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Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Rose Flower Italian Art Glass Faceted Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white rose flower Italian art glass faceted window
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano White Yellow Daisy Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and yellow daisy flower Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Flower Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The first is a "Crown" flower cane
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Micro Mosaic Wild Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown wild flowers micro millefiori Italian art glass flower bouquet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Barovier Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful small vintage Murano hand blown dark cobalt blue and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Snowflake Mosaic Murrine Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Ermanno Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown blue spots and snowflake mosaic murine Italian art glass faceted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Roses Yellow Flowers Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white roses and yellow orange flowers Italian art glass faceted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Green Red Clear Controlled Bubbles
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elongated Murano art glass paperweight with large controlled bubbles forming an abstract
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Collection of Three Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of three Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights. Showing
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Paolo Venini Murano Signed Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Six Sides Paperweight
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Murano hand blown cobalt blue summers top on clear base Italian art glass paperweight. Documented
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Red Murano Star Paperweight FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian red and gold infused Murano glass star paperweight / Made in Italy in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Collection Four Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of four Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights or statues
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of Two Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of two Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights. Showing
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of Three Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of three Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights. Showing
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Dark Light Pink Flowers Italian Art Glass Desk Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown dark and light pink Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Sky Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Desk Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue and red Italian art glass paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Fratelli Toso Murano Dark Pink Sky Blue Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight is sectioned into 4 parts
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Barovier Toso Murano Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass pear paperweight. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Striped Snake in Wild Flowers Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
spotted flowers Italian art glass snake in the grass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Barovier Toso Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Fruit Paperweight
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 left - Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass pear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Paper Weight with Blue Wave
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful desk paper weight with blue accent color of Italian blue Murano glass.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Paperweight Bulb Shape, Mid-Century Modern
By Barovier Seguso
Ferro
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage paperweight in the shape of a bulb in cobalt blue Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Aluminum
Murano Red and Blue Millefiori Wild Flower Garden Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Gorgeous set of Murano hand blown red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Vintage Italian Paperweight in Murano glass in the style of Barbini, 70s
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
artisan skills of the Murano glass masters have made it possible for you to hold a piece of the sea or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Trio of Murano Toadstool Orange and Blue Art Glass Mushrooms Paperweight, Italy
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Rome, IT
Three-piece Murano handblown vaseline orange and blue toadstool/mushrooms. The three pieces are of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Glass Fratelli Toso Floral Bouquet Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Murano art glass Fratelli Toso floral bouquet paperweight. Exquisite blend of multicolored
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
13 Paperweight Millefiori Collection in Italian Murano Glass Midcentury
Located in Roma, IT
Collection of 13 Murano Millefiori paperweights. The indicated price is for the whole set of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Ten Paperweight Millefiori Collection in Italian Murano Glass Midcentury
Located in Roma, IT
Collection of ten Murano Millefiori paperweights. The indicated price is for the whole set of 13
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Signed
Labeled Salviati Venetian / Murano Art Glass Snail Paperweight Figurine
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian art glass paperweight.
By Salviati.
In the form of a green snail with a brown
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Silver Swarovski Murano Star Paperweight FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian silver Murano glass star paperweight with Swarovski crystals / Made in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Italian Venetian 24 KT Gold Glass Elephant Sculpture Desk Paperweight
Located in Nottingham, GB
Murano Italian Venetian 24 KT Gold Glass Elephant Sculpture Desk Paperweight
Very good condition
Category
20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano glass set of two egg-shaped paperweights in blown glass from the 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in bari, IT
Set of two paperweights in the shape of a polished stone in Murano glass with black veins, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Large Murano Art Glass Bookends, Amber
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of generously sized Murano art glass decorative objects. Pieces of art glass that also
Category
20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Reserved for Maria - Murano Snake Lucky Clover Flowers Italian Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Reserved for Maria - 2 remaining paperweights from the set
Murano hand blown snake, clover and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Reserved for Judy - Murano Millefiori Wild Flower Diamond Facet Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Reserved for Judy - 1 Murano handblown, diamond cut faceted wild flower Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Clear Italian Murano Glass Paper Weight with Bubbles
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper weight, Italian Murano hand blown glass with bubbles, a wonderful compliment to any desk.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Paper Weight with Wave of Blue
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper weight for the sophisticated desk - Italian blue wave inside Murano art glass sphere. A
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Marian Pyrcak Sommerso Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Delicate bird figurine or paperweight was made in sommerso technique, with colored glass gather
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Paperweight with Blue and White Spirals, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Paperweight with Blue and White Spirals, 1960
Additional information:
Dimensions: 6 W x 6
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Colin Stone Sommerso Murine Paperweight, American Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual paperweight was hand blown in elongated ovoid shape. The brown glass murine inclusions in
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Paperweight Signed Seguso Su with Air Bubbles Murano, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Paperweight signed Seguso Su with air bubbles Murano, Italy
Awesome large Murano paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
intricate detail.
Very unique and rare shaped Art Glass Murano tyle paperweight depicting an ocean scene or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archemide Seguso Blue Glass Letterpress with spiral-shaped air bubbles, Murano
By Laguna Murano, Archimede Seguso
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Archemide Seguso Glass Blue Letterpress, crafted in Murano, features mesmerizing spiral-shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Green White and Clear Art Glass Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian green, white, shimmering copper and clear art glass decorative object or
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venetian Gold Leaf Embossed Cancer Zodiac Sign Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Venetian handblown Italian art glass over embossed metal Cancer zodiac sign paperweight
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Venetian Gold Leaf Embossed Gemini Zodiac Sign Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Venetian handblown Italian art glass over embossed metal Gemini zodiac sign paperweight
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
Murano Orange Uranium UV Yellow Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Sculptures
By Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
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
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Mandala Circles Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass sculpture. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, and created for the Fornasa De Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Decorative Paper Weight Swirl Desig
By Fratelli Toso, Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, green, blue and white swirl design paperweight.
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Latticino and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Archimede Seguso Glass Ruby Red Paperweigh. Made in Murano, Italy
By Archimede Seguso, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed Archimede Seguso Glass Paperweigh. Made in Murano, Italy. Ruby red glass with iridescent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Antonio Da Ros
Attr.
for Cenedese Set of Four Clear Glass
Gold Paperweights
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare signed set of four cone shaped obelisk paperweights with gold dust inclusions attributed to
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold
Reserved for Helen - Set of 3 Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced individually, beautiful Murano handblown ribbons and flower design Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Vintage Scottish Art Glass Abstract Design Paper Weight 1999
By Selkirk Studio, Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Scottish Art Glass 1999 abstract design paperweight.
Beautiful pink and blue
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Scottish Selkirk Art Glass Abstract Design Paper Weight 1999
By Selkirk Studio, Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Scottish Selkirk Art Glass 1999 abstract design paperweight.
Beautiful pink and
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Gino Cenedese Art Glass Owl with Controlled Bubbles
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliant art glass paperweight owl with controlled bubbles.
Signed by artist on underside
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Knots
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a highly decorative pair of Murano glass knots attributed to to Zanetti. Both knots are
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Pair of Decorative Pieces or Paper Weights
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage pair of Murano glass decorative pieces or paperweights. Excellent condition. Each one
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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