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Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Opalescent Shell Form Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of vintage Opalescent Murano glass sconces. Featuring lovely textured glass in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Archimede Seguso Large Vetri d'Arte Centerpiece/ Bowl, Murano Glass, Opalescent
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great very large, centerpiece/ bowl by the well known glass Murano master Seguso, signed Vetri
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Opalescent Pink White Sea Shell Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely Murano hand blown pink over opaline white glass sea shell bowl / ashtray. Attributed to
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Anzolo Fuga , large bowl/centerpiece Murano glass for AVEM .
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice centerpiece in Murano glass ,opalescent and aventurine glass by the well known Master
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Galliano Ferro Murano Large Pink & Opalescent White Glass Bowl
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Bolton, GB
opalescent white glass. Attributed to Galliano Ferro, as I found another bowl which appears to be from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Pink White Opalescent Art Glass Heart Bowl, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catchinng heart shaped Sommerso bowl in pink and opal white Murano glass. Attributed to Seguso
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

1930s Múrano Opalescent Glass Chandelier
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s opalescent murano glass chandelier with 5 lights
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Livio Seguso Murano Glass Double Horse Sculpture in Opalescent Glass Signed 1977
By Livio Seguso
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Livio Seguso Murano Glass Double Horse sculpture in solid Opalescent glass signed Livio Seguso and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Fratelli Toso Opalescent Glass Bowl with Orange Optic Swirls
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous round optical vintage chunky Murano hand blown glass bowl by Fratelli Toso is thick
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Pink Opalescent Gold Flecks Quilted Italian Art Glass Pitcher Flower Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Anzolo Fuga for Avem Opalescent Murano Red, Purple Murrine Glass Vase Vintage
By Anzolo Fuga, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning and rare Italian Murano opalescent glass vase by Anzolo Fuga for Avem has
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Salviati Murano Opalescent Fruit Bookends
By Salviati
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large handblown apple and pear fruit art glass book ends By Salviati. Glass is combination
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Opalescent Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Farmer Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Opaline Florence Opalescent Purple and White Italian Art Glass Vase
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline Florence opalescent Purple and white Italian art glass vase with a translucent base and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century, Murano Opalescent Glass Hanging Pendant Light
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Charleston, SC
A stunning mid-century opaline murano bell shaped pendency light with brass details. The glass has
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Opalescent Murano Glass and Gilded Metal Cascade Chandelier by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing clear and opalescent Murano glass chandelier designed and manufactured in Murano by
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Opalescent Italian Opaline Pitcher from Florence
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent green and brown Italian art glass pitcher with early
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

1960s Space Age Opalescent Murano Glass and Chromed Metal Pendant by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
white and opalescent murano glass are in perfect conditions, it works 110-240 volts and needs regular e
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Smoked Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Abstract Murano smoke color glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase from Florence 1950s
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent green and brown Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Opalescent Green and White Italian Opaline Pitcher from Florence
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent green and Whit Italian Art glass Pitcher Beautiful hand
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

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

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Opalescent Green and Brown Italian Opaline Pitcher from Florence
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent green and brown Italian art glass pitcher with early
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase on Foot from Florence, 1950s
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or early 1960s
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega, opalescent Murano glass chandelier
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
Original Carlo Nason interlocking glass elements for Mazzega c 1970 The drop can be extended
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cobalt Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase on Foot from Florence, 1960s
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or early 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Opalescent Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning vintage Murano glass centerpiece bowl with beautiful opalescent effect. lovely accessory
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Bluish Opalescent Glass Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano bluish opalescent glass chandelier The pressed molded glasses are vintage, the frame is new
Category

Late 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Red Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase on Foot from Florence, 1960s
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or early 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Red Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase on Foot from Florence, 1960s
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or early 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage Red Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase on Foot from Florence, 1960s
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or early 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Murano Opalescent Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid twentieth century Murano hanging lantern with opalescent glass and black and yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Silver Opalescent Glass "Rostrate" Vase
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown, mid-century style, silver opalescent glass vase with spike design in the manner of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pendant Light by Mazzega in Murano Opalescent Glass ca 1968
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
blown in clear, amber and opalescent blue Murano glass. Holds one e27 bulbd and has been recently
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

MCM "Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in a blue opalescent hue, consisting of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large "Cascade" Mazzega Chandelier by Carlo Nason in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in a blue opalescent hue, consisting of
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Carlo Nason for Mazzega Chandelier in Murano Opalescent Glass, circa 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Merida, Yucatan
, Murano, Italy. The lamp alone measures 18 inches tall and has a 12 inch diameter Consists of three
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Modern Pink Opalescent Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of modern pale pink opalescent Murano glass lamps. The glass on these absolutely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Murano Blue Opalescent Glass Light Pendant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair Italian Murano hand blown opalescent blue glass ceiling light pendants. The opalescent glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Opalescent Red Italian Art Glass Round Cylinder Flower Vase, One Left
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
ONLY 1 Left! - Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark oxblood red over opalescent Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Vintage Venetian/Murano Glass Chandelier, 6 Arm
By Murano 5
Located in Bronx, NY
This stylish vintage Venetian glass chandelier is beautifully designed with hand blown "Murano
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Two Opalescent "Girasole" Murano Glass Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass pair of hand blown "Girasole" vases in an opaline glass shining in a rainbow
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, circa 1960s in Opalescent Murano Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Murano Glass, still retaining the original label. Consists of four slabs of glass joined together, can
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Mottled & Opalescent Interlocking Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
a rich opalescent hue. The Murano glass pieces attach to a nickel frame that attaches to a round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Chandelier Pendant Chrome Opalescent Glass by Mazzega, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury Chandelier Pendant, Chrome frame with opalescent Glass with blue tone by Mazzega
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Opalescent Art Glass Dog by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find figural glass item by master Italian glassblower Seguso. Perfect condition, possibly a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Murano Red White Opalescent Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
selection of Murano glass pieces avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Modernist Interlocking Chandelier in Hand Blown Murano Opalescent Glass
Located in New York, NY
in a rich opalescent hue. The Murano glass pieces attach to a nickel frame that attaches to a square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Murano Pink Opalescent Glass Ball Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of modern Murano pink opalescent glass ball form lamps. Circa 2000. A favorite of top
Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Red Opalescent White Italian Art Glass Centrepiece Fish Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and red striped Italian art glass flat fish
Category

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

Materials

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

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Opalescent Four Tiered Tronchi Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Murano Italy 21st Century. Featuring four tiers of stunning Tronchi glass featuring Faux Bois texturing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

10 Tiered Corrugated Opalescent Murano Glass Chandelier in Round Shape
Located in New York, NY
10 tiered corrugated opalescent Murano glass chandelier in a round shape available for immediate
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Opalescent Murano Glass Amphora attributed to Archimede Seguso 1940s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Opalescent Murano Glass Amphora Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1940s Found in a noble
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Opalescent Murano Glass wall Sconces. Italy 1970's
Located in LYON, FR
A delightful pair of twin arm mouth blown wall sconces. Glass has a very pleasing milky opelescent
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Mazzega Long Interlocking Sconces in Opalescent, Crystal and black Glass
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of individual Murano glass pieces with a "C" shape pieces that interlock with one another and hang
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Braided Opalescent Glass Curved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
with a braided design consisting of a wealth of diamond forms in handblown opalescent Murano glass with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Blue White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent cobalt blue and white opalescent Italian art glass
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

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Murano Glass Opalescent For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass opalescent you’re looking for. A murano glass opalescent — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a murano glass opalescent, we have 271 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass opalescent, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass opalescent, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Fratelli Toso, Archimede Seguso and Mazzega Murano each produced at least one beautiful murano glass opalescent that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Opalescent?

The average selling price for a murano glass opalescent at 1stDibs is $1,548, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $34,715 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Opalescent
  • 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 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 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.