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Murano Italian Art Glass 7 Piece Pear Cherry Banana Orange Gold Fruit Sculptures
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass fruit figures / sculptures. The set
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Luxury Venetian Six-Light Silver Chandelier with Amber Pear Fruit Murano Glass
Located in Hannover, DE
This beautiful, magnificent chandelier from Murano is one of a kind, and with a total length of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Collection Of 10 Life Size Murano Or Art Glass Fruit
Vegetables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Colorful Collection of large-sized glass fruit and vegetables, attributed to Murano, including (1
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sommerso Amber
Green Murano Art Glass Fruit Bowl 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Magnificent midcentury Murano Art Glass with astonishing color shades going from amber into green
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Decorative Alfredo Barbini Murano Fruit Bowl Centerpiece
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Murano fruit and vegetable bowl centerpiece. Fruit and vegetables have gold swirl
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
60s 70s Bowl Murano Glass Purple White Fruit Bowl Design Object Glass B
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XXL 70s Murano bowl Murano glass purple white fruit bowl design
Object: glass bowl
Category
Vintage 1970s European Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Flavio Poli / I.V.A.M Murano Art Glass Nude Woman Figurine with Fruit
Flowers
By Flavio Poli, Barovier, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Artistiche Murano).
Likely dates to 1929-1934.
In clear glass for the subject and black glass for the base
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Hand Blown Faceted Fruit Form Murano Glass Sculpture Vase for Arcade
By Laura de Santillana
Located in Surfside, FL
, made in golden yellow glass
COCCO, made in brown glass
Produced by maestro Simone Cenedese in Murano
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Hand Blown Faceted Fruit Form Murano Glass Sculpture Vase for Arcade
By Laura de Santillana
Located in Surfside, FL
, made in golden yellow glass
COCCO, made in brown glass
Produced by maestro Simone Cenedese in Murano
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Fruit Dish, Planter Bowl, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Murano fishbowl vase. An Italian, art glass fruit dish or planter bowl, dating to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Pair of 2 Italian Decorative Murano " Fruit" Object 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold the captivating duo of exquisite decorative objects crafted from the finest blue Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decoys
Materials
Murano Glass
Laura De Santillana Murano motted red glass vase etched Tropical Fruit signed
By Laura de Santillana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant dark red motted Murano glass vase in the style of Tropical "Papaya" fruit , signed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Pink, Blue, Clear Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice pink, blue, green and clear color. A highly
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Alabaster Bowl With Glass Fruit
Located in Houston, TX
alabaster coupe or compote with Italian blown glass fruit (possibly Murano). We offer 14 pieces of fruit
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Alabaster
Murano Fruit Multi Color Drops Macaroni Swags Crystal Prisms Chandelier Italian
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Adorning macaroni swags, Murano fruit and drops in all colors. Cup on bottom with huge blue Murano ball as
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Murano Fruit Colored Balls Crystal Beaded Sconces, circa 1930 RARE
Located in Firenze, Toscana
. Adorning Murano fruit and colored balls. Back plates have the same bobeches. Will be wired with certified
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Golden Wall Lights With Pink Glass Fruit, Palwa 1960s
By Palwa
Located in Hannover, DE
craftsmanship is masterful, the gilding is done by master craftsmen, and the Murano glass is of high quality
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Empoli Peach Color Italian Art Glass Grapes Pear Apple Pepper Fruit Sculptures
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of four hand blown peachy color Italian art glass fruit sculptural figural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Amber Glass Apple Murano Blown Art Glass Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Small Amber Glass Apple Murano Blown Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Fruit Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Style Italian Murano Glass Scalloped Edge Centerpiece Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Murano glass centerpiece bowl or fruit bowl
In the manner Archimede Seguso
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Extra Large Mid Century Modern Yellow and Orange Murano Glass Centerpiece
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece or a large
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Lučenec, SK
A beautiful small Murano glass fruit bowl made in Italy. It is of beautiful colors. A must have for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Fruit Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Glass fruit attached to a bronze frame with 8 bulbs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Orange Murano Table Lamps by Dino Martens
By Dino Martens
Located in Little Rock, AR
glass are adorned by Murano glass fruit. The two pieces of filigrana glass are cinched at the waist by a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$6,000 / set
Vintage Murano Table Lamp by Barovier
Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Little Rock, AR
A melange of vintage Murano glass fruit, all accented with GOLD dust, by Barovier & Toso. Wonderful
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps with Glass Fruit in Midnight Blue
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Such whimsy and style in MOODY MIDNIGHT BLUE with glass fruit applied at the midsection, like a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Artisti Barovier Decorative Murano Bowl with Applied Fruit
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Large Murano glass bowl by Artisti Barovier with applied glass fruit.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Aventurine Fruit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Don't try and eat this!
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sculptures
Murano Glass Bowl with Seven Pieces of Glass Fruit
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Murano glass gold bowl with green flowers with seven pieces of green glass fruit.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mannerist Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 1960s Italian Murano Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl
Located in Frisco, TX
Beautiful Murano handmade Sommerso glass bowl with different colors in blue, green and clear glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sculptures, Fruit Bowl / Centerpiece
Located in Milan, IT
Showing all the beauty of Murano glass objects, with fluid shapes, vivid colors and a flawless
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue Murano Table Lamps with Fruit by Dino Martens
By Dino Martens
Located in Little Rock, AR
Matched pair of vintage Murano table lamps by Dino Martens. The fruit spilling over the top is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Single Large French Wall Sconce With Lots of Glass Fruit
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking large single wall sconces loaded with italian glass fruit murano drops and cut
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Murano Sconces with Flowers and Fruit on Dore Bronze Mounts, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
delicate glass flowers, grapes and other floral motif attached to outside of support.
These are not wired
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Painted Bronze and Crystal Chandelier with Fruit Pendants
Located in Firenze, IT
Charming Italian bronze and crystal chandelier embellished with fruit pendants in colored glass
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Czech Fruit Basket Lamp with Murano Grapes
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Superb Art Deco fruit basket glass lamp, “Made in Czechoslovakia”, as impressed underneath to the
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 1960s Green XL Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing extra large and heavy quality vintage Italian Midcentury green handblown Murano glass fruit
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Beaded Chandelier with Murano Glass Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, Italian 1950s gilt iron and crystal chandelier with Murano glass fruit decorations
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Large Murano Glass Fruit
Located in Miami, FL
Large Murano glass pear and apple.
Price is per item.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
$6,500
Murano Glass Fruit Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Glass fruit attached to a bronze frame with 8 bulbs
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Fruit Bookends by Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Barbini glass fruit bookends done in the Sommerso technique. Both in perfect condition. Smaller
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
$675 / set
Italian Murano Glass Fruit Sconces, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
covered with Murano glass. Adorning Murano fruits in various colors and shapes. Back plate is also a
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,800 / set
Pair of Stylized Modern Murano Glass Fruit
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Murano glass
stylized apple and pear with gold
flex details. The
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Fruit Salad Set, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fruit salad set was made by an Italian Muranese company in the 1960s, spiraling glass from
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Fruit Crystal Swags Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with small Murano glass drops. Will be
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Maison Bagues French Murano Glass Fruit Crystal Grapes Tole Sconces, circa 1930
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Gilt metal tole with Murano
Category
Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Murano Glass Fruit Bookends by Barbini Cranberry
Gold Gliter Combo
By Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Barbini glass fruit bookends done in the Sommerso technique. Both in perfect condition. Smaller
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Fruit Petit Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
throughout. Adorning Murano glass fruit in all different shapes and colors. Adding another 20 inches of
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Italian Mid-Century 5 Candle Candelabra Centerpiece
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful 5 candle gilt bronze candelabra with hanging Murano glass fruit hanging from the leaves
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Murano Glass Crystal Fruits and Gilt Metal 6 Light Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning large gilt metal six light chandelier features hundreds of multi-colored murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Cose Belle Cose Rare Signed Art Glass Fruit
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Nine Murano hand blown art glass fruits comprising of two standing and one lying pear, an apple
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Sommerso Console Bowl with Assorted Fruit
Located in Topeka, KS
glass Sommerso bowl with assorted fruit! In the art glass world the size of this bowl is monumental and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair Large Salviati Murano Fruit Book Ends
By Salviati
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large hand blown apple and pear fruit art glass/book-ends By Salviati, glass is combination
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Amber Murano Art Glass Decorative Footed Fruit Bowl 1960s Italy
By Murano Due
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mouth Blown Studio Murano Art Glass Swirl Amber Footed Fruit Bowl.
Vintage amber yellow Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Decorative Fruit Shape Paper Weight
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-Century Murano glass decorative fruit shape paper weight. Excellent condition. The paper weight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Multicolored Glass Fruit with Mirrors Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Firenze, Toscana
colored crystal prisms. Gilt metal covered with Murano glass. Adorning Murano fruits in various colors and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
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Murano Glass Fruit For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass fruit you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every murano glass fruit was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the murano glass fruit 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 fruit is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one murano glass fruit that is appealing in its simplicity, but Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso and Barovier&Toso produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Murano Glass Fruit?
A murano glass fruit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $989, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $12,798.
Questions About Murano Glass Fruit
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The silver flecks in Murano glass are called silver leaf. They come from silver oxide that the artisan rolls into the glass during the production of this material. Murano glass may also feature copper and gold leaf. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Murano glassware.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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