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Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Green Stripe Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Monumental, vintage Murano handblown blue and green ribbons Italian art glass decanter. Documented
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Purple Blue Stripe Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large Murano handblown purple and light blue filigrana ribbons Italian art glass decanter
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue White Ribbon Design Italian Art Glass Decanters
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and white ribbons art glass decanters. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The decanters have the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

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

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and teal blue / green ribbons art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Cenedese Murano a Canne Ribbons Iridescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Gorgeous Murano handblown "A Canne
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

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

Murano White and Purple Twisting Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Salviati, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Elegant large Murano handblown white Zanfirico and Latticino Italian art glass flower vase, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Green Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Zanfirico ribbons art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens, for Aureliano Toso, circa 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Zanfirico Ribbons Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Ribbons and Aventurine Flecks Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Murano White Copper Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Dino Martens, Fratelli Toso, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown copper aventurine and white Filigrana ribbons Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Dino Martens Murano Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
aventurine flecks filigrana ribbons art glass fazzoletto vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Murano White Tight Net Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Salviati, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
white art glass zanfirico ribbons flower vase. Created in the manner of the Venini and Salviati
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Yellow Twisting Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and white ribbons art glass flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece has an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
colors filigrana ribbons art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece has
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, yellow, white, light blue and cobalt filigrana ribbons art glass vase. Documented to designer Dino
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue White Ribbon Vintage Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, blue and white ribbons Italian art glass decanter
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

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

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown deep purple (almost black), white and pink Italian art glass fazzoletto
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Seguso Murano 1954 Sky Blue Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue ribbons Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

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

Murano Gold Flecks, Ribbons, Pinwheel Stripe Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Amazing Murano handblown blue, orange
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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
twisted ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown white, yellow orange and aventurine Italian art glass seashell
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Black White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Lovely Murano black and white ribbons, with ruffled rim art glass ring dish or bowl. Documented to
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon

Large Modernist Handblown Murano Translucent Glass Ribbon Chandelier
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
-blown Murano glass crystals that overlap at perpendicular angles, imbuing the piece with a quiet
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Cenedese Murano A Canne Ribbons Iridescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown "A Canne" filigrana ribbons and iridescent surface Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

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

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Rainbow Ribbon Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Filigrana and Zanfirico Ribbons Art Glass Flower Vase. Attributed to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Murano White Copper Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Genie Bottle Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown copper aventurine and white ribbons Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Pair of Mazzega Torciglione Murano Glass Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Naples, IT
Original vintage pair of Italian wall lights with clear and white Murano glass spiral ribbons that
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Archimede Seguso Murano 1954 Red White Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons Italian art glass bowl. Documented
Category

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

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons, Gold Flecks, Italian Art Glass Decanter Vases Set
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
FREE Shipping Worldwide! See details below description. Colorful Set of 3 Murano Hand Blown Art
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dino Martens Murano Blue White Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Leaf Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano handblown white, blue and copper aventurine ribbons Italian art glass leaf
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bookend Sculptures
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown rainbow color ribbons Italian art glass block bookends. Documented to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

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

Modernist Pair of Handblown Translucent Murano Glass Ribbon Sconces
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous ribbon sconces were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Murano Red White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter Shot Glasses Set
By Salviati, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous seven-piece Murano hand blown red “A Canne” and white Zanfirico striped ribbons Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Blue White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter Shot Glasses Set
By Salviati, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous antique Venetian, early Murano hand blown blue and white ribbons Italian art glass seven
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown ribbons and flowers design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Seguso Murano 1954 Sky Blue Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Ring Dish Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue ribbons Italian art glass decorative vide-poche
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Flower Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available, as shown). Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Millefiori Flowers Blue White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Stripes Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown rainbow twisting ribbons, crown murrines, Italian art glass paperweight
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Archimede Seguso Murano Zanfirico Latticino Ribbons Italian Art Glass Dishes
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item - Beautiful Murano handblown Zanfirico and Latticino twisted ribbon art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Ribbons Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown tight net ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Ribbons Vase
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown tight net ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Ribbons Vase
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown tight net ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto vase. Documented to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Bianconi Venini Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Ribbons Vase
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown tight net ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto vase. Documented to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Zanfirico Latticino Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown Zanfirico twisted ribbon Italian art glass bowl. Documented to
Category

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

Materials

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

Venini Bianconi Murano Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Ribbons Vase
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown tight net ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Zanfirico Latticino Ribbons Italian Art Glass Dishes
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
handblown Zanfirico and Latticino twisted ribbon art glass dishes. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

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

Murano Vintage Red White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item. Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Modernist Pair of Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous ribbon sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Pair of Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous ribbon sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Pink Millefiori Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available as shown). Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paperweights
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown opalescent and twisted pink ribbons Italian art glass footed bowl
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase with Ribbons and Swirls
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful old Murano vase. Made of red glass with inclusions of ribbons in light blue and pink with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Vintage Rainbow Stripe Ribbon Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripe ribbons Italian art glass paperweight
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown opalescent and twisted pink ribbons Italian art glass flower vase
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Wild Flowers Ribbon Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown white ribbons basket, with very light pink and blue flower bouquet
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Pink Roticello Ribbons Italian Art Glass Rose Stopper Perfume Bottle
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink Latticino ribbons Italian art glass perfume bottle with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

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Murano Ribbon Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of murano ribbon glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every item from our selection of murano ribbon glass was constructed with great care. Find 223 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of murano ribbon glass now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of murano ribbon glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of murano ribbon glass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of murano ribbon glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Toso, Aureliano Toso and Dino Martens produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Murano Ribbon Glass?

Prices for a piece of murano ribbon glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $873.
Questions About Murano Ribbon Glass
  • 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 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, 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 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
    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 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
    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 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass 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.