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Vintage Italian Black Gold Murano Glass Amphora Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage amphora style vase made of black and gold Murano glass, having four curved handles all
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Millefiori Vase in Violet and White with Handles Fratelli Toso Murano
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
colorful millefiori murrine glass vase with handles manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Italian Bar Sideboard Murano Glass and Brass, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
two front doors in milky white Murano glass, as well as brass handles in the Luciano Frigerio style
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Murano Sideboard: A Jewel of Glass and Brass Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
cabinet is floating. Each of the four doors is adorned with antique Murano glass fusion handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Murano Revival Glass Lamped Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A twin handled murano glass vase in Roman blue, speckled with Venetian green and iridescent finish
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Murano Twin Handled Vase with White Latticino - Italy - Circa 1950 s
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century Murano art glass twin handled vase - featuring white latticino canes and blue twisted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Exclusive Floral Venetian Hand Mirror made of Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
the 1950s. It was made in Florence from the finest Murano glass. The handle has faded over the decades
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Murano Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian commode composed of three drawers. Structure made of solid wood covered in Murano glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Sideboard Made of Wood Brass Decorated with Black Murano Glass Mosaics
Located in Madrid, ES
brass and black Murano glass mosaics. Handles and legs are made of solid brass. Every item LA Studio
Category

2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
with vibrant Murano colored glass. The handles and legs are meticulously crafted from brass, adding a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
1950s, crafted from solid wood and adorned with colored Murano glass. Brass handles and legs add a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Brass

Blue Glass and Brass Sideboard with 28 Murano Jewelry and Four Drawers Available
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Guazzora, IT
complemented by luxurious brass accents. The standout feature is the 28 Murano glass sphere handles, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Brass

Italian Console Table with Bevelled Green Murano Glass, 3 Drawers and Brass Legs
Located in Guazzora, IT
green Murano glass top, three drawers with handles and elegant brass legs. Made of birch wood, it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Murano Coloured Glass and Brass Sideboard Composed of 6 Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
glass, profiles, handles and feet in brass. Italian manufacture. Production can last between 5 and 6
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Archimede Seguso Orange Ribbed Vase – Gold Aventurine, Scroll Handles
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and one-of-a-kind Archimede Seguso Murano glass vase, crafted in Italy in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Empoli Vase with Handles Italian Craftsmen of Florence
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
organic motifs and act as a handle to ensure they can be safely carried. The large, usable vase provides
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Artisti Barovier Murrine Cobalt Blue Floreali Vase with Handles, Italy, c. 1914
By Artisti Barovier, Giuseppe Barovier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of the Glass Museum in Murano and dated as early as 1914, showed a new interpretation of how glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930
By Meroni Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. Original Murano glass handles, circa 1930. The internal compartment has a removable shelf, usable as a tray
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Burl, Walnut

Large Twin-Handled Vase by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso, 1956
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in London, GB
by a ringed band. The handles have been skillfully formed by tightly twisting the glass formed into
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tall Archimede Seguso Scavo Bianco Flower Vase Italy White Mint Green Handles
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso Italy Scavo Bianco white & mint green Art Glass Murano Flower vase, vessel
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Large LP 242 Wall Lights in Opaline (Set of 3) for Mazzega, Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. Known for his poetic handling of Murano glass, Nason created pieces that
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier et Toso Murano Vase White Black Vase with Gold Inclusions, Circa 1980
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Ercole Barovier handled White Murano Glass Vase with Black and Gold. Featuring a hand blown
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

sideboard 4 doors created entirely by hand gold glass and brass justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
Italian Birch Sideboard Embellished with Gold Murano Glass and Brass Handles This exquisite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

1940s Art Decò Rounded Cabinet Dry Bar Sideboard by A. Fallica for A. Liporesi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, very useful for bar and lunch services. Murano glass handles. Aluminum edging. LIPORESI, Alfonso
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamp Ministero Model A.P. 500, Adjustable
Located in Vigonza, Padua
stem, Murano glass lampshade. Wooden handle. Working. Electrical rewiring done.
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Double Seguso Blue Murano Glass Handles, Venice 1951
By Giuseppe Santomaso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
) in Venice in 1951. Blue submerged murano glass with brass fittings. The organic shapes together
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Pack of 4 1960s Murano glass handles for cabinet doors
Located in Monselice, PD
Pack of 4 Murano 1960 glass and brass handles for cabinet, chest of drawers, and kitchen doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Pack of 4 1960s Murano glass handles for cabinets, sideboards and kitchens.
Located in Monselice, PD
Pack of 4 Murano 1960 glass and brass handles for cabinet, chest of drawers, and kitchen doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pack of 4 1960s Murano glass handles for cabinets, sideboards and kitchens.
Located in Monselice, PD
Pack of 4 Murano 1960 glass and brass handles for cabinet, chest of drawers, and kitchen doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pack of 4 1960s Murano glass handles for cabinets, chests of drawers and kitchen
Located in Monselice, PD
Pack of 4 Murano 1960 glass and brass handles for cabinet, chest of drawers, and kitchen doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Pack of 4 1960s Murano glass handles for cabinets, chests of drawers and kitchen
Located in Monselice, PD
Pack of 4 handles in Murano 1960s glass and brass for cabinet, chest of drawers, and kitchen doors
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Urn Lamp with Handles
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Wonderful urn shaped lamp of vintage Murano glass, circa 1950s. The color is a very intense sky
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Azure Blue Over White Cased Venetian Glass Pitcher with Darker Blue Handle
Located in Houston, TX
darker blue handle. This lovely shade of Azure blue Venetian glass pitcher would make a lovely gift for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Unicum Murano "Aquarium" Door Handles by Barbini Cendese 1950-1955
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Unicum!!! . This door handles was made for a fashion shop in Italy at 1950 - 1955. Design by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Dino Martens Murano Mace Aventurina Vase with Handle for Aureliano Toso
By Dino Martens
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Large Dino Martens Mace Aventurina vase, circa 1950s. Retains an original label.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Murano Glass Door Handle, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Munich, DE
Rare door handle, Murano glass, Italy, circa 1960, front and backside very thick heavy red Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

Alessandro Barbaro Murano glass vase with three handles, Italy 2016
By Alessandro Barbaro
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Murano glass vase by Alessandro Barbaro. Handblown glass with Ancient Roman finish, Italy, 2016
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Alessandro Barbaro Murano glass vase with large handles, Italy 2016
By Alessandro Barbaro
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A Murano glass vase by Alessandro Barbaro. Handblown glass with ancient Roman finish, Italy, 2016
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

"Seguso" Four Murano Glass Door Handles, Italy 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
"SEGUSO", four Murano glass door handles. Italy 50'
Category

Vintage 1950s Doors and Gates

Giant Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Golden Handles by Cenedese, Late 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Giant Murano glass bowl by the glass factory Gino Cenedese e Figlio, a true piece of clean line and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Red Glass Door Handle – Architectural Design, 1970s
Located in Alsdorf, NW
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern door handle from the 1970s is more than just a functional
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Blue Scavo Glass Amphora or 2-Handled Vase by Cenedese, Mid-1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
(making the Amphora a great subject of choice), the glass surface, corase to the touch, is the result of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1920s Olivewood and Murano Glass Handles France Art Deco Sideboard
By Francia
Located in Roma, Lazio
reflect these handles made of Murano glass, it too black. A very original sideboard for a very special
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Murano and Mirror Tray 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Italian Murano and Mirror Tray from the 1980s features Murano glass handles and a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern Push Pull Murano Glass Door Handles Italy 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare & elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles. Murano glass with air
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Dolphin Vase By Salviati
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very fragile vintage Venetian Murano Glass-handled Dolphin vase by Salviati. In very good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass and Brass Mid-Century Sideboard, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
ground by means of brass legs. It has two doors and that can be opened with two Murano glass handles, the
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Blue Murano Glass Ice Bucket with Gold Glass Handles, Italy 1960s
By Maestri Vetrai
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Ice Bucket in blue Murano glass with gold glass handles. This gorgeous piece was made in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

LARGE Ercole Barovier Attr Murano Art Glass Vase Controlled Bubbles handles
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
LARGE Ercole Barovier Attr Murano Art Glass Vase Controlled Bubbles handles
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Handled Pulegoso Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This decorative Murano vase is shaped like a small jug. It displays a 'Fazzoletto' technique where
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

A1950s Italian lacquered mahogany bar cabinet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
base with Murano glass handles . A fabulously elegant neoclassical design attributed to Paolo Buffa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

New Barovier Murano Glass and Mirrored Tray
By Barovier
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this mirrored tray with Murano glass border and handles is attributed to Barovier
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Ruby Red Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Deep ruby red Murano glass bowl with crystal clear handles and base. Wonderful color and texture
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Large Murano Glass Pitcher Orange and Red Crystal, Italy, 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large Italian Murano glass pitcher with handle made of red and orange crystal, circa 1960s.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Blown Murano Pink Opalescent Twin Handled Basket, circa 1970
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish vintage Italian Murano art twin handled glass basket hand blow in pink
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Opaline Glass

Murano Midcentury Cream Color Glass and Brass Italian Dry Bar, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
glass handles. Restored by the expert hands of our atelier, this item has no defects, but it may show
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Twin Handled Glass Vase
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Italian, Murano twin handled art glass vase designed by Antonio da Ros for Gino Cenedese
Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

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Murano Glass Handle For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass handle you’re looking for. A murano glass handle — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are 74 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass handle you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass handle — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass handle made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one murano glass handle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Murano, Venini and Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Murano Glass Handle?

A murano glass handle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,499, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $19,000.
Questions About Murano Glass Handle
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.