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A rare signed Venini Murano glass picture frame
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in London, GB
A very rare Pulegoso Murano glass picture frame designed and produced by the world famous glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Elegant and Rare Set of Six Murano Sconces Design by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of six hands blown Murano glass design by the iconic Mazzega, we rewired
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare Murano “Pink Clouds” Mushroom Lamps Art Nouveau Italy 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, CA
Stunning and rare pair of vintage Murano glass mushroom lamps, handcrafted in Italy during the
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of rare Murano De Baisi Lamps, 1950 s
By Murano DeBiasi
Located in Southampton, NJ
A rare pair of Murano De Baisi table lamps. Hand-painted in pink, gold and light blue. Hand-signed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Rare Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Rare Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Fantastic Murano Glass dumbbells - 37 clear glasses
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and white painted metal structure. The armor polished
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Smoked Glass Handblown Murano Chandelier, Circa 1940
Located in CABA, AR
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this rare smoked glass handblown Murano chandelier, a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Tomaso Buzzi lattimo glass chandelier for Venini, Italy, 1930s
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare Murano glass chandelier, designed by Tomaso Buzzi and produced by Venini in the 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Flush Mount by Venini or Mazzega, circa 1960s
By Mazzega, Venini
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare mid-century amber noodle Murano glass flush mount by Venini or Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Pair 1970 s Murano Cascade for Carlo Nelson Design by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a magnificent pair of large hands blown Murano glass lights, design by the iconic MAZZEGA ,the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare 12-Arm Murano Glass Fixture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Its rare to see so many arms on a fixture this size. Murano glass fixture from the 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Elegant Stalactite Chandelier, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare 'Pulegoso' Murano glass chandelier.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Small Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, Murano Glass, Rare Pink, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Small Murano glass ball lamp made of blown glass. Rare in the color pink. With new brass socket
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Big Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, Murano Glass, Rare Pink, 1970s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Berlin, BE
Large Murano glass ball lamp made of blown glass. Rare in the color pink. On the video you can see
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Crepuscolo Vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano Art Glass
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Crepuscolo vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano art glass. Among the most interesting
Category

Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Hand-Blown Glass Table Fountain w Gold Leaf Inclusions, Att Gino Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible handcrafted and mouth-blown glass table fountain and light fixture. This rare Murano
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Rare Italian Murano Cut-Glass Chandelier 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
cut-glass. Available an other chandelier with gold frame. Lighting: takes six small Edison E14 base
Category

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

Materials

Cut Glass

Ercole Barovier, Rare "Graffito" Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1960s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Catania, CT
Very rare "Graffito" Murano glass chandelier produced in Italy during the 60s and designed by
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare mid-century Murano glass and gilded metal Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare mid-century Murano glass and gilded metal chandelier, 1960s Glass intact, E14 lamps. Good
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Archimede Seguso \"Valva\" murano glass bowl
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare Valva line in a thick glass green, brown, yellow colors.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Mazzega Table Lamp, Murano 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Ljubljana, SI
white to amber. Very rare design. Murano glass sphere circling on space age chrome with brass highlights
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Mazzega Table Lamp, Murano 1970s
Mazzega Table Lamp, Murano 1970s
$1,443 Sale Price / item
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Rare Alfredo Barbini VAMSA Toucan Bird Sfumato Sommerso Murano Glass Sculpture
By V.A.M.S.A., Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and exquisite art glass toucan bird sculpture by murano glass artist Alfredo Barbini for VAMSA
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass

1970 s Rare Vetri Murano Glass Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
By Vetri
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare vintage blue metal and Murano glass floor Lamp by Vetri Murano with original dimmer. Made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Ercole Barovier Chandelier Rostrato and Bullicante Murano Glass, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Murano Glass Chandelier from Barovier e Toso. Period: 1940s Very Rare for the Rostrato and
Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi Siren Murano Glass Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Napoleone Martinuzzi, Pauly Co.
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
cube. An absolutely stunning piece of mid-century Murano glass by one of the best glass makers of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Very Rare Midcentury Table Ball Glass Lamp, 1970s
By Osvětlovací sklo n.p., Valašské Meuiříčí, Murano Glass Sommerso, Meblo
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - rare type
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Milk Glass, Plastic

Falling Man II – Rare Formia Murano collectible Glass Sculpture modernist italy
Located in Venezia, IT
"Falling man I" Formia Murano Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture – Rare Pink Human Figure on black glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1900s Italian Rare Seafoam Green Murano Glass Drops Mirrored Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
for all other countries and ready to hang! Gold gilt metal body with Murano glass covering. Extremely
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

VENINI rare vase Fazzoletto Canne reticello multicolor Murano Glass Signed 2012
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare and Iconic Venini Fazzoletto a Canne reticello vase, model 701.01, in white and pink opalino
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase rare Fazzoletto a Canne multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2010
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare Venini Fazzoletto "a Canne" vase, model 701.01, in white, pink and red shades opalino glass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Rare Conic Design Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Murano Glass Rare Conic Design Pair of Sconces, 1960s, Italy Very elegant and minimalist wall
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Large Shell Bowl "PINK" opaline Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
quality Murano opaline glass and has a unique organic form. The shell has a very rare pink coloration
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece by Vistosi, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare cobalt blue glass centerpiece manufactured by Vistosi.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Bullicante Art Glass Sculpture Vase – Triple Stacked Form.
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bilzen, BE
rare Murano art glass sculpture featuring three stacked, tilted vase forms seamlessly joined into one
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Important Rare Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Glass Sculpture 1970s
By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
and owner of this rare item of Venetian Murano glass which is, in our opinion, a real museum piece
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Space Age rare monumental Murano glass table lamp, Vistosi, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Firenze, IT
Space Age Murano glass table lamp. Vistosi, Italy 1960s Pale yellow / beige glass. Three bulbs
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Wonderful Marcello Furlan Murano Italian Rare Art Glass Yellow Red Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Marcello Furlan Murano Italian Rare Art Glass Yellow With Red
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Italian Chrome Murano Glass Magic Mushrooms Floor Lamp, 1970 s
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare chrome floor lamp from Italy, made in the 1970s. The shades are original, hand made Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier with Rare Pink Flowers, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
This chandelier is an exceptional example of mid-century Venetian glass artistry from Murano, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Green Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mouth-blown Murano glass vase in rare green acquamarina rostrato from the middle of the
Category

Vintage 1940s European Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Rare Metal and Murano Glass Sconce by Geatano Sciolari
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Schoorl, NL
lightbulb inside the Murano glass cube. In full working condition and ready to use. Equipped with European
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Rare Large Renato Anatra Swirl Art Glass Lady Dancing Murano Figure
By Renato Anatra
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Rare Large Signed Renato Anatra Swirl Red And Clear Blown Art Glass Lady Dancing Murano
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Very rare vintage italian murano glass vase signed by Romano Donà
By Romano Donà
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This rare vintage Italian Murano glass vase, signed by the renowned artisan Romano Donà, captivates
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Very rare pair of Mazzega sconces in murano glass and steel
By AVMazzega
Located in Milano, MI
Very rare pair of Mazzega sconces in Murano glass with metal elements.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned
Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Amazing Rare Pink Murano Twisted Glass Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano chandelier by artist Ercole Barovier with rare Twisted pink glass. The pendant
Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Rare Murano Ice Glass Chandelier by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
Stunning Murano glass chandelier by Kalmar, 1960s Two tiers structure gathering 12 structured
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Orange Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier Toso
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mouth-blown Murano glass vase in rare orange rostrato from the middle of the last
Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Italian Floral Chandelier with Murano Glass Tulip Shades, circa 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
five lights sits inside an exquisite hand-blown Murano glass tulip shade, featuring a subtle amber
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Rare Green Chartreuse Murano Glass Drops Crystal Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
, no custom fees. Adoring 3 tiers of macaroni crystal swags with rare color Murano chartreuse drops
Category

Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Rare Faceted Crystal Glass Candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 50s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An extraordinary pair of sculptural Murano glass candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, dating to the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful Rare Modern Murano Italian Cobalt Blue Art Glass Bull Dog Sculpture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Modern Murano Italian solid cobalt blue art glass bull dog sculpture.
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Crystal Waterfall Chandelier Covered with Thousands White Murano Glasses
Located in Antwerp, BE
small white Murano glasses and three concentric rings hung with crystal icicle drops. The light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Brass

Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass and Brass Details, circa 1900 An
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Murano Glass PAIR of Blue Alabstro Opaline Glass FISH
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
Archimede Seguso mid-century Murano Opaline Glass Pair of Fish in seldom seen shade of blue. It is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Cenedese Amber Corroso Glass Apothecary Jar with Lid Murano, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jar or urn with lid with an acid etched
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Rare Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of rare murano glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every item from our selection of rare murano glass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of rare murano glass, we have 452 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of rare murano glass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of rare murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Venini, Barovier&Toso and Doria Leuchten Germany are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of rare murano glass start at $1 and top out at $110,863 with the average selling for $3,800.
Questions About Rare Murano 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, 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 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
    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 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
    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 24, 2024
    Yes, 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, 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.