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Mushroom Bubble Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Table bedside or desk mushroom lamp in blown orange bubble Murano glass. Artisanal work Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Large clear bubble Murano glass disc sputnik chandelier in polished nickel and in the diameter of
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Custom Large Blue Bubble Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Large blue bubble Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier. Customization is available in different
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Flush Mount Light
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear bubble Murano glass disc flush mount light. Ones are shown in burnished brass and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Brass

Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier in Burnished Brass
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sputnik chandelier with clear bubble Murano glass discs and burnished brass frame. Custom
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Pyramid Shape
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Small clear bubble Murano glass disc chandelier in double pyramid shape. The frame is in polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Rectangle Shape
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear bubble Murano glass disc chandelier in a rectangle shape and chrome finish. Each glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
By F. Fabbian
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of bulbs table or bedside lamps in brass and gold bubble Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Barovier Gold Bubbles Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Smaller scale single 1950's Murano Italian hand blown ribbed glass hanging ceiling pendant light
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1940's Barovier Bubbled Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a wonderful clear Murano masterpiece by Barovier - bubbled inclusions and scale like design
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Acrylic

Red Bubble Murano Glass Bowl Shells Ashtray Element by Venini, Italy, 1970s No 2
By Venini, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato, G. Campanella & Co.
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element Producer: Venini Glass, Murano Origin: Murano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Pair of Gold Bubble Murano Glass and Brass Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Bubble table or bedside lamps in gold Murano glass and brass. Slight color difference due
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
elegant green brown Murano glass bowl utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Artistic Suspension 1 Light, Sphere Bubble Murano Glass Desafinado by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic suspension lamp, glass sphere in clear Murano glass. Elegant and unmistakable, suggestive
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Seguso Crystal and Purple Air-Bubbled Murano Glass Italian Bowl 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury crystal and purple air-bubbled glass bowl. This wonderful item was designed in
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Luciano Gaspari Blown Light Pink Blue Bubbles Murano Glass Vase Salviati, Italy
By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari
Located in Miami, FL
blue bubbles around, made for Salviati Murano, Venice. Italian Mid-Century Modern highly skilled
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Large Clear Bubble Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Pair of Bubble Murano Glass and Metal Sconces by Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large pair of wall lights lamps sconces in blown Murano and black metal. The large version of the
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Barovier&Toso Murano Glass green vase circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso green with air bubbles Murano Glass circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form Origin: Murano, Italy
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in White Bubble Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern White Bubble Murano glass ashtray. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano glass pendant "globe" Mazzega 1960
By AVMazzega
Located in London, GB
Handblown champagne colour, bubbles Murano glass with brass hardware. Mazzega 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Pair of Brass Murano Glass Amber Bubble Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass lamps amber bubble Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp Metal Chrome Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Floor lamp ghost model metal chrome and blown bubble Murano glass by Aldo Nason, the Carlo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Bolle Table Lamp Aqua, Gray, Clear, Murano Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Bolle Sommerso "bubbles" Murano glass table lamps by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Available with black or
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

huge bubble glass murano wall lights thick glass made only 30 samples limited ed
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Medesano, IT
thick bubble Murano glass. Delve into the realm of exclusivity with this limited edition masterpiece
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Esperia, Italy, 1970s
By Angelo Brotto, Esperia
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
unusual bubble Murano glass. Very quality and thick glass. Famous design like Mazzega, Carlo Aldo Nason
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Esperia, Italy, 1970s
Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Esperia, Italy, 1970s
H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
bubble Murano glass.  
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Brass Chandelier Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Brass Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi, La
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tall Murano Lamp
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Controlled bubble Murano Glass body on fluted column base, probably by Barovier. Shade not included
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Tall Murano Lamp
Tall Murano Lamp
H 35.5 in Dm 7 in
Stunning Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium, signed
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, floating on controlled bubbles. Murano glass is a type of glass that is made on the Venetian island of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Chrome by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age chandelier ceiling pendant light in blown bubble Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Casper Lamp Murano Glass and Metal by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, 1980s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare table, desk or sculpture lamp in blown bubble Murano glass, black band with purple
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Brass Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Table Lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table lamp with hand blown amethyst and clear bubbles Murano glasses / made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Bubbles Glass Set, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano bubbles glass set, 1960s. Dimensions: Ashtray D= 17cm; H= 6 cm. glass 1 = 8x8 cm. glass 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Bespoke Italian Smoked Amber Mirrored Murano Glass Geometric Bronze Tile Mirror
Located in New York, NY
decorative frame, inset in dark pewter bronze finish borders, is composed of handmade bubble Murano glass
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2010s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Italian Smoked Amber Mirrored Murano Glass Geometric Bronze Tile Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
composed of handmade bubble Murano glass squares in relief in a sunburst pattern interspersed with
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2010s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Customizable Italian Smoked Silver Murano Glass Geometric Gun Metal Tile Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
of handmade bubble Murano glass squares in relief in a sunburst pattern interspersed with waterfall
Category

2010s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Customizable Italian Smoked Silver Murano Glass Geometric Gun Metal Tile Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
of handmade bubble Murano glass squares in relief in a sunburst pattern interspersed with waterfall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Murano Green Bubbling Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in CABA, AR
Behold the ethereal beauty of Murano's light green bubbling glass vase—an exquisite fusion of
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White
By Venini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket . This is a delicate blown Murano art glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass and Steel Wall Light, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Refined and delicate design for this wall light with bubbling Murano glass. The applique are made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Murano Art Glass and Steel Wall Light, 1980
Murano Art Glass and Steel Wall Light, 1980
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 7.09 in
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

Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) provide ample
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome back plate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) provide
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass, it has included bubbles that confer it depth and volume. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Amethyst and Clear Sconces by Poliarte, 2 Pairs Available
By Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights or flush mounts with hand blown amethyst and clear bubbles Murano
Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles) Excellent vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Honey Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Red Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
made in Murano technique with controlled bubbles inside the glass and has a fantastic form. The vibrant
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

German Mid-Century Pair of bubbles Murano Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Egon Hillebrand, Hillebrand
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and pretty German Pair of Bubbles Murano glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand. These fixtures
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1980s Giovanni Cenedese Modernist Brown and Amber Murano Glass Vase
By Giovanni Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
a side, brown and amber bubble murano glass it's in very good conditions. The Vase is a striking
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Ultralight Set of 3 Bubble Tumblers with White Rim
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Discover our Ultralight Murano glass tumblers, meticulously crafted by an expert Maestro who
Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Murano glass (6 pieces) hang on a polished brass backplate. Each fixture has 14 sockets for small Edison
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

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Bubble Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of bubble murano glass on 1stDibs. A piece of bubble murano glass — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 351 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of bubble murano glass now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of bubble murano glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of bubble murano glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made option in this array of bubble murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano and Archimede Seguso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bubble Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of bubble murano glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $961.
Questions About Bubble Murano Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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 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 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, 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
    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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.