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Vintage Murano Style Christmas Swizzle Sticks - Set of 4
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 4 clear art glass swizzle sticks. 2 with presents on the end and 2 with bells. No chips
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 6 Artistic Handmade Glasses in Murano Glass Sincronia by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
comes directly from our Murano glass factory in Italy custom clearance taxes are not included.     
Category

2010s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass Organic Shaped Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown clear Murano glass centerpiece with organic design. Italy, 1950s. Large size
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Post Modern Italian Murano Glass Blue Cruet
Located in Brescia, IT
Italian Murano glass double oil and vinegar cruet set. The design of the bottles, brings the work
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass 1, 1kg "FLORAL" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "RED-WHITE" 1, 4Kg Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Ice Bucket by Salviati, 2008
By Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Murano glass ice bucket with geometric relief design all around by Salviati. Made in Italy
Category

Early 2000s Italian Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Plate, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Murano Glass Plate, realized in 1970s. Very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Venini 1930s Tyra Lundgren Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very rare and large, antique Murano hand blown "A Fasce" striped Italian art glass fish with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

White and Clear "Mezza Filigrana" Murano Glass Plate by Barovier Toso, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano glass centerpiece /decorative plate handmade in "mezza filigrana" technique. Perfect
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Beautiful Hand Crafted Mouth Blown Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Giampaolo Nason
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting a stunning late 20th century hand-crafted, mouth-blown Murano glass decorative
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Important set of 12 glasses, tableware, gold, Murano design Venini, 1970s Italy
By Venini, Venini
Located in Wien, AT
1970s in Murano, Italy. There are seldomly full sets available, a total of twelve glasses. The shape
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

La Murrina Murano Glass Empty Pockets Decorative Object Mid-Century Italy 80s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
symbol of excellence in design with unique glass products "Made in Murano". Thanks to its solid roots and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

vintage 1950s Murano Hand-Blown Italian Art Glass Stemware Service, Set of 27
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano Hand-Blown Italian Art Glass Stemware Service, Attributed to Barovier Toso, Set of 27
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 12 Salviati Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblet Stems with Black Gold
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Venetian or Murano glass wine goblets. Attributed to Salviati In clear glass
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Venice Vase Made in Murano by Stories of Italy for Les-Ottomans
By Stories Of Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The Italian duo Stories of Italy have created for Les-Ottomans a unique collection of Murano glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 6 Artistic Handmade Glasses in Murano Glass Inspiration by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
support for your projects in custom or bespoke lighting. The product comes directly from our Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 6 Artistic Handmade Glasses Murano White Black Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
support for your projects in custom or bespoke lighting. The product comes directly from our Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Sculpture in Bollicine Glass with Gold
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass shell sculpture in Bollicine glass with gold Highlights. Vibrant pink
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 8 Classic Cenedese Murano Glass Goblets Tipetti, clear with red accents
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
solid glass surmounted by a small blown sphere and a typical Cenedese neck. On the side high elaborated
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in White Bubble Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern White Bubble Murano glass ashtray. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian White Gold Murano Glass Bowl
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
What is Murano Glass? Is it glass made in a special place? Or made using special techniques? It is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Colorful Murano Blown Glass Wine Glasses, Italy 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. These six wine glasses are made in multicolored Murano glass. They are
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Aquamarine Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. Made in aquamarine bullicante Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Garnet Pink White Organic Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Mid-Century Modern purple and white murano glass free form centerpiece. Italy, 1960s A
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Seguso Candle Holder Blu Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso candle holder blu Murano glass, 1950, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Murano stemmed glass, pitcher and bottle. Fuin attribution. Gold Leaf.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here an unique and beautiful set made of 4 stemmed glass (two flute and two wine glas) and one
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique "Digitale" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a beautiful Antique Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar. Elaborately hand painted
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Stacked Glass Block Gueridon Demilune Console Table
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stacked Glass Gueridon Ice Block Demilune Console Table. Frosted fused glass block base with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Gueridon

Materials

Glass

Set of 12 Murano Glass flutes with wave sculptural element by Cenedese
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
an antique look. The base carries a hand made wave with stripes of cobalt glass beads. Pristine
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, 1970s
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milan, IT
Murano glass centerpiece by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt. Thick transparent glass and simple round
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass Vase by Venini for Philips, Italy 1965
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass Vase by Venini for Philips, Italy 1965
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mille Fiori Murano Glass Bowl Dino Martens Italy, 1960s
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano tutti frutti Art glass bowl, vide poche by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

"Violet", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fusing basically
Category

2010s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Ashtray Empties Pockets Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier et Toso ashtray pockets Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Book Ends with Red and White Murrine, Italy 1969
By Venini, Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Milan, IT
Venini Murano Glass Book Ends with Red and White Murrine, Italy 1969 Reference: Catalogo Ragionato
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Nickel

Large Murano Glass white-red 1, 1 kg Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of six Seguso Murano Glass flute with gold leaf twisted steam detail
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Set of six Seguso Murano Glass flute with gold leaf twisted steam detail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Low Serving Bowl Italian Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful low Murano serving bowl made in Italy in the 1960s. Soft pink and purple hues, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Venini/Salviati Thread Trailed Glass Bowl
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and finely made vintage Italian, Murano glass bowl with a folded rim with a very fine
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Huge Square Black &. White Scavo Murano Glass Bowl Springer Style 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Huge and rare Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square Murano glass bowl, dish or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Handcrafted Murano glass Goblet 1970s light purple with accents of pink and gold
Located in Villaverla, IT
Handcrafted Murano glass Goblet 1970s light purple with accents of pink and gold. This exquisite
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier e Toso Couple Centerpiece “Rostrato“ Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier e Toso couple centerpiece “Rostrato“ Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Extra Large 2.5kg Lucid Vase Murano Vetri Glass Cenedese Vetri, Italy, 1970
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element Producer: Cenedese Vetri, Italy Origin: Murano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

A. Seguso Thick Iridescent Murano Glass Ashtray 40s Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Square ashtray in very thick iridescent Murano glass, with beveled edges and recesses for
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 6 Artistic Handmade Glasses Murano White Black White Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
in custom or bespoke lighting. The product comes directly from our Murano glass factory in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 6 Artistic Handmade Glasses Murano White Black Grey Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
in custom or bespoke lighting. The product comes directly from our Murano glass factory in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Vanity Mirror with Gold Flake Flowers 1950s Italy Venetian, Venice
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade clear gold flake flowers. Can be
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl, Blue/ Amber Colored, Italy circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary small Murano glass bowl coming from the famous workshops in Italy from the period
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Cocktail Stirrers, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful set of six (6) vintage Italian Murano art glass cocktail stirrers, Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 12 Murano s Colored Long Drink Glasses By Nason Moretti, Italy 60s
By Nason and Moretti, Venini
Located in Roma, IT
, not only for the very high quality of the blown Murano bark glass they are made of, but above all for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italy Venezia Mid-Century Set 6 Murano Blown Glass Purple Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of Murano purple blown glass glasses, was hand made in Murano, Venice in Mid-Century, 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Murano Iridato Glass Ashtrays by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Danville, CA
Rare Pair of beautiful Coral Iridato glass ashtrays by Seguso. When hit by the light, there is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Ercole Barovier, Murano teardrop vase
By Ercole Barovier
Located in London, GB
c.1930s Handblown Murano glass H31 x W22 cm
Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Eclectic Set of 8 Cenedese Murano Stemmed Glass, each with gold leaf embedded
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I had the privilege of gaining access to the collection of individual Cenedese glass pieces, which
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Emerald Green, Purple Faceted Glass Bowl Italian
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano glass faceted square bowl has jewel tone colors of luscious emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Venetian Transparent and Blue Murano Glass Carafe Contemporary, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Transparent and Blue Murano Glass Carafe Contemporary 1990s. This amazing and
Category

1990s Italian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Gray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass gray available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every murano glass gray was constructed with great care. Find 2342 options for an antique or vintage murano glass gray now, or shop our selection of 381 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass gray — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass gray, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one murano glass gray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Venini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Murano produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Murano Glass Gray?

Prices for a murano glass gray can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,762.
Questions About Murano Glass Gray
  • 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 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, 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To 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.
  • 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.