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Murano Pendant by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with an amber Murano glass shade hand blown in granular texture, mounted on
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Milky White Flush Mount, 3 Available
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with milky white and clear Murano glass shade / Made in Italy by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
$1,800 / item
Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a frosted textured Murano glass shade enclosed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ribbed Flush Mount by Murano Luce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a single ribbed Murano glass shade, in frosted milky white color
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade enclosed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Milky White Triangular Murano Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with triangular Murano glass shade in milky white color with black
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$3,000 / set
Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Leucos
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single Murano glass shade with ribbed spiral
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Murano Chiocciola Sconces by Luci Muranesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with milky white Murano glass shade decorated with green lines / made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Smoky Bollicine Murano Flush Mount by Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a single smoky Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles using
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Rainbow Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade enclosed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Rainbow Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade enclosed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Art Nouveau Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very unique lamp. The base is ceramic and has a g Murano glass shade.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Murano Glass
$1,170 Sale Price
53% Off
Pair of Silver Murano Sconces by Seguso
By Gianni Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with clear Murano glass shade infused with silver flecks / Made in Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,600 / set
Milky White Murano Sconce, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a milky white Murano glass shade and clear glass rim infused with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,200 / item
Golden Deco Murano Sconces, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with frosted and amber Murano glass shade mounted on golden bracket with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,200 / item
Murano Rainbow Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade enclosed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Chiocciola Flush Mount by Luci Muranesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a milky white Murano glass shade decorated with green lines / made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 1970
s Murano Glass Flush Mount / Ceiling Fixture by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass shade has a textured ice bubble appearance and when it is illuminated gives a warm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Italian Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier from the 1950s, wood brass and 3 glass Murano glass shade.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$1,500
Frosted Murano Sconces, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with frosted Murano glass shade decorated with amber details mounted on black
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,200 / item
Square Murano Graniglia Flush Mounts, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single square graniglia Murano glass shade / Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,500 / item
Milky White and Pink Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Milky White and Blue Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade with blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blue Murano Pendant by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with a Murano glass shade hand blown in clear blue and milky white colors
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Frosted White and Orange Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian ceiling light with a Murano glass shade of blown, white and orange frosted glass, that is
Category
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
Square Murano Flush Mount with Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single square graniglia Murano glass shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a clear round Murano glass shade hand blown in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Table Lamp with Sculptural Wooden Base, 1960
s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A very peculiar and never before seen table lamp made out of a large murano glass shade with a
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Micol" Table Lamp by Sergio Mazza and Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Table lamp designed by Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna, 1971. White hand blown Murano glass shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Purple Murano Flush Mount / Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a frosted light gray green Murano glass shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,800 / item
Purple Murano Flush Mount / Sconce, 4 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a frosted light gray green Murano glass shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,500 / item
Mid-Century Murano Flush Mount / Sconce, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single textured frosted white Murano glass shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
$1,800 / item
Herda Halogen Floor Lamp, 1980s, Holland
By Herda
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice floor lamp. Murano Glass shade, in a orange yellow color /
Halogen with a dimmer
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Monumental Large Murano Glass Dome Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Black Murano Uplight Sconce by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian uplight wall sconce with black murano glass shade and clear graniglia glass leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Frosted Murano Sconces, 5 Pairs Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with frosted Murano glass shade decorated with amber details mounted on white
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1970
s Italian Murano Pendant
Located in Paris, FR
glass shade is designed with opaline diagonal lines all over which create a unique textural effect
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Murano Chiocciola Sconces by Luci Muranesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with milky white Murano glass shade decorated with yellow and gray
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Chiocciola Sconces by Luci Muranesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with milky white Murano glass shade decorated with pink and gray / made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Chiocciola Sconces by Luci Muranesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with milky white Murano glass shade decorated with green lines / made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Spage Age Hanging Lamp Kaiser Leuchten with Murano Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oirlo, LI
from the 1970s.
Original Kaiser Leuchten. Original tag.
Kaiser Leuchten had the Murano glass shade
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$942 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Graniglia Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a clear round Murano glass shade hand blown in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Monumental Large Murano Glass Dome Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Large Murano Glass Dome Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Milky White Square Murano Flush Mount, 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single square graniglia Murano glass shade in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Doria Ice Glass Table Lamp, circa 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
design of the lamps is similar to a mushroom. Murano glass shade with chrome aluminium button
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo Lamp Artemide, Italy, 1967
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti Saffo lamp Artemide, Italy, 1967
Handblown Murano glass shade on cast aluminum
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single satin white Murano glass shade / Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Amber Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single satin amber Murano glass shade / Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Red Murano Flush Mount / Sconce by Vistosi
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single glossy red Murano glass shade / Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Square Murano Flush Mounts / Sconces, 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single square milky white Murano glass shade with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,800 / item
Three Italian Sconces by Leucos
By Leucos Design Lab
Located in New York, NY
Three Italian sconces by Leucos with a white Murano glass shade and polished chrome frames
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
$1,500 / item
Monumental Large Clear Bubble Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Amethyst Murano Sconce by ITRE, 3 Available
By ITRE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a large clear and amethyst Murano glass shade hand blown in grooved
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$1,200 / item
Multicolored Murano Sconce, 7 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid-century Italian wall light with a Murano glass shade in yellow red and green colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,200 / item
Multicolored Murano Sconce, 5 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage mid-century Italian wall light with a Murano glass shade in yellow red and green colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,200 / item
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Murano Glass Shade For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass shade available at 1stDibs. Each murano glass shade for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 108 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass shade you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the murano glass shade 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 shade is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso and Murano each produced at least one beautiful murano glass shade that is worth considering.
How Much is a Murano Glass Shade?
Prices for a murano glass shade start at $350 and top out at $21,750 with the average selling for $1,900.
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Questions About Murano Glass Shade
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
- Is Murano glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.
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You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.