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Fratelli Toso Murano White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown copper aventurine ribbons, white netting and gold flecks art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Red Blue Green White Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown swirling filigrana ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown pink and white Zanfirico ribbons with copper aventurine Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Red Green White Orange Twisting Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, green, orange and white twisted ribbons Italian art glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown pink and white Zanfirico ribbons with copper aventurine Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Black Pink Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Crimped Rim Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
ribbons Italian art glass decorative bowl. It has a crimped rim with three folds along the edge. The bowl
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink Zanfirico ribbons and copper aventurine bands
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Dino Martens Murano Blue Yellow Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown yellow, blue and aventurine ribbons over white, art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Cenedese Murano A Canne Ribbons Mirrored Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown "A Canne" filigrana ribbons and mirror surface Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Pink Green Blue White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, blue, green and white ribbons Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Yellow White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown yellow and white "Filigrana" ribbons Italian art glass leaf
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Red White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl Dish
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown red and white ribbons Italian art glass bowl. Documented to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Red Stripes Pink Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano handblown red, pink and gold Italian art glass candy striped flower vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Red White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Candy Dish Bowl
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Zanfirico striped ribbons Italian art glass decorative bowl. Created in the manner of the Salviati and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Blue Pink Ribbon Stripes Checkered Pattern Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous Murano hand blown blue and pink ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. The piece has a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Zanfirico Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue ribbons, white Zanfirico with aventurine Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Venetian Pink, Green, and White Italian Art Glass Vintage Ribbon Vases
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of 3 Murano, Venetian style ribbons Italian art glass cabinet vases. Created in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Blue White Net Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Desk Picture Frame
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown twisted blue and white Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass desk picture
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Murano Blue Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Round Desk Clock
By Archimede Seguso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, white Latticino, and white Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass desk clock. The clock still has a "Murano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Murano Pink Black Gold Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Shaped Bowl
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous Murano hand blown pink, black, and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. Has a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Ribbons Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black, gold flecks, Latticino and Zanfirico ribbons Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Zanfirico Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown pink and white Zanfirico ribbons with gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier
Toso Murano Glass Picture Frame with Brass Ribbon, Italy, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking and rare large-format Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, handcrafted on the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
Murano Blue Gold Flecks Roticello Ribbons Italian Art Glass Footed Dish Bowl
By Salviati, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown light blue and gold flecks Italian art glass footed bowl. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Pink Black Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scalloped Rim Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, black, aventurine and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Blue Ribbon and White Stripe Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid-20th century, Murano art glass clear vase with blue twisted ribbon and solid white stripes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Paolo Venini Murano Rainbow Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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Rare Murano Hand Blown Rainbow Colors
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Blown Glass
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Orange Net Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown bright orange ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Attributed to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Pink White Black Gold Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Figurine
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very cute vintage Murano hand blown pink, white and black ribbons Italian art glass puppy dog
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano White Ribbons Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Perfume Jar Vanity Set
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white ribbons Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Lilac and Clear Swirl Ribbons Bowl with Gold Dust
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquiste hand blown Murano glass Sommerso swirl ribbon bowl with gold dust. Attributed to Fratelli
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venini Murano Jade Green White Micro Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl Dish Set
By Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
thread Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass bowl and dish set. Signed "Venini Italia" underneath both
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Pink Sky Blue Dark Purple Ribbons Swirl Pattern Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink, sky blue, dark purple ribbons Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano Blue White Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue and white Filigrana ribbons Italian art glass flower vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dino Martens Murano Blue White Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown blue and white Filigrana ribbons and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Sommerso, Brass Ribbon Wall Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano glass Sommerso, supported by a brass structure, imitating a ribbon. Each of wall sconces features
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Seguso Vetri d
Arte Murano Coral Red Net Ribbons Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and very intricate, vintage Murano hand blown bright coral red ribbons Italian art glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Sommerso
A.Ve.M. Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
murrines and twisted ribbons Italian art glass bowl. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
A.Ve.M. Murano Red Millefiori Copper Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By A.VE.M
Located in Munster, NRW
twisted ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Fratelli Toso Murano Zanfirico Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and Aventurine Zanfirico Ribbons Art Glass Footed Bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. As
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Zig Zag Ribbon Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Murano Art Glass Decanter. Attributed to Italian artist Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. The piece has
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Venetian Murano School Stylized Ribbon Art Glass Vase 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern vase in the manner of Venetian Murano offers mouth blown stylized ribbon art
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Four French Pink Fuchsia Ribbon Murano Drops Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
glass covering. Florets throughout. Adorning five rare fuchsia Ribbon Murano balls and two matching
Category
Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Salviati Venetian Antique Pink Ribbons Aventurine Italian Art Glass Dish Bowl
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian hand blown copper aventurine and twisted pink ribbons Italian art glass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Blue White Italian Art Glass Powder Box
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
White Filigrana Ribbons with Gold Flecks Top Art Glass Vanity Powder Box. Documented to designer Dino
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Italian Art Glass Small Fazoletto Vases
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
filigrana ribbons art glass small vases. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
Dino Martens Murano Red Satin Surface Italian Art Glass Wood Stopper Decanter
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown red satin surface Italian art glass decanter, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Wood, Glass
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Blue Gold Italian Art Glass Starfish Bowl
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Aureliano Toso. The bowl is made up of very large and thick color ribbons of glass. Profusely covered in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dino Martens Murano Black Roticello Diamond Italian Art Glass Flower Basket Vase
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Roticello Ribbon, Diamond Design Art Glass Flower Basket. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Barovier
Toso Vase with 24-Karat Gold Infused Glass Ribbons
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano glass ribbed vase, produced circa 1950s by Barovier e Toso, in vibrant cranberry
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Barovier Toso Green
Pink Murano Glass Candy Lantern
By Barovier
Located in San Francisco, CA
glass with pink ribbon accents and gold flecks and dust throughout. With bold, gadrooned green bubbles
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Artistic Wall Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass, Clear and Pink Flower details
By Gabbiani
Located in Venezia, IT
A magnificent vintage Venetian wall mirror entirely handcrafted in Murano glass, featuring clear
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Wood
Great Wall Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass, Clear and Gold Flower details
By Gabbiani
Located in Venezia, IT
A magnificent vintage Venetian wall mirror entirely handcrafted in Murano glass, featuring clear
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Wood
Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro
Lazzarini c. 1960s, Italy
By Ferro
Lazzarini 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
-infused crystal.
The sculpture is accented by a vivid blue ribbon of applied Murano glass along the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Reserved for Marina - Antique White Net Zanfirico Ribbons Flower Vase
By Artisti Barovier, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown ribbons Italian art glass "soliflore" flower vase. The vase has
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Picture Frame Murano Glass Brass Venini Decorative Object Midcentury Italy 1940s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, IT
photo frame was made in Murano glass with a ribbon in the shade of amber with structure and accessories
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Pendant light fixture , for Kathleen
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous brass and Murano glass pendant light ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. With 18 large "ribbons" in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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, 2023To 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, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. 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. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
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