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Vintage Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage Murano glass globe shaped Sputnik chandelier. Features beautiful Murano flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Mazzega Wall Sconces with Murano Lamp Glass Shades
By Mazzega
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of Italian Mazzega wall sconces/lights. Made of chrome plated metal, with Murano Glass globe
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Glustin Luminaires Sputnik Chandelier with Iridescent Globes
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sputnik chandelier designed by Glustin Luminaires made of brass with iridescent Murano glass globes.
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Globe Pendant by De Majo
By De Majo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian cream colored Murano glass globe pendant with yellow, orange, and red decorations
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Three Brass and Colored Murano Glass Suspensions
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of three charming suspensions made of brass structures and different colored Murano glass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Pendant by Targetti
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with six glossy white Murano Glass globes mounted on cream enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Pendant Milky White Pattern, Style of Venini, c 1970
s
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian murano glass globe pendant blown with milky white pattern on chrome hardware, style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Oversized Vintage Italian Floor Lamp with Murano Glass
Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized vintage Italian floor lamp with frosted glossy off-white Murano glass globe mounted on
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble
Globes Pendant by Goffredo Reggiani
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant chandelier with five glossy white Murano glass globes and chrome frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Floor Lamp, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage chrome floor lamp with 5 murano glass globes.
The lamp emits a nice soft light thanks to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid Century Mazzega Murano Glass Lamp on Brushed Steel Base
By Mazzega
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this Mazzego table lamp dates from the 1970s. Single Mazzega Murano glass globe in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Four Vintage Italian Sconces w/ Clear Murano Globes in Style of Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four vintage Italian sconces with clear Murano glass globes with a beautiful etched frost
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Space Age Table Lamp by Flavio Poli , Murano Glass. Italy 1970s.
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features a striking amber Murano glass globe, deeply cut to reveal a glowing inner cavity, mounted on a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Brown and Smoked Suspensions with Brass Accents
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of decorative suspensions made of a brass stem and a stack of different sized Murano glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Midcentury Large White Striped Glass Globe Chandelier
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and big extraordinary Murano glass globe pendant lamp with shiny white stripes and chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gray Murano Glass Flower Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass flower lamps, gray white interior Murano glass globe and massive
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Andre Arbus for Veronese
By Veronese
Located in Dallas, TX
. Murano glass globes with gold dust mixed into the glass paste. Arms are patinated bronze. New wiring
Category
20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass “Incamiciato” Stilnovo Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern style wall sconces in the manner of Stilnovo. Murano glass globes and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,900 / set
Set of Six Terzetto Sconces with Frosted White Murano Glass. Italy, 1970
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass globes mounted on polished brass frames / Made in Italy, 1970's.
Height: 20 inches / Depth: 7.5
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Stilnovo Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
glass globes. This fixture has been newly wired to fit US standards.
This fixture is a special order
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$9,350 / item
Doppio Trio Globe Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 6 smoky Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Italian Modernist Brass Floor Lamp with Glass Globe, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An Italian modernist brass floor lamp with a dramatic hand blown Murano glass globe comprised of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier in the Style of Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
structure holds twenty-four Murano glass globes.
Rewired for the US.
This chandelier is a special order
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Italian 1960s Mazzega Murano Glass Chandelier, Atomo, Wood and Chrome-Plated
By Mazzega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
structure, with four arms as electrons with Murano glass globes. Manufactured by Mazzega Glass Factory (1929
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Goffredo Reggiani Globe Floor Lamp in Murano Glass and Marble – Italy, 1970s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Vintage Italian Floor Lamp by Reggiani – 1970s Murano Glass Globe
Bring a touch of bold 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Large Murano Glass Chandelier, Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Murano glass globe pendant light, attributed to Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Murano, Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Doppio Trio Globe Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 6 matte white Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Doppio Trio Globe Flush Mount
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian midcentury flush mount with 6 glossy white Murano glass globes mounted on solid brass frame
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern Bronze Finish Blown Murano Glass
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
blown Murano glass globe.
L-672-335
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Painted Tole and Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian painted tole and Murano glass globes light fixture, 3 lights.
Measurements
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Orange Murano Glass Bulbs Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
smoke murano glass globe. Contemporary work from a small italian design artisanal workshop, minor
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Extra Large Cascade with 9 Amber Murano Glass Bowls Venini Style, 1960
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning nine amber Murano glass globes chandelier flush mount. Outstanding high- end quality hand
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Anemone Murano glass pendant by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana for Venini, 1970s
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Murano glass globe.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Twelve Murano glass globe shades and black glass cones extend from brass branches on this Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Large Contemporary Brass Murano Glass and Ceramic Lamp, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Brass, Ceramic Terracotta and white smoke Murano glass globe ball table lamp. In a Mid-Century
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury White Murano Glass
Brass Sconces – Italy, Circa 1960
s.
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage Italian wall sconces featuring glossy frosted white Murano glass globes gracefully
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass Ceramic Murano Glass Amber Ball Flame Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Murano glass globes, intern diffusor yellow murano glass with gold leaf. Contemporary work from a small
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Chrome
Glass Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari, Mazzega
Located in Lisboa, PT
features six arms in an asymmetric chromed metal frame. In each arm is a murano glass globe that goes from
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$2,377 Sale Price
20% Off
Bubble Coffee Table by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass coffee table with top in tainted mirror, and blown Murano glass globes.
Creation by Studio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
$14,027 / item
Italian Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sleek Italian textured Murano glass globe 15.5" in diameter with polished brass hardware the total
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pink Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant rose Sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass globes.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$10,342 / item
Green Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Sputnik chandelier in brass with opaline glass and blown Murano glass globes.
Creation by Studio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$11,174 / item
Half-Sputnik chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Half-Sputnik chandelier in brass and Murano glass globes.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Italy, 2025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$23,351 / item
Superb Chandelier in Brass and Opaline by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb suspensions in gilt metal, pink opaline glass and pink blown Murano glass globes.
Creation
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
1970 Italy Mazzega Tulip Table Lamp
Flush Mount Blue Murano Glass
Chrome
By Mazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant tulip table and ceiling light with a cornflower blue and white Murano glass globe on a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian 24-Light Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Modern Nickel Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
glass globes of rare and unusual lilac purple color, overlaid in white glass to enhance the light. The
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Italian 24-Light Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Modern Nickel Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
glass globes of rare and unusual lilac purple color, overlaid in white glass to enhance the light. The
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Pair of 1970
s Large Sputnik Murano Glass Table Lamps by Doria
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of German 1970's Sputnik table lamps with Large Murano glass
sphere globes by Doria
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass and Brass Big Table Lamps by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
aesthetic. The lamps feature large, hand-blown Murano glass globes with a speckled white design that creates
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
A. V. Mazzega "Fountain" Table Lamp with Three Murano Frosted Art Glass Shades
By AVMazzega
Located in Bainbridge, NY
style columns and three botanically inspired hand blown transparent Murano Glass Globes with milky White
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Pair of Brass and White Glass Globe Sconces, Stilnovo Style Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass globes. Globes were handmade in Murano and feature very mat finish.
They have got very
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern 24-Light Brass and Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The brass structure is decorated with 24 blown Murano glass globes
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Italian Murano Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass globe shades and black lacquered cones extend from a brass structure on each of these
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,900 / set
Italian Modern 24-Light Smoked Ivory Gold Murano Glass Round Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass globes of an unusual bronze ivory gold color, the interior overlaid in white glass to
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Pair of Brass and White Glass Sconces Stilnovo Sciolari, Wall Lights
By Stilnovo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
frame and 2 white Murano glass globes each. They have got very unusual geometrical proportions and are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian La Murrina Table Lamp with Swirl Glass Globe and Chrome Base, 1960
By La Murrina
Located in Barcelona, ES
handblown clear Murano glass globe shade with white stripes.
The lamp is in great condition and it would be
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,331 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian, Tuscan, Pair of Iron and Blown Glass Pendant Lanterns, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Blown Murano glass globes are smooth, luminous and slightly imperfect showing the glassmaker’s
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
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Murano Glass Globe For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass globe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each murano glass globe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. There are 283 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass globe you’re looking for, while we also have 42 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass globe — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A murano glass globe made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made murano glass globe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mazzega Murano, Venini and Doria Leuchten Germany are consistently popular.
How Much is a Murano Glass Globe?
Prices for a murano glass globe start at $140 and top out at $37,584 with the average selling for $2,701.
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Questions About Murano Glass Globe
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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