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Mazzega Wall Sonces of Italian Cast Murano Glass In Clear and White Enamel Back
By Mazzega
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Italian of clear and white cast Murano glass with the bullicante technique creating an
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Pendant Lamp by Kalmar, Austria - 1955
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
consists of cast Murano glass parts reminiscent of leaves, which are attached to the lamp frame. Kalmar is
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ivory, Rose, Grey and Coral Murano Glass "Dragonfly" Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
, Italy by a family of chandelier and lamp artisans. Hand-casted Murano glass dragonflies in ivory with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Multi-colored Murano Glass Discs and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Rare and one-of-a-kind pair of Murano Glass Spiral Discs and Brass Sconces. Hand-casted Murano
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Brass and Clear and White Swirl Murano Glass Cubist Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
2022. Individually, hand-casted Murano glass square blocks in various sizes which are textured with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Venini Blue Murano Glass Flacon, 1968
By Paolo Venini
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Venini flacon designed by Paolo Venini in 1968. Blue casted glass with incised surface in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray with Etched Mirror and Twisted Glass Rope
By Barovier
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano glass company in Venice whose activity began in the mid-twelfth century and is one of the oldest
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Glass

Materials

Brass

Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage Italy, late 20th
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso. Italy, 1950s A
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Darien Sconce - cast bronze and Murano glass
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted, textured dark patinated cast bronze backplate with Murano glass shade and hand
Category

2010s British Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Darien Sconce - cast bronze and Murano glass
Darien Sconce - cast bronze and Murano glass
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Large & Great Shape Venetian Murano of Mouthblown Colorful Glass Pendant Light
By Murano 5
Located in Lisse, NL
A one-of-a-kind and midcentury mouthblown, glass light fixture. This elegant Murano glass pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Darien Sconce - nickel plated cast bronze and Murano glass
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
Murano glass shade and hand crafted cast bronze diffuser. Requires one E14 small screw bulb. Wired for
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2010s British Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Large Single White Translucent Opaline Glass Container Barrel Shaped, Late 19th
Located in Queens Village, NY
Presented here is a 19th-century French opaline glass jar with a milky white hue. Adorned with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bohemian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate

Large Gold Silver Murano Counch Seashell Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare and monumental scale shell shaped Murano glass bowl. Thick handblown glass has a gold cast and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mouthblown Venetian & Murano Marked Glass into Metal Frame Pendant Light
By Murano 5
Located in Lisse, NL
an Italian work of glass art on your ceiling and with the light switched on, it radiates a warm light
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Battuto Coffee Table, Cast Silver-Leaf Murano Glass and Patinated Bronze
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
Hand cast smoky brown Murano glass with silver leaf of reverse. The base is hammered solid bronze
Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Italian Designer, Pendant, Brass, Cast Iron, Murano Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, cast iron and Murano glass chandelier designed and produced in Italy, 1930s. Dimensions
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Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Refined Gold Spheres and round shaped Murano Glass Chandelier Contemporary Italy. A Stunning and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Two 70s Mid-Century Modern White and Yellow Murano Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of murano glass wall sconces designed and manufactured in Italy by Mazzega in working order
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Enzo Ciampalini “Alfea” Floor Lamp In Cast Copper With Murano Glass Shade
By Enzo Ciampalini, Lamp International
Located in Chicago, IL
Sinuous floor lamp in cast copper with Murano scavo glass bowl shaped shade designed by Enzo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Italian, Murano, Blown & Cast Glass & Brass 2-Light Chandelier, mid 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
suspended from its original glass canopy and brass rod this fixture features two large glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Bohemian Goblet Shaped Gilded Urn, Pitcher
Located in Queens Village, NY
Are you looking for a good discussion starter for your living room or lobby? Instead of searching elsewhere, consider this lovely Moser blue urn. This urn, created in France between ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Moribana Dish Vide Poche Yali Glass Murano 2019 designed by Marie-Rose Kahane
By YALI GLASS, Marie-Rose Kahane
Located in Chicago, IL
Moribana Venetian Murano glass dishes bowls or vide poches designed by Marie Rose Kahane for Yali
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

XXL & Great Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano 5
Located in Lisse, NL
its, possibly, deeper meaning. This extra large size Murano glass pendant is a truly exquisite ligh
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large & Great Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light of Mouthblown Glass by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano 5
Located in Lisse, NL
might see an upside down vortex of liquid glass in this shade, another may see it as a giant glass halo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Itzel Transparent and Etched Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in green&blue, blue&purple and transparent&etched cast glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Single Murano glass leaf sconce
By Barovier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single Murano glass leaf sconce featuring a detailed cast bronze branch frame.
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Single Murano glass leaf sconce
Single Murano glass leaf sconce
H 18.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Set of Five Mid Century Modern Murano Cracked Ice Wall Sconces Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant cracked ice wall sconces. In excellent condition with minimal wear. Made in Italy priced and sold individually.
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Murano Bohemian Gilded Box France, 1887
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Queens Village, NY
Milky Opaline Murano glass box! With intricate and colorful floral patterns adorning its surface, this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Itzel Green and Blue Colored Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in green&blue, blue&purple and transparent&etched cast glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Itzel Blue and Purple Colored Kiln Cast Glass Coffee Table Set by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
-piece sets of cast glass coffee tables in green&blue, blue&purple and transparent&etched cast glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mini Bracciale wall sconce in cast bronze and cast glass
Located in London, GB
Cast bronze, brass and studio glass wall lights. Created using hand-poured Murano glass, encased in
Category

2010s British Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1970s V. Nason Italian Vintage Cast Silver Mirror Glass Abstract Sculpture Lamp
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in New York, NY
1970s organic Minimalist creation by Vincenzo Nason, the mirrored Murano glass is decorated in fusion
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Olaf Polished and Etched Cast Glass Sculptural Side Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A cast glass sculpture that serves as a side table. Polished and partially frosted, it evokes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Gueridon

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Marbro Murano Co. Brass & Bronze Wall Lamp with Four Salted Murano Glass Shades
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Marbro Lamp Company Brass and Bronze Wall Lamp with Four Murano Art Glass Shades, 1950's. Featuring
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Bracciale wall sconce in cast bronze and cast glass by Raven & Lack
Located in London, GB
Cast bronze, brass and studio glass wall lights. Created using hand-poured Murano glass, encased in
Category

2010s Asian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Clear Taupe Color Glass Murano Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Clear taupe color glass Murano chandelier circa 1930-1949. Clear glass tinted a taupe-champagne
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Streamlined Moderne Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano glass pendant lamp Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The exquisite hand-blown Murano glass pendant lamp, hailing from 1970s Italy. This masterpiece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
By Carlo Nason
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare and enchanting pair of Murano Glass table lamps, a unique treasure from the 1970s. These one
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
Pair of Unique Murano Glass Lamps
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Olaf Green Polished and Etched Cast Glass Sculptural Side Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A cast glass sculpture that serves as a side table. Polished and partially frosted, it evokes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Gueridon

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Olaf Pink Polished and Etched Cast Glass Sculptural Side Table by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
A cast glass sculpture that serves as a side table. Polished and partially frosted, it evokes
Category

2010s Italian Modern Gueridon

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Lamp Pair
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of midcentury Murano art glass table lamps by Barovier & Toso. Hand blown aqua blue glass
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Lamp Pair
Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Lamp Pair
H 33.5 in W 7 in D 6.75 in
21st Century Table Stardust Vulcanus Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
melted pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Sculpture Sophistication Xla1 Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
In stock: This piece of art is a pure Alchemy experimentation with pewter, and Venice Murano glass
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21st Century and Contemporary French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Murano Sconces in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier (Preorder)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
orientations) Description: Drawing from the freehand forms of Murano glass, this cast bronze wall sconce
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Table - Stardust sky - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is handmade in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Pluto Planet - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
melted pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

21st Century Table - Rubino Oro - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
melted pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Totem Shell - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
melted pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables

Materials

Pewter

Komori R3 by nendo – Murano Blown Glass Chandelier
By Nendo
Located in London, GB
ceiling of a cave. Evenly spaced glass shades blown by Murano glass artisans enclose LEDs, and cast their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Komori R18 by nendo — Murano Blown Glass Chandelier
By Nendo
Located in London, GB
ceiling of a cave. Evenly spaced glass shades blown by Murano glass artisans enclose LEDs, and cast their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Komori R14 by nendo — Murano Blown Glass Chandelier
By Nendo
Located in London, GB
ceiling of a cave. Evenly spaced glass shades blown by Murano glass artisans enclose LEDs, and cast their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Komori R6 by nendo – Murano Blown Glass Chandelier
By Nendo
Located in London, GB
ceiling of a cave. Evenly spaced glass shades blown by Murano glass artisans enclose LEDs, and cast their
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small-Scale Interlocking Glass Flush Mount Pendant Light
By Mazzega
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A cast glass geometric form flushmount light fixture. The four glass plates interlock. The fixture
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

21st Century Table -Life on Mars- Pewter Murano Glass - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
melted pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table -Stardust Meadow- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is handmade in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

21st Century Side Table -Totem Red- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
melted pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables

Materials

Pewter

Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Design Colorful Glazed Blue Murano Glass Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Sergio Costantini
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern italian design colorful glazed blue murano glass vase By: Alfredo Barbini
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

21st Century Side Table, Totem Blue, Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne, France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
made of melted pewter with Venice Murano glass, embedded in resin and polished like a marble. The table
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

Murano 'Canne' Glass Vaporizer, Perfume Bottle and Powder Boxes Set by La Fenice
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Italian Murano 'canne' glass vanity set: vaporizer, perfume bottle and two powder
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Metal

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Cast Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of cast murano glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of cast murano glass — often made from glass, metal and murano glass — can elevate any home. There are 56 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of cast murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 25 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of cast murano glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of cast murano glass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Xavier Lavergne, Scarlet Splendour and Venini each produced at least one beautiful piece of cast murano glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cast Murano Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of cast murano glass at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $26,492 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cast 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, 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.