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Vintage Tre Fuochi Venetian Murano Glass Ruby Red Goblets and Pitcher, 8 Pc Set
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This Tre Fuochi Italian Venetian Murano hand-blown art glass set is a true testament to the
Category

Vintage 1920s Barware

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Italian Barovier & Taso Murano Glass Ruby Red & Silver Inclusions Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian Murano art glass candy decorative bowl by Barovier & Taso which may have been
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass, 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
21st Century VI+M Studio Medium Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Color
By Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
a diffuser for light and expresses the high chromatic potential of Murano glass – ruby pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century VI+M Studio Large Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Colors
By Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
diffuser for light and expresses the high chromatic potential of Murano glass – ruby pink, amethyst pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century VI+M Studio Small Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Colors
By Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
diffuser for light and expresses the high chromatic potential of Murano glass, ruby pink, amethyst pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century VI+M Studio Floor Lamp Murano Glass Tripolino Fringe Various Colors
By Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
diffuser for light and expresses the high chromatic potential of Murano glass – ruby pink, amethyst pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Ruby Red Bowl with 24-Carat Gold Finishes in Blown Murano Glass, 1990s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Ruby red bowl with 24-carat gold finishes in blown Murano glass, 1990s, Italy This beautiful bowl
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

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

Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Ruby Red Blown Glass With Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano glass goblet; it has a rare stem worked with the pincer molding technique by which the craftsman
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Glass

Materials

Murano 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

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

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Bowl
Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Bowl
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H 4.14 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in
Set of 8 Cenedese twisted Ruby stem, Pulegoso Murano Glass, unique. Signed
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
18th Century classic twisted stem glass. The twisted stem is in Ruby beads with a single white bead
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Vintage 1950s Italian Georgian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Ultralight Set of 2 Mixed-Texture Tumblers with Ruby Rim
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Discover our Ultralight Murano glass tumblers, meticulously crafted by an expert Maestro who
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2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular
By Venini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Venini ruby red Murano glass, decorated with rose window, very particular centerpiece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Stella Tray Murano Glass Teal Blue
By Alessandro Mendini, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Stella tray Murano glass Teal Blue color. Designed in 2014, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Set Six Italian Venetian Murano Glass Barovier Toso Ruby Red Champagne Goblets
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass set of six Champagne Goblets or finger food bowls
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Murano Blown Glass Ruby Red Pedestal Coupes-Sherbets S/6
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Venetian region of Northern Italy, a set of six Murano glass coupes or sherbets, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Perfume Bottles, Murano, Red, Italy, 1960
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Nice, FR
Lot of Murano perfume case, from the 60s, in good condition. Ruby red color. Never used.
Category

20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano bowl, Flavio Poli, submerged glass. Cut and ruby ​​color, Italy, 50s
By Flavio Poli, Carole Stupell
Located in Roma, IT
This is a Ruby-cut and Ruby-colored sculpture. Murano ashtray or bowl, attributable to Flavio Poli
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Murano Glass Bowl with Green Flowers and Red Ruby Detail
Located in Toronto, ON
A grand contemporary hand blown Murano bowl with rich colors, embellished with two ruby colored
Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Italian Vintage Vase Spike Model Ruby Red Hand Blown
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano glass (Italy) blown according to the ancient technique of "rostrato"; a work of art of easy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Red Blown Glass With Gold Leaf Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano glass goblet; it has a rare stem worked with the pincer molding technique by which the craftsman
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Neoclassical enameled Murano Chalice aventurine ruby mythology warriors gilt
Located in Mobile, AL
. The stem and ruffled feature gold aventurine. The Neoclassical glass of Murano is responsible for the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Giulio Radi AVeM Murano Glass Vase c1950
By Giulio Radi
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
bottle vase with deep blue, ruby red, and clear glass - elongated stopper in the same colourway Type
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Venini, Murano Glass Bowl/Small Vase Acid Signed 'Venini, Murano, Italia' 3 Line
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small bowl in ruby red glass by Venini. Signed in acid 3 lines, several designers worked
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Tre Fuochi, Large centerpiece of crystal glass and bronze by Murano
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Delft, NL
Tre Fuochi, Large centerpiece of crystal glass and bronze by Murano This work of high quality
Category

20th Century Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Ruby Red Italian Murano Art Glass Vase by Venini
By Vintage Italian Glass, Venini
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular and beautiful hand-blown Italian Art glass vase was designed by Venini, Murano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Glass Bowl with Copper and Ruby Aventurine
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Soquel, CA
design. Indistinct Murano label (signed). Size: 3"W x 10"D. One small scratch inside of bowl, polished
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Tre Fuochi Set 12 Glasses, Hand Decored Tumblers and 2 Bottle Cloisonne
Located in Venice, VE
, Venice hand blown ruby red glass, and hand made Fire Enamel decors on a 24kt gold hand made decors. Fully
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2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Gorgeous Ruby Murano Glass Table Lamp with Submerged Gold Accents 1990s Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Graceful Ruby Murano Glass Table Lamp with Submerged Gold Embellishments from the 1990s, Italy
Category

1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Murano Ruby Glass Chandelier
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Classic chandelier from Murano, Italy featuring eight hand blown arms and ‘shades’ connected to a
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Archimede Seguso Art Glass Centre Piece, Italy, C.1960
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A large Murano sommerso glass centre piece Italy C.1960 Mid-20th century, in ruby, green and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Eclectic Set of 10 Cenedese Champagne Glass, Each in Different Design. Unique
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
in the 1950s. The stemmed glasses come in a rich mid-century palette of colors including Fume, Amber
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Formia Italian Vintage Wine Red Gold Murano Glass Christmas Tree Sculpture
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass trees of organic sleek modern design, a vintage creation by the Venetian company
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Formia Italian Vintage Red Green Amber Murano Glass Christmas Tree Sculpture
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass trees of organic sleek modern design, a vintage creation by the Venetian company
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Formia 1980s Italian Vintage Red Orange Clear Murano Glass Tree Modern Sculpture
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Christmas tree sculpture of organic sleek Minimalist cone design, in mouth-blown solid Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Venetian Glass Goblets
Located in Stamford, CT
Magnificent etched and blown Venetian glass goblets by Gianni Seguso, Vetro Artistco Murano. 5
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Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Crystal

Venetian Glass Goblets
Venetian Glass Goblets
H 9.1 in Dm 4.3 in
21st Century LPWK Vase Frosted Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, LPWK
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century LPWK CUBES vase Frosted Murano glass various colors. Designed by LPWK, Cubes is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century LPWK Bowl Frosted Murano Glass Various Colors
By LPWK, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century LPWK cubes bowl frosted Murano glass various colors. Designed by LPWK, cubes is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century LPWK Case Frosted Murano Glass Various Colors
By LPWK, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century LPWK cubes case frosted Murano glass various colors. Designed by LPWK, cubes is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century LPWK Mini Bowl Frosted Murano Glass Various Colors
By LPWK, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century LPWK cubes mini bowl frosted Murano glass various colors. Designed by LPWK, cubes is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Chic Pair of Ruby Red Murano Rigadin Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano ruby red rigadin glass lamps on acrylic bases. Italy, 1950's Lamp shades are not
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Karim Rashid Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle vase, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

XXL Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano ruby red glass flower shaped centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Large Vase in Murano Glass Honey
By Alessandro Mendini, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Freccia large vase in Murano glass various colors. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemella Murano Glass Vase Amber Yellow
By Alessandro Mendini, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLA transparent vase, Murano glass. Purho continues to search
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Blue Color
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Small Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle small bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Amber
By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Large Vase Ocean Blue
By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Ocean Blue
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Kountess Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Honey
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Kount vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Small Vase Murano Glass Mediterranean Blue
By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini FRECCIA small vase in Murano glass. Designed by Alessandro Mendini
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemella Murano Transparent Glass Vase Grey
By Purho Murano, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLA transparent vase, Murano glass. Purho continues to search
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass ruby you’re looking for. Each murano glass ruby for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. If you’re shopping for a murano glass ruby, we have 59 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass ruby — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass ruby, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Barovier&Toso and Seguso Vetri d'Arte each produced at least one beautiful murano glass ruby that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Ruby?

Prices for a murano glass ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.
Questions About Murano Glass Ruby
  • 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
    How ruby glass is made involves adding a dissolved gold solution called gold chloride to the molten glass. In some cases, glassmakers also add a small amount of tin. You'll find a variety of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 19th century, Bohemian glassmakers produced a ruby shade of glass by using copper. It was carved and enameled in the decorative Bohemian style. You’ll find a variety of Bohemian ruby glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bohemian ruby glass refers to any ruby-colored example of Bohemian glass. Bohemian glassware originated in the Czech Republic in what used to be known as Bohemia. Glassmaking traces back to the 13th century in the region and continues to this day. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Bohemian glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, some ruby glass is valuable. Generally, the selling price of ruby glass has appreciated over the years, largely because collectors prize its appearance, and the delicate nature of the glass has led to breakage, limiting the available supply. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, maker, type and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can provide you with an estimate of your piece's value. Find a variety of ruby glass on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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
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