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Large Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Milan, IT
Large Cenedese Murano glass aquarium, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage Murano glass aquarium with nine multicolored fishes.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
Signed and dated Barbini 18.6.77.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern in Vetro Murano Glass Aquarium Fish & Cat, by C. Tagliapietra, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful original Murano glass aquarium with cat preying on two fish by a master of glass art
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.92 in W 1.78 in D 1.26 in
Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
By Romano Donà
Located in Milan, IT
Massive Murano glass vase signed by Romano Donà, manufactured in the 1990s. Rich aquarium details
Category
1990s Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Very Rare Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Italian Murano Glass Aquarium with Sea Animals, Signed
By Eugenio Ferro
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Very large Beautiful Murano aquarium made of glass showing sea animals and sea grass on rock.
The
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Moro Mariano Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Aquarium, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
island of Murano with lampwork, solid and submerged glass techniques. mace and aventurine. Each single
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 2.76 in W 3.27 in D 0.99 in
Riccardo Licata Midcentury Murano Glass "Aquarium" Sculpture for Cenedese, 1960s
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful sculpture in blown Murano artistic crystal glass. This fantastic item was designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.91 in W 4.93 in D 2.17 in
Murano Glass Aquarium by Gino Cenedese with Two Fishes, Paperweight
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano glass in two thick blocks of blown glass.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 1.38 in
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight 1960s
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Wonderful Murano aquarium fish tank block. Two colorful tropical fish with silver flecks captured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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H 1.78 in W 6.89 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Glass Aquarium Cenedese Style, Italy 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing large sculpture or paperweight in murano art glass in the style of Cenedese.
It's showing
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Alberto Dona 1980 Blue Red Yellow Green Murano Glass Aquarium Round Sculpture
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
This aquarium sculpture in blown Murano glass is signed by Alberto Dona', of flat round shape
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 8.7 in W 9 in D 2.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Aquarium or Fish Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aquarium or fish bowl by Barbini.
A gold fleck lamp work fish in clear glass with a pink or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Seguso “Cenedese” Table Lamp Murano Glass Wood Aquarium, 1955, Italy
By Seguso & Cenadese
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Cenedese table lamp Murano glass wood Murano glass aquarium, 1955, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Sculpture Aquarium/Reef - Blue Waves, Signed, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano glass aquarium/reef featuring three fish gracefully swimming amidst captivating blue glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Artistic Handmade Aquarium Murano Glass by Roberto Beltrami
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your space with this exquisite Murano glass aquarium, expertly crafted using the sommerso
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Artistic Handmade Aquarium Murano Glass by Roberto Beltrami
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your space with this exquisite Murano glass aquarium, expertly crafted using the sommerso
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Aquarium Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Aquarium Murano glass 1950 Italy.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vintage Fish Aquarium Block Paperweight
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a beautiful 1950/60's Venetian glass fish aquarium block sculpture, made on the island of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.38 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Large Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some multicolored
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Murano, Italy, aquarium sculpture in art glass. Approx. 1970.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, aquarium sculpture in art glass.
Approximately 1970.
In perfect condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Two Jellyfish Bag Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Statue Object
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 8.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
MCM Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM art glass double side fish aquarium sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Murano Art Glass Barbini Aquarium Paperweight Sculptures with Fish Seaweed
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR Murano art glass Barbini Aquarium paperweight sculptures with fish and seaweed encased in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Murano Hand Blown Aquarium Vase attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano hand blown fish vase infused with color attributed to Barbini. Vase has a partial Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Double Side Fish Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a fish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sculpture in Mouth Blown Art Glass, Aquarium, Italian Design, 1960s / 70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano sculpture in mouth-blown art glass.
Aquarium. Italian design, 1960s / 70s.
Measures: 13.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Murano Glass Paper Way Fish Aquarium
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful double-sided glass fish aquarium by Italian Murano. Nice condition, no chips or cracks.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pino Signoretto Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase signed by the artist dated 1985
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Pino Signoretto Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase signed by the artist dated 1985. The fish is emerged
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 9 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern splendid aquarium with two colorful fish and controlled bubble by Murano.
Made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Glass Giant Octopus & Jelly Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture on Base, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.25 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Two Dolphins in Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two blue dolphins in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass giant octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, on
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Aquarium Paper Weight with Fish and Ocean Plants Bubbles
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and rare shape Murano Paper Weight depicting a ocean scene or an aquarium - with fish
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium.
Featuring multicolored inclusions with five fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Cenedese Murano Italian Art Glass Two Fishes Aquarium Block
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass art block depicting two colored fishes in an aquarium with its own algae and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Multicolor Murano Glass Fish Bowl, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the impact humankind has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Plastic
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Red Murano Glass Fish Bowl, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition Collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the impact humankind has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Plastic
H 11.03 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s
By Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s.
The vintage Art Glass orange fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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H 3.75 in Dm 5.52 in
Collection Four Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of four Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights or statues
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.13 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass, 1980s.
This is an authentic
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 8.08 in
Murano Blue Octopus Swimming Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture
By Cenedese, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass double fish and octopus aquarium block
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 4.75 in W 1.5 in D 6 in
Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano
By Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 2.56 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern, Alfredo Barbini Oval Bowl in Transparent Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Catania, IT
numerous glass statues and the so-called Aquariums, that is «blocks of colorless glass that incorporated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 5.5 in W 5.12 in D 4.7 in
Cenedese Aquarium /Fish Tank Murano Glass, Sculpture/Paperweight Attr Licata
By Cenedese, Riccardo Licata
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great aquarium, fish tank in Murano Glass, by Cenedese and attributed to Riccardo Licata, well
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.9 in
Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 5.25 in W 2.5 in D 9.75 in
Murano Yellow Blue Stripes Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture
By Cenedese, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass fish aquarium
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 3.5 in W 1.88 in D 4.63 in
2 Murano Italian Art Glass Sea Turtle Aquarium Figurines Paperweights Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of hand blown Italian art glass figurines / paperweights or hand chillers in the shape of sea
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
A.Ve.M. Murano Purple Red Green Swimming Double Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish Italian art glass aquarium
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 6 in W 2.13 in D 8.5 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass aquarium you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every murano glass aquarium was constructed with great care. Find 91 options for an antique or vintage murano glass aquarium now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass aquarium — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass aquarium, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made murano glass aquarium has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini and Murano are consistently popular.
How Much is a Murano Glass Aquarium?
Prices for a murano glass aquarium can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $7,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,201.
Questions About Murano Glass Aquarium
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano 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.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It 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.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although 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.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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, 2022Murano 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.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano 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, 2022Murano 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.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic 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.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How 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, 2024Murano 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, 2021There 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, 2022To 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, 2022Murano 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, 2023Whether 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, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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