Show Murano Glass
12
to
295
2,039
766
2,067
1,046
880
734
608
436
355
214
196
99
44
43
39
38
25
20
14
9
7
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
178
113
104
78
70
Sort By
Decorative offering bowl, amber art glass Murano 1940s, Murano Venice, Italy
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Wien, AT
This amazing bowl is out of hand crafted glass, made in Murano, the island of the glass blowing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 6.69 in W 12.8 in D 5.51 in
18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Firenze, IT
shows the finest example of Venetian Murano glass mastery.
Each bottle is a timeless centerpiece that
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Green and Gold Cornucopia Murano Glass Cups Italy 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Rare and marvelous pair of green and gold Cornucopia Murano glass cups, Italy, 1960s.
These
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Light Blue Octagonal Blown Glass, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy.
The drinking glass is made in hand-blown Murano glass.
It is vintage, therefore it
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Vase - Sculpture in clear glass - Handblown
Located in Milano, IT
Murano vase in clear "cristallo" glass. Some say it looks like two praying hands, other see seaweeds
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Delft, NL
Archimede Seguso murano glass clam shell bowls, Italy, 1960s
Archimede Seguso murano glass clam
Category
20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Murano Vintage Glass Tray
By Mario Barbaglia and Marco Colombo
Located in Nantwich, GB
were inspired by models created by Barovier & Toso, a Murano glass company in Venice whose activity
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage Murano glass shell made in the 1960s.
The decorative element is entirely made of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Six Multicolored Murano Glass Drinking Glasses by Vincenzo Nason, Italy
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s.
This set of six glasses is made in Murano glass, which internally are ribbed
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Midcentury Multicolored, Italy, circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful multicolored Murano glass vase from the midcentury, circa 1960. This bulbous shaped glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Italian Empty Pockets (Tray) Round "Incamiciato"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Round Murano glass empty
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with a flat bottom to make it stand still. Made
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Glass Fish In Blue/ Green Tones , Glass Art - Italy ca. 1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
decorative piece in our fine Murano glass selection. This fantastic Murano glass fish shows the incredible
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.055 in W 6.89 in D 1.969 in
Vintage "Bullicante" Murano Bowl in Green Glass, Seguso Style, Rare Decorative
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Thick Murano Glass - Decorative Glass Bowl - Bullicante Murano Glass
Beautiful decorative bowl in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Penguin Vase Mid Century, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century Murano Glass Penguin Vase out of the famous workshops in Italy from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage decorative "Sommerso" Murano vase in clear and brown glass, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and
Category
Vintage 1960s Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.88 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Italian Murano Small Sculptural Vase in Clear and Blue Frosted Glass
Located in Milano, IT
pretty much like this vintage Murano glass vase. Made of clear thick "cristallo" glass, it has a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Rare Colorful Blue Carlo Moretti Satinato Murano Glass Pencil Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, large Mid-Century Modern vibrant jellybean blue colored / coloured satin Murano glass pencil
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Teal Murano Glass Cornucopia Vase by Archimede Seguso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Set of Six Colored Hand Blown Murano Glass Flutes, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
These flutes are made in very thin Murano glass.
They can also be use as
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Transparent Murano Glass Flutes with Colored Details, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
These flutes are made in very thin Murano glass.
They can also be use as
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Sommerso" Bowl in Green and Yellow Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Pair of Green and Blue Encased Murano Glass Vases, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These vases are made in green and blue encased Murano glass.
They are vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage sculptural valet tray in thick Sommerso Murano glass, blue and violet
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning valet tray in thick Murano glass. The peculiar lavender-ish hue, known as "Alessandrite
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
Excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Yellow Clear Art Glass Scalloped Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown Sommerso and lattimo yellow Murano glass vase / centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Vintage Aquamarine Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
Made in aquamarine bullicante Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 8 Classic Cenedese Murano Glass Goblets Tipetti, clear with red accents
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
solid glass surmounted by a small blown sphere and a typical Cenedese neck. On the side high elaborated
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage very big clear Murano glass bell shaped vase with filigree decoration
Located in Milano, IT
Large blown glass vase, elegant and sculptural, made in the 1970s and enriched by the subtle
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck, A Macchie
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck, A Macchie
Beautiful colors and patterns, a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray/Dish, Bullicante (controlled bubbles) & Aventurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray/Dish, Bullicante (controlled bubbles) & Aventurine
If you like shimmer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Set of Six Multicolored Murano Glass Drinking Glasses by Toso, Italy
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage set, therefore it might show slight
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.32 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Big and Massive Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Blue and Yellow, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
H 3.55 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage Big, Tall and Heavy Murano Vase in Green and Orange "Sommerso" Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Pair of Teal, Red and Gold Liqueur Glasses by Salviati, Murano, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
The drinking glasses are made in hand-blown Murano glass.
They are vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.12 in Dm 1.97 in
Midcentury Crystal and Light Blue Murano Glass Italian Vase for Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing crystal and light blue Murano glass vase. This item is attributed to Venini and was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Green and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 6.89 in W 2.76 in D 1.58 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Rusty Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl / Centerpiece, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
sommerso Murano glass that has been hand-modeled.
It is quite rare considering its measures.
This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Glass Heart-Shaped Bowl, Bullicante & Swirl, Barovier & Toso suspected
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Heart-Shaped Bowl, Bullicante & Swirl, Barovier & Toso suspected.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Crimson and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 11.82 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage Italian Bowl from the 60s in Blue Murano Glass with Silver Metal Flakes
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.78 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Green and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 10.24 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 11.26 in W 3.71 in D 2.09 in
Postmodern Set of Six Murano Glass Wine Glasses by Vittorio Zecchin, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy by Vittorio Zecchin, 1970s.
These six wine glasses are made in slight ribbed Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Post Modern 1960 Venice Italy Set 6 Murano Purple Glasses Blown Glass
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of Murano purple blown glass glasses, was hand made in Murano, Venice in Mid-Century, 1960
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Free Shipping
H 6.89 in Dm 3.94 in
Stunning Vintage Green and Amber Murano Glass Centrepiece Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s.
This beautiful mid-Century modernist Murano glass centrepiece vase
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass 1970s Table Light
By Murano 5
Located in Palermo, PA
Materials and Techniques: Glass, Brass
Place of Origin: Italy
Period 1970-1979
Condition: Brass shows
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Glass Napoleone Martinuzzi Pulegoso "Seafoam Amber" Goblets Set of 3
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Napoleone Martinuzzi Pulegoso "Seafoam Amber" Goblets Set of 3, each is apx 4.5 x 3.5
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass A Bugne Ashtray with Gold Polveri & Bullicante, Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass A Bugne Ashtray with Gold Polveri & Bullicante, Seguso
assumed.
6 x 2.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Black Murano Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in polychrome Murano glass canes.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Vtg Murano Glass Bugne Ashtray, Bullicante, Subtle Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vtg Murano Glass Bugne Ashtray, Bullicante, Subtle Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso
Very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 5.25 in
Vintage Murano Glass Pitcher Vase with White and Transparent Canes
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This pitcher vase is made in Murano glass and features transparent and white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass
Postmodern Renaissance style Murano Glass Cake Stand by La Murrina, Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This cake stand / pedestal bowl is made in Murano glass and features
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Long Black and Transparent Murano Glass Centerpiece by Aureliano Toso
By Aureliano Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Murano glass in 1970s.
It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.37 in W 28.75 in D 6.3 in
Murano Glass Bollicine Ashtray, Sky Blue in White, Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bollicine Ashtray, Sky Blue in White, Flavio Poli for Seguso. Sky blue encased in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Monumental Transparent "A Mugnoni" Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1938.
This is a vase from the A Mugnoni series in transparent heavy blown glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.03 in Dm 13.39 in
Stunning Vintage Red, Orange and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in red, orange and yellow sommerso Murano glass, a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 15.36 in W 5.91 in D 7.88 in
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray W/Snuffer by Galliano Ferro - Has Original Label
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray w/Snuffer by Galliano Ferro - has original label.
This is a two piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Show Murano Glass", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Show Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of show murano glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. Find 1727 options for an antique or vintage piece of show murano glass now, or shop our selection of 411 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of show murano glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of show murano glass, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of show murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Venini, Barovier&Toso and Mazzega Murano are consistently popular.
How Much is a Show Murano Glass?
Prices for a piece of show murano glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $83,280, while the average can fetch as much as $2,361.
Questions About Show Murano 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
More Ways To Browse
Light Blue Bottles
Gaetano Pesce New York
Yellow Venetian Furniture
Tabletop Centerpiece
Vintage Murano Clown
Vintage Murano Clowns
Vintage Murano Glass Clowns
Salir Murano
Nikel Plated
Salviati Fish
Carlo Moretti On Sale
Pencil Murano
Blue Murano Cornucopia
Glass Duck With Gold Leaf
Brown Stripe Blown Glass Lamp
Orion Bowl
Barbini Corroso
Flavio Poli Fish