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Murano Glass Head Sculpture attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Rare and stunning Murano glass head sculpture with nose ring in dark chocolate with Iridescence
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Table, Glass Top, Walnut , by Ico Parisi Murano Glass Heads
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, heads Murano glass. Feet in silver metal. Measure in cm: H 74 x W 125 x D 125.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

20th Century Sculptural Murano Glass Face on Bronze Base
Located in Southall, GB
A unique 20th Century Sculptural Murano glass head On Bronze Base. The shape is unusual
Category

20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano 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

Murano Sommerso Glass Horse Head Bust Signed Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This Italian Murano Sommerso glass horse head is signed Bortaro. It is lovely and in then colors of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
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H 23 in W 11.5 in D 13.5 in
Murano Art Glass Colorful Patchwork Head Sculpture on Base Signed and Dated
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Murano Art Glass Colorful Patchwork head sculpture on base signed and dated Murano 2007. Unique use
Category

Early 2000s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mattia Toso Murano Art Glass Head Sculpture Signed by the Artist Original Label
By Mattia Toso
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Mattia Toso Murano Art Glass Head Sculpture Signed by The Artist. retains its Original label and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing a penguin, with the head turned upwards. The Murano
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing a penguin, with the head turned upwards. The Murano
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Decanter
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass decanter composed of a purple hued body, accented with a gold speckled glass bass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Formia 2001 Italian Black Murano Glass Bottle with Dog Head Stopper
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary object d'Art with big size, an exceptional rare canopic jar by Formia in blown Murano
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin Effetre International, Italy, 1986
By Effetre International Company, Marina Angelin, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Effetre International, Murano, 1986. It is made of hand blown glass composed of blue, red, white, brown
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin Effetre International, Italy, 1986
By Effetre International Company, Marina Angelin, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986 and 1988 The vases are made of hand blown glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Penguin Vase Mid Century, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century Murano Glass Penguin Vase out of the famous workshops in Italy from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
By Effetre International Company, Marina Angelin, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The vases are made of hand blown glass composed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous and rare Loredano Rosin murano glass sculpture. From circa 1960 and made
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Murano Glass Signed Sculpture, Important Rare Centerpiece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
! Handles: Two moors black heads with turbans.: it's a true sculpture - Some photos available when
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Moorish Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
standing on its six legs each finely formed from glass has a detailed head and body formed in naturalistic
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Italian 19/20th C. Murano Glass and Polychrome Multi-Tier 16 Arm Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and monumental Italian late 19/early 20th century Murano glass and polychrome multi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Josef Frank - Set of 6 coupe glasses, Murano, for Svenskt Tenn
By Josef Frank
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 6 beautiful coupe glasses designed by Josef Frank for the company Svenskt tenn. From the
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Formia 1980s Modern Italian Comic Ivory Glass Head Sculpture with Red Lips
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
One 1980s, modernist dynamic, comic mouth blown head sculpture in colored Murano glass, in ivory
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, 1940 . Attributed to Seguso - Barovier, Italian
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano Attributed to Seguso - Barovier We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Green and Gold Murano Art Glass Cat
By Vivarini Murano
Located in Charleston, SC
Murano Venetian Art Glass Cat Figurine. This little stunner has shades of blues and greens
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1940, Italian. Attributed to Archimide Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold Attributed to Seguso - Barovier We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Ducks Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Murano Art Glass White and Black Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1950
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
resting on a half moon also made in Murano glass. The components include a black glass disc at the bottom
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Gold

Franco Lapini Bear Head Silver Plated Ice Bucket Cookie Jar, Italy, 1970
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
surface is lightly textured to give it an organic feel, the clear Murano glass gracing a striking
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Scavo Murano Art Glass Frosted Glass Amphora Vase
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Scavo Murano Art Glass Vase. It depicts a lemon color “frosted” glass amphora shaped vase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Italian Midcentury Mazzega Mushroom Table lamps in White Murano Glass
By Mazzega
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set of two Mushroom table lamps, produced by Mazzega, Murano, Italy. The mushroom shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Abstract Sculpture Head Clown Murano Glass Pop Art by Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, abstract sculpture Clown, made in Murano glass by the famous master glassmaker Badioli
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier in the Style of Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Roma, IT
upper part, while in the lower part there are 3 Murano glasses that act as a diffuser. The three half
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Murano Glass Blue Wall Lamp/Sconce with Chromed Metal Screws and Bulb
By Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage wall/ceiling lamp in Murano glass, manufactured by Mazzega. It consists of a clear cylinder
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Flush Mount

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Walter Furlan, Murano Glass Sculpture Horse Head 'Homage to Picasso'
By Walter Furlan
Located in London, GB
the official Glass Display on Murano Island sponsored by the Venetian Institute for Work and later on
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to clear Italian art glass horse head sculpture
Category

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

Materials

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

Stylized Murano Horse Head Sculpture in Sommerso Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great Murano horse sculpture in clear and grey Sommerso glass. Manufactured circa 1970. possibly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

Head sculpture in sapphire blue Murano blown glass, decorative object available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Beautiful Murano blown glass sculpture in sapphire blue glass handmade by Murano masters
Category

Early 2000s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Alexandrite Glass Horse Head Sculpture
By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Murano glass by one of the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Picasso Head Carnival Murano Glass by Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Carnival, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Pablo Picasso Head Cleopatra Murano Glass Badioli
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Cleopatra, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge Murano Glass Horse Head Sculpture in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Murano sculpture Signed Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown orange to white and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Tiepolo Head Figurine
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brussels, BE
lattimo glass head, the pink eyes, the black hat with the red feather and the red nose. The base is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Busts

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Abstract Sculpture Tribute to Pablo Picasso Head Lulù Murano Glass by Badioli
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
This work, Sculpture Lulù, of art is a tribute to Pablo Picasso, made in Murano glass by the famous
Category

2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Hand blown Murano glass table lamp, 1960s, Italy Minimal design Very high quality. Fully
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
H 11.42 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Italian Modernist Black Iridescent Murano Glass Sculpture in the Shape of a Head
By Ernesto Purisiol, Alfredo Rossi
Located in New York, NY
mouth-blown sculpture in black Murano glass worked with an iridescent finish that adds depth to the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

White Murano Glass tablelamp with mushroom head, manufactured by De Majo, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Elegant large table lamp made of white Murano glass with mushroom head, manufactured by De Majo in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Gold-Black Italian Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Sculpture Heads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano glass in the style of Picasso, in good condition. The detailed décor pieces are particularized
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Grey-Black Italian Pair of Smoked Murano Glass Sculpture Heads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano glass in the style of Picasso, in good condition. The detailed décor pieces are particularized
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Purple Murano Vase with Lions Head
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Purple Murano glass vase with lions head.
Category

Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Red Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pony Horse Head Figurine
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red to green, with gold flecks Italian art glass pony horse
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

1960s Italian Murano 'Forked' Textured Clear Glass Mazzega Carlo Nason Pendant
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
1960s Mid century Italian Murano glass pendant light with 12 individual curved textured thick clear
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Glass Terns/Sea Gulls by Livio Seguso for Murano Glass Studios
By Livio Seguso, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass terns or sea gulls by Livio Seguso for Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Pair of Murano & Brass Egret Sculptures
By Zanetti Murano
Located in East Hampton, NY
A Rare set of TWO egrets made of hand blown clear and brown Murano glass and brass head and feet
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Clear Glass Petal Chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
1960s midcentury Italian Murano glass pendant light with 11 individual curved textured thick clear
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Nickel

Vincenzo Nason Italian Murano Horse Head
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Westport, CT
Vincenzo Nason Extra large Murano Glass horse head on black glass base circa 1989,worked for Venini
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Outstanding Harlequin Head Door Handle, Brass and Murano Glass, Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Architectural Italian Murano art glass door pull, circa 1960s, azure glass handle, brass hardware
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Murano glass horse sculpture, signed
By Fabio Tagliapietra
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Chalcedony Murano glass horse sculpture, signed by artist: Fabio Tagliapietra. Italy circa
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano glass horse sculpture, signed
Murano glass horse sculpture, signed
H 13 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in
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Murano Glass Head For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass head you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every murano glass head was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass head, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass head, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made murano glass head has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Archimede Seguso, Formia Murano and Alfredo Barbini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Glass Head?

The average selling price for a murano glass head at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Head
  • 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 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.