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Two Rare 1970s Mazzega Space Age Square Murano Glass Wall or Ceiling Lights
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
, each crafted from thick, richly textured Murano glass. The base layer features a brilliant, metallic
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Pink Green Murano Glass Leaf Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass leaves, each individually blown and decorated with a sensual modern waved pattern, disposed
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

stunning Heavy Murano Square Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a white lacquered metal fixture. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Italian Glass and Brass Pendant Light
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sleek Italian textured Murano glass globe 15.5" in diameter with polished brass hardware the total
Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1 of 3 Large Chrome Hillebrand Murano Glass Flush Mount, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
A round textured Murano glass ceiling mount fixture with chrome backplate and hardware by
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of 15 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame. Heavy quality and in very
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Murano Flush Mount By La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a single large clear textured Murano glass shade decorated with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a frosted textured Murano glass shade enclosed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of 21 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame. Heavy quality and in very
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Wall Art Mirror of Handcrafted Metalwork and Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Mid-Century Italian Wall Art Piece of Handcrafted Metal Work, Textured Murano Glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Textured Tubes Sconce by Fabio Ltd, 3 Available
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind wall lights with original vintage Italian clear textured Murano glass tubes mounted
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a frosted textured Murano glass shade enclosed in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Sconces Blumpy Murano Glass and Gilt Metal. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of wall lights lamps sconces blumpy textured murano glass and
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1 of 2 Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970-1979
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Triangle Lamps Opalescent Murano Glass by Leucos, Italy, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of table lamps in baby blue opalescent textured murano glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

stunning Heavy large Murano Square Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a white lacquered metal fixture. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Large Size Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
glass flush-mount chandelier with 12 big size textured Murano glass petals, one bowl and a glass tip
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Cylinder-Shaped Textured Glass Table Lamps by J. T. Kalmar, Austrian
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in London, GB
. These lamps feature a robust and elegantly textured Murano glass surface that captures and diffuses
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Smoky "Artichoke" Pendant by Carlo Nazon for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian "artichoke" pendant chandelier with thick curved smoky and clear textured Murano
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured
Category

Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Sputnik Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sputnik flush mount or chandelier with vintage 1960s clear textured Murano glass discs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Space Age Murano Table Lamp, Carlo Nason, Italy 1970
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Murano glass lamp particularly inspired by the moon's surface and celestial aesthetics. The textured
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of a five thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame. Heavy quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
mount is composed of 5 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame. Heavy quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of five thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame. Heavy quality and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Monumental Tall Cascading Smoked Gold Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
fixture, in the manner of Barovier Toso, consists of 16 overlapping textured Murano glass leaves, in
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

1 of 3 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Monumental Tall Cascading Smoked Gold Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
fixture, in the manner of Barovier Toso, consists of overlapping textured Murano glass leaves, in smoked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Pair of murano glass and brass chandeliers in the style of Toni Zuccheri. Italy
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Catania, CT
Elegant pair of Murano glass and brass chandeliers, inspired by the distinctive style of Toni
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Stunning Heavy large Circular Murano Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful flush mount with a heavy textured Murano glass on a silver lacquered metal fixture. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Italian Pair of Organic Pink Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass globe of smoked amber color. Fitted with 1 G9 socket. These exclusive modern sconces
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large 31.5” Amber Murano Glass Flush Mount Wall Sconce by Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant flush mount wall or ceiling light with 33 hand blown thick smoky and clear textured Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1 of 3 Pairs of Dark Toned Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
Pair of thick blown and textured Murano glass wall sconces made by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1 of 2 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of 12 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame. Heavy quality and in very
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Italian Pair of Pink and Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
blown textured Murano glass globe of amber color. They accompany the chandelier of the same design Ref
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Mauve Plum Amber Murano Glass Post-Modern Gold Brass Sconce
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
blown textured Murano glass globe of smoked amber color. Fitted with 1 G9 socket. This unique design can
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Pair of Organic Pink Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass globe of smoked amber color. FItted with 1 G9 socket. These exclusive modern sconces
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1 of 2 Huge Murano Glass Flush Mount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame. Heavy quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame. Heavy quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1 of 3 Huge Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
composed of a nine thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white metal frame. Heavy quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Limited Edition Pair Italian Modern Sconces Designed by Gianluca Fontana, 21st C
By Gianluca Fontana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition pair of Italian modern sconces with frosted triangular textured Murano glasses
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 3 Petite Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
mount is composed of 5 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame. Heavy quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1 of 2 Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
textured murano glass fixture on a white metal base with three chrome holders. High quality and in very
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Amethyst Amber Murano Glass Post-Modern Gold Brass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
. The light source is enclosed in a blown textured Murano glass globe of amber color. Fitted with 1 G9
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
shape globe in an innovative blown textured Murano glass with swirled and honeycomb patterns, decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Large Hand-Blown Glass Patchwork Wall Sconce by Toni Zuccheri for Venini, 1970s
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Large patchwork wall applique by Tony Zuccheri for Venini. Beautifully coloured textured Murano
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

1 of 3 Large Murano Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Aachen, NRW
is composed of 21 thick textured Murano glass elements attached to a white frame. Heavy quality and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
shape globe in an innovative blown textured Murano glass with swirled and honeycomb patterns, decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Murano Textured Glass Flush Mount, Midcentury, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning glass flush mount. Very heavy Murano wave pattern glass. The flush mount requires three
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
shape globe in an innovative blown textured Murano glass with swirled and honeycomb patterns, decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Brass and Murano Glass "Scavo" Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
These wall lights are made of textured Murano glass with a scavo effect, a type of ornamental glass
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

European Art Deco Style Minimalist Crystal Murano Glass Brass Marble Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass disc, raised on a Carrara marble base. Fitted with one Edison standard socket and a
Category

2010s European Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Clear Textured Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall lights with clear textured Murano glass shades mounted on brass frames / Made in Italy
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Pair of Amethyst and Amber Murano Glass Gold Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass globe of amber color. FItted with 1 G9 socket. They accompany the chandelier of the
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

European Art Deco Style Minimalist Crystal Murano Glass Brass Marble Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass disc, raised on a Carrara marble base. Fitted with one Edison standard socket and a
Category

2010s European Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Sconces Blumpy Murano Glass and Brass. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age pair of wall lights lamps lighting sconces blumpy textured murano
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bespoke Italian Black Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Pendant Big Globe Light
Located in New York, NY
sphere in an innovative blown textured Murano glass with swirled and honeycomb patterns, decorated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

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Textured Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of textured murano glass for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every item from our selection of textured murano glass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of textured murano glass, we have 249 options in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of textured murano glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of textured murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hillebrand, Mazzega Murano and J.T. Kalmar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Textured Murano Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of textured murano glass at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Textured 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.