Large 25" Frosted Murano Glass Mirror Wall Sconces by Eglo, Austria 1960
By Vistosi, J.T. Kalmar, EGLO Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant set of two large mirror wall sconces made of heavy, thick hand blown textured Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Baker Furniture Murano Frosted Glass table lamps large scaled Italy modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Amazing pair of frosted green table lamps - glass body is approx 11 inches diameter x 15 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
By Mazzega, Poliarte
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Art Nouveau Verdigris Bonze and Frosted Glass Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
This Art Nouveau design chandelier with Schiavo textured glass diffusers and platter, are supported
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Murano Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Chandelier 3 Light Scalloped Clam Shell
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Murano frosted glass and brass clam scalloped shell seashell ceiling flush mount chandelier
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Amethyst Glass Vase with Frosted Craquelure Body, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Italian art glass vase from the 1970s featuring a rich amethyst tone and a sculptural
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Wall Lamp, Frosted Icicles, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful and large murano wall lamp from the 70s. Cube-shaped glasses with frosted effect and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Murano Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1968
By Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, 1968. Extraordinary with 9 colored and frosted Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of square sconces by Murano Mazzega in orange frosted glass, Italy, 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
. This pair of sconces is composed of a square, frosted, orange Murano glass sheet supported by a gilded
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Italian Grey Enameled Brass Chandelier with Frosted Glass Pendants, circa 1960
By Arredoluce, Arteluce
Located in Dronten, NL
combination of grey-enameled brass and elegantly shaped frosted glass pendants. This refined fixture includes
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cube Murano Glass Table Lamp by Toni Zuccheri for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pair of cube table lamps in Murano frosted glass. These incredibly rare and elegant cube
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Frosted Globe Pendant Chandelier W/ Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
, contemporary space. The frosted Murano glass globes are meticulously crafted, offering a soft diffusion of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Frosted White Scarvo Bianco Murano Style Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury frosted white Scarvo Bianco Murano Style Vase with two small handles at sides.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Sconces By Gino Vistosi
By Ercole Barovier, Gino Vistosi, Mazzega, Barovier&Toso, Paolo Venini
Located in Houston, TX
frosted center surrounded by a transparent circular exterior with brass fittings. Our Murano glass sconces
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Minimal Wall Sconces with Frosted Glass and Metal, 1960s
By Azucena, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Morazzone, Varese
round glasses made of three thin layers of satinate or frosted glass, are only placed on the fine metal
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large lamp by Aldo Nason, Mazzega, Murano, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Paris, FR
Large lamp consisting of five closed tubes made of frosted glass with white speckles, set in a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Murano Blown Art Glass Gold Leaf Hand Painted Vase Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Murano frosted blown art glass vase in orange and Gold Leaf hand painted glass from Italy. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
24 frosted Murano glass globes in the manner of Stilnovo. The glass is all handblown. This piece
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

“Canele” Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Contemporary Murano glass “canele” chandelier with multiple frosted glass tubes and a chrome
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Wall Lamp J.T Kalmar, Frosted Glass Austria, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb frosted wall lamp, designed and produced by j.t kalmar in austria in the 1970s. This wall
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Brass Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
frosted Murano glass. The height of the central pole can be shortened or lengthened to requirements
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Molded Clear Frosted Glass Wall Lights, Art Deco Style Glass Sconces
By Muller Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
frosted Murano glass , they are decorated in their center section of scales motif. The shades are mounted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Mottled Frosted Glass Lamp, Italy
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white mottled frosted Murano style glass table lamp. This Vistosi style lamp
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Brass Sconces with Conical Frosted Glass Shades
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass sconces with conical frosted glass shades.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Hand Blown Murano Voda Vases / Bottles in Frosted Brass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Venetian artistry. Their frosted exteriors, contrasted with the intricate inner brass textures, create a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Hand Blown Murano Voda Vases / Bottles in Frosted Silver
Located in West Hollywood, CA
artistry. Their frosted exteriors, contrasted with the intricate inner gold textures, create a visual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Glass "Bolle in Aria" Wall Sconce, Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Geneve, CH
transparent tempered glass, a central portion in frosted glass, colored spheres of Murano glass and a
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Stamped Modernist Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Murano glass sconces of frosted glass with a geometric stamped pattern. We love the size
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Vintage Wall Sconces – Handcrafted Frosted Glass, 1960/70
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Italian Vintage Wall Sconces – Handcrafted Frosted Glass, 1960s/70s Elegant pair of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Brass Pendant Lantern / Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
sockets, a brass decorative ring to enclose the bottom fitted with an elegant frosted Murano glass closure
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Geometric Chrome and Frosted Glass Chandelier by A.V. Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Voorburg, NL
Wonderful chandelier made by A.V. Mazzega with three beautiful characteristic Murano frosted glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chandelier, Chrome and Murano Glass, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
four frosted glasses in the form of leaves. It takes four medium screw base bulbs and works well with
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Bespoke Italian Pewter Finish Crystal Murano Glass Flushmount / Drum Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
elegant frosted Murano glass decorated with a double-stepped finial. Can also be flush mount as the height
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large green Murano glass chandelier, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century Modern Murano glass Drum chandelier, in the manner of Vistosi. Italy 1980s The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Frosted Square Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamp by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Square frosted ice
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Italian Organic Gray Ivory Murano Glass Round Flushmount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
brass structure in a geometric circular shape, with a frosted glass bottom to diffuse the interior light
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Frosted Square Ice Glass Wall Lamp by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Amazing wall lamp by the Austrian brand Kalmar Franken made in the 1960s. Two Square frosted ice
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
By Fontana Arte, Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
a distinctive artistic silhouette, blown in hammered texture taupe gold beige Murano glass with two
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large White "Mushroom" Frosted Glass Table Desktop Light, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Description: Original 1970s modernist Italian table light made of high quality frosted white glass in
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Bespoke Italian Crystal Smoked Beige Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
crystal frosted tinted Murano glass rods, supported by a brass decorative ring to enclose the bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Murano Table Lamp on Marble and Frosted Lucite Base in Pink Gold
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Italian Murano table lamp on marble and frosted Lucite base in pink, red, white and gold.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Murano Glass Leaf Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade / Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

White Murano Glass Chandelier-Lantern Italy
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
-Century Modern lantern is made of a frosted translucent Murano glass bottom vase, nesting 3 lights and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Tall Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Lantern Pendant / Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
elegant frosted Murano glass. The height of the central pole can be shortened or lengthened to
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Crystal Rose Pink Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
elegant frosted pink Murano glass. Can also be mounted as flushmounts, the height of the central pole can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Crystal Smoked Beige Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
crystal frosted tinted Murano glass rods, supported by a brass decorative ring to enclose the bottom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Tall Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Lantern Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
, diameter and finishes, the nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports crystal clear Murano glass rods
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Albano Poli Clear, Frost and Amber Poliarte Leaf Glass Chandelier
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in New York, NY
has a combination of clear, frost and amber colored glass, creating visual variations from every angle
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Crystal Rose Pink Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
elegant frosted pink Murano glass. Can also be mounted as flushmounts, the height of the central pole can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Square Italian Crystal Amber Murano Glass Flush Chandelier/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, highlighted and made precious by a brass staging platform that supports a frosted glass bottom to diffuse the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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Murano Glass Frosted For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass frosted you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A murano glass frosted — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 233 options for an antique or vintage murano glass frosted now, or shop our selection of 119 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the murano glass frosted you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass frosted made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Fabio Ltd, Fabio Bergomi and J.T. Kalmar each produced at least one beautiful murano glass frosted that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Frosted?

The average selling price for a murano glass frosted at 1stDibs is $2,869, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $17,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

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. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Murano Glass Frosted
  • 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.
  • 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.