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Design Table Lamp with Murano Glass Shade, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Eye-catching design lamp with chrome-plated base and murano glass shade. Very good original
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A large 1960s Italian Venini Murano glass shaded brass arc lamp
By Venini
Located in London, GB
A large 1960s Italian Venini Murano glass shaded brass arc lamp, with barley twist brass stem
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage Italian Floor Lamp with Red Murano Glass Shade
By Stilnovo, Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
glass shade attributed to Vistosi, overlaid in white to intensify the light, has an enticing conical
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

1970s Italian Murano Glass Shade and Brass Table Lamp by VeArt
By VeArt
Located in Carimate, Como
Iconic pair of large 1970s Murano glass shade table lamps. As can be seen from pictures, the metal
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Orange and Yellow Murano Glass Shade and Brass 1950s Pendant by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
brass structure and 2 large Murano glass shade (50 cm height). Each shade features one E27 lamp socket
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Five Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lights with Murano Glass Shade, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Bronze and metal pendant with original Murano glass shade. Please note that we have five pendants in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Lamp full Murano Glass Shade by Murano Due, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Due
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern table or bedside lamp in white and clear Murano glass, full glass, glass shade
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lamp full Murano Glass Shade by Murano Due, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Due
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
shade by the italian design manufacture Murano Due. Original tag Murano glass guarantee. Famous design
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sculptural Floor Lamp with Murano Glass Shade, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Floor lamp in polished chrome with artisan hand-blown glass shade, Murano, Italy, 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1980s Italian Table Lamp by VeArt with Murano Glass Shade in Post Modern Design
By VeArt
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1980s Italian table lamp by VeArt with a Murano glass shade. Great minimalistic Post
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

A Benson Brass Desk Lamp With A Murano Glass Shade
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1900 An articulated brass lamp with heart shaped base, with brass screw to the neck, to be used as a desk lamp or mounted on the wall. Attributed to W.A.S Benson. P...
Category

Early 20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Murano Glass Shade Chandelier - Vintage Brass Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is composed of a hand crafted brass frame plate and nineteen lightly frosted, hand blown Murano glass
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Enzo Ciampalini “Alfea” Floor Lamp In Cast Copper With Murano Glass Shade
By Lamp International, Enzo Ciampalini
Located in Chicago, IL
Sinuous floor lamp in cast copper with Murano scavo glass bowl shaped shade designed by Enzo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Flos White Hand Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp, Italy Space Age
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Flos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flos white hand blown Murano glass table lamp, Italy Space Age, 1960s Hand blown Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

1970S Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, London
Ceiling pendant Half globe Murano glass shade Steel stem 1960s/1970s Italy
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Mazzega Murano Butterscotch Glass Pendant Light
By Mazzega
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pendant light with complex, hand-blown, Murano glass shade in a milky yellow-amber color with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Chrome Table or Desk Lamps by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chrome base with three white and clear Murano glass shade lamps by Mazzega. Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Tripod Table Lamp with Murano Frosted Glass "Swirl" Shade
By Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass shade (ca. 1950s, Italy). Frosted cylindrical glass shade is a swirl of taupe-beige against
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare vintage pendant lamp by Mazzega with murano glass shade. The lamp consists of a shiny
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Maurizio Pellegrin Tripod Prototype Green Murano Glass Floor Lamp 1984
Located in Munich, DE
Prototype tripod table lamp with a green conical Murano glass shade designed by the Artist Maurizio
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Large Murano Glass and Gilded Metal Sconce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Murano glass shade on a gilded metal support sconce. Dealer Ref: 1160
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Large Murano Glass and Gilded Metal Sconce
Large Murano Glass and Gilded Metal Sconce
H 6.7 in W 24.22 in D 11.62 in
Large Pair of Modern Italian Wall Lights "Ornella", Murano Glass and Brass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Lyon, FR
Composed of a brass structure with a Murano glass shade. Handcrafted work. Unlimited items.
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

New Three Light Vecchio Chandelier in Brass with Murano Bubble Glass Shade
Located in Troy, MI
New and made for us in Italy, this three light hanging fixture has a Murano glass shade with
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century, Italian Murano Glass Brass Wall Lighting Sconce, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century sconce / wall light. Brass structure with patina and murano glass shade. Two inner
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Reed Floor Lamp Murano Glass Metal by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Reed floor lamp chrome metal, blown murano glass shade by the italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Handblown Mid-Century Modern White and Clear Swirl Murano Glass Wall Sconce
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist wall sconce features a rounded Murano Glass shade with a white
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Designer, Pendant Light, Murano Glass, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pendant light with a Murano glass shade designed and produced in Italy, 1940s-1950s.  
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

3 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Filigrana' Glass Sconces, Venini, circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Mid-Century Modern sconces attributed to Venini, with a Murano glass shade in 'Filigrana
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Brass and Pink Murano Glass Lantern Style Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of a brass structure with a central tall fluted Murano glass shade lightly
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Square Murano Sconce / Flush Mount by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light or flush mount with a single square milky white textured Murano glass
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Square Murano Sconce / Flush Mount by Mazzega
Square Murano Sconce / Flush Mount by Mazzega
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 5.91 in
Darien Sconce - cast bronze and Murano glass
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted, textured dark patinated cast bronze backplate with Murano glass shade and hand
Category

2010s British Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Darien Sconce - cast bronze and Murano glass
Darien Sconce - cast bronze and Murano glass
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
1970s Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Italian vintage floor lamp with black metal base and Murano glass shade. The lamp has been newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
1970s Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
H 64.97 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in
Mid-Century Modern Ring Floor Lamp Murano Glass Metal by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age ring floor lamp chrome metal, blown murano glass shade by the italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Ring Floor Lamp Murano Glass Metal by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age ring floor lamp chrome metal, blown murano glass shade by the italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Murano clear Glass & gold plate Metal Flush Mount, Italy 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass shade with metal fittings. A beautiful hand made glass onion
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Nautical 1960 German Mid Century Flush Lamp Kaiser Leuchten Murano Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass shade. Rewired.
Category

Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Murano Glass and Brass Metal Sconce with Brutalist Design, c. 1960's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern sconce with Brutalist design. Murano glass shade has an elongated cube design
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Amber Graniglia Shell Sconces by Murano Due, 5 Available
By Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear shell shaped Murano glass shade hand blown with amber Graniglia to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Plate

Darien Sconce - nickel plated cast bronze and Murano glass
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
Murano glass shade and hand crafted cast bronze diffuser. Requires one E14 small screw bulb. Wired for
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2010s British Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

1960s by Lino Tagliapietra Design Glass Table Lamp
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano glass shade and chrome metal base Perfect working order Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Neverrino Murano Glass Pendant by Gae Aulenti
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional and rare glass pendant designed by Gae Aulenti for Vistosi. Hand blown Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

1970s Rare Large Italian Textured Murano Glass Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Mazzega, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage textured glass table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten with textured coloured Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful lamp from the Space Age era in the shape of a cone. The Murano glass shade is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Brass, Orange & White Murano "Incamiciato" Glass 1960s Sconce by Vistosi
By Vistosi, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Varese, Lombardia
/white Murano glass shade. The irregularity of the geometric shape is due to the handmade creation of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Valerio Bottin Vitt Terra Series White Murano and Steel Floor Lamp for Foscarini
By Foscarini, Valerio Bottin
Located in Miami, FL
Vitt Terra dimmable floor lamp with gray steel base and stem connecting a white Murano glass shade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Small Italian Murano Glass & crome plated metal wall/ceiling lamp, 1960/70s
By Venini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small wall or ceiling lamp made from clear Murano glass shade and chrome plated metal structure
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Extraordinary Italian Violet-Transparent Murano Glass Table Lamp from the 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Wonderful table lamp made out of different materials. Mouthblown Murano glass shade with violet
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gae Aulenti Neverrino Murano Glass Table Lamp Huge Version Vistosi 1970
By Vistosi, Gae Aulenti
Located in Munich, DE
This beautiful table lamp with a Murano glass lampshade was designed by Gae Aulenti and created in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Murano glass sconces - a pair
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
sconces have brass mounts and a translucent twisted shape Murano glass shade. The hand-blown and thick
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Murano glass sconces - a pair
Mid Century Murano glass sconces - a pair
H 22.84 in W 5.52 in D 8.67 in
Rare Pair of Large Italian Textured Murano Glass Table Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten
By Mazzega, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
textured coloured Murano glass shade attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970s. A fantastic design featuring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Striped Murano Glass Flush Mount Light by Visto, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian flush mount light by Visto featuring a hand blown Murano glass shade with a white
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano Milky White Flush Mount
By Vistosi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with milky white and smoky Murano glass shade / Made in Italy by
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Murano Milky White Flush Mount
Murano Milky White Flush Mount
H 7.88 in Dm 16.54 in
Spiral Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white Murano glass shade decorated
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Spiral Murano Flush Mount
Spiral Murano Flush Mount
H 5.12 in Dm 16.54 in
Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount of a circular graniglia Murano glass shade with ribbed edge mounted on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
Graniglia Murano Flush Mount
H 4.34 in Dm 16.15 in
Single Murano Torchere Sconce
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian torchere wall sconce with hand blown white Murano glass shade and black Murano glass stem
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Single Murano Torchere Sconce
Single Murano Torchere Sconce
H 27 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Frosted White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single frosted white Murano glass shade decorated
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Milky White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single milky white ribbed Murano glass shade
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Frosted White Murano Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single frosted white Murano glass shade decorated
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Blue Glass Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
. Exquisite details of the Murano glass shade with iridescent colors. Due to the workmanship of the glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Trottola Murano Flush Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount with a large conical shaped milky white Murano glass shade decorated
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Trottola Murano Flush Mount
Trottola Murano Flush Mount
H 9.85 in Dm 20.48 in
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Murano Glass Shade For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass shade available at 1stDibs. Each murano glass shade for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 108 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass shade you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the murano glass shade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass shade is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso and Murano each produced at least one beautiful murano glass shade that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Shade?

Prices for a murano glass shade start at $350 and top out at $21,750 with the average selling for $1,900.

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Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

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With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

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Questions About Murano Glass Shade
  • 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades 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.

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