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Italian Murano Glass Dolphin
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1274 This beautiful Italian Murano glass dolphin is hand crafted. With original Murano label and
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Glass Dolphin
Italian Murano Glass Dolphin
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Murano Glass Dolphin Attributed to Barbini
By Barbini, Venini, Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass dolphin attributed to Barbini. This beautiful colorful dolphin figure or sculpture is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy. Labelled thusly.
By V. Nasson & Co.
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy. Labelled thusly. Nice vintage condition. Apx 5.25 x 4
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture on Blue Wave Base: Multicolored Artistry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the beauty of the ocean with our breathtaking Murano Glass Dolphin sculpture, a true
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Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Stained Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Barovier Toso Attr. Red Murano Glass Dolphin Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency style table lamp in Murano glass, attributed to Barovier e Toso and produced
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Munich, DE
Very huge Murano glass dolphin sculpture, Italy 1970.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Licio Zanetti, Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture from 60s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Catania, CT
Great manufacturing for this large sculpture made from clear Murano glass. Signed on the base by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s "Trilobi" by Venini Murano Glass Dolphin Italian Design Table Lamp
By Venini
Located in Brescia, IT
Table lamp by Venini 1960s Perfect working order.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass dolphin stem bowl made on Murano. The bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Bowl
Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Bowl
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H 4.14 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in
Beautiful Dolphin Stemware Italian Venetian Murano Glass Goblet Venini, Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Venetian Art glass dolphin stem chalice goblet. This Murano glass goblet on display
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Venetian Glass Salviati Ruby Red Dolphin Candlesticks Candle Holders
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two Venetian art glass dolphin candle holders. These Murano glass candle holders
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Salviati Attributed Murano Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Candlestick
By Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine stylish vintage Italian, Murano ruby glass candlestick with a dolphin stem attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Dolphin Stem Twin Arm Glass Lamp Stand
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Italian Murano mid-century hand blown glass lamp stand or twin candle stick
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Dolphin Stem Twin Arm Glass Lamp Stand
Murano Mid-Century Dolphin Stem Twin Arm Glass Lamp Stand
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H 12.21 in W 12.11 in D 5.12 in
Hollywood Regency Red Venetian Murano Glass Fish/Dolphin Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hollywood Regency red Venetian Murano glass fish/dolphin glass table lamp This lamp is in very
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Pair of Green and Gold Cornucopia Murano Glass Cups Italy 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Rare and marvelous pair of green and gold Cornucopia Murano glass cups, Italy, 1960s. These
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Gold

Vetri Murano Crystal Glass Italian Dolphin Fish Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vetri Murano crystal glass 9" Italian dolphin fish sculpture, circa late 20th century. Measurements
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Handblown Venetian/Murano Pink Rose Champagne Coupes with Figural Dolphins
Located in New York, NY
Venetian hand-blown glass 14 wine/water glasses 8 champagne glasses
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Early 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

c1920 Italian Art Deco Murano Chandelier Featuring Art Glass Fish/ Dolphins
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Unusual and Beautiful 1920's Italian Art Deco Murano attrib. Barovier&Toso Art Glass Chandelier
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

An Italian Murano Etched Glass
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant Murano mirrored glass vanity tray with cobalt twisted glass gallery edge. The etched
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Mid-20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

An Italian Murano Etched Glass
An Italian Murano Etched Glass
H 4 in W 18 in D 13 in
Livio Seguso “Dolphin” Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Livio Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Livio Seguso “Dolphin “Murano glass, 1955, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Smoked Glass Dolphin Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Murano Italian smoked glass dolphin sculpture 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture on Rock
By Zanetti Murano, Licio Zanetti
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti abstract murano glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture stylized on a hand carved
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Italian Venetian Goblets Aquamarine Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant pair of aquamarine glass goblets with dolphin and swan in 24-carat gold leaf. The objects
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Gold Leaf

1970s Dolphin Murano clear and smokey art glass sculpture.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Nice Murano art glass Dolphin sculpture, not signed, made in 1990s. Clear and smoky gray glass with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Dolphin Sculpture in Orange Murano Glass Attributed to Seguso from the 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Milano, MI
Dolphin sculpture on an orange Murano glass ball, whose creation is attributed to Seguso in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Dolphin Sculpture in Green Black Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Murano dolphin in gray/green/black In perfect condition in style mid century modern.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Royal Gallery Italian Crystal Glass Dolphin Fish Sculpture Murano Style
By Royal Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Royal gallery Italian crystal glass 12" dolphin fish sculpture, circa 1988. Measurements: 12" H x
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Exceptional and Rich Dolphin Chandelier, Murano, Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
master glass masters of Murano. With their incredible knowledge of the material, their great skills in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Gold

Spectacular table lamp, dolphin, glass gold foil, Mid-Century 1960s Murano Italy
Located in Wien, AT
This spectacular table lamp was made at the world-famous glass factory island of Murano, Venice in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

1930s Italian Art Deco Murano Art Glass Barovier Toso Dolphin/ Fish Wall Sconce
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is one very beautiful and Grand Wall Lamp. c1930's Italian Art Deco Barovier & Toso Art Glass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Salviati Murano Venetian Hand Blown Gold Dolphin Caraffe
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, PA
detail and workmanship is outstanding. The dolphin have realistically applied eyes and create a dramatic
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

A Large Art Glass Sculpture Of Dolphin, Czech Republic
Located in Norton, MA
A Large Art Glass Sculpture of Dolphin, Paper Label: Czech Republic
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Mid-20th Century Czech Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid-Century Opalescent Murano Glass Lamps
By Barovier&Toso, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Barovier & Toso Murano glass table lamps with gold-flecked dolphin-footed bases
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Archimede Seguso Attr. Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin ca. 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Attr. Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin ca. 1960s A vintage Murano glass candle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Antique Pair of Venetian Candlesticks in Opalescent Glass with Dolphin Motif
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning pair of antique Venetian murano glass candlesticks in opalescent glass and gold leaf
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati Murano vase pair of vases circa 1950 with applied dolphins in gold.
By Salviati
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible SALVIATI Murano glass pair of vases with dolphins applied in gold circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Mid-Century Cranberry Murano Bowl with Applied Dolphins & Gold Netting
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This early Murano art glass bowl is unsigned and unattributed, but presumed to have been made in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Two Dolphin Fish Fratelli Toso Italian Venetian Murano Millefiori, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of Venetian murano glass Items, made in Italy, circa 1950s. Clear glass multi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1950's Hollywood Regency Pink Murano Barovier & Toso "Fish" Dolphin Table Lamp
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Barovier & Toso Art Glass Pink Dolphin/ Fish/ Sea Creature
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Archimede Seguso Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin, circa 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great Murano candle stick with dolphin sculpture. executed by Archimede Seguso, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Rezzonico Gold Chandelier in Murano Glass 1980s Italy
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Dolphin Rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Gold Glass 1980s Italy. Rezzonico Murano glass chandelier
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20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold

20Th Century Italian Murano Art Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A large 20th century Italian hand blown glass paperweight by Murano. It is a round aquarium with a
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20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Large Salviati Murano glass green with gold circa 1930 vase.
By Salviati
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible SALVIATI Murano glass circa 1930 green with gold and pair of dolphins applied.
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Fountain Murano Glass Gold Dusted Polychrome with Lighting Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Exceptional Murano glass fountain with large dolphin fishes, clear and gold dusted Murano glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Fountains

Materials

Metal, Brass

Roberto Camozzo for Wyland, Hunting Shark on a Base, Murano Glass 1990s, Signed
By Livio Seguso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
produced in Murano but were mostly diving or jumping dolphins with a shark face. These were on a total
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Roberto Camozzo for Wyland, Tiger Hunting Shark on Base Murano Glass 90s, Signed
By Camozzo, Livio Seguso, Robert Wyland
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
. Sharks were produced in Murano but were mostly diving or jumping dolphins with a shark face. These were
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Sphere Elementi Lagunari in Murano Glass by Luciano Gaspari
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
the dolphin structures in the Venetian Lagoon. They are made of grey or pink solid glass and have a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Venitian Chandelier In Murano Glass 12 Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico chandelier, 12 arms of light with dolphins heads new electrification
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20th Century Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian, Murano, Pair Blown Glass & Brass Table Lamps, Custom Shades, ca. 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed of blown and reeded glass with a slender neck atop a larger base, the glass having
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Sconces in Etched Glass, Cut Crystal and Brass, Attributed to Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s, the shades are of Murano glass, the lamps are of brass, and the detailed cut crystal inserts
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Table Lamp in Art Glass 24-Karat Gold by Marcolin Art Crystal, Sweden, 1960s
By FM Konstglas 1
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
animals (moose head, dolphin) and one about Snobben. The glass cottage was owned by two brothers Josef and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in GB
“murrine”, which today is the symbol of Murano glass, was reproduced for the first time in its workshops
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish 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 some blue dolphins and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

SALVIATI Murano Glass Dolphins Green and Gold Vase, circa 1940
By Salviati
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Salviati Murano glass dolphins green and gold vase, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

SALVIATI Pair of Murano Glass Dolphins Blue and White Vases, circa 1940
By Salviati
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Salviati pair of Murano glass dolphins blue and white vases, circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Dolphin Compote
Located in Houston, TX
Venetian glass compote with a dolphin on a ribbed green and gold ball with fluted top and gold
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Vintage 1920s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Dolphin Compote
Murano Dolphin Compote
H 11.5 in Dm 10.25 in
Antique Set Murano Gold Dolphin Champagne Glasses
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Exquisite handblown Set of 7 gold swirl Italian Murano glass open champagne glasses featuring
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Early 20th Century Italian Glass

Murano Glass Traditional Dolphin Decorated Wine Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown by the world famous Venician masters of glass blowing from Murano.      
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Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

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Murano Glass Dolphin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass dolphin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A murano glass dolphin — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the murano glass dolphin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A murano glass dolphin made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass dolphin over the years, but those crafted by Murano, Archimede Seguso and Salviati are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Dolphin?

The average selling price for a murano glass dolphin at 1stDibs is $1,275, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $27,635 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Dolphin
  • 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.