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Tortoise Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray leopard, tortoise spotted bowl in amber and a dark espresso-brown colors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Large Italian Tortoise Serving Tray in Murano Art Glass Style 1970s
By Vetrerie di Empoli, Christian Dior
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Italian Tortoise Serving Tray in Murano Art Glass Style 1970s. This impressive vintage Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware

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Art Glass

Vintage Tortoise Shell Hand-Blown Glass Pitcher
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage hand-blown glass pitcher in a tortoise shell pattern. Elegant barware hand blown tortoise
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Italian Tortoise Murano Art Glass Bowl 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This impressive vintage Murano art glass bowl showcases a striking 14-inch tortoise or leopard
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier (attributed) Murano Glass Tortoise Figurine Italy, circa 1930s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Fascinating, almost antique, piece of Venetian Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier, circa
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Purple Amethyst Blue "Sommerso" Murano Art Glass Italian Tortoise Figurine
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Murano glass tortoise sculpture is attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this exquisite pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Double Sphere
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Murano Glass Frosted Vase Tortoise-Leopard Pattern Maestri Vetrai
By Maestri Vetrai
Located in Toronto, CA
A bold and elegant mid-century Murano glass vase, handcrafted in Italy by Maestri Vetrai. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 4 Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Tortoise Glass Double Sphere Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this exquisite set of four Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Double
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Tall Oblong Mid-Century Modern Murano Style Brown and Tan Tortoise Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Tall art glass tan tortoiseshell pattern sculptural glass vase. A wonderful tall oblong vessel
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Italian Tortoise Shell Blown Art Glass Footed Vase Vintage from 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian Tortoise Shell Blown Murano Art Glass Footed Vase. A wonderful large decorative
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fake tortoise murano glass vase designed and hand-crafted in Murano in the Seventies, it's il
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Animalier Murano Glass Small Bowl Attributed to Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare fake tortoise murano glass small bowl made in the Seventies. It has been attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Oversized Vintage Murano Tortoise Hand Blown Art Glass Giant Pear 2ft Tall 1950
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized 1950s Vintage Murano Tortoise Hand Blown Art Glass Giant Pear, 24.5 inches Tall. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Tortoise Pattern Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very striking tortoise design Italian Murano Ice bucket / Wine cooler. This very attractive piece
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20th Century Italian Barware

Materials

Glass

Large Barovier Toso Tortoise Bottle Decanters Murano
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD FEBRUARY 2012...Sumptuously large, heavy and rich, this pair of Tortoise blown glass bottle
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Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Vintage Highball Footed Glasses Amber Tortoise Shell Color Set of 3
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
: "The mouth-blown Italian Murano glass with an exclusive tortoiseshell (tortoise) color flowing pattern
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Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Barware

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tortoise Shell Murano Glass Fixture
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tortoise shell patterned Murano glass hanging platter
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Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Style Tortoise Shell Vase
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
A chic faux tortoise shell vase that is the perfect size for cut flowers. The vase tapers in at the
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Murano tortoise glass lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair tortoise glass lamps with brass trim
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Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Style Tortoise Shell Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano style glass vase, circa 1960s, Italy. The round shaped vase features a tan and brown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

A Murano Tortoise Shell Glass Vase As A Lamp
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1960 A mid 20th century Murano glass vase with speckled tortoiseshell pattern and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Tortoise Shell Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of lamps in Murano glass with a tortoise shell pattern on the original wood base. The
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

White Cristal Tortoise Hue Murano Glass Vase - Made in Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful honey color white cristal vase. This piece features a long narrow neck and wide round bottom. A fabulous way to add a touch of Italian elegance to any space. Dimensio...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Faux Tortoise Glass Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A boldly-scaled paif of Italian 1960's amber-colored faux tortoise glass lamps of spheroid form
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Tortoise Shell Blown Art Glass Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian Tortoise Shell Blown Murano Art Glass Vase. A wonderful large decorative vessel in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Maestri Vetrai Tortoise Pattern Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy
By Maestri Vetrai
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Maestri Vetrai Tortoise Pattern Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy. Hand-Blown Murano Glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Twelve Faux Tortoise Murano Glass Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve faux tortoise Murano glass plates. Twelve large modern Murano glass chargers / under
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Glass

Large Tortoise Murano Glass Footed Vase
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Italy, 1970s Large Italian murano glass footed vase. Tortoise effect. Classical shape and a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Murano Leopard Tortoise Shell Pattern Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Glass Handkerchief Vase. Vintage large leopard tortoise shell pattern hand blown Murano art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Faux Tortoise Shell Round Ashtray, Mid-Century to-late 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Glass Faux Tortoise Shell Round Ashtray, Mid-Century to-late 20th Century Offered for sale
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Late 20th Century Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Italian Art Glass Tortoise Shell Champagne Chiller Ice Bucket MCM 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern Italian Azzura Maestri Vetrai Murano art glass ice bucket / champagne chiller
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Italian 1980 s Tortoise Shell Glass Centrepiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Large curved tortoise shell glass centrepiece bowl, c. 1980's Murano, Italy.     
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Tortoise Shell Art Glass Vase
Located in Rochester, NY
Tortoise shell Murano art glass vase. By Vetri Artistic.
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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Lidded Italian Murano Tortoise Style and Gold Fleck Glass Box with Brass Closure
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Murano glass hinged top box with a tortoise style glass design and gold shimmering
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Murano Style Leopard Tortoise Brown and Beige Signed Art Glass Large Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Murano style tortoise brown and black signed art glass large vase. Stunning masterpiece of studio
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Italian Tortoise Shell Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of handblown Italian tortoise shell glass lamps. Newly rewired, with solid brass patinated
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large 1980s Vintage Murano Tortoise Hand Blown Glass Vase Made for Lancel
Located in COLMAR, FR
A French-Italian cooperation. This very impressive, hand blown Murano glass vase was made for the
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

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Art Glass

Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Style Brown and Tan Tortoise Shell Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Exquisite Murano style tan tortoiseshell pattern sculptural glass vase. A wonderful large vessel
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Style Brown and Tan Tortoise Shell Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Exquisite Murano style tan tortoiseshell pattern sculptural glass vase. A wonderful large vessel
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Green Tortoise Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine
Located in North Miami, FL
We've heard from some that Murano glass is no longer "in fashion", but we at Stripe believe that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls

Pair Murano Glass "Tortoise Shell" Table Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair single-light table lamps of generous height in Murano glass with "tortoise shell" patterning
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Lucite

Pair Murano Tortoise Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Large pair tortoise design Murano glass lamps with patinaed brass hardware. Shades for photo only.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Murano Tortoise Lamps
Located in Southampton, NY
Elegant pair Murano glass tortoise shell lamps with brass hardware.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Faux Tortoise Shell Murano Vases
Located in New York, NY
A very lovely swirled pair of murano vases manugactured in the 1950s. They have a lovely tortoise
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Vintage Murano Faux Tortoise Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful hand blown Italian Murano faux tortoise glass lamp with cast gilt bronze scroll base with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Linen

Murano Glass Hinged Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Murano, tortoise shell glass box with a hinged lid.
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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Hinged Box
Murano Glass Hinged Box
H 5 in W 5 in D 3 in
A Pair of 1960 s Italian Art Glass tortoise shell Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 1960's Italian Art Glass tortoise shell Table Lamps
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large-Scale Murano Glass Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Tall, four-tiered table lamps with tortoise-effect Murano glass in clear and white. Nickel hardware
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Tortoise and Gold, Murano Glass Cigar Ashtray
By Karl Springer, Willy Rizzo, Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Murano glass cigar ashtray was fabricated in the 1970s and very much has the style of
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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$1,600
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Tortoise Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of tortoise murano glass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of tortoise murano glass — often made from glass, art glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of tortoise murano glass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of tortoise murano glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Empoli, Gino Vistosi and Igor Balbi each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of tortoise murano glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tortoise Murano Glass?

A piece of tortoise murano glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $600, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $6,572.
Questions About Tortoise 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
    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 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 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 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 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.