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Italian Antique Bronze Finish Crystal Murano Glass Flush mount / Drum Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, hand crafted twisted glass, that not
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Italian Padova Chandelier in Murano Glass
Located in Florence, Tuscany
1970s. It is made up of over 400 individual Murano glass rods each individually screwed in place with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Triedri Italian Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
unparalleled beauty of clear "triedi" Murano glass rods, which are renowned for their intricate craftsmanship
Category

1990s Floor Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Italian Tall Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Lantern Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
, diameter and finishes, the nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports crystal clear Murano glass rods
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Crystal Frosted White Murano Glass Brass Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
crystal Murano glass rods, supported by a brass decorative ring to enclose the bottom fitted with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Aurora" One-Of-A-Kind Glass Topped Coffee Table Satin Finish Brass Base
By Kalarara
Located in Roma, RM
realised on an aluminium sheet covered in gold, silver and copper leaf overlaid with Murano glass rods with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

New Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Ball Murano Glass Half Moon Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted twisted glass, that not only
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

New Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Ball Murano Glass Half Moon Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted twisted glass, that not only
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Gun Metal Crystal Murano Glass Flush Mount / Drum Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
crystal clear Murano glass rods, each individually handcrafted in the sophisticated technique Torchon
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Art Deco Design Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Bronze Finish Wall Light
Located in New York, NY
glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted twisted glass, that not only
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Gun Metal Crystal Murano Glass Flush Mount / Drum Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
crystal clear Murano glass rods, each individually handcrafted in the sophisticated technique Torchon
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Crystal Murano Glass Customizable Brass Pendant Lantern / Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
nicely scalloped airy brass structure supports crystal clear Murano glass rods worked with the
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass and Chrome Italian Floor Lamp, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
the Murano glass rods are inserted light pink in color. Internally along the tube are eight bulbs
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Bespoke Italian Pewter Finish Crystal Murano Glass Flushmount / Drum Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
crystal clear Murano glass rods, each individually handcrafted in the sophisticated technique Torchon
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bespoke Italian Alabaster White Murano Glass Brass Round Chandelier / Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
airy brass structure decorated with crystal Murano glass rods, supported by a brass decorative ring to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Drum Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian art deco style drum chandelier with clear Murano glass rods mounted on solid brass frame in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Floor Lamp: Postmodern Classicism in Cognac and Crystal, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
, rectangular shade composed of dozens of individual clear and softly frosted Murano glass rods. These vertical
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Deco Drum Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian art deco style drum chandelier with double layers of thin clear Murano glass rods mounted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Deco Drum Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian art deco style drum chandelier with double layers of thin clear Murano glass rods mounted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Design Pair of Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Nickel Finish Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
supports crystal clear Murano glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Italian Brass And Glass Arm Art Deco Wall Lights in the style of Venini
Located in London, GB
of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates that attach with
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Design Pair of Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Nickel Finish Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
supports crystal clear Murano glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique Torchon, handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Bespoke Italian Pewter Finish Crystal Murano Glass Flush Mount / Drum Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
crystal clear Murano glass rods, each individually handcrafted in the sophisticated technique Torchon
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Italian glass and Brass Arm Wall Lights IP44 bathroom rated
Located in London, GB
of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates that attach with
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Chrome and glass Arm Wall Lights
By Venini
Located in London, GB
of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates that attach with
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Baroque Style Venetian Mirror
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso, Barovier&Toso, Salviati, Ercole Barovier
Located in Houston, TX
hand blown Murano glass rods, flowers and leaves. This mirror can be displayed either vertically or
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass, Mirror

Mid-Century Venetian Glass Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
numerous hand-blown clear Murano glass rods, each gracefully curved to form a cascading bowl-like structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Italian Art Deco Design Pair Crystal Murano Glass Half Moon Satin Nickel Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
scalloped airy structure supports crystal clear Murano glass rods worked with the sophisticated technique
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Very Large Art Deco Style Italian Clear Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
individual hooks suspend meticulously shaped Murano glass rods. When lit, the light travels along the glass
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernist Hand Blown Murano 24 Kt Gold Translucent Glass Black Enamel Sputnik
Located in New York, NY
abundance of translucent cylindrical Murano glass rods extending outwards from a spherical black enamel body
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Pair of Italian Brass And Glass Arm Wall Lights, Art Deco in the style of Venini
Located in London, GB
of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates that attach with
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass and Beech Wood Dinning Room Conference Table, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
Murano glass rods were applied both internally and externally. The long edge of the table was finished
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Murano Art Glass and Beech Wood Dinning Room / Conference Table, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Murano glass rods were applied both internally and externally. The long edge of the table was finished
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

1960s Iced Sticks Chandelier Murano Glass Gilt-Brass by Kinkeldey Germany
By Kinkeldey, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant chandelier with clear Murano glass rods of various lengths on a gilded brass metal frame
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Stunning Murano Flame Chandelier Elio, Glass Nickel, Barovier Toso, Italy
By Marco Mencacci, Barovier&Toso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant and rare chandelier composed of hand blown Venetian Murano glass flames with gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Unique Brutalist 18" Murano Glass Table Lamp in the manner of Poliarte 1960
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Amazing large table lamp made of rough-cut stacked Murano glass rods forming a block diffuser
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Single Brass Italian Arm Wall Light
Located in London, GB
a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates that attach with two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Two pairs of Italian Brass Arm Wall Lights IP44 rated
Located in London, GB
of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates that attach with
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Two pairs of Italian Brass Arm Wall Lights IP44 rated
Located in London, GB
of a circle of slim Murano glass rods capped top and bottom by round brass plates that attach with
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Rottura Spaziale" Murano Glass Wall Lamp by Akikaze for Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in Oirlo, LI
professional electrician. Resume Unique vintage design by Akikaze for Poliarte Colored Murano glass rods in
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Murano Due Blue Green Glass Rod Wall Sconce, 1980s Italian Design
By Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Italian Murano Due wall sconce from the 1980s, showcasing the artistry of Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Kalmar Floor Lamp Glasschaft no. 2134, Patinated Brass Emerald Green Glass 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar, Venini, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic and rare floor lamp 'Glasschaft' (engl. 'glass rod'), no. 2134 by J.T. Kalmar, Austria
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Twist Glass Rod Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous modern Murano twist glass rod mirror in Fume' Color. A piece that radiates warmth and
Category

Early 2000s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Tiered Rod Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass tiered rod chandelier from the island of Murano in Italy. This piece features a gilt
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier Italy ITSO Gio Ponti circa 1920s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Merida, Yucatan
glass circle depicting does and the middle drum that consists of clear and yellow hand blown murano
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Murano Glass and Chrome Dining Table by Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) supported on chromed steel legs with a hollow square section, which house three Murano glass rods (crystal
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Chrome

Paris Chandelier
By Hugues Chevalier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
of Murano glass rods enhance its sophistication. The integrated LED lighting casts a soft, soothing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Paris Chandelier
Paris Chandelier
$13,796 / item
Modern Gold Murano Glass Twist Rod Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful light gold Murano glass mirror with twist rods. Featuring shimmering textural glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murano Quadriedri Chandelier, 70s
By Paolo Venini
Located in Hastings, GB
visually has 4 tiers of Murano glass rods, the tiers are 2 and 3 rods deep on each layer The light takes
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Artistic Handmade Glasses in Murano White Black Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
These artistic glasses are handmade by the master artisan using black Murano glass with white paste
Category

2010s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Sputnik Chandelier in Chrome with Glass Rods 1970s
By Venini, Camer Glass
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sputnik chandelier model N3001 in polished chrome with artisan glass rods by Venini (Murano Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Rod Detail
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Murano glass wall sconce made of a curved panel, slightly frosted with wavy pattern reflecting on
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modern Murano Twist Glass Rod Mirror in Light Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
The Modern Murano Twist Glass Rod Mirror in Light Gold features a sleek and contemporary design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Double Twist Glass Rod and Brass Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative modern Murano double twist glass rod and brass mirror. A glistening beauty that is sure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Murano Floor Lamp with Clear Glass Rods, Column Shape, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Murano floor lamp with clear glass rods, brass base and top. The floor lamp is a clear glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pink and clear glass "Sommerso" perfume bottle
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Linkebeek, BE
: 8x5cm H:12,5cm Material : Murano Glass Broken glass rod - See Photos
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of mid century modern chandeliers by Sciolari, 1970
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Palermo, PA
embellishment of Murano glass rods delicately interspersed between the metal framework. Each glass rod is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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Murano Glass Rod For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass rod you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every murano glass rod was constructed with great care. Find 43 options for an antique or vintage murano glass rod now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the murano glass rod you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass rod made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass rod over the years, but those crafted by Anzolo Fuga, Alberto Donà and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Rod?

Prices for a murano glass rod can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,075.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Murano Glass Rod
  • 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.