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Italian Murano Amber Twisted Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian Murano amber twisted glass ceiling light by Mazzega is from the 1960s, fitted with four E27
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Kalmar Floor Lamp Glasschaft no. 2134, Patinated Brass Emerald Green Glass 1960s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, Vienna, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1960. The stand is made of an emerald green twisted Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Carlo Scarpa Floor lamp for Venini, Murano, 1930s. Design n.502
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in BARCELONA, ES
and deep appreciation of materials, designed this floor lamp with clear twisted Murano glass and brass
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

37 Italian Venetian Gold Flake Twisted Stem Coupe Wine Cocktail Glasses
Located in Dayton, OH
37 piece mid 20th century Italian Venetian barware / glassware including 14 Coupe Glasses, 11 Red
Category

Mid-20th Century Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Twist Glass Rod Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous modern Murano twist glass rod mirror in Fume' Color. A piece that radiates warmth and
Category

Early 2000s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Twist Glass Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano twist glass lanterns with antique brass frames. The chandelier has been
Category

Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Barovier Style Mirrored Tray with Murano Glass and Bronze Handles
By Rosenthal, Barovier, Versace Home Collection, Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
twisted design of that Murano glass detail presents speckles of gold in it, adding radiance and splendor
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

Murano Twist Glass Rod Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano glass rod mirror in light green. This is stunning in person and there is so much
Category

Early 2000s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Set of two champagne goblets in amethyst, twisted stem and black necks, Cenedese
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
clear glass twisted. A sculptural set. Dated on the 50s-60s due to the change of style for champagne use
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Gold Murano Glass Twist Rod Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful light gold Murano glass mirror with twist rods. Featuring shimmering textural glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
twisted green glass, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This charming piece was produced in Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Modern Light Gold Murano Twist Glass Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Sleek sophisticated Modern Light Gold Murano Twist Glass Mirror. Masterfully crafted, the mirrored
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Twist Glass and Brass Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Murano twist glass and brass mirror. A perfect addition for a lovely home that works in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Barovier Murano Gold Twisted Glass Table Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite Italian Murano clear glass lamp with gold inclusions in a twisted form by Barovier & Toso
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Fume and Gold Twist Glass Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The Modern Murano Fume and Gold Twist Glass Mirror is a stylish and elegant addition to any home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Glass Twist Mirror in Dark Green
Located in Dallas, TX
The Modern Murano Glass Twist Mirror in Dark Green features a contemporary design with a twist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Twisted Column Murano Gold Inclusion Lamps
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Paris, France
Outstanding pair of table lamps in the shape of twisted columns in amber Murano glass Seguso, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Barovier Murano 5 Arm Twisted Glass Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano brass frame chandelier with 5 twisted glass rod lights, attributed to Barovier & Toso. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Modern Murano Twist Glass Rod Mirror in Light Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
The Modern Murano Twist Glass Rod Mirror in Light Gold features a sleek and contemporary design
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Double Twist Glass Rod and Brass Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative modern Murano double twist glass rod and brass mirror. A glistening beauty that is sure
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Seguso Blood Orange Twisted Glass Murano Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A truly luxurious Murano vase styled with thick twisted clear and blood orange colored hand blown
Category

1990s Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Clear and Purple Twisted Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
An eye-catching hand blown Murano twisted vase in clear and purple glass. Attributed to Seguso
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Twisted Horn Italian Glass Sculpture on Heavy Oval Base Signed
By Murano 5
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice twisted horns motif pale green glass abstract sculpture on heavy oval glass base.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Barovier Toso Style
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Barovier Toso Style Italian Modern Murano twist glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Murano Glass

Pink Twist Barovier Murano Art Glass Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early midcentury pink Italian twist Barovier Murano art glass table lamp featuring a semi
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Murano Pink Teal White Twisting Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico twisted ribbons Italian art glass abstract bowl
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

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

Italian Murano Glass and Brass Twist Picture Frame in Black
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Twist Picture Frame in Black A thick Murano glass picture frame in
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Signed Archimede Seguso / Tiffany Co. Murano Glass Twist Candlesticks
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Co., Archimede Seguso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reference to early Favrile twist candlesticks by Louis Comfort Tiffany. In green 'cordonato d'oro' glass
Category

1990s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Massive Chandelier in Blown Murano Glass with Twisted Elements, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Massive Chandelier in Blown Murano Glass with Twisted Elements, 1990s. This elegant and
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1990s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Twisted Orange Streamers Flush Mount in Murano Glass 1990s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Twisted Orange Streamers Flush Mount in Murano Glass 1990s Venice Italy. Entirely handmade in the
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

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

Italian Floor Lamp in Murano Glass with Twisted Tobacco-Colored Elements, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Floor Lamp in blown Murano Glass with twisted tobacco-colored and clear elements, 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano White and Silver Inclusions Twisted Glass Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano Italian hand blown white twisted glass table lamp with silver inclusion flecks throughout on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Turquoise Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass and brass detailing. Its design reflects the luxurious craftsmanship and aesthetic flair of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Art Glass

1960 Italy Swirl Chandelier Twisted Amber Clear Murano Glass, Aureliano Toso
By Venini, Aureliano Toso
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
clear Murano glasses suspended in two stages around a chromed brass frame, which thanks to strong
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Barovier Toso Style Modern Murano Glass Smoked Twisted Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights with Wavy and Twisted Pattern. We love the simple lines of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Double Frame Twisted Crystal Murano Glass Mirror with Gold Brass Accents
By Barovier&Toso, Cosulich Interiors Antiques
Located in New York, NY
in brass and surrounded by twisted crystal clear Murano glass pipes in the style of Barovier, encased
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Itailan Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray with Etched Mirror Twisted Glass Rope
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Double Frame Twisted Crystal Murano Glass Mirror with Gold Brass Accents
Located in New York, NY
in brass and surrounded by twisted crystal clear Murano glass pipes in the style of Barovier, encased
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Blue/Green Twisted Rope Firenze Mirror, Barovier e Toso Style
Located in London, GB
Pale blue ribbed hand blown Murano glass eliptical mirror with two brass fluted clasps at the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Custom Murano Blown Taupe Twisting Glass Mirrors
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of rectangular shaped mirrors composed of taupe and clear blown twisting rods each faceted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair twist green and gold Murano lamps
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair 1950s Murano lamps, twisting green with gold flecks. 24” h to top of harp, 14” from base to
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Italian Murano Twisted Rope Glass Mirrored Vanity Tray 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Italian Murano art glass mirrored vanity / perfume / bar tray attributed to Venini
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Murano Italy Golden Twisted Lamp
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Italy golden twisted lamp base 50 cm This beautiful Murano glass lamp base has a gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Italy Golden Twisted Lamp
Murano Italy Golden Twisted Lamp
$640 Sale Price
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Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Color Swirl Italian Art Glass Flower Twist Rim Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown rainbow color swirls over white Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Elegant Murano pendant light, hand-blown in white glass with red twisted Lines
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant vintage Murano pendant light, hand-blown in white glass with red twisted lines. The drop
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier&Toso Style
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier Toso Style Italian
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Barovier Toso Style Modern Murano Glass Smoked Twisted Sconces /cm H30
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights with Wavy and Twisted Pattern. We love the simple lines of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barovier Toso Style Modern Murano Glass Smoked Twisted Sconces /cm H25
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Wall Lights with Wavy and Twisted Pattern. We love the simple lines of
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950 Murano Twisted Rope Mirror Vanity Tray Courting Scene
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Rare big size. Twisted rope glass with silver metal handles. Etched mirror with courting scene.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian More Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Table Lamp with Zanfirico and Polychrome Twisted Filigree Detail
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This handblown Italian Murano glass table lamp has an organic double gourd or squash form which
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Murano Twist Vase, Italian, Art Glass Posy Sleeve, Paperweight, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Murano twist vase. An Italian, art glass posy sleeve or paperweight, dating to
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Vetri d Arte Twisted Drop Table Lamp Clear Gold Murano Glass
By Pierpaolo Seguso, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Murano glass table lamp by Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Handmade from mouth-blown clear gold glass, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Vetri d Arte Twisted Drop Table Lamp Clear Gold Murano Glass
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Murano glass table lamp by Seguso Vetri d’Arte. Handmade from mouth-blown clear gold glass, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Zanetti Italian Murano Twisted Rope Paper Weight or Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complex and beautifully made rope class twisted into a 5" round sphere of glass - perfect for a
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Murano Table Lamp in Twisted Glass with Internal Air-Bubbles, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small fluted table lamp in red and clear hand-blown glass with internal air bubbles. Made in Murano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Clear Murano Ribbed Bowl Twisted Curls Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Murano chandelier features a clear ribbed bowl with twisted curls. This comes rewired
Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Twisted Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of twisted murano glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of twisted murano glass — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of twisted murano glass, we have 150 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of twisted murano glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of twisted murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Venini, Barovier&Toso and Murano are consistently popular.

How Much is a Twisted Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of twisted murano glass start at $326 and top out at $18,225 with the average selling for $1,398.
Questions About Twisted 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.