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Mid-Century Murano Glass Pocket Tray 1960s Italian Design
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano glass pocket tray, 1960s Italian design Good condition, scratches on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Empty Pockets 1960s Murano Glass
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in bari, IT
Empty pockets with oval shape in forest green with brown shades, thick Murano glass from the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

1990s Serenella Art Murano Bulicante glass vintage ashtray/pocket emptier.
By Serenella Arte Murano
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful 1990s Italian ashtray/pocket emptier with beautiful Bulicante bubble work and gold powder
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Gold

Flavio Poli Pocket Emptier Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli pocket Emptier Murano glass, 1950, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Empty Pockets Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Empty pockets murano glass 1950 Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Italian Empty Pockets (Tray) Round "Incamiciato"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Round Murano glass empty
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Centerpiece/Pocket Emptier Murano Glass Gold, 1950, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Centerpiece/Pocket Emptier Murano glass gold, 1950, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Ashtray Empties Pockets Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier et Toso ashtray pockets Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Empty Pockets (Ashtrays) In Blown And "Incamiciato" Glass.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Murano glass empty
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Fontana Arte Ashtray/Pocket tray in Murano glass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Fontana Arte ashtray/pocket tray in Murano glass, Italy, 1940s Family object, which has always
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Et Toso Ashtray/Centerpiece/Pocket Emptier Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Barovier et Toso ashtray /centerpiece/pocket emptier Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Ashtray / Pocket Tray in Submerged Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Ashtray/pocket tray in submerged glass from Murano, Italy, 1970. This process is obtained by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Pair of Decorated Murano Crystal Ashtrays/pocket trays, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of decorated Murano crystal ashtrays/pocket trays, Italy, 1960s Found in a noble apartment
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Dark Purple Round Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ashtrays or Empty pockets Murano smoked glass art, entirely made by hand with the technique of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Centrepiece in Overlaid Murano Glass by Missoni for Arte Vetri
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
polychrome and black overlaid Murano glass with multicoloured shades. (Signed Missoni) Designer: Missoni
Category

Vintage 1980s Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and heavy valet tray/vide poche made in thick grey Murano glass. It has a nice, elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Midcentury Centerpiece in Yellow, Red and Blue Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury Centerpiece in yellow, red and blue Murano glass, 1960s Irregular shaped
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pocket Box, Nason Moretti Murano Glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pocket box - Nason Moretti Murano Glass Carl Hansen Edition With its original box Brand new
Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Barovier Toso Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
// Murano Glass Jewelry Bowl // Murano Glass Empty Pocket    
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver Leaf

Flavio Poli White, Amber and Blue "Submerged" Murano Glass Italian Bowl, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury Murano art glass white with two pockets in blue and dark amber. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ashtray Murano Glass Sommerso Ashtray Vide-Poche Blue Midcentury Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
of Murano glass with the famous "sommerso" technique, in shades of midnight blue and transparent with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Ashtray Murano Glass Sommerso Attributed to Seguso Midcentury Modern Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Archimede Seguso produced in the 1950s. The ashtray was made of blown Murano glass with the famous sommerso
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Italian Blue and Green Murano Glass Ashtray, from the Sommersi Series, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Murano glass ashtray or pocket empty with various colored shades, is the "I Sommersi" series object
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Object Holder with Curled Arms, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Murano glass object holder with curled arms, 1970s Blue Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano pocket emptiers in submerged glass 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Triangular-shaped pocket emptier transparent base and blue shades, submerged glass from Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass & Brass Ashtray by Tommaso Barbi, Italy, ca. 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Geneva, CH
Murano glass and brass ashtray or pocket emptier by Tommaso Barbi, Italy ca. 1970s Measures: 24 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Italian post-modern Murano teal glass decorative bowl by Venini, 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
a round base in aqua-green Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or pocket emptier. Produced by
Category

1990s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass

Tiffany Blue Murano Glass Bowl or Pocket Emptier, Italy, 1960s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous tiffany blue glass bowl in Murano glass. This gorgeous piece was designed in Murano
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Ashtray with Yellow and Green Shades, 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern red Murano a with yellow and green shades, 1970s Red Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

v. Nason & C, Murano Glass Ashtray or Empty Pockets, Italy 1970s
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Naples, IT
Blue Murano glass 'Collezione' ashtray designed by Carlo Nason in Italy during the 1970s and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Nason V. Murano Empty Pockets (Bowl) In Blown And "Incamiciato" Glass.
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Murano glass emptying pot
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Dandy Clown with Pocket Watch Top Hat Italian Art Glass Vintage Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, large vintage Murano hand blown white with red, blue and black spots Italian
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century C. Nason Style Pocket Emptier in Solid Purple Murano Glass Italy 60s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
Very refined circular pocket emptier in solid purple Murano glass. Visible a very small chips on
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century C. Nason Style Pocket Emptier in Solid Yellow Murano Glass Italy 60s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, IT
Very refined circular pocket emptier in solid dark yellow Murano glass. Visible a couple of very
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Handblown Murano Glass Sphere Table Lamp for Mazzega, Italy 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Murano 5, Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand blown Murano glass sphere on chrome base by Carlo Nason. Made in Italy, Space Age in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Ashtray with Internal Decoration, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern glass ashtray with internal decoration, 1970s Murano Italy glass ashtray
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Pair of Round Vide Pocket Emptier Bowls in Brass and Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of round vide pocket emptier bowls in brass and Murano glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Vide-Poche
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vide-poche in Murano glass from the 1960s. Ideal for decoration, its thick glass and luminous
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Vide-Poche
Vintage Murano Glass Vide-Poche
H 2.56 in W 5.71 in D 5.12 in
Large Midcentury Murano Orange Sunburst Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Murano glass bowl or ashtray, orange, red and clear glass. Italy, 1960s Spotted
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Seguso Sommerso Green Art Glass Triangular Bowl / Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Green Murano Glass Bowl // Italian Triangle Sommerso Green Murano Glass Empty Pocket Bowl  
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Archimede Seguso Midcentury Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Dots, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic hand blown midcentury Murano glass bowl with gold dots. This fantastic object is
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
By Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Trinket Bowl Murano De Barovier & Toso Glass, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Vacuum pocket or ashtray in Murano Glass by Barovier & Toso, 1960s. Controlled bubble effect
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Decorative Object Vide-Poche Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso Midcentury Italy 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano pocket emptier in magenta colour. Almost circular body. On the underside it has a dove gray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative Bowl Vide-Poche Murano Glass Dino Martens Midcentury Italy 1970s
By Dino Martens
Located in Palermo, IT
Decorative bowl/pocket tray made of submerged Murano glass with a semispherical body decorated with
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Decorative Object Vide-Poche Seguso Murano Glass Midcentury Modern Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
was made of transparent massive Murano glass with a circular body and external protuberances. Note
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vide-Poche Decorative Object Attributed to Flavio Poli Midcentury
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
attributed to Flavio Poli. The pocket emptier was made of Murano glass with the famous Sommerso technique and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian modern Decorative bowl in transparent yellow Murano glass by Venini 1990
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
with a round base in transparent yellow Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or pocket emptier
Category

1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian modern Decorative bowl in green light blue Murano glass by Venini 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
with a round base in light blue aqua-green Murano glass. Perfect as a centerpiece or pocket emptier
Category

1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Green decorative Murano bowl
Located in Milano, IT
Acid green decorative bowl - Murano glass valet tray - collectible bright Murano glass A heavy
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Green decorative Murano bowl
Green decorative Murano bowl
H 2.37 in Dm 6.7 in
Doria 1970s Large Murano Glass Globe Round Brass Flush Mount Table Light Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
/ table lamp light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany, circa 1965-1975. The huge mouth-blown Murano glass
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Gold, Brass

Murano Venetian Italian Glass LOVE Vide Poche Jewelry Dish
Located in Boston, MA
Rare vintage Murano glass LOVE Empty Pocket jewelry dish brought back from Murano Island in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects

Serge Mansau, Murano Set of Vase and Cup, 1992
By Serge Mansau
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Small vase, large vase and cup set - Serge Mansau for Murano Small pear-shaped soliflore vase
Category

1990s European Other Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Spanish Gilt Iron Floor Ashtray / Candle Stand / End Drinks Table, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
vintage condition. The Murano glass bowls shown at the images are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace
Category

20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Vintage Italian Valet Tray in Thick Grey Murano Glass, Space Age Era Vide Poche
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage big and heavy valet tray/vide poche made in thick grey Murano glass. It has a nice, elegant
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Table Lamps in Vanilla and Copper
Located in Little Rock, AR
leaving green rings around the air pockets, The hexagonal beveled Lucite base elevates, and gives
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Trinket Bowl Silver Murano De Barovier & Toso Glass, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
Empty silver Murano glass pocket from Barovier & Toso. Designed in the 1950s. Very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Italian Midcentury Empty Pockets 1960s Submerged Murano Glass
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in bari, IT
Empty pockets with a triangular shape, transparent base and blue shades, submerged Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Submerged Murano Glass Italian Midcentury Empty Pockets 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in bari, IT
Empty pockets with a triangular shape, transparent base and blue shades, submerged Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Vase or Pocket Emptier, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined design large vase in submerged Murano glass in shades of yellow and green made by Flavio
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Pocket For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass pocket you’re looking for. A murano glass pocket — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass pocket, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A murano glass pocket is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Venini, Vintage Murano Gallery and Barovier&Toso each produced at least one beautiful murano glass pocket that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Pocket?

Prices for a murano glass pocket start at $250 and top out at $1,858 with the average selling for $729.
Questions About Murano Glass Pocket
  • 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, 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 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.