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J.I. Co. Venetian Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Millefiori Abstract Bowl Italy
By Fratelli Toso, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful blue abstract shaped Murano art glass bowl/dish designed by Fratelli Toso for Venetian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Millefiori Murano Glass Lamp with Custom Silk Shade
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare millefiori Murano glass lamp with custom silk shade, made in Italy in the 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight Sculpture Knob Top Multicolor Murrines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic Murano Art Glass paperweight with multicolored Millefiori murrines. This art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Millefiori Murano Blown Glass Swirling Mixed Color Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Millefiori Murano Blown Glass Swirling Mixed Color Bowl Has silver flakes in glass. No marks
Category

1990s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Santo Domingo, Set of 6 Murano glasses color "Millefiori" handmade
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six water/drink/wine glasses color Millefiori - Murano glass - Made in Italy. These
Category

2010s European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
their original "FT Made In Italy Murano Glass" silver labels. The 1st (top) paperweight on the main
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Millefiori Doorknob in Murano Art Glass and Patinated Brass Italy 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
'Millefiori' Doorknob in Murano Art Glass and Patinated Brass Italy 1960s 'Millefiori' Doorknob in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
original "FT Made In Italy Murano Glass" silver label. The 1st (top) paperweight on the main image is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Heart Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flowers mosaic with heart centers and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Mid-Century Murano Millefiori Style Art Glass Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a beautiful mid century Murano Millefiori style Art glass vase. Made in Murano, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Collectable Vintage Carlo Scarpa Murano Murrine Millefiori, Glass Vase Amphora
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Paris, France
Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori. Murrine is an ancestral technique in Murano glass. Each piece of
Category

Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, tall vintage Murano hand blown dark pink and white flower murrines Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Murano Aventurine Millefiori Stars Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and aventurine flecks Italian art glass millefiori
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass

Collectable Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori, Amphora Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Paris, France
Very raffinated deep blue saphir colour, vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori. Murrine is an
Category

Early 20th Century European Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 different designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ribbons and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Glass Handeled Bowl, Murano circa 1920
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pina, Fratelli Toso 1854-1980, Atgen 2004 Rossela Junck, Murrine e Millefiori in Murano Glass from 1830
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Unique Murano Glass Ashtray in Millefiori – Mid-20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Unique Murano Glass Ashtray in Millefiori – Mid-20th Century A beautiful and vibrant ashtray made
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Glass

Murano Italy Millefiori Round Blue Glass Tray or Bowl Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Murano handblown art glass tray or bowl features 4 rows of different millefiori elements
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Red Multicolor Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Dove Figure Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red and millefiori flowers Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Marbro Murano Glass Millefiori Table Lamp, 1950s-1960s, Double Signed
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
color. Bright millefiori inclusions form an abstract graphic pattern on the dark glass, with twisted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown colorful spring wild flowers Italian art glass pedestal
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Paint

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers mosaic Italian art glass decorative
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Fratelli Toso Black Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
By Ermanno Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black, white, blue, pink millefiori flower mosaic Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass

Murano Fratelli Toso Millefiori Flower Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano handblown millefiori flower mosaic and white net ribbons Italian art glass
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon

Murano, Italy. Large millefiori art glass vase. 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large slender-necked millefiori art glass vase. 1960s/70s. Perfect condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative double
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown blue, green and white Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Red Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Rooster Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and millefiori flowers Italian art glass rooster
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Millefiori Murano Glass Bead Necklace with Barrel Clasp
Located in London, GB
Millefiori murano glass bead necklace on red knotted thread, with gold tone caps and a barrel clasp
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Necklaces

Dino Martens Murano Millefiori Murrines Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare Murano hand blown millefiori murrines, Zanfirico ribbons, Filigrana and color patches Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mosaic Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Blue Millefiori Glass Lamp with Gold-Accented Base, Italy, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
glass craftsmanship. The shade is executed in vivid blue and white millefiori glass, composed of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vittorio Zuffi Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic and aventurine flecks
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers mosaic Italian art glass decorative
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitchers
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, purple clovers, red and orange Millefiori Murrina flowers Italian art glass mosaic pitchers / ewers. They
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Midcentury Fratelli Toso Murano Multi Color Murrine Millefiori Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching midcentury millefiori flower mosaic hand blown Murano art glass round bowl by Fratelli
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Barovier Toso Large Millefiori Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
the 1960s, handmade in Murano, Venice, Italy. This Venetian beauty has a diameter of 18" and features
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Wire

Toso Murano Millefiori Daisy Clover Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Duck Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina daisy flowers and clovers Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Green White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green and white opalescent Italian art glass clover leaf or
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass

Toso Murano 1976 Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Basket Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and pink Zanfirico ribbons basket with cobalt blue flower
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Livio Campanella Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Murano Glass Vase, 1988s
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive working of Murano glass to produce this fantastic venetian blown glass vase with murrine
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Toso Millefiori Daisy Clover Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina daisy flowers and clover imagery Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and opalescent Italian art glass heart shaped bowl with
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass

Murano Fratelli Toso Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Cup Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown red, white and blue millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano AVeM White Millefiori Flower Silver Copper Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Giulio Radi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, silver flecks, copper aventurine, millefiori flower
Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

AVeM Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, copper aventurine, millefiori flower
Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

AVeM Murano White Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Giulio Radi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, silver flecks, copper aventurine, millefiori flower
Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano, Italy. Large millefiori art glass vase with slender neck.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large slender-necked millefiori art glass vase. 1960s/70s. Perfect condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Fratelli Toso Red Pink Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Satin Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark red - pink outer surface with an inside light blue satin
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano AVeM Red Millefiori Flowers Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, and very large millefiori flower
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Avem Vintage Pink Millefiori Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
flecks and large millefiori murrines Italian art glass flower vases. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Round Sphere Paperweight on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Glass Millefiori Italian Murano Style Round Sphere Paperweight on Gold Base/Stand
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Green White Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown green and white millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass scalloped
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Murrine

Collectable vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori, Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Paris, France
Murrine is an ancestral technique in Murano glass. Each piece of Murano glass is handmade, not mass
Category

Mid-20th Century Urns

Materials

Art Glass

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Murano Millefiori Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of murano millefiori glass on 1stDibs. A piece of murano millefiori glass — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are 216 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of murano millefiori glass you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of murano millefiori glass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of murano millefiori glass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of murano millefiori glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fratelli Toso, Murano and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Millefiori Glass?

Prices for a piece of murano millefiori glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $750.
Questions About Murano Millefiori Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Millefiori glass is made by heating together a bundle of glass rods made up of different colors. Once fused together, the bundle is then sliced cross-sectionally, which creates small disks with floral-esque designs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of millefiori artwork from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, 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, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.