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XL Size Green, Amber Murano Glass Butterfly Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large scale majestic sputnik chandelier featuring a brass armature and Murano glass butterflies in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of lamps with Murano glass butterflies
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of rare " butterflies" Murano glass lamps Dimensions given without shade No shade included
Category

1990s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

"Butterflies" Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
This majestic chandelier is featuring a brass armature and Murano glass butterflies in colored in
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Butterflies" Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
This majestic chandelier is featuring a brass armature and Murano glass butterflies in colored in
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano glass Mid-Century Sputnik chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Candelabra base sockets or E12. The Murano glasses represent stylized butterflies in two colors: a bronze
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies & Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies
Category

2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 transparent multicolored
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2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 Monarch butterflies attached with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Butterfly Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced individually (3 designs available as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Costantini Diego Modern White Made Murano Glass Chandelier with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade White and black Murano Glass Chandelier with 63 transparent multicolored butterflies
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and Monarch butterflies attached with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and Monarch butterflies attached with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored butterflies attached with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase and 16 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Wild Flower Butterfly Garden Scene Italian Art Glass Block Sculpture
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown butterfly Italian art glass wild flower garden sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Murano Sommerso Blue Gold Flecks Butterfly Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue, with hints of green, Italian art glass bowl with
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Chandelier white Butterfly gold finishes Signed De Majo 1970s Italy
By De Majo
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant and unique, Italian Venetian, chandelier, blown Murano glass, white and brass, De Majo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Table Lamps with Butterflies in Murano Glass, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of Italian table lamps in amber Murano glass, decorated with Gold Butterflies and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Green Murano Glass Wall Lamp Butterfly, Italy
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century Modern metal and green Murano glass wall lamp butterfly, Italy, circa the 1960s. An
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Butterfly Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design, 2020
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
slowly releases the stored light, self illuminating for many hours, creating a suggestive effect. Glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Artistic Wall Lamp Cage with butterflies in Amethyst Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme, Leo De Carlo
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic wall lamp Cage in amethyst glass by Multiforme with butterflies shaped by hand by master
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

1970/80′ Pair of Murano Glass Or Crystal Sconces Barovier & Toso Butterfly Shape
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of sconces circa 1970/80 with glassware in the shape of a butterfly and flowers with gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Big Italian Rare Butterfly Detailed Green Glass Body Sconce
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Extremely rare Murano butterfly sconce. Housing one light. Will be rewired with certified UL US
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Murano Art Glass Transparent Pale Pink Vase, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful vase from the Murano manufacture, particular design open at the front. Light, thin and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Flight of Blue Butterflies Contemporary Blown Glass Modern Wall Art Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
of the most esteemed glass masters in Murano, entitled: release. The idea of setting free imagination
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

c1970's Large MCM Murano Butterfly in Flight Pendant Ceiling Fixture by "Itre"
By ITRE
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Fixture. The butterfly is beautiful Art Glass in Murano for "ITRE" Labelled. Chrome mounting hardware.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

"Butterflies" Ceiling by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional ceiling in brass with sculpted and tainted "Butterflies" in Murano glass. Creation by
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

"Butterflies" Sconces by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of "Butterflies" sconces in Murano glass and brass structure. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

"Butterflies" Sconces by Studio Glustin
"Butterflies" Sconces by Studio Glustin
H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Turquoise Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Butterflies and Flowers
Located in Queens Village, NY
Pair of white opaline vases. Decorated with beautiful hand-painted flowers and butterflies. gilded
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

"Butterflies" Ceiling by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional ceiling in brass with sculpted and tainted "Butterflies" in Murano glass. Creation by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored dragonflies attached with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Sconce in Hand Sculpted Murano Glass, Italy
By Martinuzi, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Magnificent figural Sconce in Murano glass, quite unique and a proper work of art on its own
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass and Brass MidCentury Italian Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
brass plate and a black colored Murano glass. Beautiful and particular in its style, the lamp has a bulb
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Orange Silver Flecks Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Abstract Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass abstract bowl. The piece has a scissor cut rim in the shape of a butterfly, with one
Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Baccarat Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent limited edition Baccarat Paperweight. Large and showy with great bright colors of red, blues, green and yellow. Approximately 3 inches in diameter by 3 inches in heig...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Opaline Green Pair of French Glass Jars with Hand Painted Sprites
Located in Prato, Tuscany
and smiling elves with butterfly wings, a male and a female, putting meticulous care in the details
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Venetian Bronze & Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
butterfly motif. Sconces retain the original wood backs and have been electrified, Early 19th century.
Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Murano 'Farfalla" Butterfly Dish in White with Red Tips, Pop Art
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Halstead, GB
Stunning Murano 'Farfalla" butterfly dish in white with red tips - Pop Art. Excellent vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sommerso

Beautiful Murano Glass and Mosaic Sculpture with Frogs
By Manuel Bortolotto
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
A beutiful and one of a kind Murano glass and mosaic sculpture to represent a swamp with frogs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Memphis Style Lamps
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
butterfly shaped, Murano glass lamp shade for directing light. Sold as a pair.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Table Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Murano Venetian Blown Glass Butterfly Desk Paperweight
Located in Nottingham, GB
Italian Mid-Century Murano Venetian Blown Glass Desk Paperweight Good condition From a private
Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Butterflies on Brass Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful topaz colored Murano glass butterflies adorn this pair of tubular brass table lamps
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Ivory, Coral and Bronze Murano Glass Butterfly Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
These large unique pair of multicolored Murano glass "Butterfly" sconces were handmade in Venice
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver and Bronze Metallic Murano Glass Butterfly Lamps, Italy, 2019
Located in New York, NY
These unique pair silver pewter and bronze metallic Murano glass "Butterfly" lamps were handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Gold and Bronze Metallic Murano Glass Butterfly Lamps, Italy
Located in New York, NY
These large and unique pair of gold and bronze metallic Murano glass "Butterfly" lamps were
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Half Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Butterflies
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
brass balls and others ending with flying butterflies in Murano glass. All the rods have got different
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Murano Glass Butterfly For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass butterfly you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A murano glass butterfly — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 27 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass butterfly you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass butterfly — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass butterfly bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one murano glass butterfly that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Toso, Glustin Creation and Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Murano Glass Butterfly?

A murano glass butterfly can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,887, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $23,483.
Questions About Murano Glass Butterfly
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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.