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Rare Large Multicolor Millefiori Sconce by Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1960 s.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare large vintage Italian sconces/wall light with multicolored hand blown Murano glass flowers
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Millefiori Flush Mount In the style of Barovier e Toso, 2 Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with clear and golden hand blown Murano glass flowers / Made in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Wall Lighting gold Glass Murano millefiora pair , Italy 1980
By Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in La xara, VC
Barovier Toso wall lighting glass Murano MILLEFIORI with metal structure. The Design and the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Organic Murano Multicolor Murrine Italian Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 50s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coloful Murano Millefiori art glass triangular bowl with silver flecks. Italy, 1950s. This eye
Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Fratelli Toso "Millefiore" Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy 1950 s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful "Millefiori" Murano glass table lamp, fabricated by Fratelli Toso in the 1950's, Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
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 Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
-1980, Atgen 2004 Rossela Junck, Murrine e Millefiori in Murano Glass from 1830 to 1930, Venice 1999
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Antique Murrine Vase with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, Atgen 2004 Rossela Junck, Murrine e Millefiori in Murano Glass from 1830 to 1930, Venice 1999
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s
By Ermanno Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
, pagge 102 ff. Rossela Junck, Murrine e Millefiori in Murano Glass from 1830 to 1930, Venice 1999
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fonda Sconce - Rosso (12.5")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliantly colored slabs –capturing the magic of the ancient process of Murrina Millefiori Murano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Fonda Sconce - Blu (12.5")
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliantly colored slabs –capturing the magic of the ancient process of Murrina Millefiori Murano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Dino Martens Murano Multicolor Millefiori Art Glass Bowl with Copper Flecks
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Dino Martens
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural colorful pastel colors Tutti Frutti Murano art glass bowl attributed to Dino Martens and
Category

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

Materials

Copper

Murano Italy Millefiori Thousand Flowers Small Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Murano Italy millefiori thousand flowers small vase. Mid-Century Modern Italian dsesign. Is in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vaso Murrina Millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure. Murrine is a glassmaking technique; it
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Coppa in murrina millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1965
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
crafted using the murrina technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure. Murrine is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Coppa in murrina millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1965
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
crafted using the murrina technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure. Murrine is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murrina MILLEFIORI mista, original design Fratelli Toso Murano, 1950
Located in Venezia, IT
technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure; this vase is made by mixing two different
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase in murrina millefiori yellow, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
meticulously crafted using the murrina technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Dark classic murrina millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
meticulously crafted using the murrina technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

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

Vaso in murrina Millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1950 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
meticulously crafted using the murrina technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

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

Small vase in murrina millefiori, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1920 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
meticulously crafted using the murrina technique, making it a collectible vintage Murano glass treasure
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

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

MURRINA MILLEFIORI, tall vase, by FRATELLI TOSO MURANO 1950 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
Vase made by Fratelli Toso glassworks, Murano, in the 1950s. Fratelli Toso has always specialized
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Italian Art Glass Scalloped Rim Vase
By Murano 5
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Large Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori mosaic Italian art glass scalloped rim vase. Measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vitange Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass millefiori paperweight, blue, red, white, green and clear brilliant
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Murrine

1295 Murano Hand Made Glass Millefiori Murrine Vase Big
Located in Venice, VE
Our goal is to evoke emotions through the creation of unique Murano glass art pieces. This
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1295 Murano Hand made Glass Millefiori Murrine Vase Foulard
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion through the creation of Murano glass artpieces. This art-vase is made of
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Middle of Century Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass millefiori paperweight, labelled made in Italy by Fratelli
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Murrine

Old Murano Paperweight Millefiori
Located in Grenoble, FR
Murano paperweight Millefiori. Daisy flowers on green, brown and blue background. Shiny beautiful
Category

20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Multi Color Murano Millefiori Pendant Light
Located in Fall River, MA
Unique mottled millefiori Murano globe pendant with original hardware. 12" in diameter.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1925 Murano Italian Fratelli Toso Glass Millefiori Table Lamp
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Drottningholm, SE
A rare and tall Italian Murano Fratelli Toso Millefiori lamp made, circa 1925. The lamp is in a
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1295 Murano Hand Blown Glass Murrina Grand Table Lamp, Egg shape Millefiori
Located in Venice, VE
and an insider's perspective on the most exclusive Murano glass creations. Our glass pieces are not
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Mid size 1295 Murano Hand Blown Glass Murrina Table Lamp, Egg shape Millefiori
Located in Venice, VE
and an insider's perspective on the most exclusive Murano glass creations. Our glass pieces are not
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1950 Murano Fratelli Toso MilleFiori Glass Centrepiece Trumpet Vase Yellow
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Halstead, GB
artistic director. The Fratelli Toso Company is well known for its use of colorful murrines and Millefiori
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano necklace Millefiori around 1950 , Midcentury glass art from Venice
Located in Berlin, DE
Murano necklace Millefiori around 1950 Necklace in the handcrafted style of the Millefiori (1000
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

1295 Murano Hand Made Glass Millefiori Murrine Vase Big Size Height 18, 5 Inches
Located in Venice, VE
Our goal is to elicit emotions through the creation of unique and exquisite Murano glass art pieces
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Glass Vase "Millefiori" by Fratelli Toso, Italy 1930 - 1950
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Murano handmade vase in excellent condition. Shipping is not included in price. Shipping by
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

1295 Murano Hand Blown Glass Millefiori Murrine Vase Limited Edition H 14, 5 in
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion, The top side of this Masterpiece, is hand engraved by our Murano master
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano glass millefiori vase A.Ve.M 1930 by Egidio Ferro
By Egidio Costantini
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful antique murano glass murrine vase by Egidio Ferro for A.Ve.M, years 1930, brilliant
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murrine

Middle of century murano glass paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century murano glass millefiori paperweight, original sticker Fratelli Toso
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Murrine

Murano glass Vetreria Artistica Gambaro&Poggi vase acid stamped
By Gambaro Poggi
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful murano glass millefiori vase with gold leaf by Gambaro&Poggi, labelled and acid stamped
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murrine

Fratelli Toso murano glass Milefiori Dancers with Gold Leaf
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass millefiori dancers with gold leaf, by fratelli Toso brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murrine

Gambaro&Poggi large murano glass sofiato vase with gold leaf
By Gambaro Poggi
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful massive murano glass millefiori sofiato vase with gold leaf signed on the base Gambaro
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murrine

Elephant Single Socket Table Lamp Italian Murano Millefiori Glass Shade / Globe
By Murano 5
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique elephant figural lamp with Murano Millefiori glass circular shade / globe. Metal elephant
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Millefiori Glass Sconce by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano blue and clear Millefiori glass sconce by Barovier e Toso. Single candelabra light
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1960s Italian Murano Millefiori Glass Bowl Attr. Dino Martens Arte Muranese
By Dino Martens, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in London, England
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass candy bowl formerly a three-sided ashtray which is attributed
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Five Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Five Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. They range from 2.25" - 3.25" high and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Three Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. The range from 1.75" - 2.5" high and 3.25
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Four Italian Red Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four Italian Murano red millefiori cased glass paperweights. From left to right they measure 1
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Vintage Nice Glass Lamp Millefiori Fratelli Toso, circa 1920
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano vintage nice glass lamp Millefiori. Origin of manufactory: Murano (manufactory Fratelli
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Millefiori Murano Style Italian Art Glass Paperweight, 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Millefiori Flowers Murano style Italian art glass paperweight. Millefiori Flowers
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Five Murano Vintage Nice Glass Vases Millefiori, circa 1910
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of five Murano vintage nice glass vases Millefiori, circa 1910. Origin of Manufactory
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of Five Murano Vintage Nice Glass Vases Millefiori B, circa 1910
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of five Murano vintage nice glass vases Millefiori, circa 1910. Origin of manufactory
Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano, Millefiori, 1960s with Label Made in Murano, Italy
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Millefiori, 1960s. With label made in Murano, Italy. Measures: 7 cm. In perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Italian Millefiori Murano Glass Bottle Decanter with Stopper
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Millefiori bottle. A wonderful hand crafted bottle with great color to the base and a
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Two Vases Fratelli Toso Millefiori Italian Venetian Murano Sommerso Vintage
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two amazing Venetian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern Sommerso vases made in Italy, circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Italian Art Glass Collectable Paper Weight Millefiori Shades of Blue 1960
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
beautiful Millefiori (a thousand flowers) pattern. Vintage Murano Venetian glass paperweight made in Venice
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Millefiori Italian Art Glass Crystal Paperweight
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful Murano handblown millefiori flowers with murrine Italian art glass paperweight.
Category

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

Materials

Murano 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, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.