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S40 Large Murano Pendant Ceiling Lamp in White Swirl Glass with Brass
By Copenhagen Venice
Located in København, DK
Sphere-shaped pendant ceiling lamp crafted from mouth-blown opaline glass. The design features a
Category

2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano glass, Table Lamp, Barovier and Toso, Italy, 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Göteborg, SE
This elegant Murano glass table lamp, crafted by the renowned Italian manufacturer Barovier and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano White Optic Swirl Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass oval shape rim, ribbed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

20th Century Italian Murano Glass Swirl Bowl Pendant Light by AVMazzega, C.1970
By AVMazzega
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Mid=20th Century Italian Avmazzega Murano glass swirl bowl shade pendant light with brass fittings
Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

GIFT READY Handcrafted Murano-Style Art Glass Paperweight with Swirling Ribbons
Located in Bochum, NRW
ribbons of orange, red, and golden yellow suspended in clear glass. The swirling interior composition
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Style Rainbow Swirl Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Murano Style Rainbow Swirl Glass Vase. Circa Late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant creme carame swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in creme caramel glass. Mouth-blown
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy round pendant soft blue swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft blue glass. Mouth-blown glass
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant soft blue swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft blue glass. Mouth-blown glass
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Color Swirl Italian Art Glass Flower Twist Rim Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown rainbow color swirls over white Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano White Swirl Gold Flecks Italian Art Deco Style Glass Applied Flowers Vase
By Ferro Toso Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown white swirl and gold flecks Italian art glass applied
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Swirl Murano Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage swirl Murano pendant lamp Italy 1970s Italian modern Murano chandelier. Mid-century Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy oval pendant soft pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in oval shape
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Large Pair of Murano Glass Sconces with Swirl Pattern Cubes, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass ice cube block wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Medium Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft rose pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
New Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant soft rose pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage candy pendant ceiling lamp in soft pink. Mouth-blown glass in
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Green Swirl Paint Stroke Italian Art Glass Bowl Dish
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown emerald green, with gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. The
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in round
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant bubble gum pink swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano candy pendant ceiling lamp in bubble gum pink. Mouth-blown glass in round
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Wonderful Lorin Marsh Murano Seguso Gold Swirl Flecked Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh retailed murano clear & gold swirl flecked large art glass centerpiece bowl
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage swirl murano pendant lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful original vintage Murano pendant lamp Ball made in Italy in the 1970s. Good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray with Swirls
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing murano handblown glass bowl or ashtray with gold flecks and optic swirls in pink and blue
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vetro Artistico Style Murano Blown Glass Decorative Vase Baby Blue Swirls, Italy
By Venini, Vetro Artistico 1
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Mid-Century Modern Italian blown Murano Bud Vase in baby blue swirl design attributed to Vetro
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Eclectic White Murano Chandelier Tronchi - Glass with a Swirled Marbled Pattern
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Bromma, SE
swirled marble pattern. Traditional Italian Mid-Century Style. The murano fixture is composed of 36 Glass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

A pair of Italian 1970s smoked Murano glass swirl ball lamps with brass bases
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian 1970s Venini style smoked Murano glass swirl ball lamps with brass bases. Re
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Eight Blue and White Swirl Murano Glass Cone Wall Sconces
By Massive Lighting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of 8 (eight) Murano glass wall sconces consisting of a single stylised cone and a metal wall
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Substantial Seguso Clear Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamp on Square Chrome Base
By Seguso
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tall transparent Seguso scalloped murano glass table lamp. Featuring a handcrafted, clear heavy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Ø30 Murano Flush Mount Ceiling Lamp White Swirl Glass brass, mouth-blown Italy
By Copenhagen Venice
Located in København, DK
Italian Murano plafond ceiling lamp / wall lamp in white opal glass with swirl. The glass is
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Latticino Swirl Art Glass Bowl Dish Gold Accents Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage Murano art glass dish features an elegant intricate latticino swirl pattern
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Handmade Swirl Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp Pastel Purple Italian Brass 1980s
Located in London, GB
An elegant Italian ceiling lamp in Murano swirl pastels and deep purple colours which is supported
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Lavender Swirl Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful pair of hand blown Murano glass wall sconces. The glass color is almost a
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Vintage Murano Mazzega Style White Frosted Swirl Glass Large Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Mazzega Style Mid Century Modern White Frosted Swirl Glass Large Table Lamp. Circa
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Pair of Clear and Black Swirl Murano Glass Sculptural Male Bust Lamps, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This pair of clear and black swirl Murano glass sculptural male bust lamps is one of a kind. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Venini ´Swirl´ Sphere Chandelier or Lantern in Murano Glass, circa 1970s
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pendant light in sphere shape, in white swirled hand blown Murano glass, attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Swirl Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lamp Italy 1970s Mid-Century Italian Light
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century swirl pink Murano glass pendant lamp made in Italy in the 1970s The stylish and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Lenti Bowl with Blue Swirl and Gold Polveri, by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Lenti Bowl with Blue Swirl and Gold Polveri, by Fratelli Toso This vintage Murano
Category

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

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

P30 Murano Flush Mount Wall Ceiling Lamp in White Swirl Glass with Brass
By Copenhagen Venice
Located in København, DK
. Handmade in Murano, Italy Model - P30 Diam. - 30cm Glass color - Bianco Cord not included CE and UKCA
Category

2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Art Glass Dish/Bell Shape Swirl Chandelier Pendant Light
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning vintage single light bell shaped Murano art glass pendant light with black swirl design
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Green Art Glass Swirled Bowl Barovier Attributed
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large green Mid-Century Modern art glass swirled bowl was made in Murano Italy in circa 1965
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Swirled Murano Glass Flush Mount in the Manner of Vetri, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian handblown Murano glass flush mount, in the manner of Vetri. Just over two feet in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Murano Swirl Pendant in White 1970 s
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A beautiful large handmade Murano glass ceiling lamp with a swivel design in clear and white
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconces Glass Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
By J.T. Kalmar, Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
, Austria. Model: Swirl, Citrus. Materials: Murano glass and brass. Colors: amber, brown, clear and
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Style Celedon Mint Glass Swirl Bell 2" Globe with Brass Pendent Fitter
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Celedon Mint Murano glass pendant, shaped like a bell, is crafted in the esteemed tradition of
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Three 1980s Italian Medium Murano White Glass Swirl Mushroom and Egg Lamps
Located in Haarlem, NL
Gorgeous set of three vintage Hollywood Regency style 1980s medium size Murano white cased swirl
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

White Swirl Murano Glass Table Lamps 1970s Hollywood Regency Minimalism sofa bed
Located in London, GB
A minimal but a beautiful pair of Murano lamps in swirl handblown glass technique with gold plated
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

1 of 4 Amber Murano Citrus Swirl Wall Sconce Glass Brass Kalmar Austria 1960
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
: Swirl, Citrus. Materials: Murano glass and brass. Colors: amber, brown, clear and golden. Year of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

VeArt Italy Murano Art Glass Bud Vases Black Red Swirl Cone Mid-Century Modern
By VeArt
Located in Miami, FL
VeArt Italy, Mid-Century Modern swirl red and black Murano Art Glass vase in a tall cone round
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp Space Age Design, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Murano Swirl mushroom table lamp Space Age Design, 1970s This very special vintage mushroom lamp
Category

20th Century Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Barovier Toso Murano Italy Green Swirl Glass Gold Flecks Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Vintage Barovier Toso Murano Italy Green Swirl Hand Blown Glass Mid Century Modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Venetian Vase Orange Swirl Freeform Handkerchief 1970s
By Fulvio Bianconi Paolo Venini
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano Venetian style hand blown orange art glass decorative handkerchief vase
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Classic swirl murano table lamp Mushroom Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the classic allure of Italian design with this exquisite vintage Murano mushroom lamp
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Solid Murano Glass Gold Swirl Square Cube Lamps with Brass Base, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of solid murano glass square cube lamps with natural brass base. Handmade in Venice using a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Blown Eight Arm Tobacco Swirl Chandelier
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful unique custom designed Murano uplight chandelier consisting of soft arching shapes with
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Mid-century Pink Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamp w/ Brass Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian Pink Metalic Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamp On Gold Wood Base With Double Pull Chain Holds
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Dino Martens for Toso Filigrana Swirl Murano Lamps
By Dino Martens
Located in North Miami, FL
Designed by Dino Martens, these soft pastel swirled lamps are on thick Lucite bases, all original
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy
By F. Fabbian
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Swirl Pattern Murano Glass Pair of Sconces by F.Fabbian, 1970s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

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Murano Swirl Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of murano swirl glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of murano swirl glass — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of murano swirl glass, we have 350 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of murano swirl glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each option in this array of murano swirl glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Murano, Venini and Fratelli Toso each produced at least one beautiful piece of murano swirl glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Swirl Glass?

Prices for a piece of murano swirl glass start at $125 and top out at $22,800 with the average selling for $1,428.
Questions About Murano Swirl 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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.