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Vintage Murano glass bird on base, clear ruby pink, by Cenedese, design Da Ros
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
- a stylized swallow - is all clear glass and features a ruby pink spine and matching colored eyes; it
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Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Matched Pair of Swirled Ruby Red Vintage Murano Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Little Rock, AR
These vintage lamps are a vibrant RUBY RED, extremely rare for Murano glass. They are ribbed in a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Middle of Century Murano Glass Basket with Gold Leaf
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass red ruby baschet with gold leaf by Barovier and Toso
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Decorative Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
A straw yellow and ruby Murano glass two-light wall sconce.
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20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Large Ruby and Colorless Glass Chandelier
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Large Ruby and Colorless Glass Chandelier, Early 20th Century A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Vittorio Zecchin Vase "Soffiati" for Venini Amber and Ruby Red, Art Deco, 1925
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Carpi, Modena
Italian Renaissance that also depicted glass from the golden age of Murano glassworks. Principally from
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare and Important Vase Fasce Orizzontali, 1950, Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Zurich, CH
Executed by Venini & C., Murano. Ruby-tinted glass, all-round horizontal "fasces" in black
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist Ruby Red Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bowl features a stylized modernist form in shades of ruby on a black glass surround.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Ruby Red Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Deep ruby red Murano glass bowl with crystal clear handles and base. Wonderful color and texture
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Late 20th Century Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Italian Ruby Silver Inclusions Barovier Taso Murano Glass Floral Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, England
1960s Italian Murano art glass candy bowl by Barovier & Taso. A ruby floral bowl with contrasting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Ruby Red Vases of Murano
By Cenedese
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful pair of ruby-red Murano vases, signed Cenedese. A nice glass of great thickness, and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Hand Blown Murano Italian Art Glass Ruby Footed Decanter
By Pauly Co., Vitorrio Zechinn
Located in Chicago, IL
Blown ruby and clear glass decanter attributed to Vitorrio Zechinn of Pauly & Co. circa 1930s. See
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

MURANO GLASS VASE SOMMERSO THECNIQUE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEAUTIFUL MURANO GLASS VASE, SOMMERSO THECNIQUE, CLEAR, RUBY RED AND PURPLE. MADE IN MURANO ITALY
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Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Salviati, 1940s Italian Antique Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Compote Dish or Bowl
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Venetian Murano glass tazza centerpiece, in rich deep crimson red, highest quality of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati Venetian Ruby Red Glass Gold Enamaled Kantharos, Italy
By Salvati, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large red handblown ruby red Kantharos Italian Venetian gold enameled, strangeness and fantasy
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Enamel

Murano Italian Vintage Vase Spike Model Ruby Red Hand Blown
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano glass (Italy) blown according to the ancient technique of "rostrato"; a work of art of easy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Swirled Murano Glass Bowl in Burmese Ruby
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Murano glass bowl in a stunning burmese ruby color with interior bubble design with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Large Vintage Shell Form Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Worcester, GB
Large vintage shell form murano glass bowl Vintage 20th century hand made Murano ruby glass
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Ruby Red with Gold Barovier Toso Murano Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning jewel of a bowl in ruby red with gold leaf flecks and controlled gold bubbles. Attributed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Twelve Hexagonal Clear Glasses, Ruby and Acqua Rim, Carlo Scarpa, 1932 Design
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
six water and six wine glass tumblers, each with 3 ruby rim and 3 aquamarine rim. Probably his and her
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Ruby Red Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful pair of ruby red Murano glass lamps. Rewired to US standards. A flawless decorative
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Hand Blown Ruby Red Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A striking hand blown Murano glass chandelier in a bold ruby red. 8 branches, rewired to US
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Ruby Red Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
1950s Venetian chandelier composed of ruby red Murano glass. The chandelier's twelve languid arms
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Vintage Italian Ruby Red with Encased Grey Glass Murano Glass Vase
Located in London, England
An unusual Italian Murano ruby red glass vase. Hand blown with horizontal clear glass piping around
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Monumental Ruby Red Italian Murano Art Glass Vase by Venini
By Venini
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular and beautiful hand-blown Italian Art glass vase was designed by Venini, Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Red Ruby Bowl Ovoid Murano Glass Italian Design, 1960
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso red ruby bowl ovoid Murano glass Italian design, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Toso Midcentury Ruby Red "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Decorative Bowl, 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent heart-shaped ruby red and crystal Sommerso glass Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sculptural Murano Glass Cocktail Table Twisted Rods, Cobalt Blue, Ruby and Green
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Reflex, Maurice Barilone
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Sculptural glass table made with 3 twisted Murano made rods. This is the first series of the
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Deco Mirror on Polished Brass w/ Ruby Red Murano Glass, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red Murano glass elements / Made in Italy Can be installed both vertically and horizontally.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Vase in Ruby Red Murano Glass with Rostrato Spikes Decor
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A spectacular, imposing size in clear and deep red blown Murano glass, hand decorated with the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Italian Bright Colorful Purple Ruby Red Murano Glass Tall Modern Bottle
Located in New York, NY
This post-modern blown Murano glass bottle showcases the masterful Memphis Design inspired colorful
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Centerpiece Bowl in Smoked Ruby Hand-Blown Murano Glass
Located in New York, NY
discerning collectors of first rate Murano glass as well as those with a penchant for all things rare and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Clear and Red Ruby Murano Glass Vases Signed by Costantini, 1980s
By Costantini
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of clear Costantini Murano hand blown vases encased in a profusion of applied red ruby flecked
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Midcentury Brass Handblown Clear/Smoked Ruby Murano Glass Flush Mounts
Located in New York, NY
blown translucent glass with ruby red inflections throughout. They are secured to the polished brass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Ruby Red Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamps by Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of Italian ruby red Murano glass table lamps in the shape of a trumpet with satin
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Toso Italian Pair of Huge Golden Ruby Red Murano Glass Vases by Pino Signoretto
By Mattia Toso, Pino Signoretto
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of artistic blown Murano glass vases or bowls, imposing for their size, signed by
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Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Hand blown Murano Ruby / Emerald Amorphic Decorative Bowl
Located in New York, NY
of first rate Mid-Century Modern glass (especially pieces from Murano). While it is a perfectly
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Ruby and Cream Swirl Murano Lamps
Located in Aspen, CO
Gorgeous pair of ruby vintage Murano lamps with a cream swirl. Custom silk shades made in Paris
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Lucite, Glass, Silk

Beautiful Barovier and Tosa Ruby Coloured Glass Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Barovier and Tosa ruby coloured glass lamp, with Puelgosa bubbles and gold leaf
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940's ruby red Murano glass vases with clear decoration on edges. Available at our
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Vintage 1940s Italian Vases

Stunning Ruby Cut Crystal Cobalt and Clear Italian Murano Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant and striking vase of ruby cut cobalt blue and clear faceted cut crystal is a
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20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Crystal

A pair of 1960s Murano opaline glass and brass lamps by Cenedese
By Giovanni Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s Murano opaline glass and brass lamps by Cenedese each with ruby red Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Handblown Glass Green and Red Abstracted Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fantastic modern Murano handblown glass sculpture with a ruby red and emerald color palate. A
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Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Cesare Toso 1970s Pair of Abstract Red and Amber Murano Art Glass Round Faces
By Cesare Toso
Located in New York, NY
ruby Murano glass base worked with a sophisticated diamond-cut pattern, signed Toso Murano. Dimension
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Chic Pair of Murano Gold-Aventurine 6-Light Chandeliers with Ruby-Red Edging
Located in San Francisco, CA
Composed of ruby-trimmed, gilt-flecked glass; each with baluster support surrounded by voluted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

TALL TEAR DROP MURANO GLASS VASE SOMMERSO THECNIQUE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TALL TEAR DROP MURANO GLASS VASE, CLEAR, RUBY RED BLUE AND PURPLE. SOMMERSO THECNIQUE BY VETREIRA
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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

1950s Italian Vintage Iridescent Ruby Red Vase Attributed to Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated ribbed decor with a scalloped edge, the Murano glass is worked with Bulicante, bubbles blown in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Red Italian Murano Heart Vase
Located in London, GB
Big-hearted vase in smoothly curved ruby red Murano glass with clear glass surround. Each piece is
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano Midcentury Table Lamp by Seguso
Located in London, GB
This ruby red Murano glass table lamp as a natural fluid curving form with red oval lamp silk shade
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Paolo Venini Vase
By Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
A Paolo Venini. 'A Bolle' Murano glass vase. Murano glass, clear and ruby-red with air-inclusions
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Glass Bowl of Murano Glass Ruby Red Seguso 1960s Italian Design
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury glass bowl of Murano glass ruby red Seguso 1960 Italian design.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Ruby and 24-Karat Yellow Gold Bowl
By Andromeda Murano
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist bowl or ashtray is made of handblown Murano glass that features
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

24k Gold

1960s Italian Barovier Taso Murano Glass Ruby Red Silver Inclusions Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, England
1960s Italian Murano art glass candy decorative bowl by Barovier & Taso which may have been
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass bird mounted twin candlestick made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Ruby Red Blown Glass With Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano glass goblet; it has a rare stem worked with the pincer molding technique by which the craftsman
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set Six Italian Venetian Murano Glass Barovier Toso Ruby Red Champagne Goblets
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass set of six Champagne Goblets or finger food bowls
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass ruby you’re looking for. Each murano glass ruby for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. If you’re shopping for a murano glass ruby, we have 59 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass ruby — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass ruby, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Barovier&Toso and Seguso Vetri d'Arte each produced at least one beautiful murano glass ruby that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Ruby?

Prices for a murano glass ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.
Questions About Murano Glass Ruby
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, some ruby glass is valuable. Generally, the selling price of ruby glass has appreciated over the years, largely because collectors prize its appearance, and the delicate nature of the glass has led to breakage, limiting the available supply. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, maker, type and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can provide you with an estimate of your piece's value. Find a variety of ruby glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How ruby glass is made involves adding a dissolved gold solution called gold chloride to the molten glass. In some cases, glassmakers also add a small amount of tin. You'll find a variety of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 19th century, Bohemian glassmakers produced a ruby shade of glass by using copper. It was carved and enameled in the decorative Bohemian style. You’ll find a variety of Bohemian ruby glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bohemian ruby glass refers to any ruby-colored example of Bohemian glass. Bohemian glassware originated in the Czech Republic in what used to be known as Bohemia. Glassmaking traces back to the 13th century in the region and continues to this day. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Bohemian glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.