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Alberto Dona Tall Feather Murano Glass Vase, Signed
By Alberto Donà
Located in Miami, FL
glass with side pontil passages to create a web-like design. A few Fenicio strokes to create the feather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Table Lamp 1960 Feathered Murano Glass Brass Frame and Fabric Lampshade
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso table lamp Feahered Murano glass brass frame and fabric lampshade, 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass bird mounted twin candlestick made
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
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H 5.62 in W 7.58 in D 4.14 in
Mid-Century Italian Pulled Feathered Two-Tone Red and Clear Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Dallas, TX
attributed to Murano has a cred color center and features a pulled feathered technique with an intricate curl
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

"Feathers"' Chandelier in Murano Glass
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Chandelier with "Feathers" in sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Murano Seguso Vintage White Swan Glass Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and graceful Italian Murano vintage Seguso glass swan is white triple cased; white with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Light Yellow Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture After Seguso, 60s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, substantial and relatively large Midcentury Modern Italian Murano art glass pheasant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Murano Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian-Style Murano (1940s) clear glass and red trimmed chandelier with 12 scroll arms
Category

Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Italian Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Venetian Murano 1940s style (modern) clear glass chandelier with six fluted scroll arms
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Mazzega Murano Glass Amber Feather Shoehorn Wall Lights Sconces
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage amber & clear Murano Mazzega shoehorn feather glass wall light sconces
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Tapio Wirkkala Art Glass bowl "Inari" turquoise yellow handblown Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in EL Waalre, NL
feathers. The base is formed using pale yellow glass with a black inserted centre. Underneath the black
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Modernist Handblown White & Translucent Murano Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist feather chandelier was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

PARTY, crystal vase by Renato Toso for FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1970 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
Fratelli Toso. This crystal hand-blown glass, worked and decorated freehand, is a stunning testament to the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist White and Translucent Handblown Murano Glass "Feather" Chandelier
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist feather chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century White Feather Glass Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Italian Mid-Century feather glass chandelier by Mazzega. Having layers of handblown clear
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Barovier Et Toso Italian Murano Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Murano 1940s chandelier with 4 feathers and scroll arms supporting full form shades with
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Vintage Silver Flecks Purple Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Franco Moretti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown silver flecks and purple swirl over white Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Feather shaped glass sconces Murano glass by Tomaso Buzzi
By Tomaso Buzzi
Located in London, GB
These stunning wall lights feature a pair of feather-shaped glass shades, hand blown from clear and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Iridescent Murano Glass Feather Chandelier w/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist Hand-Blown Iridescent Murano Glass Feather Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Four-Tier Hand-Blown Translucent Blue Murano Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Four-Tier Feather Chandelier in Cornflower Blue
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Purple Pulled Feather Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, gold flecks with purple pulled feather design Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Wall Light
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the high quality Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Wall Light
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the high quality Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Peridot Murano Glass Feather Chandelier w/ Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This modernist chandelier features seven tiers of cascading glass, hand-blown in Murano Italy in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Barovier Toso Murano Neolitico 1954 Pulled Feather Design Italian Art Glass Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown grays and blacks feathered design Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Franco Moretti Murano Silver Flecks Blue Pull Feather Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Franco Moretti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown silver flecks, aqua blue swirl, and soft cream yellow Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Green Fenicio Pulled Feather Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Leaf Bowl
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green pulled feather and gold leaf Italian art glass leaf
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
abundance of handblown Murano glass shades in a Topaz gray hue- resembling abstracted feathers with tented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall White Frosted Murano Glass "Piume" or Feathers Chandelier with Brass, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and substantial white frosted Murano glass "Piume" (meaning "feathers" in Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and ...

Materials

Brass

Barovier Et Toso Italian Murano Gold Dusted Glass Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) Murano gold dusted and textured glass chandelier with 12 large feather
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Modernist Feather Chandelier in Murano Smoked Topaz Glass and Oil Rubbed Bronze
Located in New York, NY
abundance of handblown Murano glass shades in a Topaz gray hue- resembling abstracted feathers with tented
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Murano Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Rose Bowl Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass pulled feather
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Red Yellow Pulled Feather Gold Italian Art Glass Ruffle Rim Flower Vase
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Pink Fenicio Pulled Feather Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Leaf Shape Bowl
By Tyra Lundgren Carolina, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink pulled feather and gold leaf Italian art glass leaf shaped
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Long White Murano Glass Sconces in Feather Shape, Long Wall Lights
By Barovier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very elegant pair of Murano glass sconces has got feather shape and features 2 nuances of
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier et Toso Italian Murano Frosted Glass Bowl and Feather Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Murano (1940s) frosted glass bowl form shade and canopy with dot design and protruding
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Mazzega Glass Feather Chandelier 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Large Mazzega Murano clear and gold glass feather chandelier with brass suspensions and canopy
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of large two tier handblown Murano glass feather sconces Barovier et Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York City, NY
Venetian glass components take on the appearance of robust leaves, gracefully culminating in a half-round
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Art Glass Cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Licio Zanetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, absolutely stunning, pair of art glass cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass “Plume” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier made of multiple glass components or feathers attached to a circular
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair Barovier & Toso Feather or Leaf Form Murano Sconces with Gold Inclusions
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Troy, MI
1980s. Clear Murano glass with gold inclusions, polished brass back plates and hardware. Each sconce has
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Murano "Scavo" Glass Selle Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier made of Murano glass pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect. The hand
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Green Murano Glass “Selle” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Green Murano glass “Selle” chandelier with stunning pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Untitled (Feather)
By Mattia Toso
Located in New York, NY
Unique oblong-shaped vase with curved stem using traditional Murano glassblowing and cold-working
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian (1940s) Murano clear glass chandelier with 5 scroll and swirl glass design arms supporting
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Art Deco Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco style ballroom chandelier of Murano glass with many oval and curved "graniglia" glass
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Style Feather Pendant
Located in London, GB
Classic Art Deco style Murano pendant with eight Murano glass feathers with gold leaf specs and
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Feather Pendant
Art Deco Style Feather Pendant
H 25.99 in Dm 16.54 in
Pair of Murano Sconces by Fabbian for Mazzega - 2 Pairs Available
By F. Fabbian, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wall light with cream colored Murano glass decorated with amber feather-shaped details on
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Giacomo' in Gold Glass
Located in KEW, AU
standards of quality. A smokey colour glass infused with gold leaf to create an elegantly long feathers-like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Wall Sconce 'Franco' in Clear Glass
Located in KEW, AU
Italian Murano Wall Sconces made by eModerno, meticulously created in Italy to meet the highest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano White Opaline Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Venetian (1940s) Murano white opaline glass chandelier with a 2 tier feather
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Alabastro Art Glass Duck, Murano Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Alabastro Art Glass Duck, Murano Italy 1950s A rare Venetian alabastro art glass
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Sommerso Art Glass Cornucopia by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Sommerso Art Glass Cornucopia by Archimede Seguso. A vintage Murano sommerso glass
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Set of four large two tier handblown Murano feather sconces by Barovier et Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York City, NY
. The Venetian glass components take on the appearance of robust leaves, gracefully culminating in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Vintage Scramble Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Large Paperweight
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Fratelli Toso, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso scrambled millefiori flower canes Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass and Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (1940s) wall sconce with two clear Murano white feather form glass arms
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Art Glass Bowl with Gold Foil, Murano, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Bowl with Gold Foil, Murano, Italy, 1950s A vintage Venetian art glass bowl most
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Monumental Tall Cascading Smoked Gold Murano Glass Leaf Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
fixture, in the manner of Barovier Toso, consists of overlapping textured Murano glass leaves, in smoked
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal

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Feather Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of feather murano glass you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 91 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of feather murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of feather murano glass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of feather murano glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of feather murano glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mazzega Murano, Barovier&Toso and Archimede Seguso produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Feather Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of feather murano glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $335 and can go as high as $28,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.
Questions About Feather 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 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 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 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 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 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.