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Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Ars Murano
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
Murano Art Glass Bowl
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 8.2 in
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

Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
H 2.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Barbini Murano Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Barbini for Weil Ceramics & Glass - Murano Italy" label. The rim is folded into a heart shape. The pitcher
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Aqua Blue Gold Fleck Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Bowl
Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Dolphin Stem Bowl
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H 4.14 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in
Venetian Revival Murano Blue Trailed Wine Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exquisite Murano Venetian revival art glass blue wine glass believed to date from circa 1900
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Venetian Revival Murano Blue Trailed Wine Glass
Venetian Revival Murano Blue Trailed Wine Glass
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H 9.26 in Dm 4.14 in
Vintage Murano Venini/Salviati Thread Trailed Glass Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and finely made vintage Italian, Murano glass bowl with a folded rim with a very fine
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Italian Murano center of blue art glass after Seguso, circa 1960
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian blue Murano art glass center from Seguso, circa 1960 This center has a distinctive design
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Ribbon Design Art Glass Scent Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass scent bottle and stopper in pink and
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Vintage Seguso Signed Gold Aventurine Glass Bowl Italian
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This over scaled elegant vintage Murano blown glass bowl is signed by Seguso. It is abundant with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Vintage Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
By Archimede Seguso, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano red glass cased ashtray or pinched glass bowl with folded rim and gold aventurine flecks
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of candlesticks with a design with golden murano glass specks
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of candlesticks with a design with golden murano glass specks Beautiful pair of coral murano
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large vintage Murano hand blown orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Murano Seguso Large Sculptural Glass Bowl with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful folded Italian Murano Seguso cased folded glass bowl is large and Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl with Bullicante & Gold Polveri Flecks
Located in Soquel, CA
” technique, with folded over rim and decorative indent. A blue and white Murano glass bowl with gold leaf
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Materials

Gold

Modern Blue Murano Glass Fold Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful cobalt blue Murano glass fold mirror. Fabulous vibrant color! Stunning!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Modern Blue Murano Glass Fold Mirror
Modern Blue Murano Glass Fold Mirror
H 47 in W 32 in D 1.91 in
Murano Glass Fontana Green Fold Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous fontana green Murano glass fold mirror. Beautiful glistening glass with brass accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Green and Cyan Flecked Avventurina Murrina Murano Glass Ruffled Bowl
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful hand blown Mid-Century Modern green and cyan murano glass ruffled bowl, decorated with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Galliano Ferro Murano Turquoise, Blue, Red Fused Caned Glass Bowl Vintage
By Galliano Ferro
Located in North Miami, FL
painting of rich colors in Murano glass form. The bowl has sculptural folded sides and curled up centers
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Signed Decorative Folded Art Glass Bowl by AVeM Italy, 1950
By Murano 5
Located in South Charleston, WV
Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve,M.) Italy, 1950s Murano glass Measures: 6.5 diameter x 2.5" tall
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage art glass bowl by Murano. Beautiful layered pink and white color to the thick glass with
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
Murano Art Glass Bowl
H 2.75 in W 7 in D 7.75 in
Vintage Murano Seguso White Cased Large Bowl with Gold Aventurine Droplets
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Murano large Archimede Seguso glass bowl has one folded side. It is triple cased off
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

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

Murano Teal "Fold" Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano glass and brass "fold" mirror in teal blue. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
Category

Early 2000s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

Murano Teal "Fold" Mirror
Murano Teal "Fold" Mirror
H 47 in W 32 in D 2 in
Venini Midcentury Fazzoletto Hankerchief Art Glass Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made vintage Murano hankerchief Fazzoletto art glass vase attributed to Venini. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Venetian Hand Blown Art Glass Sculptural Bowl in Brown and Gold
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Handmade Italian Art Glass Basket-Bowl that Displays a Folded Form Abstract Design. Italian Murano Blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Multicolor Murrine Murano Italian Art Glass Folded Rim Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful multicolor Murrine Tutti Frutti Murano Art glass bowl / Vide-Poche or ashtray, Italy
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Antonio Salviati Pair Venetian Revival Art Glass Dessert Bowls and Stands
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Murano Venetian revival art glass dessert dishes and stands by Antonio Salviati
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Revival Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Antonio Salviati Venetian Revival Green and Aventurine Sundae or Ice Cream Glass
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
stylish Murano Venetian revival ice cream or sundae glass in green with gold aventurine by Antonio
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Revival Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Barbini Murano Black Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Folded Rim Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black over persimmon orange and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Livio Seguso, Heavy Murano Glass Bowl, Rainbow Design and Glass Orb, 80s Signed
By Livio Seguso, Murano 5, Bisazza Vetro
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
folds. That orb has a bubble of glass inside that enhance the play with light, an intuition that he will
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati & Co Pair Mezza Filigrana Wine Glasses on Thorny Stems
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair Italian Murano mezza filigrana win glasses on thorny twisted stems by Salviati & Co
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Revival Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Folded Tinted Glass Sheet Suspensions
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Charming small suspensions made of a central brass rod and four sheet of glass folded like an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Mascareta Vase Murano Glass Crystal
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
spring 2022. Characterised by generous forms with upper folded edges and a thick clear glass base
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Puparin Vase Murano Glass Topaz
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
slight ripples on the sea. Made of Murano glass, Puparìn completes the other artefacts of the Laguna
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano White Deep Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Folded Rim Bowl Dish
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white over deep pink, and gold flecks Italian art glass squared
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Stua Tray Murano Glass Crystal
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
transparency and suggestion of Murano glass through the formal simplicity and linearity of the artifact: a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Caigo Vase Murano Glass Crystal
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
soft and folded shapes of a bag emptied of its contents. Thus the folds of the fabric become glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Canal Vase Murano Glass Crystal
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
imperfect glass surfaces. Made of Murano glass in iridescent colours and sandblasted finishes, Canal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Stua Tray Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
transparency and suggestion of Murano glass through the formal simplicity and linearity of the artifact: a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Stua Tray Murano Glass Steel Grey
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
and suggestion of Murano glass through the formal simplicity and linearity of the artifact: a glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Rio Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
a central section modeled to convey the idea of movement Made of Murano glass in iridescent colours
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Rio Vase Murano Glass Moss Green
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
a central section modeled to convey the idea of movement Made of Murano glass in iridescent colours
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Caigo Vase Murano Glass Moss Green
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
soft and folded shapes of a bag emptied of its contents. Thus the folds of the fabric become glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Bacan Vase Murano Glass Steel Grey
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
material and freeze the moment for a vase that seems moulded by the wind and tides. Made of Murano glass in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Bacan Vase Murano Glass Moss Green
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
material and freeze the moment for a vase that seems moulded by the wind and tides. Made of Murano glass in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Canal Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
surfaces. Made of Murano glass in iridescent colours and sandblasted finishes, Canal completes the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Ghebo Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Murano glass in iridescent colours and sandblasted finishes, Ghebo completes the other artefacts of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Barena Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Purho Murano, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
, forged by the winds and the tides. Made of Murano glass in iridescent colours and sandblasted finishes
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason, Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
folded, curved 'flower petal' shaped glass elements / shades, made by Italian Murano glass maker AV
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Pair of Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights or Sconces, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting, Carlo Nason, Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
folded, curved 'flower petal' shaped glass elements / shades, made by Italian Murano glass maker AV
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hand Blown Fazzoletto Murano Style Folded Blue Vase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hand blown Italian "fazzoletto" or "handkerchief" style folded blue vase. Murano style glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1 of 8 Pairs of Midcentury Kalmar Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Lights Sconces 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, AVMazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. Featuring two folded, curved 'flower petal' shaped glass elements / shades, made by Italian Murano glass
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Venetian Vistosi Murano Mirrored Glass Lantern
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1960s Venetian lantern with round clear blue/grey Murano sphere shaped shade. Four internal
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Fratelli Toso (likely) Measures about 7 x 6 x 2.5 (at highest) inches
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Transparent Pale Pink Vase, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful vase from the Murano manufacture, particular design open at the front. Light, thin and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Barovier & Toso Clear Murano Glass Three Light Chandelier
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Troy, MI
tulip-form glass bowls with regular sized sockets. Embellished with Murano glass folded leaves and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Nason, Mazzega Origami Glass Sconces
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale folded ice glass panels with white centers. Sconces have been rewired for use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Carlo Nason, Mazzega Origami Glass Sconces
Carlo Nason, Mazzega Origami Glass Sconces
H 17.25 in W 17.25 in D 6 in
Seguso Murano Fazzoletto Pulegoso Bubbles Green Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano art glass bowl in green color with inner bubbles. Attributed to Seguso Vetri
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

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Murano Folded Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of murano folded glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of murano folded glass — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Find 31 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of murano folded glass now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of murano folded glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of murano folded glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini and Murano each produced at least one beautiful piece of murano folded glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Folded Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of murano folded glass at 1stDibs is $675, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Folded 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2023
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.