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Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Blue Smoke Two Murano Glass Table Lamps, 1975
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
in fact the combination of blue and smoke, almost complementary colors, which give a thin layer of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Chandeliers 86 Trasparent and Smoked Quadriedri Prism, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal trasparent and smoked prism in a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp LT378 Murano Glass by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Space Age floor lamp model LT378 in clear and smoke gray textured murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Torpedo Murano Glass Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
. white smoke Blown Murano glass, silver metal. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi, La Murrina
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Gold W/ 24 Karat Flecks
Located in New York, NY
undulating cylindrical bodies in handblown reeded Murano glass offering a sophisticated smoked gold hue and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Style Skyscraper Chandelier Murano Blown Glass Clear Amber Smoke Italian
By Venini
Located in London, GB
An outstanding "Skyscraper" Triedri chandelier made in Murano Italy Blown glass "Triedri
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano Glass Modernist Diamond Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of modernist diamond Murano glass sconces with gilt brass structures. We loved the geometric
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
$5,200 / set
Custom for High Style Deco Murano Smoked Battuto Glass
Bronze End Table
Located in New York, NY
This striking and materially exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Battuto Glass Side/End
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modernist X-Form Table Lamps in Hand Blown Murano Smoked Gold Glass
Located in New York, NY
smoked gold glass. They are finished with brass fittings that perfectly complement the tonalities of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Handblown Smoked Pewter Murano Glass Table Lamps with Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated pair of smoked pewter lamps features three orbital forms with raised striations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Kalmar Glass Sconces Wall Lights, Blue Amber Smoke Art Glass White Metal, 1970s
By Venini, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar, Mazzega
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970.
Five multicolored (blue, smoke, amber, clear) glass elements are
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked
Frosted Graphite Faceted Hourglass End Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning side/end table exemplifies the artistry of modern Murano glass craftsmanship
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Graphite Faceted Hourglass Side/ End Table
Located in New York, NY
hourglass form body in smoked translucent graphite Murano glass. With its dramatic form and monochromatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Murano Glass
16" Raymor Murano Glass Vase Italian Label FO Mid Century Smoked Cased
Located in Wilton, CT
Hand blown cased Murano bottle vase in smoke over white, circa 1960's. Subtle color and elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Cascade Chandelier Murano Glass Ls101 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Murano glass and metal, model LS101 by Carlo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Famous manufacture like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Modernist Handblown Murano Table Lamps in Smoked Gunmetal
Located in New York, NY
domed base and three orbital forms in mottled Murano glass of a smoked gunmetal hue that evokes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold, Nickel
Overlay IIi Sculpted Floor Lamp by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Geneve, CH
smoked Murano glass
Dimensions: H 90" x D 18"
Started with the idea of drafting a pattern on paper
Category
2010s Indian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
$10,682 / item
Sophisticated Murano Chandeliers – 54 quadriedri prisms transparent and smoked
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
metal frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. The glasses are of two different colors, 24 smoked
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,979 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sophisticated Murano Chandelier – 54 quadriedri prisms transparent and smoked
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
frame. The shape of this chandelier is spiral. The glasses are of two different colors, 24 smoked and 30
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$1,989 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Murano Art Glass and Brass Smoked Color Mid-Century Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very original Murano glass wall lamp with a very elongated design of the glass leaf and a unique
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Petite Intersecting Smoky and White Glass Flush Mount
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Petite intersecting smoky and white glass flush mount ceiling fixture by Mazzega.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Alfredo Rossi, Volute Sculpture in Smoked Glass, 1970s
By Alfredo Rossi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alfredo Rossi, signed.
Murano glass sculpture, volute shape and smoked glass, standing on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Chandeliers Transparent and Smoked Triedri, Murano
By Venini
Located in Budapest, HU
frame. The glasses are two different size and color (transparent and smoked)
Period: Late 20th century
Category
1990s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
$5,684 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian Chrome
Smoked Glass Sconces
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous pair of vintage Italian wall sconces in curved smoked glass with chrome fittings each
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Murano Glass Buffalo from V. Nason
Co., Italy
Located in New York, NY
Smoked glass sculpture of a buffalo rearing. Label on the underside “V. Nason & C. Murano Italy”.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Murano glass Circular chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Circular brass chandelier with sculpted Murano glass plates.
Smoked opaline glass plates underneath
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
$17,764 / item
Pair of Art Glass Elephant Bookends
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Art Glass Elephant Bookends. Metal heads and smoky and clear glass bases. Not signed but in
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Metal
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Pendant w/ Oil Rubbed Bronze Fittings
Located in New York, NY
renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. The fixture offers a spherical body in smoked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass “Imperium” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces, from the island of Murano. These sconces feature a conic Murano smoked
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$5,600 / set
Very Large Smoked Murano Ice Glass
Brass Pendant 2- Disc Lamp, 1980s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
.
Fantastic design in most likely Murano ice glas in a smoky greyish brown.
Two disks layered in thick chunky
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
$719 Sale Price
78% Off
Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Amethyst Murano
Brass 6-Tier Disc Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Amethyst Six-Tier Disc Chandelier W/ Brass
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Chandelier 86 Transparent and Smoked Quadriedri Prism
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Fantastic vintage Murano chandelier made by 86 Murano crystal transparent and smoked prism in a
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Huge Eclectic Smoked Grey Murano Chandelier with Poliedri prisms.
By Paolo Venini
Located in Bromma, SE
transparent glass prisms in the size of 5.9" x 2.8" / 15x7 cm. The total height of the murano chandelier can
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Palmette Ceiling Light, Three Levels, 104 Smoked Glasses
Located in Budapest, HU
Palmette ceiling light made by 104 Murano smoked glasses in a gold metal frame. Murano blown glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$3,316 Sale Price / item
37% Off
Pair of "Smoked Leaf" wall sconces in Murano by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Leaf" sconces in sculpted and tinted Murano glass and brass.
Italy, 2025.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cascading 25" Amber Murano Chandelier Interlocking Glass Carlo Nason Kalmar 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant cascading ceiling light with 30 clear and 24 smoked amber interlocking Murano glasses on a
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Smoked Honey Sputnik Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
rods with bulbous ends of translucent glass in a rich smoked honey hue emanating from a brass body. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
21st Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Sideboard - Illuminated Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano glass, in good condition. The interior of the two door cabinet is made of Walnut, particularized
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass Conch Shell Centerpiece Bowl Sculpture Iridescent Opalescent
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare, large and spectacular murano organic abstract art glass conch shell centerpiece sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Smoked Glass
Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Fumè, KANZ, available
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è stato realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Pair of 1960s Smoked Olive Murano Lamps by Balboa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1960s smoked olive Murano lamp bodies by Balboa.
Lamp bodies need all parts to be turned
Category
Vintage 1960s Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Smoked Wavy Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By AVMazzega
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of sculptural Mazzega Murano smoked glass wall sconces, newly rewired.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Gray Glass "Rostrate" Vase
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown, smoke color Murano glass Rostrate vase in the manner of Ercole Barovier, Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,400 / item
Murano Gray Avventurina Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Handblown Murano smoked and "avventurina" glass chandelier with six branches, rewired for the US
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
$6,400 / item
Modernist Brass Starburst Chandelier w/ Clear, Smoked
Graphite Glass Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
handblown Murano glass obelisks in translucent, smoked and graphite hues exploding from a central orb. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Large Venini Smoked and Clear Triedri Glass Sconces
By Venini
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Large Venini glass prisms in a combination of clear and smoked. The glass triedri prisms alternate
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Chandelier by De Majo
By De Majo
Located in London, GB
Elevate your space with this exquisite large vintage Murano glass chandelier by De Majo. Originally
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Smoked Glass
Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Toso Vetri D
arte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blown Murano glass vase, smoked with golden glitters and translucid.
Perfect condition.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$2,250
Modernist Starburst Chandelier with Clear, Smoked and Graphite Glass Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
hand blown Murano glass obelisks in translucent, smoked and graphite hues exploding from a central orb
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian five-arm chandelier in smoked Vistosi glass and brass, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant five-arm chandelier featuring hand-blown smoked glass shades by Vistosi, mounted on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Modern 1980s Murano Glass Globe
Aged Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, England
An amazing and quite spectacular space-age
futuristic 1980s Italian Murano glass globe &
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1 of the 2 Small Kalmar Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass Pendants, Austria, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
A gorgeous murano glass pendant lights by Kalmar, 1960s. High quality smoked swirl ice glass, clear
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Other Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Simone Malachin. Murano glass “star” chandelier. Contemporary.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
patinated brass, the Murano glasses in smoked color and triangular shape.
Work of contemporary Italian art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Zwiesel Rare Vintage Mid-Century Modern Purple Smoked Bubble Glass Bottle Vase
By Max Gangkofner, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Glasfachschule Zwiesel
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Modern style German glass - just as good as any piece of Venetian Murano glass producer of that time
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Blue-Red Italian Murano Glass Parrot Sculpture by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-red vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian parrot sculpture made of hand blown Murano Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Pair of Large Kalmar Chandeliers Citrus Swirl Smoked Glass, Austria, 1969
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of high quality murano glass chandeliers by Kalmar, 1960s smoked swirl ice glass, clear
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Smoked Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of smoked murano glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every piece of smoked murano glass was constructed with great care. There are 289 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of smoked murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 146 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of smoked murano glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each object in our assortment of smoked murano glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of smoked murano glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fabio Ltd, Kalmar Lighting and J.T. Kalmar produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a piece of smoked murano glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $59,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,202.
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Questions About Smoked Murano 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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