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Set of 6 Light Blue, Periwinkle Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Bird of Paradise Peacock Pheasant Alfredo Barbini Salviati Cenedese
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An elegant murano glass bird of paradise sculpture, may also be described as a peacock or pheasant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Frosted Glass Pendant Set of Two by De Majo Murano
By De Majo
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Set of two satin frosted glass pendant lights in blue
Both glasses have a white inside glass layer
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Amethyst Color Murano Glass Scones
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pairs of scones with pink, amethyst color precious Murano glasses. Each sconce
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Double Incalmo Blown Glass Vase
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
three distinct colors. The base in black glass, the middle part in red glass and the upper part in blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason, 1960s.
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional example of Italian glass artistry, this Sommerso Murano glass vase by Alessandro
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro
Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Antique Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Murano 1920s
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini, Cirillo Maschio
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase, Murano 1920s
Beautiful 'Vetro Soffiato' vase with bell-shaped
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,590 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Murano Glass Chandelier by Doria Leuchten, Germany, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
High-quality Designer Doria chandelier.
This Vintage Pendant Light made of Murano Glass
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro White Murano (suspected) Glass Fish Sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$245 Sale Price
30% Off
Murano glass vase with Murrine Romane. Floral desing, Ercole Barovier Style
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Stile Barovier e Toso, anni 80, senza firma, stacco del puntello.
Murano glass potiche shaped vase
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Red Yellow Murano Glass Mosaic Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art Glass abstract sculpture lamp, a decorative illuminated curved glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Zero Quattro, Milano. Huge brutalist Murano glass sconce, Italy, 1970s
By Zero Quattro, AVMazzega
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
6 pieces of Murano glass in the shape of an "S" or intertwined waves. All the pieces are made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Multicolor Rainbow Murano Glass Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary Rainbow Multicolor Murano glass ceiling lamp, purple, green yellow and turquoise
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece by Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare cobalt blue glass centerpiece manufactured by Vistosi.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Istria Model by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International
By Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International Company
Located in Milan, Italy
Vetri Murano label.
Biography
Lino Tagliapietra has worked with glass for over 70 years. World-renowned
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Sommerso vase by seguso in two-tone murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare red and blue two-tone sommerso vase designated and made for murano Seguso in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Dining Table Center Table Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
in Murano, Italy 1970. The rare dining table features a colorful base of three curved glass elements
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue
White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso
By Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Blue
White Murano Glass Bowl with Copper Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (suspected). (Barbini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
$184 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Murano Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso, Italy, 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable Murano glass vase by Barovier and Toso.
Blue body with yellow and green inclusions.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Alessandro Diaz de Santillana Murano glass vase , signed 91 " Scozzesi"
By Alessandro Diaz de Santillana, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice Scozzesi work in this Venini murano glass designed by the well know artist Alessandro
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass. Clear and violet glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large basket in art glass.
Clear and green glass. Mouth-blown.
1960s/70s.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Multicolored Murano Glass Vase by Ottavio Missoni, Italy 1980s
By Ottavio Missoni
Located in Catania, CT
Multicolored blown Murano glass designed by Ottavio Missoni and produced during the 80s in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass.
The items are in excellent condition.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Gambaro
Poggi Blue and Gold Leaf Murano Glass Vase 70s Italy
By Gambaro
Poggi
Located in Palermo, IT
Prestigious amphora vase in blown Murano glass, blue streaked with gold with submerged bubbles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Murano Glass
$662 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Modern 24-Light Brass and Lavender Periwinkle Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
inspiration, entirely handcrafted in Italy. The brass structure is decorated with 24 blown Murano glass globes
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Ca Dei Vetrai Murano Deep Blue Glass Vase with Gold Base
Located in Troy, MI
Deep blue Murano glass vase with gold base.
Found in Italy, this circa 1960s Murano glass vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large bottle in blue and red Murano glass from the 60s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Beautiful Italian bottle from the 1960s, made of Murano worm. Very delicate work of art, with the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Pink and Blue "Sommerso" Murano Glass Bowl, Italy 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century decorative bowl in a stunning purple and blue Murano "Sommerso" glass. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960 Flavio Poli Seguso "Sommerso" Murano Glass Violet Pink Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli
Vetreria Seguso
Venice, 1950
"Sommerso" Pink and Violet Glass
Very good condiction
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1960 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass White Floor Lamp
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Floor Lamp
Toni Zuccheri
VeArt
1960
"Membrana" Murano Glass Shade
White and Chrome Frame
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Classic Chandelier 5 Arms Clear and Blue Murano Glass with Rings Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 5 arms clear and blue Murano glass with rings by Multiforme.
The classic Murano
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,775 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid century modern Murano glass table light
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a striking Murano glass table light from the 1970s. The base features rich dark purple
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano Multicolored Glass on Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
, green, and purple Murano glass on brass rods with spikes. Each globe is lit from within on this striking
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$17,800 / item
Murano Pen Holder, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Murano Pen holder is a decorative object realized in the 1970s.
A decorative blue colored Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s European Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
By Emmanuel Babled, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Nero Marquinia marble, handblown Murano glass, and Sicilian volcanic stone, which have a storied
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Amazing Lavender and Clear Tronchi Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing chandelier includes 36 precious lavender color and clear tronchi Murano glasses 20 cm long
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Murano glass Chiara floor lamp, Cini Boeri for Fontana Arte 1980s
By Fontana Arte, Cini Boeri
Located in MIlano, IT
with round metal base, grooved blue Murano glass stem and opaline Murano glass lampshade, white inside
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Vase Gonzaga Model by Emmanuel Babled for Venini
By Emmanuel Babled, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Nero Marquinia marble, handblown Murano glass, and Sicilian volcanic stone, which have a storied
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass chandelier with 36 purple discs.
Measures: Diameter 48 cm.
Height 57 cm.
Total
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Multicolored Murano Glass and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
and purple Murano glass on solid brass rods. Each globe is lit from within by one candelabra base bulb
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$16,000 / item
Vintage Tall Murano Blown Glass Clear to Pink Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful tall Murano blown glass clear to pink bowl, Italy, 1960s
Measures:
Height 7.50" / 19
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
The White Crown, Murano Chandelier White and Purple Drops, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Murano chandelier in the style of Venini La Cascata.
The frame is crown-shaped.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase in Blue, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Category
20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
CLEARANCE SALE Large Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Large Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso / Barovier
Toso
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
$152 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Ultramarine
Transparent Murano Glass Bowl by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl, Freeform Blue Pink Triangular Centrepiece c.1970s Italy
By Atelier Oball
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking triangular freeform Murano glass bowl, attributed to Oball, circa 1970s.
Crafted from a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
$414 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti
Spectacular XXL Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Angelo Seguso Murano Glass Sculpture, Art Deco, Italy, Circa 1930
By Angelo Seguso
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano glass sculpture signed Seguso.
Italy, CIRCA 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Blown Glass
$1,183 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Memphis Style Murano Glass Flush mount, ITSO Ettore Sottsass for Venini.
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful flush Mount manufactured in Chromed Metal and Blue Murano glass tubes.
It is very similar
Category
Vintage 1980s Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
By Fendi Casa
Located in Miami, FL
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
Offered for sale is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,800 Sale Price
40% Off
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
By Fendi Casa
Located in Miami, FL
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
Offered for sale is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Archimede Seguso Murano triple glass with "Coralo" vase circa 1950.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso fazoleto Murano triple glass with "coralo" vase circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Orientalist Azure Blue and Red Murano Glass Bowl Modern Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary bowl of elongated shape like a gondola, in Murano glass, with a decor like a mosaic
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
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- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
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