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Millefiori Glass Tumbler, Dimpled Crumpled Glass Beaker
By Millefori
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Gorgeous Murano dimpled crumpled glass millefiori tumbler. Made with murrine glass and embossed
Category
2010s Italian Other Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Mosaic Italian Art Glass Toohpick Holder
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori daisy flowers and clovers Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Clear Millefiori Vase
By Murano 5
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful heavy clear blown Millefiori Murano glass vase is perfect for a crisp and subtle accent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of 6 handmade Murano drinking glasses with Murrine Millefiori.
This set is
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Glass Lamp Millefiori Fratelli Toso, circa 1920-1925
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
MURANO VINTAGE NICE GLASS LAMP MILLEFIORI
ORIGIN OF MANUFACTORY:
MURANO (manufactory
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Other Glass
Materials
Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Blown Glass Vase, 1950-1960
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Rochester, NY
Fratelli Toso Murano multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic blown glass vase. Italy, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Set Of Four Murano Vintage Nice Glass Vases Millefiori C.1910
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
SET OF FOUR MURANO VINTAGE NICE GLASS VASES MILLEFIORI c.1910
ORIGIN OF MANUFACTORY:
MURANO
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
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 Items Millefiori, circa 1910.
Origin of manufactory
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass
Materials
Glass
Petite Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight Mid-Century Modern, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight, 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Millefiori Murano "Vase" Handbag, circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Gorgeous colors for this Millefiori flower mosaic art glass. Murano glass, circa 1960 in excellent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Millefiori Toothpick Holder Catchall Murano Glass Vintage, Italy, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern Millefiori toothpick holder, catchall or small
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with murrina Millefiori.
This set is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with murrina Millefiori.
This set is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of 6 handmade Murano drinking glasses with Murrine Millefiori.
This set is
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Millefiori Blown Glass Vase
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful Murano blown glass 'Millefiori' vase in deepest sky blue, with a decoration reminiscent
Category
20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
A.Ve.M. Murano Green Millefiori Flowers Aventurine Stripe Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Murano 5
Located in Kissimmee, FL
green, millefiori flowers and aventurine fleck stripes art glass bowl. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Millefiori Red White Opalescent Gold Flecks Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Verviers, BE
Fratelli Toso Millefiori red white opalescent gold flecks art glass bowl
with gold flecks and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Pink and White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Flower Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and Beautiful Murano Hand Blown Pink Spots and White Opalescent Art Glass Flower Shaped Bowl
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
1960s Murano Millefiori Rainbow Colors Italian Art Glass Large Bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Murano Millefiori Rainbow Colors Italian Art Glass Large Bowl.
Vintage Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Glass Millefiori Miniature Paperweight by Murano, Italy, circa 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a handmade Millefiori Miniature glass paperweight by a Murano maker, Italy, Circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Murano Gambaro
Poggi Millefiori Bottle
By Gambaro
Poggi, Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
A large Murano Gambaro & Poggi colored Millefiori glass scent bottle with stopper. The vessel makes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, Italian Murano, hand-blown, art glass paperweight with red, green and white millefiori (a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian Murano millefiori art glass paperweight in green, red burgundy and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Italian Murano millefiori art glass paperweight, circa mid-20th century, Italy. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano glass vase, Centerpiece , black and colored Millefiori
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Valladolid, ES
This spectacular and beautiful Murano glass vase, from the 20th century, is a piece that
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair Vintage Murano Glass Millefiori Bookends
Located in Troy, MI
suspended in clear, heavy Murano glass. Oval shape with flat base and flat inside edge that supports the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Large Dino Martens Yellow, Silver and Gold Flecked Millefiori Murano Glass Bowl
By Dino Martens, Murano 5
Located in Barcelona, ES
A monumental hand blown flower shaped Murano art glass bowl or centerpiece in yellow tones with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Italian Murano Art Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful paperweight that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it.
A nice addition to any desktop.
Measures: 3" diameter x 3" high...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Butterfly Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare, vintage Murano hand blown, millefiori flower mosaic design Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
A.Ve.M. Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Giulio Radi, Murano 5
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown red, silver flecks, copper aventurine, millefiori flower murrines and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Mandala Circles Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare and unusual, vintage Murano handblown millefiori flower mosaic "Mandala" design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Postmodern Murano Glass Millefiori Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
colored glass gather with inclusions of multicolored millefiori canes is cased over with clear glass. Free
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Mandala Circles Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic "Mandala" design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine
Midcentury Asymmetrical Green Murano Glass Dish
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage asymmetrical green Murano glass dish with millefiori design in the bottom. Dimensions: 16
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Italian Vetreria Murano Venini Art Glass Millefiori Collectable Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Fulvio Bianconi
Paolo Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fratelli Vetreria 3 Fiori Millefiori Italian art glass paperweight
Small vintage Venini Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Opalescent Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Vase
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Aldo Nason
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown opalescent orange "Chalcedony" surface Italian art glass flower vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass
Buenos Aires, set of 6 Murano shot glasses color "Millefiori", Murano glass
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six shot\café glasses color Millefiori - Murano glass - Made in Italy.
These individual
Category
2010s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful, playful and colorful piece, that will spark your imagination every time you put your eyes on it.
A nice addition to any desktop.
Measures: 3 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/2" Hig...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers Italian art glass fish sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano art glass paperweight with millefiori floral motif. The piece has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Opalescent Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Vase
By Galliano Ferro, Aldo Nason, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent orange, silver surface Italian art glass flower vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Opaline Glass, Glass
Murano Opalescent Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Vase
By Galliano Ferro, Aldo Nason, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent orange, and murrines Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Red Overlay Faceted Millefiori Paper Weight
Located in West Chester, PA
A vintage Murano glass paper weight with faceted red overlay and Millefiori interior.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of Eight Italian Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of eight paperweights made with clear, blue, green, and red Murano glass hand blown in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Italian Murano Glass Millefiori Flowers Convex Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barntrup, DE
Absolutely gorgeous Murano glass convex vase with Millefiori flowers, attributed to Fratelli Toso
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Murano Mandala Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Bowl Vase
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, millefiori flower Mosaic "Mandala" design Italian art footed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Murano Mandala Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Bowl Vase
By Fornasa De Murano A L
Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, millefiori flower mosaic "Mandala" design Italian art footed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Multicolor Millefiori Murano Glass Bowl with Clear Squiggle Handles
By Vinciprova
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vibrant multicolored millefiori Murano glass bowl with clear glass squiggle handles by Vinciprova
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Ribbons, Millefiori, Aventurine Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, Millefiori with Aventurine, and Rainbow Ribbons Art Glass Pedestal Paperweights. The first, in blue "Fenicio
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Ribbon
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Satin Glass Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano handblown dark brown mini spots and blue millefiori flower murrines
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Toso Midcentury Murano Glass Millefiori Elephant Italian Sculpture, 1970s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury Murano glass millefiori elephant sculpture. This unbelievable piece was produced in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Midcentury "Millefiori" Multi-Color Italian Murano Glass Paperweights, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing set of three midcentury "Millefiori" multi-color Murano glass paperweights. These wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
A.Ve.M. Murano Red Millefiori Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Murano 5, Giulio Radi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, silver flecks, green aventurine, millefiori murrines and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Fratelli Toso Murano handblown Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece has
Category
20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, 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
- How is millefiori glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Millefiori 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.
- 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.
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