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Oriental Lady Murano Glass Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano Glass Oriental Lady Figurine Beautiful Italian glass figure, Murano, of a cream-colored
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Colorful Murano Art Glass Clown on Bicycle 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful murano glass figurine of a clown riding a bicycle, perfect for those collectors who have
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder or Figurine
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Venetian or Murano glass figurine or place card holder. In the form of a peacock
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder Figures
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine pair of Venetian or Murano glass figurines or place card holders. In the form of peacocks
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Sommerso Gold Flecks Italian Large Art Glass Fish Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano Sommerso gold flecks Italian Large art glass fish figurine Beautiful Murano hand blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Swirl Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a black, red and yellow. Made in Murano, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Splendid Pair of Murano Figurines, Italy 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Murano Figurines, Italy, 1950s.   
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 9 Colorful Murano Glass Fish Figurines
By ICET Murano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of nine vintage colorful Murano glass puffer and angel fish figurines. Contains a selection of
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Black Pink Latticino Swirl Ribbon Twist Vintage Chinese Figure Man
By Rossi Murano, Sergio Rossi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
SERGIO ROSSI MURANO Art Glass PINK Latticino FIGURINE Asian Man. 10.5” SIGNED Rossi Murano on lower
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Midcentury Murano Fish Figurine
By Ars Murano
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful nice colored Murano fish.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Murano Fish Figurine
Midcentury Murano Fish Figurine
H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Murano Art Glass Silver Flecked Swan Figurine by Formia, Italy, 1960s
By Formia Murano
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
This gorgeous Murano glass swan figurine was manufactured by Formia Murano. Core interior solid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous and rare Loredano Rosin murano glass sculpture. From circa 1960 and made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Leaf

Mint Green Italian Scavo Glass Aubergine Eggplant Figurine Vegetable Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern mint green scavo glass murano art glass Aubergine Figurine, Eggplant Sculpture
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Impressive 25" Tall Murano Art Glass Caribbean Blue Shark on a Wave Figurine
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass figure or sculpture of a
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture Coral Reef Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Archimede Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Italian artistic blown art glass double fish multi-color sculpture, circa 1960. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cat Paperweight Figurine Black White Art Glass Abstract Signed ICET Murano
By Alfredo Barbini, ICET Murano
Located in Kissimmee, FL
kitty cat figurine, sculpture. The piece has an original "Arte Murano ICET" acid stamp signature on the
Category

Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Impressive Over Two Feet Tall Murano Art Glass Hot Pink Shark on a Wave Figurine
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass figure or sculpture of a
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
glass figurines to Murano glass chandeliers and wine stoppers, as well as tourist souvenirs. Today
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Figurine Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear body with spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Anthropomorphic Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual sculptural anthropomorphic figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 7 Colorful Murano Glass Fish Figurines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven vintage colorful Murano glass fish (mostly angel fish but comes with variety of others
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Murano glass swan figurine or paperweight is made of white glass encased inside dark green glass in
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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Penguin Figurine Sculpture with Original Tag
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Murano art glass penguin figurine sculpture with original tag. A super cute little glass figurine
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Chevron Pattern Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight Green Amber
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; green colored glass gather is
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Art Glass Sommerso Murano Swan Bird Figurine
By Flavio Poli
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Murano Art glass swan bird figurine. This bird figurine was made using the sommerso
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive teal, cobalt, and red tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Renata Anatra Murano Art Glass Stylized Bird Figurine Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Renata Anatra Murano Art Glass stylized bird figurine signed. Very impressive size standing 14
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Livio Seguso Genuine Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends 60s
By Livio Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Genuine Venetian Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Figurine, Sculptures or Bookends. Heavy gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Murano Glass Hand Blown Penguin Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a penguin in blue and yellow colored
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venetian Murano Glass Flamenco Dancer Figurine, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant and elongated hand blown Murano sculpture of a flamenco dancer.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Green and Gold Murano Art Glass Cat
By Vivarini Murano
Located in Charleston, SC
Murano Venetian Art Glass Cat Figurine. This little stunner has shades of blues and greens
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glowing Uranium Italian Art Glass Frog Paperweight Figurine Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing green with olive spots Italian art glass frog sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Postmodern Murano Millefiori Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight Red
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright, sculptural tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; red and
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Cat Figurine by Carlo Moretti
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Forney, TX
A fine avant-garde Murano art glass cat figurine sculpture attributed to Carlo Moretti. Handmade
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Italian Art Glass Sword Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Multicolored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in polychromed encased hand-blown Murano glass with fins
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s. This fish is made in polychromed hand-blown Murano glass. It is a vintage
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Yellow Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow, cobalt blue and orange Italian art glass puffer
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow Filigrana ribbons with satin surface Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby elephant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, Italy. Collection of four miniature glass bird figurines.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of four miniature glass bird figurines in colored art glass. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano, Italy. Collection of five miniature glass animal figurines.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of five miniature glass animal figurines in colored art glass. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano, Italy. Collection of four miniature glass animal figurines.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of four miniature glass animal figurines in colored art glass. 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, with original "Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Crane Sculpture Hand Blown Venetian Italian Crystal Glass
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a crane in clear and purple colored
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
head, Italian art glass owl figurine sculpture. It has red applies eyes and stands on small attached
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Uranium ...

Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Black Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink Italian art glass fish sculpture / figurine
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to clear Italian art glass horse head sculpture
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very cute Murano hand blown Sommerso red, orange to clear Italian art glass bunny
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

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Murano Glass Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of murano glass figurines for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique murano glass figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. Murano glass figurines have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Murano glass figurines bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Murano glass figurines have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.

How Much are Murano Glass Figurines?

Prices for murano glass figurines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, murano glass figurines begin at $125 and can go as high as $12,265, while the average can fetch as much as $500.

Finding the Right sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Murano Glass Figurines
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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