Murano Glass Hurricane
Murano Glass Hurricane Lanterns, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
These are VERY large Murano glass tall hurricane lanterns with bronze bases and brass candle
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Green Empoli Murano Glass Hurricane Candelstick
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
, professionally executed glass with no signs of any damage.
Photography fails to capture simple elegance.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Large Apothecary Jar
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Winter Park, FL
A very large mid century Murano glass lidded apothecary or candy jar attributed to Barovier and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Hurricanes
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of 20th century Italian Murano hand-blown glass hurricanes with a swirled pattern
Category
20th Century Italian Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano / Venetian Fasce Ritorte Glass Hurricane Lamp Shade
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Italian art glass hurricane shade for a candlestick.
With 'fasce ritorte' twisted
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Wonderful Murano Art Glass Bronze Candle Hurricane Shade Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful oversized hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Murano Sconces with Gold Fleck Glass Hurricane Aged Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Murano sconces with real gold fleck mouth blown glass hurricane,All brass hardware with
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Vintage 1980s North American Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces
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H 12 in W 8 in D 8 in
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Bamboo Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano Hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shades having a green
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Nickel
Fabulous Modern Pair Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shades Nickel Bases
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous pair of modern Italian Murano hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shades with a green
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Wonderful Large Modern Lorin Marsh Hand Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Brass Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Mid-Century Modern Lorin Marsh hand blown art glass Murano orange swirl hurricane
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Crystal Candelabra Double Hurricane Lamp Baccarat style 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
sophistication to any room. Baccarat type may originate from Austria, Murano or Swedish glass manufacture
Category
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
H 16.7 in W 15.2 in D 4.7 in
Modern Italian Murano Two-Tier Fifteen Arm Uplight Chandelier by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Westport, CT
black glass balls supporting deep amber shaped crystal blown hurricane shaped shades. The fixture
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2010s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Veronese Six Arm Uplight Murano Chandelier In Plum By Venini
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Westport, CT
displays six outreaching straight arms upholding deep beveled hurricane style cups in which we have
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Blown Glass
Spanish Art Deco Cut Crystal and Silver Urn Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
in crystal and Murano glass are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to see more from
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
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Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian verdigris painted metal lanterns with 3 lights. Sold individually.
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Diameter: 9.5"
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Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Brass Candleholders in Hurricane Shades
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorlyn Silversmiths
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Venini A Canne Pitcher by Gio Ponti Venice Murano 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Venini
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Original Angelo Mangiarotti Italian "Eros" Carrara Marble Side Tables
By Angelo Mangiarotti
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Pair of Arabescato marble side tables designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. The tables belong to the "Eros" series that he designed for Skipper in Italy in the 1970s.
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Murano Glass Hurricane with Bronze Greyhound Base
By Luciano Tempo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite bronze greyhound based hurricane with Murano glass lantern. A fanciful design by
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Pair of Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Hurricanes
Located in Kensington, CT
Pair of striking mid-century Venetian glass hurricane shades. Baluster form with red and blue
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Murano Venetian Glass Hurricane
Located in Stamford, CT
Murano glass footed hurricane candle holder in clear glass and gold flecked glass.
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Seguso Scavo Glass Hurricane Vase
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Seguso scavo glass hurricane vase with reversible bowl circa 1980, Murano, Italy.
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A Wonderful Murano Art Glass Bronze Candle Hurricane Shade Lorin Marsh
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful oversized hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting
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Karl Springer Large Hand-Blown Glass Hurricane Candle Holder 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-blown glass hurricane candle holder by Seguso VA (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer
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Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elegant amber Murano glass chandelier with 6 arms and hurricane shades.
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Murano Glass And Brass Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This chandelier, most likely by Lightolier, features unusual hand-blown hurricane shades with gold
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Karl Springer Impressive Hurricane Candle Holder in Gunmetal and Brass, 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Chicago, IL
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By Archimede Seguso
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Located in Westport, CT
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By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
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With 'fasce ritorte' twisted
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Located in Miami, FL
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By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
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By Lorin Marsh
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A fabulous pair of modern Italian Murano hurricane shades each with hand blown urn-shaped glass
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Murano Glass Hurricane For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the murano glass hurricane you’re looking for. A murano glass hurricane — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a murano glass hurricane, we have 14 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass hurricane — 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 murano glass hurricane, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass hurricane over the years, but those crafted by Empoli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Seguso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Murano Glass Hurricane?
Prices for a murano glass hurricane start at $344 and top out at $25,800 with the average selling for $2,450.
Questions About Murano Glass Hurricane
- What is a glass hurricane?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A glass hurricane is a tall cylindrical or a barrel shaped glass dome which is placed around a candlestick to protect the flame from drafts. Find a variety of antique and vintage glass hurricanes on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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