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Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Waterfall Chandelier in Crystal and Brass, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare big chandelier with countless Murano crystal glass drops in transparent and light
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Crystal Glass and Brass Wall Sconces in the Art Deco Style
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
gorgeous wall sconces made of transparent Murano glasses and strong brass base. Art Deco style.
Made in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Faro Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Grey/White Glass Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
A tall lamp with a Murano glass column, grey/white spiral transparent glass base, truncated cone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modernist Murano Pearlescent Glass w/ 24K White Gold Obelisk Sconces
Located in New York, NY
sconce made of hand-blown Murano Glass with a semi-transparent smoked quality and 24Karat White Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold
Vase in Murano Glass and Gold by Ferro Brother
s for Finzi, 1950s
By Fratelli Ferro
Located in Milano, IT
Transparent Murano glass vase made by Opaline Ferro Brother's for Finzi in 1950. Marked on the base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
$852 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano in Style of Vistosi Blown Orange Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1980
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
transparent orange color.
The table lamp is made up of a large orange-colored Murano glass bowl, placed on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier
Toso Style Mid-Century "Graniglia" Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. The wall lights have brass frames; the Murano glass is a light, transparent gold with gold dust
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Ferro
Lazzarini Triple Cased White Orange Clear Catchall Bowl 60s
By Ferro
Lazzarini 1
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass triple cased white, orange & transparent blown glass bowl
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Faro Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Red/Black Glass Table Lamp
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
A tall lamp with a Murano glass column, red/black spiral transparent glass base, a truncated cone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Albano Poli by Poliarte Table Lampe Glass Murano 5 bulbs XXL , Italy, 1970
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Poliarte table lamp glass Murano with inox structure. The Design and the quality of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Floor Lamp by Mazzega , Carlo Mason attributet Murano Glass
Chrome Steel
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vigonza, Padua
lattimo Murano-glass, gradually transparent at the top with classic central bronze section
Ready-to-use
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Green Handcrafted Murano Glass Pair of Large Sconces by VeArt, 1970s, Italy
By VeArt
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Green Italian handcrafted Semi-Transparent Murano glass pair of large sconces by VeArt, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Silver Brass
By Venini, Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant teardrop chandelier made by Venini of transparent Murano glass drops mounted on a silver
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate, Chrome
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Glass Cone Lamp by Res De Majo, for De Majo Luce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A conical shape Murano glass table lamp with transparent swirl on a white coated metal base. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
Seguso Murano Glass 1960s Clam shaped Shell Bowl, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Toronto, ON
Transparent blue green art glass Archimede Seguso decorative bowl made by Murano. This striking
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
$255 Sale Price
25% Off
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Beaten Crystal Two Murano Glass Table Lamps 2024
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive pair of Beaten Transparent Crystal Murano Glass table lamps with polished chrome frame
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Table Lamp in blown Murano glass clear color and brass, 1950s Venice
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Murano glass table lamp in transparent and gold and in fumè color, in very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Table Lamp
By Roberto Pamio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Murano table lamp. Made in transparent Murano glass . Great vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Object Bowl Vide-Poche Flavio Poli Murano Glass Midcentury Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative multifaceted diamond-shaped bowl made of Murano glass in shades of transparent and grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri D
arte Murano White Color Art Glass Midcentury Picture Frame, 1990
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Roma, Lazio
Splendid Murano frame signed Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano, in brass and transparent glass and white
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Figural Statues in Murano Glass by Pino Signoretto, Italy, 1970s
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Brescia, Brescia
is celebrated.
The statues, rendered in transparent Murano glass with subtle black accents, exude a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano in Style of Vistosi Blown Orange Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1980
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
transparent orange color.
The table lamp is made up of a large orange-colored Murano glass bowl, placed on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Seguso Vide-Poche Ashtrays Decorative Objects Murano Glass Midcentury Set of 3
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
by Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
The 3 objects were made of sommerso bullicante Murano glass in shades of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano in Style of Vistosi Blown White Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1980
By Vistosi
Located in Roma, Lazio
transparent Murano glass, with a very particular shape as you can see in the photo. Refinement and style as it
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ceiling Lamps Bunch Flowers Murano Art Glass, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
murano glass, pink and transparent glass.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,485 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Sconces Gold-Rose Colored, 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Murano glass wall lamps in transparent gold tone with rose-colored details.
Half-shell
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Barovier
Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
brass frames; the Murano glass is a light transparent gold with gold dust inclusions for a silky effect
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 1960/70s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Thick Murano glass bowl. Amorphous shape in transparent with golden aventurine flakes and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Large Vintage Italian Leaf Form Murano Glass / Brass Wall Light Sconces
Located in Vilnius, LT
leaves. Murano glass is semi-transparent, light yellow-white color with inlaid gold dust. Bulb is E27 in
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Custom Branch Form Hand-blown Murano Glass w/ 24k Gold
Brass Fitted Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly elegant Custom Branch Form Hand-blown Murano Glass Chandelier in Transparent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Brass
Italian Brass and Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces in Art Deco Style, 1990s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
wall lamps made of transparent thick Murano glasses with small air bubbles inside the glasses and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier
Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
brass supports; Murano glass has a light, transparent gold color with inclusions of gold foil. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Barovier
Toso Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Gold Leaf Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
brackets; the Murano glass has a light transparent gold color with gold dust inclusions. The sconces have
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer Pop Flush Mount Light or Wall Sconce in Murano Glass, 1970s
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Morazzone, Varese
light in green - transparent Murano glass, fixed with screws to a metal base.
The flush mount can be
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1970s Three-Light Floor Lamp Chromed Steel Murano Glass, Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Bowl in lattimo Murano-glass, gradually transparent at the top with classic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Space Age Pendant Attributed to Fabio Lenci Made in Chrome and Murano Glass
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Roma, IT
A Space Age Pendant made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s composed of a sphere in Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
$842 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Murano Glass 1950s Wall Lights in the Style of Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
transparent Murano glass droplets set on a gold metal base (7 glasses on each light). 2 light bulbs/ light
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Milleriquadri Carlo Moretti Contemporary Clear Glass Murano Hand Etched Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Oval free hand shaped bowl in transparent Murano glass with detailed hand cut irregular checkered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Light Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Refined and delicate design for this transparent pink Murano glass wall light.
The wall light is
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Shell Pink and Trasp. Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
height and 48 centimeters in width.
Transparent:
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by artist Barovier
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Art Glass Bottle Morandiana by Gio Ponti for Venini Murano
A vintage glass bottle in transparent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
A. V. Mazzega "Fountain" Table Lamp with Three Murano Frosted Art Glass Shades
By AVMazzega
Located in Bainbridge, NY
style columns and three botanically inspired hand blown transparent Murano Glass Globes with milky White
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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1960s Germany Kaiser Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp Murano Glass
Brass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount ceiling fixture made of heavy blown Murano glass on a white metal frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Murano Black and Smoky Color Blown Glass Midcentury Table Lamps, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Incredible beauty for a Murano glass table lamp from the middle of the century. The Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco table lamps by Seguso in Murano glass and floral fabric, 1930s
By Seguso
Located in MIlano, IT
in transparent Murano glass are twisted and have two different heights, just as the "knotted
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Barovier
Toso Rare Pairs of Murano Glass Iridescent Clamshell Sconces 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
iridescent Murano glass featuring deep ribbing and pronounced lobes, Italy, circa 1940. These exquisite
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
1
of 2
1970 Germany Palwa Tear Drop Chandelier Murano Glass and Brass
By Venini, Christoph Palme, Palwa
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
.
Materials: Murano glass and gilt-brass.
Colors: transparent and golden.
Manufacturer: Palwa (Palme
Category
Vintage 1970s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
$2,360 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Table Lamp with Brass, Italy, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Incredible beauty for a Murano glass table lamp from the middle of the century. The Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Torciglioni, Hanging Light by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant large pendant light, chandelier, made of 32 twisted leaves of hand-blown Murano glass with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Murano Chandelier Lamp in Vistosi Style, 36 Glasses
By Barovier
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
and transparent glasses ("crostoli") in a nickel metal frame.
Period: 1980s
Dimensions: 43.30 inches
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Millefiori Vase
Located in New York, NY
-20th century, Italy. Vase is clear transparent Murano art glass with a colorful millefiori design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 3 Clear Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Albano Poli Italy for Poliarte 1960s
By Albano Poli
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of 3 transparent Murano glass wall lamps in stepped design by Albano Poli.
The objects are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Murano Ceiling Light and 2 Murano Wall Light Pink Flower by Seguso, 1970
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
basket with overlapping flowers made of hand-blown Murano glass in pink and transparent color, attached
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Ovale Millemolature Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Clear Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed diamond wheel work designed in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Italian Murano Art Glass Tall Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s with Original Label
By Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian desgn 1960s murano art glass green, yellow and transparent small vase. The presence of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Pendant Lamp by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli Sothis Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Poli
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Sotis Murano, Italy, 60s. A transparent glass shade with a "Pulegoso" treatment that adds precious
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Mid-20th Century Pink Murano Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
painted metal frame. The chandelier has also a Murano transparent glass base in the end of the lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$4,260 / set
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- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
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Bronze Female Statue Lamp
Bronze Figure Benin
Bronze Garden Swans
Bronze Grasshopper
Bronze Hoop Dancer
Bronze Limousin
Bronze Nude Figurine
Bronze Parrot Statues
Bronze Sculpture Man Seated
Bronze Sculpture Vietnam
Bronze Signed Milo