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Murano Glass Textured Green Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier from Murano outside of Venice, Italy. This fixture features layers of hand-blown glass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Murano Glass Textured Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass modernist textured sconces with a python skin style pattern to the hand blown glass
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Italian Bespoke Modern Ivory Cabinets with Blue Gold Brass New York City Outline
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
thickness and textured Murano glass in navy, dark blue, gray, copper and gold earth tones. The sides are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Hollywood Regency. Sconces by Carl Fagerlund for Lyfa, Austria, 1970s
By Lyfa, Carl Fagerlund
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
a semi-transparent textured Murano glass diffuser in the shape of a leaf and in the "frozen" style
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern Wall Lights or Sconces by J. T. Kalmar, Austria 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Beograd, RS
Murano glass and gold platted brass fixtures. They feature a stunning geometric shape and give beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Bespoke Modern Ivory Cabinets with Blue Gold White New York City Outline
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass in navy, dark blue, copper and gold earth tones. The sides are attractively finished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Italian Bespoke Modern Ivory Cabinets with Grey Gold White New York City Outline
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
textured Murano glass in navy, dark blue, gray, copper and gold earth tones. The sides are attractively
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century brass-Murano glass chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
1970s The brass frame is in polished brass. The clear handmade Murano glass elements are textured and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sconces by Vetri Murano, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful wall lights, produced in Murano Italy by Vetri Murano, in textured glass, affixed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Murano glass and chrome chandelier-Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
pendant light is made of large clear textured "waves" in handmade Murano glass, with chrome decor and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Textured Clear Murano Glass and Brass Pendant
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sophisticated modern pendant lamp, featuring a sculptural assembly of textured glass panels
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sconce or Wall Light by Barovier Toso, Italy, ca. 1960
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barntrup, DE
impressive sconce features a hand-blown textured Murano glass lampshade with gold inclusions. Brass fittings
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Murano Textured Glass Handkerchief Form Hanging Lantern
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1950s Murano rugiada clear textured glass handkerchief form lantern with brushed metal
Category

20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brass Chandelier from Hönsel Lights
Located in Bastogne, BE
Stylish chandelier from the famous German light company Hönsel Leuchten - Solid textured Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian modern pendant chandelier in glass, aluminum and white wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
ceiling lamp with diffuser composed of textured Murano glass discs, joined by small metal elements and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Textured "Ribbon" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of textured "Ribbon" Murano glass sconces.
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Vintage Design Crystal Murano Glass Brass Cylinder Lantern
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
covers, consisting of precious textured crystal clear Murano glass panels, the geometric punch pattern
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Murano Globe Glass and Textured Brass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A breathtaking and brilliant Murano globe glass and textured brass chandelier. This illuminating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Textured Glass Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This chandelier measures 30" in diameter. Ribbed glass portion is 9 1/2 high, overall height is 45
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Murano Kalmar Curved Textured Glass Wall Sconce, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Theodor Kalmar in the 1950s. Curved shape of clear and ice textured Italian Murano glass. Brass hardware
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Italian Murano Textured Glass and Brass Wall Light
Located in London, GB
Contemporary pair of substantial tapered Murano wall light with textured ribbed detail. Full-length
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Murano Textured Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A glowing pair of Deco style Murano textured glass and brass sconces in an elongated tubular shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Large Textured Smoked Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sophisticated modern wall sconce, featuring a sculptural assembly of textured glass panels
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Small Textured Clear Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sophisticated modern wall sconce, featuring a sculptural assembly of textured glass panels
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Small Textured Green Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
A sophisticated modern wall sconce, featuring a sculptural assembly of textured glass panels
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Murano Glass Chandeliers in the style of Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
spectacular fixtures feature a galvanized gilded plate from which hang multiple Murano textured glass blades
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Mazzega Glass Tulip Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Mazzega tulip shape pendant ceiling light with textured clear and white glass. Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of vertical and cylindrical wall lamps in crystal-colored Murano glass, textured glass with
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Murano Gallery: Iconic 1990 Blue Ribbed Glass Floor Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
composed of multiple segments of richly textured blue Murano glass, each meticulously crafted to catch and
Category

1990s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Red Corroso Texture Italian Art Glass Vanity Jewelry Box
By Alfredo Barbini, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown ruby red Italian art glass vanity jewelry box
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass, Glass

Two 1970s Mazzega Space Age Orange and White Murano Glass SquareWall Sconces
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
colors, patterns, and textures. The use of Murano glass in these sconces suggests a level of artistry and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
surface with intricate diamond-shaped decorations, crafted from clear crystal Murano glass, creating a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Murano Textured Glass and Brass Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of handcrafted tapered Murano wall lights with textured ribbed detail. Full-length
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Textured Fischer Leuchten Flush mount, Germany, 1970s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A brass and Murano glass flush mount by Fischer Leuchten. Very heavy Murano glass. The flush mount
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Handblown Murano Textured Translucent Glass Flush Mount Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
curved leaf like shades handblown in translucent Murano glass with a circular center adornment and a
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Textured and Faceted Murano Sommerso Blue Ice Glass Vase
By Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful midcentury Murano art glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1980s. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Translucent Murano Glass Uplight W/Textured Spiral
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with the Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Translucent Murano Glass Uplight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Seven Italian Vintage Textured Blown Murano Glass Vases
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Scavo
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative set of seven beautiful midcentury murano glass vases. Italy, 1970s-1980s. 1. Height
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Flush Mount Brass and Murano Glass Textured Blade, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Flush mount chandelier ceiling pendant light lightning lamp with Murano glass textured blade and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Murano Sommerso Aqua Green Corroso Texture Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua green Italian art glass flower vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

New Murano Table Lamp in Textured Pale Taupe Mouth Blown Glass
Located in Troy, MI
This new Murano glass table lamp in pale taupe was found in Italy. Mouth blown base and three
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Organic Textural Semi Translucent Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
of first rate Murano glass objects and fine midcentury design, in general. Its monochromatic palate
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Italian Design Crystal Murano Glass Brass Cylinder Lantern
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
covers, consisting of precious textured crystal clear Murano glass panels, the geometric punch pattern
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Barbini Murano Signed White Scavo Surface Texture Italian Art Glass Candy Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white textured surface Italian art glass square shaped bowl
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Molded Textural Glass 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist hand-blown Murano opalescent glass chandelier, crafted in Italy in the 21st century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Handcrafted Textured Clear Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Handcrafted Clear Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy, 2025. Elegant and refined, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of textured clear Murano glass sconces. The glass is fluted and curved, creating a superb
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Textured Murano Sommerso Blue Ice Glass Vase Attributed to Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Murano art glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1980s. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

1970s Murano Glass Gasket with Sculptural Handle in Clear textured Finish
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Perfect as a centerpiece, decorative vessel, or as part of a Murano glass collection, this basket
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Handcrafted “Python” Clear Murano Textured Glass Sconces, Italy, 2025
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass elements, intricately textured with a python-skin pattern. These textured glass pieces are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Hillebrand Large Vintage Textured Murano Bubble Glass Brass Flush Mount Light
By Hillebrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large (51cm / 20") vintage Mid-Century Modern textured ice Murano glass flush mount light
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Custom Italian Textured Crystal Frosted Murano Glass Brass Round Flush Mount
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Cosulich Interiors custom design bespoke light fixture in frosted crystal clear Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Barbini Signed Abstract Color Scavo Texture Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Literature: Murano Glass - Themes and Variations (1910-1970), by Marc Heiremans, illustrates the signature on
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Custom Italian Textured Crystal Frosted Murano Glass Brass Round Flush Mount
By Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Cosulich Interiors custom design bespoke light fixture in frosted crystal clear murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Hillebrand Huge Textured Murano Bubble Glass Brass Flush Mount Light
By Hillebrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, large (51cm / 20") vintage Mid-Century Modern textured ice glass flush mount light
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Brass and Murano Glass Textured Wall Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of clear Murano glass wall lights with textures that almost resemble tree bark. Each lamp is
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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.