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Murano Opal Glass Tronchi Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano opal glass tronchi chandelier. The chandelier has been professionally rewired, comes
Category
Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Golden-White Murano Glass Vases by Constantini 1980s
By Sergio Costantini
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of modern ribbed Italian Murano opal glass vases gold-white-iriscent colored with surreal
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 16.54 in Dm 9.06 in
Venetian Art Glass Vide Poche, Cranberry Pink and Opal Mauve, Midcentury
By Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
light pink opal exterior, creating a luminous mauve shade. The glass glitters when the light hits this
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Tiki Table lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Leucos, 1980s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Leucos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
model consists of a wedge shaped Murano opal glass piece that sits on a dark metal base.
This 34 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tiki Table Lamp by Kazuhide Takahama for Leucos, 1980s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Leucos
Located in Rotterdam, NL
model consists of a wedge shaped Murano opal glass piece that sits on a dark metal base.
This 52 cm
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tobia Scarpa Venini Murano "Opal" Series Glass Ivory Color Vase, 1979
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Scarpa's innovative vision and artistic sensibility.
The small jar is in ivory opal Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1930s by Seguso Italian Murano Opal Iridescent Glass Smoking Set
By Angelo Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Iridescent glass smoking set
Perfect condition
Measures: Ashtray Height 6 x diameter 18 cm
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Old Stock, Opaline Murano Glass Table Light by Cenedese Vetri, Italy, 1960
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light opal Murano glass
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Origin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 15.75 in Dm 7.49 in
Old Stock, Opaline Murano Glass Table Light by Cenedese Vetri, Italy, 1960
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light opal Murano glass
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Origin:
Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 19.3 in Dm 7.49 in
New Old Stock, Opaline Murano Glass Table Light by Cenedese Vetri, Italy, 1960
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light opal Murano glass
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Origin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 19.3 in Dm 7.49 in
New Old Stock, Opaline Murano Glass Table Light by Cenedese Vetri, Italy, 1960
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
table light opal Murano glass
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Origin
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 15.75 in Dm 7.49 in
New Old Stock Opaline Murano Glass Table Light by Cenedese Vetri, Italy, 1960
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light opal Murano glass
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Origin
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 15.75 in Dm 7.49 in
Murano Chandelier Original Palmette, opal iridiscent glass
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Luxury and GENUINE Murano Glass chandelier. HAND MADE IN MURANO. It made by 58 Murano crystal
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
New Old Stock, Large Opaline Murano Glass Table Light Cenedese Vetri Italy 1960s
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light opal Murano glass
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Origin
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 16.74 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Felci Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier Art Deco Venetian Murano Glass Decorated Pendant Lamp Gilt Brass
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Refined three-light chandelier in Venetian Art Deco style, with pastel green Murano opal glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Precious Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Ferns Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 21.66 in Dm 25.6 in
Precious Italian Murano Six-Tier Opaline Ferns Glass Chandelier, 36 Opal Glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Italian Murano chandelier composed of 36 splendid opaline glasses that give a very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 21.66 in Dm 25.6 in
Murano Dual Toned Hand Blown Glass Centerpiece
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Pasadena, TX
Striking Murano Hand Blown 2 Tone White Italian Art Glass Bowl.
Beautiful Murano hand blown opal
Category
1990s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 2 New Old Stock, Opaline Murano Glass Table Light Cenedese Vetri, Italy
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light opal Murano glass
set of 2
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
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H 14.57 in Dm 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso Red Lips Design Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown red and opal white Alabastro glass large centerpiece bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown 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
Italian Wine Colored Centerpiece in Murano Glass, Early 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Murano, Venezia, Italy, early 20th century
Spectacular Murano glass centerpiece with tray and 4
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Romantic Murano Blue Opal Glass Chandelier, 1950s, Italy
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Venetian Murano glass chandelier featuring a design of intricate blue glass flowers and milk glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Romantic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano "Barocchi" Series by Barovier & Toso Candle Holder, Italy
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Barovier&Toso
Located in Delft, NL
Murano "Barocchi" series by Barovier & Toso candle holder, Italy
A beautiful Opal Art Glass of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Opal Blue Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extra large vintage Murano glass vase in a perfect light blue tone. Mouth-blown in blue glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Exceptional Murano OPALINO Glass Sputnik Chandelier - 51 glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
originality of this chandelier is given by the glass, wonderful works of art in opal white glass. Murano blown
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Extra Large Vetri Murano Swirled Glass Pendant, Italy, 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Voorburg, NL
Elegant and large Italian pendant made by Vetri Murano. Handblown-glass in opal-white with clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Exceptional Murano Glass Sputnik Chandeliers - opalino glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
glass, wonderful works of art in opal glass, white inside and with transparent blue reflections on the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Opal Venetian - Murano Chandelier
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in New Haven, CT
This Murano Chandelier in a very rare light blue opaline Glass comes with 8 Arms. It was hand made
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern White Opal Glass Table Lamp by Mazzega, Italy, '60
By Mazzega
Located in Sacile, PN
crystal Murano glass base and white opal bulb style glass globe on top. Chromed metal (iron) ring. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Huge and Amazing Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier, 78 Glasses, Amber Opal
Located in Budapest, HU
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in Dm 33.47 in
Murano Centerpiece Vase in Peach and Opal White Glass, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
An sculptural Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vase or centerpiece with beautiful curly shapes and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Opaline Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Folded Bowl / Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny hand blown Murano pink and opalescent white glass triangle bowl with folded rim. Attributed
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 1.78 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Floor Lamp Carlo Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Midcentury Modern Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
made with 2 Murano glass diffusers, the lower one in the shade of orange and the upper one in the shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Opal
No Reserve
H 31.89 in Dm 12.21 in
Vintage Murano Pink Opal Shell Clam Bowl Mouth Blown Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Uncommon beautiful vintage Murano clam bowl. Mouth-blown in pink / pink glass in the shape of a
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian vintage Murano chandelier - Mazzega - 41 OPALINO glass "rondini"
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with 41 big monumental "rondini" opalino
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
talian vintage Murano chandelier - 41 glass petals drop OPALINO
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 41 glass petals. The originality of this chandelier
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s Murano Pink Opal Shell Clam Bowl Mouth Blown Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl in pink and white shades. Mouth blown in opal glass in the shape of a clam
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp with Glossy Opal Glass by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern table lamp with glossy opal glass by Mazzega, 1970s.
Chromed table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 21.66 in Dm 17.33 in
Vintage Italian Murano Vetri 1970 Pink Opal Shell Glass Bowl Signed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl, which is mouth-blown in pink opal glass. The clam has two bases and can
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Vistosi Opal Glass Chandelier Rare Murano Lighting, italy
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful rare mouth blown opal glass pendants chandelier designed by Gino Vistosi, Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Purple Opal Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl in a beautiful shade of purple. Mouth-blown glass in the shape of a clam
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Vetri 1970 Purple Opal Shell Clam Glass Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl in a beautiful shade of purple. Mouth-blown glass in the shape of a clam
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier - 52 OPALINO glass petals drop
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Huge Italian vintage Murano chandelier made by 52 opalino glass petals. The originality of this
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Murano Teal Blue White Opal Alabastro Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
- Murano - Made In Italy". The fins, eyes and mouth are done in opal white. Would make a great display
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal White Aqua Green Alabastro Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green white geode triangular bowl, Murano glass. Italy, 1950s.
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 4.06 in W 4.14 in D 1.89 in
Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 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, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opal white and gold flecks Italian art glass cornucopia flower
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 11.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.75 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1956 Opal Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent and silver flecks Italian art glass flower
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Murano Venini Style Pair of Mushroom-Shaped Opal Glass Spiral Lamps
By Venini
Located in Prato, Tuscany
bedside lamps made of Murano opaline glass; each lamp is made of a single piece of blown glass with gray
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Sommerso Opal Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink, opal and gold flecks Italian art glass fish on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.5 in W 3 in D 8.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large and gorgeous Murano hand blown opalescent Italian art glass centerpiece bowl in pink and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Opaline Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3 in W 12.5 in D 12 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Opal Mosaic Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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Literature:
Fratelli Toso Murano 1902-1980, Marc Heiremans / Caterine Toso.
Fratelli Toso, Italian Glass 1854
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Blue Opal Murano Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of brass and blue Murano glass wall lights lightning pannel lamps sconces. Contemporary work
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 4.25 in W 2 in D 4 in
Archimede Seguso Murano 1950s Opal White Italian Art Glass Cat Kitten Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Opaline Glass
H 6.13 in W 3 in D 3.13 in
Antique Venetian Murano Quilted Opal Gold Flower Italian Art Glass Footed Bowl
By Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown opalescent with gold flecks flower and leafs Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.13 in W 5.5 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Cenedese Signed Murano 1970 Purple Pink Opal Shell Clam Glass Bowl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Cenedese Murano bowl shaped like a clam. Mouth-blown in purple / pink opaline glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Murano Bubble Gum Opal Pink Handmade Shell Bowl with Glass Pearl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano alabastro clam bowl with the original glass bead. Mouth-blown in pink / pink glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of murano opal glass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of murano opal glass — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. There are 440 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of murano opal glass you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of murano opal glass — 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 option in this array of murano opal glass, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of murano opal glass over the years, but those crafted by Archimede Seguso, Fratelli Toso and Carlo Nason are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a piece of murano opal glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $23,083, while the average can fetch as much as $1,642.
Questions About Murano Opal Glass
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano 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, 2022Murano 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.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic 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.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How 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, 2024Murano 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.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano 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.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It 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.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although 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.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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, 2022Murano 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.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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, 2021There 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.
- How much is Murano glass worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How 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, 2023To 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, 2022All 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022To 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.
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