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Cenedese Murano Midcentury Blown Glass Big Vase Signed
By Cenedese
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Large Murano brown glass vase with a trefoil shape blown with a spiral in slightly iridescent
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Somerso Swan with Silver Leaf Signed Zane
By Billy Zane
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass somerso swan with silver leaf, part of original sticker present and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vitange Murano Glass Abstract Sculpture with Gold Leaf Signed
By Fabio Tagliapietra
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass abstract sculpture with gold leaf year 1980 signed by the artist
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Nice XL Barbini Murano Glass Vase, signed with Label
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Brussels, BE
Clover leaf top, clear glass vase, signed "Barbini Murano" Perfect condition. Also
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Tagliapietra Signed Murano Glass Somerso Lovers with Gold Leaf
By Fabio Tagliapietra
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful murano glass somerso lovers sculpture, green and gold leaf signed by Andrea Tagliapietra
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Neodymium Alexandrite Owl Signed by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful Murano colour-changing glass neodymium alexandrite owl in purple, signed by Licio Zanetti
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Alexandrite Neodymium Penguin Signed by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful Murano glass alexandrite neodymium colour-changing penguin in purple, signed by the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Fasce Orizontali large vaseby Fulvio Bianconi Signed Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful murano glass A Fasce orizontali created and signed by Fulvio Bianconi, with original
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano Mid Century Blown Glass Big Vase Signed
By Cenedese
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Large Murano glass gray vase with a trefoil shape blown with a spiral in slightly iridescent
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Abstract Nude Sculpture with Gold Leaf Signed
By Sandro Frattin
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful murano glass abstract nude sculpture with gold leaf, blue and green with gold leaf and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Swan Candle Holder Sculpture with Gold Leaf Signed
By Gabbiani
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful murano glass swan candle stick sculpture with gold leaf, signed by Gabbiani, year 1970
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Livio Seguso Signed Modern Abstract Murano Glass Sculpture
By Livio Seguso
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Modern abstract Murano glass sculpture by master glass blower Livio Seguso. Signed as shown.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Middle of century murano glass Incisi bottle signed and labelld
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century Frosted satin turquoise Bottle, signed by Gino Cenedese, with original
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Elegant Rare 1960s Red Murano Glass Bowl Signed by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very elegant, extraordinary Murano heavy glass bowl shaped like an avocado in red with a border in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Large Italian Formentello Murano Art Glass Vase Murine Barovier Toso
By Barovier, Formentello, Aureliano Toso
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A large and colorful handcrafted Murano Murine art glass vase by Eli Vetri Dárte di Formentello
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Signed Large Italian Formentello Murano Art Glass Vase Murine Barovier Toso
By Aureliano Toso, Barovier, Formentello
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A large and colorful handcrafted Murano Murine art glass vase by Eli Vetri Dárte di Formentello
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Signed Large Italian Formentello Murano Art Glass Vase Murine Barovier Toso
By Formentello, Aureliano Toso, Barovier
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A large and colorful handcrafted Murano Murine art glass vase by Eli Vetri Dárte di Formentello
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Signed Murano Seguso Spiral Vase in Corrosso Glass
By Seguso Viro
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Corrosso glass vase with attractive spiral on both sides. Signed with its original Seguso label.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass Alexandrite Neodymium Horse Head, Signed by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange Murano glass alexandrite neodymium colour-changing horse head, signed by the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Venini Vase Acid, Signed
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
1960s. Acid signed 'Venini Murano, Italy.' Excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Neodymium Alexandrite Walrus Signed by Elio Raffaeli
By Elio Raffaeli
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful Murano glass neodymium alexandrite colour-changing walrus, signed by the artist Elio
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Licio Zanetti Exquisite Signed Murano Handblown Glass Dove Sculpture 70 s Italy
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Frisco, TX
glass. The base is hand signed with the signature "L Zanetti". Licio Zanetti is from one of the most
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Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Middle of Century Murano Glass Somerso Uranium Signed Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass somerso uranium vase, red and green, signed by Cenedese
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Uranium Glass

Murano Hand Blown Glass Vase Signed by Lino Tagliapietra
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in London, GB
Murano hand blown glass vase signed by Lino Tagliapietra.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Lino Tagliapietra Murano Glass Vase Signed by the Artist
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in London, GB
Murano glass vase by Lino Tagliapietra signed by the artist.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Murano Glass large signed Sculptures with Gold Leaf by Ercole Barovier
By Barovier Seguso Ferro
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful antique pair of murano glass candle holder sculptures red, purple, clear and black with
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Heavy Signed 1960s Murano Glass Bowl Triangle-Shaped Green and Pink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Heavy signed Murano glass bowl. Triangle-shaped with vibrant pastel green and pink hues throughout
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Murano Signed Seguso Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold fleck glass with a twist design. Etched Archimede Seguso Murano on bottom. No chips or cracks
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Pair of Murano Glass Vases Signed Salviati
By Salvati
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid century Murano glass vases with delicate spiral design one in green and grey and the
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Signed Pair Barovier Toso Leaf Sconces Italian Murano Glass Floral 1970s
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso, Venini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous pair of Barovier & Toso Murano art glass floral leaf sconces or wall lights, Italy circa
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vase Venini Murano, 1955, Signed
By Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
A Venini vase made from Zanfirico rods, 1955, acid stamp. Excellent condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Signed Italian Alfredo Barbini Scavo Table Lamp Murano Glass Venini 1960s
By Seguso, Barovier, Venini, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Unique huge and massive "Medusa" Murano art glass table lamp created in Scavo technique designed
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lino Tagliapietra Original Murano Glass Incalmo Vase Hand Signed Oggetti Artwork
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Bloomington, MN
Lino Tagliapietra Authentic & Original Incalmo Glass Vase, Hand Signed and listed with the Submit
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1980s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Large Signed Pair Barovier Toso Leaf Sconces Italian Murano Glass Floral 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous pair of Barovier & Toso Murano art glass floral leaf sconces or wall lights, Italy circa
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Ludovico Santillana Murano Glass Venini Cannette Vase Signed Antique Artwork SBO
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Murano Glass Cannette Vase for Venini listed with the Submit Best Offer
Category

20th Century Contemporary More Art

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Huge Glass Block Cannocchie Signed A. Barbini Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Zurich, CH
Alfredo Barbini for Pauly Murano glass 'Aquarium Block' Alfredo Barbini for Pauly Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Signed Palwa Murano Glass Drop Chandelier Gilt Sputnik Flower 1960s Venini Style
By Palwa, Venini, Christoph Palme
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Large signed gilt brass flower sputnik chandelier with elongated slightly tinted shimmering Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pino Signoretto Original Murano Glass Sculpture Sealife Squid Signed Modern Art
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Bloomington, MN
Pino Signoretto Authentic and Original Murano Glass Sculpture listed with the Submit Best Offer
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Dino Rosin Original Murano Glass Children Figurative Signed Large Sculpture Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dino Rosin Original & Authentic Full Round Murano Glass Sculpture "Siblings Original", Listed with
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20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Dino Rosin Original Murano Glass Sculpture Female Figurative Large Signed Relax
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dino Rosin Original & Large Authentic Full Round Murano Glass Sculpture "Relax Original", Listed
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1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Dino Rosin Large Original Murano Glass Friends Figurative Signed Modern Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dino Rosin Original & Authentic Full Round Murano Glass Sculpture "Friends Original", Listed with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Adriano Dalla Valentina Original Murano Glass Sculpture Signed Female Modern Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Adriano Dalla Valentina Authentic, Full Round Murano and Calcedonia Glass Sculpture "Endearing
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

1980s Murano Pair of Glass Abstract Sculptures Signed by Paolo Crepax
Located in London, GB
1980s Murano pair of glass abstract sculptures signed by Paolo Crepax.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Signed Pair Barovier Toso Floral Tulip Leaf Sconces Murano Gold Art Glass 1970s
By Seguso, Venini, Barovier&Toso
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous pair of signed Barovier & Toso organic tulip leaf sconces or wall lights Murano, Italy
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Gold Leaf

Murano Vase signed Zecchin rare
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
Incamiciato Murano glass vase made by master glassmaker Zecchin. It bears the signature engraved on
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Bottle with CAP Murano Signed Vintage 1960, Art
By Aldo Nason
Located in Foggia, FG
cap Murano signed Vintage 1960 -Art- Year: around 1960 Murano Materials: handmade Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

DINO ROSIN Original Murano GLASS SCULPTURE Female Torso Signed Art Hand Blown
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dino Rosin Murano and Calcedonia Glass Sculpture, listed with the Submit Best Offer option
Category

20th Century Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Magnificent Murano Glass and Brass Signed F.Lli Toso Art Decò Pair of Appliques
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
.. Blown glasses of conical trowel section with bubble processing. signed Fratelli Toso Murano, circa
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Pair J.T. Kalmar Sconces Large Golden Wall Lamps Murano Ice Glass 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Signed large pair of textured crystal ice glass sconces or wall lights in Brutalist style by J.T
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Signed Square Kaiser Flush Mount Large Wall Sconce Lamp Murano Ice Glass 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, Doria Leuchten Germany, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
can be dated Germany around 1960. The Mid-century lamp is made of beautiful textured Murano ice glass
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Signed Square Kaiser Flush Mount Large Wall Sconce Lamp Murano Ice Glass 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Kalmar Lighting, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
can be dated Germany around 1960. The Mid-century lamp is made of beautiful textured Murano ice glass
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

DINO ROSIN Original Hand Blown Murano Glass Sculpture Signed Artwork Planet SBO
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dino Rosin Murano and Calcedonia Glass Sculpture, listed with the Submit Best Offer option
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed Large Kalmar Round Flush Mount Clear Brown Murano Glass 1970s Lamp Venini
By Kalmar Lighting, Venini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
a large organic formed bi-colored clear and amber smoked textured Murano glass with a nice gilt
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Signed Murano Vase Salviati 1970s
By Salviati
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful and heavy bluetoned Glassvase for Salviati, Murano Italy 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Signed Large Kalmar Round Flush Mount Clear Brown Murano Glass 1970s Lamp Venini
By Kalmar Lighting, Venini
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
which holds a large organic formed bi-colored clear and amber smoked textured Murano glass with a nice
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Dino Rosin Large Original Murano Blown Glass Nude Female Figurative Signed Art
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dino Rosin Original & Authentic Full Round Murano Glass Sculpture "Kneeling Nude Original", Listed
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Signed J.T. Kalmar Square Flush Mount Ceiling Wall Lamp Brass Murano Glass 1960s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
, Austria, circa 1960-1970, made of brass and Murano crystal glass. The modern and stylish model is typical
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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Murano Glass Signed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass signed available at 1stDibs. A murano glass signed — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Find 1959 options for an antique or vintage murano glass signed now, or shop our selection of 103 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass signed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass signed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass signed over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Cenedese and Alberto Donà are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Signed?

The average selling price for a murano glass signed at 1stDibs is $2,273, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $486,528 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Signed
  • 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 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Murano paperweights are not always marked. In some cases, you may find a label on the bottom that tells you the name of the workshop or shows the signature of the master. However, the labels can come off, and some workshops don't use them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Murano glass paperweights.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Culver glass is usually signed. Pieces produced from the company's founding in 1939 through the 1960s usually shows the name in script lettering. More recent pieces have either a block lettering etching or a gold foil label with a script logo. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Culver glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Chihuly glass art is signed. Normally, the mark appears on the bottom of the glassware. You can find a range of expertly vetted Chihuly glass art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, most Loetz glass is not signed. As a result, collectors must use the color, shape and style of glassware to identify it. A licensed appraiser can help you determine the authenticity of glassware that you believe to be Loetz. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Loetz glass decorative objects and serveware.
  • 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 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
    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.