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Murano Glass Hand Blown Blue White and Clear Bowl Catchall Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Murano glass hand blown light blue, white and clear decorative bowl, catchall from Italy. No
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Venetian Murano glass hand mirror or wall
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Palermo, PA
Vintage Venetian Murano glass hand mirror, perfect for a bedroom ambiance. Adorned with subtle
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Pair of Italian Chandeliers w/ Opaline Murano Glass Hand Blown, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian chandeliers w/ opaline murano glass hand blown, 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Green Murano Glass Hand Blown Iridescent Vases by Costantini, 1980s
By Costantini
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of green Murano glass hand blown vases signed by Costantini. The body of the vase is
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Hand Blown Penguin Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a penguin in blue and yellow colored
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Deep Murano Glass Hand Blown Iredescent Vases Signed by Costantini 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of deep Costantini Murano glass hand blown iridescent vases with silver flecks spiral
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian 1950s Murano Glass Hand Blown Set of 40 Drinking Glasses
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s hand blown Murano glass set of 40 drinking glasses. 10 Pieces per shape Transparent
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Hand-Cut Pitcher by Carlo Moretti Italy 1970s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass pitcher by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Hand Sculpture Signed Vistosi, Italy
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
Big elegant sculpture in Murano glass in the shape of a human hand by the Italian artist Vistosi
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

"Paris" Luxurious Cabinet in Murano Glass, hand made and hand engraved
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
due angoli e al centro del mobile sono stati inseriti dei tubi in vetro di Murano in cristallo oro 24
Category

2010s Italian Other Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Murano Glass Hand Blown White Color Murrine Band Table Lamp
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion, through glass, lighten by the spirit of art. 1295 Murano is a furnace, a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Nero Millemolature Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Glass Hand Etched Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Oval free hand shaped vase in black Murano glass with detailed diamond wheel work designed in 1976
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Glass Hand-Cut Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Center piece in Murano glass rubi hand molded with gold
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in rubi Murano glass hand molded with gold.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

"Papale" Coffee Table in Murano Glass , Hand Made, Engraved by Fratelli Tosi
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Coffee table in cut crystal, carved and sculpted by hand, and polished entirely by hand, following
Category

2010s Italian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass

1970s "Sothie' Italian Murano Glass Hand Blown Clear and White Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural 1970s glass pendant light from Murano by Italian lighting company Sothis. The globe
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano glass Hand Blown White Egg Lamp Total White Medium and Small Table Lamp
Located in Venice, VE
( 28cm height ). Hand made with the clear white blown Murano glass technique, total white edition
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Glass Hand Blown White Egg Lamp, Total White Edition Big Size Table Lamp
Located in Venice, VE
our Grande Murano Glass floor / table lamp EGG. Hand made with the clear white blown Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Italian Mazzega Murano Chandelier in Amber and Clear Glass, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian chandelier shown with amber and clear Murano glasses hand blown to form beautiful dangling
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Pendant with Clear & Amber Murano Glass by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with clear and amber Murano glasses hand blown into half moon shapes
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Italian Ribbon Trailed Hand-Blown Art Glass Jug
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Murano Venetian hand-blown glass ribbon pattern jug dating from the latter 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

A 1960s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Large Triangular Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition red and orange sommerso murano glass hand-crafted in Venice by Seguso, Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian " Fantasmini" Murano Glass Chandelier, circa 1980
Located in London, GB
A stunning Italian Chandelier in hand blown Murano Glass hand, decorated with original clown/ghost
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Amazing Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ sherbet cups and a large serving bowl. Perfect hand blown cobalt blue and clear Murano glass to enhance
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Rostrato Technique Table Lamps w/ Clear Murano Glass, Italy 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian table lamps with clear Murano glasses hand blown with beaked details using Rostrato
Category

1990s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

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
Blue and Clear Hand Blown Murano Dish
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand blown blue & clear Murano glass dish. A great accent piece or bookshelf decor.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Five Limited Edition Italian Sconces with Clear Murano Glass, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five limited edition italian sconces with clear murano glass, hand blown with infused gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Multicolor Murano Style Art Glass Jug Pitcher and Glasses
By Murano 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand Blown Multicolor Italian Murano Style Art Glass Jug Pitcher and Glasses. Post Modern Pitcher
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Pendant w/ Frosted Murano Glass Tubes Designed by Poliarte, 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian pendant with clear frosted Murano glasses hand blown into tubes with distinct
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Twelve Limited Edition Clear Murano Glass Sconces, 21st Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Twelve Limited Edition Italian sconce with clear textured Murano glasses hand blown to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Round Heavy Murano Mid-Century Modern Transparent Glass Ashtray Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Murano attributed heavy glass ashtray made in Italy in the late 1960s. In very
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large and Shapely Pair of Murano Butter-Cream Cased Glass Vases
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and shapely pair of Murano 1970s butter-cream cased glass vases; each tall vase with long
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Gold and Black Pendants
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass hand-blown pendants in the modernist style. This pair includes hand-crafted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1295 Murano Art Glass Cilinder Vase Hand Made in Venice/Murano, Murrine
Located in Venice, VE
precious Masters of Murano glass. Hand made in Venice, beautiful "Modern Cilinder" hand blown in inner
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Large Scale Murano Glass Multicolor Fish Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large scale Italian Murano glass hand blown fish figure sculpture with colorful decorative details
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Glass Sommerso Ashtray from MUrano Italy. 1950 - 1959
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition and colours
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Sommerso Barbini Style
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass bowl or ashtray in the style of artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Petite Murano Sommerso Glass Open Salt or Toothpick Stand, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful minimalist ashtray, Venice, Murano, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Limited Edition Set Three Wing Shaped Sconces w/ Smoky Murano Glass, Italy 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited Edition set of three sconces with smoky Murano glasses hand blown into a gorgeous wing
Category

1990s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter Bottle
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Hand Blown Italian Murano Glass Clown Decanter Bottle 13.5” . Amazing colorful hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Vase in Ruby Red Murano Glass with Rostrato Spikes Decor
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gorgeous vase in clear and deep red blown Murano glass, hand decorated with the technique
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1295 Murano Hand Made "Ca Savio" Murrine Blown Glass Vase
Located in Venice, VE
most precious Masters of Murano glass. Hand made in Venice, original Murano glass, beautiful " Ca
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Red Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Painted Garlands Attributed to Caramea, 1990s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Red Murano glass goblet with hand-painted garlands, attributed to Caramea, 1990s. This is an
Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Petite Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray Purple and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful minimalist ashtray, Venice, Murano, Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Oversized Murano Multicolor Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Huge Italian Murano glass hand blown fish figure with colorful decorative spots and stripes, Italy
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tall Vase in Ruby Red Murano Glass with Rostrato Spikes Decor
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A spectacular, imposing size in clear and deep red blown Murano glass, hand decorated with the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray Dark Pink and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray, Venice
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

1295 Murano Hand Made "Ca Savio" Beige Torchon Blown Glass Vase
Located in Venice, VE
most precious masters of Murano glass. Hand made in Venice, original Murano glass, beautiful " Ca
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1295 Murano Hand Made "Ca Savio" beige Torchon blown Glass Vase
Located in Venice, VE
most precious masters of Murano glass. Hand made in Venice, original Murano glass, beautiful " Ca
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
large Murano pulled glass Sommerso bowl of blue, clear and peach tones would be perfect as a centerpiece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Art Glass Millefiori Collectable Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
various shades of blues, red and white, accenting the close concentric complex. Murano glass hand blown
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

1950s Italian Murano Bright Rose Pink Gold Art Glass Serving Set
By Murano 5
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eye-catching bright fuchsia pink striped set of Venetian Murano mouthblown art glass serveware
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Thirteen Vintage Sconces w/ Murano Glass Sea Shell & Marked by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Thirteen Oversized vintage Italian sconce with frosted Murano glasses hand blown in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
handcrafted blown glass. Vintage hand blown Venini Murano martini ice cube glass container in light blue
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Drinking Murano Crystal Glasses Set of 4
By Murano 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Post Modern Murano drinking glasses set of 4. This set of four glasses boasts exquisite
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Very Intense Red Murano Sommerso Silver Flecks Ruffled Edge Bowls
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of 1950s red/silver Murano Sommerso silver flecks ruffled edge bowls, made in Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Art Glass Charger and Bowl. Red and Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Red and Black swirl Murano hand blown art glass bowl and charger. Mint Condition Plate 21.75
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

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Murano Glass Hand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass hand you’re looking for. Each murano glass hand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. Find 6674 options for an antique or vintage murano glass hand now, or shop our selection of 1322 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the murano glass hand you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass hand bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one murano glass hand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Venini, Barovier&Toso and Fratelli Toso produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Murano Glass Hand?

Prices for a murano glass hand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $277,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,824.
Questions About Murano Glass Hand
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers 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.