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Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Sconces
By Veronese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950s Murano glass sconces.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Sconces
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 4.34 in
1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Murano glass water jug. Large model. Made of smoke colored glass, with fine accents of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Murano Glass

1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water
1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water
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H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Sconces
By Veronese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very original pair of 1960s Murano glass sconces Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Sconces
H 27.56 in W 18.12 in D 4.34 in
1950s Murano Glass Vase by Arte Vetraria Muranese
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, IT
A colourful blown glass vase with aventurine stone by A.Ve.M (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian 1950s Murano Glass Hand Blown Set of 40 Drinking Glasses
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s hand blown Murano glass set of 40 drinking glasses. 10 Pieces per shape Transparent
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Murano glass chandelier designed by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palermo, PA
Exquisite Murano glass chandelier, designed by the visionary Ercole Barovier, 1950s. Fifty-five
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculpture Glass Wall Sconces Italian Design, 1950s Murano Glass Round
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture glass wall sconces Italian design, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1950s Murano glass and gilt brass twelve-light Italian chandelier.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Murano glass lampshades made with "Reticello" filigree workmanship. This complex and fascinating glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage and rare murano glass box with brass detail. These beautiful glass boxes are treasured
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Round Black and Gold Brass Italian Chandelier Stilnovo Style 1950s Murano Glass
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chandelier Stilnovo attributed Italian mid-century circa 1955, form and technique of very interesting construction, production of excellent quality.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

LARGE 1950s Murano glass ceiling lamp by Guglielmo VISTOSI (47h x 37d cm)
By Vistosi
Located in Firenze, FI
1950s ceiling/pendant Murano glass lamp (inner opaline + outer yellow) for VISTOSI vetreria
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Nutwood

1950s Murano Glass Vanity Table Mirror With 24 Karat Gold Dust and Bronze Frame
By Barovier
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th Century Murano glass vanity table mirror made by Barovier, circa 1950s. This remarkable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Murano Glass Chartreuse and Gold Deco Ruffle Biomorphic Bowls of 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano glass Chartreuse and Gold Deco ruffle Biomorphic bowls of 1950s Murano glass biomorphic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A pair of circa 1950’s Murano glass table lamps Measurements: Height body: 24″ Height to shade: 36″
Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Lamps
Pair of Murano Glass Lamps
H 24 in W 10 in D 12 in
Murano Glass Flushmount Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Murano glass flushmount ceiling fixtures with interior light. Measurements: Drop: 6
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Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Clear Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large, 1950s Murano glass chandelier with ten lights, clear color body. Measurements: 38
Category

Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Large Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s Murano glass table lamp, with brass hardware and newly rewired. Shade for
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass Table Lamp
Large Murano Glass Table Lamp
H 44 in W 7 in D 7 in
1950s Green Murano Floral Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Murano glass green chandelier. Originally this chandelier had more stems. Some are missing so
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Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Gold Murano Glass Light Fixture with Interior Lights
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950s Murano glass semi-flush mount light fixture with six interior lights
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of White Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950s, Murano glass table lamps with gilt bases. Measurements: Height of body
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Semi-Flush Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1950’s Murano glass flush mounted fixtures with interior lights. Body in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Birds, Sold as Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950s Murano glass birds with white ribbon glass work in the body of the birds on a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Amber Gold Murano Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's Murano glass light fixtures with six interior lights each. Sold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Midcentury Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1950s Murano glass lanterns with a "water" pattern on the surface and single
Category

Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Twisted Glass Venini Mirror Vanity Tray
By Venini
Located in Toledo, OH
1950's Murano glass vanity tray attributed to Vanini. The tray has Torciglioni twisted glass rim
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Lavender Stripe Murano Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1950s Murano glass lamp sits on a decorative golden base that is paired with a leafy golden
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Plate

Lavender Stripe Murano Lamp
Lavender Stripe Murano Lamp
H 32.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Signed Decorative Folded Art Glass Bowl by AVeM Italy, 1950
By Murano 5
Located in South Charleston, WV
Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve,M.) Italy, 1950s Murano glass Measures: 6.5 diameter x 2.5" tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Chandelier by Pietro Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass chandelier by Pietro Toso. Designed and made in Italy in 1950s. Murano glass, brass 12
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1950s Murano Art Glass Ashtray Pair Controlled Bubble Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Murano Art Glass Bowls Ashtray Trinket Italy set of two controlled bubble 2 h x 4.75 x 4.75
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Italian Murano Bright Rose Pink Gold Art Glass Serving Set
By Murano 5
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eye-catching bright fuchsia pink striped set of Venetian Murano mouthblown art glass serveware
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vetro Rugiadoso Glass Pitcher with Chiller
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Vetro Rugiadoso glass pitcher with chiller A tall and graceful all-over textured clear
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Green Art Murano Glass Italian Vase Attributed to F.lli Toso, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Large submerged Murano art crystal and green glass vase. This wonderful item was produced during
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass

A Murano Glass Bowl ca' 1950's
By Flavio Poli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting piece of heavy glass probably done by Flavio Poli, Murano. Concentric circles of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

20th century Venitian Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s
By Vivarini Murano
Located in LEGNY, FR
Murano blown glass bowl with 1950s pattern with white and red twists on translucent glass. Twisted
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Unusual Murano Glass Bowl Ashtray Italy 1950's
By Salviati
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming glass bowl/ashtray with clear/cased glass and white/yellow tones. Unusual shape-Murano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Italy Avem Tutti Frutti Zanfirico Latticino Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in Delft, NL
Murano Italy Avem Tutti Frutti Zanfirico Latticino art glass bowl, 1950s. White Murano Art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Original Italian 1950s jug with 5 cups with souvenir motif, Murano glass
By Laguna Murano
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Very rare Italien Murano Barset - the set is including 1 jug with with stirrer and 5 glasses with
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1950's
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art glass ashtray in Murano glass designed by Alfredo Barbini in 1950's, Italy. Two color hand
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Vase with Colored Lines, Italy, 1950's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Vase with colored lines from 1950's, Murano, Italy. Hand blown clear glass with gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Italian Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Organic Glass Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano, Sommerso organic glass vase. Vibrant
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Sommerso Barbini Style
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass bowl or ashtray in the style of artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
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H 23 in W 11.5 in D 13.5 in
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s. This unique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Barovier Flooted Bowl Murano 1950's
By Barovier&Toso
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
, made ca' 1950. Quite large at 11.5" wide.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier Flooted Bowl Murano 1950's
Barovier Flooted Bowl Murano 1950's
H 5.75 in W 11.5 in D 5.75 in
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl Dramatic and modern, this 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Glass Ashtray
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of beautiful vintage Murano ashtrays in various shapes and rich jewel tones Sold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray
Murano Glass Ashtray
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Pair of Very Intense Red Murano Sommerso Silver Flecks Ruffled Edge Bowls
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of 1950s red/silver Murano Sommerso silver flecks ruffled edge bowls, made in Italy. With
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Milan, IT
Large Cenedese Murano glass aquarium, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Multicolored 1950s Italian Millefiori Murano Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Multicolored organic leaf-like shaped millefiori Murano glass bowl, most likely by Fratelli Tosso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Exceptional Large Murano Glass Wall Mirror 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning large Murano glass mirror surrounded with handmade clear glass flowers. Age approx
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass, Mirror, Wood

Italian Soft Shaped Tricolor Art Glass Ashtray by Alfredo Barbini for Murano
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the heavy, soft shaped Alfredo Barbini ashtray in art glass. It comes in a musty tricolor
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Catch All
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Collection of beautiful vintage thick Murano glass pieces in beautiful jewel tones. All priced
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Catch All
Murano Glass Catch All
H 5.5 in Dm 3.75 in
Black and White Murano Glass Duck, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Black and White Murano Glass Duck, Attributed to Seguso. Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

"Torchon" Murano Art Glass Mirror, Signed Barovier-Toso Murano, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Torchon" clear glass and brass details Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Barovier & Toso Barbarico Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milan, IT
Barovier & Toso Barbarico Murano glass vase, Italy, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Orange Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1950's
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vibrant orange Murano glass pendant light, 1950s. Rewired and ready to hang.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Seguso Bubbling Pink Confection Murano Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Resembling a sea anemone, this blown glass vessel by Seguso is indeed a delight with its salmon
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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1950s Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1950s murano glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every item from our selection of 1950s murano glass was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 1950s murano glass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made object in our assortment of 1950s murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barovier&Toso, Venini and Seguso Vetri d'Arte are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Murano Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of 1950s murano glass at 1stDibs is $2,208, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $111,717 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.