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Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Franco Moretti
By Franco Moretti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian hand blown Scavo Murano glass vase, designed by Franco Moretti in the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Murano Glass

White Scavo Murano Glass and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s large white scavo Murano glass and bronze on a plaster base table lamp. It takes one small
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick by Karl Springer for Seguso
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous Italian Scavo Murano glass candlestick designed by Karl Springer for Seguso
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Scavo Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Hand blown Murano glass with rough
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass and Bronze Vase by Silvia Buscaroli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Silvia Buscaroli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Italian Scavo Murano glass vase with decorative patinated bronze handles. Part of the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very large Murano glass vase by Cenedese in the scavo technique, with iron oxide areas on a clear
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
H 18.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
1970s Set of Three Cenedese Style Blue and Gray Scavo Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Three Scavo Murano glass vases hand-crafted in Venice in the Seventies, dimensions of the other two
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Alfredo Barbini Modernist Scavo Murano Glass Square Bottle Vase
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Modernist Yellow Scavo Murano Glass Bottle by Alfredo Barbini is a stunning example of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large Murano glass vase in the scavo technique, smoky glass finish with iron oxide accents
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Iridescent Pink "A Scavo" Murano Glass Italian Vase, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic iridescent pink vase with double handle in "A Scavo" Murano glass. This fantastic piece
Category

Vintage 1930s European Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Cenedese 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian White Scavo Murano Glass Round Vase
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian Vintage white scavo Murano glass urn-shaped vase, with Art Deco design the quality of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Two 1970s Cenedese Attributed Mid-Century Modern Scavo Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These two Scavo Murano Glass Vases exemplify the elegance and artistic sophistication of Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Blue Scavo Murano Glass Bowl in the manner of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Modernist Blue Scavo Murano Glass Bowl is sure to command attention and evoke admiration for its beauty and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Cenedese Scavo Murano Glass Candle Holders
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely and rare pink Murano glass candle stick holders by Cenedes in the scavo technique. Signed
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Group of Three Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A group of three Murano amethyst glass vases in the Scavo technique, giving an antique, smoky
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge Seguso Black Scavo Murano Glass Bowl Centrepiece 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
or brown glass using the 'a Scavo' technique and of a large, oversized scale. If you hold this to the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Cenedese Attributable White Scavo Murano Glass Big Amphora Vase
By Cenedese Scavo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a valuable and sought-after piece among collectors of Murano glass. Cenedese is a well
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Karl Springer Style 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Karl Springer style 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured square glass bowl, dish or ashtray by Seguso
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Huge Square Black &. White 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Springer Style 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Huge and rare Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square Murano glass bowl, dish or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Maurizio Albarelli
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large and heavy 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass bowl or dish attributed to Maurizio
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"Scavo" Murano Glass 1950s by Gino Cenedese Pink Vase
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Brescia, IT
Pink glass vase Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Vintage Thick Round Pink 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray circa 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning large soft pink 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured round circular glass bowl, dish or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Pair of Thick Round Amber 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowls or Ashtrays 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning near pair of burnt caramel brown amber toned 'a Scavo' round circular glass bowls, dishes
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vintage Thick Round Amber 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray, C. 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning honey brown amber 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured round circular glass bowl, dish or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vintage Thick Round Pink 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray circa 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning soft pink 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured round circular glass bowl, dish or ashtray by
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blue and Grey "Scavo" Murano Glass Vases, Italy, Bottacin Venezia, 1960s
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of mid-century "SCAVO" stained glass vases. These wonderful set was realized in Venice
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italy's most illustrious producers. The Scavo finished glass, realised in a beautiful aquamarine tone
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge 20 Inch Seguso Vetri d'arte Black Scavo Murano Glass Bowl Centrepiece Set
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
and deep bowl with lid, circa 1985. black glass using the 'a Scavo' technique and of a large
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Cenedese Attributed Modernist Blue and White Scavo Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Italian glass manufacturer based in Murano, known for its high-quality glasswork. Scavo glass is typically
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Gold Silver White Scavo Murano Glass Round Leaf Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
interlocking curved concave leaves in Murano glass worked with 3 different sophisticated finish textures: white
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

1970s Italian Signed Scavo Murano Glass Green Bottles with Handles and Stoppers
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous rare organic modern pair of signed Gambaro & Poggi Turquoise Murano Glass Bottles with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Seguso Vetri d'Arte White Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick Holder Candelabra
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 21 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Cenedese Italian Pair of Orange Blue Green Scavo Murano Glass Sconces
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
handcrafted and different, in orange, yellow, blue and green very thick Murano glass (one inch) worked with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Seguso Vetri D'Arte Amber and White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large, long 'pencil' necked 'a Scavo' amber and white colored / coloured glass vase or vessel by
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vintage Elegant Round White 'Scavo' Murano Glass Vase, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elegant vintage round Italian 7.1 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass vase by Seguso
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Large Pair of Sconces by Seguso in "Scavo" Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1980
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Very Large pair of wall lights manufactured in clear and black Murano glass using the Scavo
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Huge Signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Amphora or Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 16 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / colored glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Amphora or Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 17 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tall Green 'A Scavo' Murano Glass Fluted Vase Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall fluted green 'a Scavo' glass vase or candlestick holder attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Two Midcentury Seguso Vetri d'Arte "A Scavo" Murano Glass Italian, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing midcentury set of two colored glass vases "A SCAVO". This wonderful set is attributed to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Murano Vase in Frosted Turquoise
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Table Lamp in Pink Murano Glass, circa 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A original hand blown pink "Scavo" Murano glass lamp "Shell shaped", attributed to Archimede Seguso
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Art Dish by Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Scavo Murano glass art dish by Seguso. Hand signed (see detail photos
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative Object Vase Attributed to Seguso Murano Glass Scavo Midcentury 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
-handled vase was made of Scavo Murano glass, which is a type of ornamental glass with a rough surface with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Postmodern Brown Scavo Glass Bowl or Centerpiece, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This bowl / centerpiece / vide-poche is made in brown scavo Murano glass. It
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1940s Italian Pair of Antique Art Deco Design Scavo Golden Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass, worked with the Scavo technique that gives them the appearance of excavated Roman stone
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970 Additional information: Date : 1960-80 Origin : Murano, Italy Bowl
Category

20th Century Italian Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970
Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970
H 12.8 in Dm 3.55 in
SIGNED Cenedese Murano 'Scavo' Yellow Glass Swan Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a beautiful Venetian yellow glass swan sculpture, made on the island of Murano, near Venice
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini, Murano Scavo Technique Glass Bowl, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Delft, NL
Alfredo Barbini, Murano Scavo technique glass bowl, 1970s An Italian piece of Art from the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Gino Cenedese, Important Scavo Work Murano Glass Vase, Martinuzzi Style
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the Master blower. Gino Cenedese Murano glass work of art vase . This is a superb
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Aqua Scavo Art Glass Vase by Gino Cendese for Murano
By Murano 5, Cenedese Scavo, Gino Cenedese
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning aqua Scavo art glass vase by Gino Cendese for Murano Glass, circa 1970s. It is wonderful
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Scavo Glass Vase by Seguso, Murano, Italy, 20th Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Scavo glass vase by Seguso, Murano, Italy, 20th century. A large neoclassic shape vase with Scavo
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage Italian Pink Murano Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attr.
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage mid-century modern textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray, dish or vide-poche
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Blow Centrepiece Vase Signed Cenedese Scavo Technique, Italy, 1970s
By Cenedese, Cenedese Scavo
Located in Rome, IT
This absolutely gorgeous and monumental signed Italian Murano Cenedese sculptural hand blown glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s
By Cenedese Scavo
Located in Milano, MI
Blue vase in Scavo di Cenedese glass made in the 1950s. Measures: Ø 13 cm, H 19 cm Scavo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vittorio Rigattieri, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vittorio Rigattieri, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Mario Poggi Scavo Murano Teal Sea Green, Gold Aventurine Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This hallmarked Italian Murano 1980's glass bowl has the scavo technique and is marked Mario Poggi
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Huge Seguso Vetri d'Arte White Scavo Vintage Murano Glass Bowl Centrepiece 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
is a wonderful and large Italian Murano glass, very rare to find such a large piece.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Decanter Bottle with Ball Stopper
By Cenedese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
using the 'Scavo' technique, in this example its a subtle all over oxidized white Murano glass. With
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

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Scavo Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of scavo murano glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every item from our selection of scavo murano glass was constructed with great care. Find 214 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of scavo murano glass now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of scavo murano glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of scavo murano glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of scavo murano glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese and Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scavo Murano Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of scavo murano glass at 1stDibs is $1,900, while they’re typically $290 on the low end and $19,600 for the highest priced.
Questions About Scavo Murano Glass
  • 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 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 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.