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Swirling Lavender Art Glass Desk Paperweight Vintage Modern 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Paperweight
Vintage art glass paperweight swirling sea of lavender vintage modern
Unmarked
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Glass Psychedelic Sea of Color Modern Paperweight, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Paperweight
Vintage art glass vibrant sea of color paperweight
No signature. Style of Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Swirl over Water Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing blue waves, with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Bubble Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear vintage Murano glass bubble paperweight or decorative object. Small bubbles.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Two Dolphins in Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two blue dolphins in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Fish Sea Reef Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some blue fishes in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Mushroom Ornament or Paperweight
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
from Murano glass, this adorable little ornament is signed on the lower stem by the artist, the 20th
Category
20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass Millefiori Miniature Paperweight by Murano, Italy, circa 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a handmade Millefiori Miniature glass paperweight by a Murano maker, Italy, Circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Large Murano Art Glass Fish Aquarium with Ocean Plant Bubbles Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Very unique and rare shaped Murano paperweight depicting an ocean scene or an aquarium with fish
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Italian Murano, hand-blown, art glass paperweight with red, green and white millefiori (a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Glass Murano Spiral Paperweight
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Vintage Italian Murano cone shaped glass paperweight, hand blown with swirls and arrays. Made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Murano Italian Art Glass Flower Sculpture Decorative Object, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass decorative object in the shape of a flower. Colors
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian Murano millefiori art glass paperweight in green, red burgundy and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Italian Murano millefiori art glass paperweight, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Paperweight Aquarium Octopus Signed by Sergio Rossi, Murano, 1970s
By Sergio Rossi, Rossi Murano
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and high art glass paperweight made and signed from Sergio Rossi, Murano (please see the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Paperweight Aquarium Squid Signed by Sergio Rossi, Murano, 1970s
By Sergio Rossi, Rossi Murano
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and Hugh art glass paperweight made and signed from Sergio Rossi, Murano (please see the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Aquarium Sculpture, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, in a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Uranium Glow Mushroom Toadstool Italian Art Glass Paperweight Sculpture
By Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. The piece was created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful paperweight that will spark your imagination every time you put
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweights
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
) Murano handblown vaseline yellow, orange and white art glass mushroom / toadstool set. Created for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Beautiful Lot of five Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass pieces. In the shape of fruits and vegetables. Colors
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Murano Italian Art Glass Swirl Paperweight
Located in Bochum, NRW
1970s Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight
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Murano Sommerso Art Glass Paperweight
Category
Vintage 1970s European Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Venetian Murano Art Glass Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful and decorative Venetian art glass paperweight, in perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Signed Seguso Murano Glass Egg Paperweight
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Troy, MI
Seguso egg shaped paper weight in clear heavy glass with bubbles and gold inclusions, circa 1980s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Murano-Style Hand-Blown Glass Eye Paperweight in Turquoise Clear
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking 1970s Italian Murano-style hand-blown glass eye paperweight, crafted with a vivid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown honey amber with red-orange spots Italian art glass mushroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Figurine Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear body with spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Reserved - Murano Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Reserved for Jamie
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Vintage Murano Sculpture Clear Crystal Sailboat Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
sailboat from Italy.
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass Paperweight.
A real
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculptures
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Vaseline yellow, orange and white Italian art glass mushroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass
Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Butterfly Paperweight
By Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, millefiori flower mosaic design Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Vintage Murano Emerald Green and Blue Dog Sculpture Paperweight
By Andromeda Murano
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
blown art glass tall sitting puppy dog figurine paperweight
Italian Murano art glass hand blown green
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Postmodern Murano Glass Millefiori Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; speckled green and yellow
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculptures
By Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
) Murano handblown vaseline yellow, orange and white art glass mushroom/toadstool set. Created for the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Italian Vetreria Murano Venini Art Glass Millefiori Collectable Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Fratelli Toso, Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fratelli Vetreria 3 Fiori Millefiori Italian art glass paperweight
Small vintage Venini Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Pink Spiral Ribbon Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small, Italian Murano, hand-blown, art glass, globe paperweight features pink and white
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Nason, Italian Murano Glass Leo Lion Paperweight. Venezia Murano Italy
By Giampaolo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Nason, Italian Murano Glass Leo Lion Paper Weight. Venezia Murano Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Seguso Murano Glass Egg Shaped Paperweight
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Troy, MI
Seguso egg shaped paper weight in clear heavy glass with bubbles and gold inclusions, circa 1980s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful piece, that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it.
A nice addition to any desktop.
Measures: 3 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/2" Hig...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of Eight Italian Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of eight paperweights made with clear, blue, green, and red Murano glass hand blown in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass paperweight with millefiori floral motif. The piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Nason, Italian Murano Glass Leo Lion Paperweight Blue, Venezia Murano Italy
By Giampaolo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Nason, Italian Murano glass Blue Leo lion paper weight. Venezia Murano Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Red White Painted Face Italian Art Glass Santa Paperweight Figure
By Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass Santa Claus
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Murano Blown Glass Bright Green Apple Paperweight 1980s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano Blown Glass Bright Green Apple with Green Stem Paperweight.
Beautiful blown glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive green and yellow tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Satin Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Made with a satin surface
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
gold flecks art glass paperweights with color spots. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company, in rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight Green Amber
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; green colored glass gather is
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Ribbons, Millefiori, Aventurine Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, Millefiori with Aventurine, and Rainbow Ribbons Art Glass Pedestal Paperweights. The first, in blue "Fenicio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Ribbon
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue Flowers Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
murrines Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The surface does not have
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Round Heavy Murano Clear Glass Etched Compass Paperweight Magnifying Glass 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Murano heavy transparent glass Paperweight with etched Compass rose and geometric base.
It also
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Signed Murano Rainbow Swirl Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown rainbow color stripes Italian art glass paperweight. Documented and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Exceptional Paperweight Murano Studio Art Glass Object Bubbles Iron Inclusions
By Cenedese, Venini, Seguso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A stunning mid century modern art glass paperweight or object with rising vulcano style bubbles
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vistosi Murano White Orange Black Bullseye Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Vistosi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare Murano hand blown white, orange and black Italian art glass bullseye paperweight. Documented
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Blue Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous set of Murano hand blown blue and white millefiori Italian art glass flower garden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Heart Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece has glittery aventurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Stripes Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown rainbow twisting ribbons, crown murrines, Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
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Murano Glass Paperweights For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of murano glass paperweights is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, all murano glass paperweights available were constructed with great care. There are 773 antique and vintage murano glass paperweights for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Murano glass paperweights have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of murano glass paperweights to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco murano glass paperweights are of considerable interest. Murano glass paperweights have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fratelli Toso, Murano and Alfredo Barbini are consistently popular.
How Much are Murano Glass Paperweights?
Murano glass paperweights can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $420, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.
Finding the Right Paperweights for You
While any heavy object can be used to hold loose papers, there’s nothing as ornate yet perfectly functional as a paperweight. Antique, new and vintage paperweights can unobtrusively enhance the ambience of a room or act as a colorful conversation starter. On a desk or writing table, it can contribute a subtle sense of style.
Glass paperweights emerged in Europe in the mid-19th century. Early paperweight artisans like Venetian glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia often crafted them with a design on the inside. By the early 1900s, paperweight objects became even more popular through innovative iterations by artists like Louis Comfort Tiffany.
As the paperweight became both a luxury and utilitarian object, creators used a variety of materials to set their wares apart. Today, in addition to the classic glass versions, paperweights are made of metal, wood, ceramic and stone.
A vast selection of paperweights as well as a whole range of other desk accessories can be found on 1stDibs — browse by type, price, period, material or style, from Art Deco and Hollywood Regency to metal and glass. Reflecting their widespread appeal, paperweights are available in a diverse array from across the globe, including Italy, France and North America, as well as examples by leading designers and brands such as Fratelli Toso, William Guillon and René Lalique. Whether an office or a study needs a touch of something vintage or a mid-century modern twist, there are paperweights to suit every taste.
Questions About Murano Glass Paperweights
- Does Murano make paperweights?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, paperweights are one of the many items that are made in the glass factory on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Known as the finest producers of art glass in the world, Murano makes a variety of glass items including paperweights. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original Murano art from Italy.
- Are Murano paperweights signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022No, Murano paperweights are not always marked. In some cases, you may find a label on the bottom that tells you the name of the workshop or shows the signature of the master. However, the labels can come off, and some workshops don't use them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Murano glass paperweights.
- What is a glass paperweight?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A glass paperweight is a small glass object, containing colorful complex designs depicting florals, animals and more. They are paperweights in name only, and are often displayed as prized art pieces. You’ll find a variety of glass paperweights from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
- Is Murano glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.
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