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Does Murano glass break?
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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
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1950s Italian Murano Bright Rose Pink Gold Art Glass Serving Set
By Murano 5
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eye-catching bright fuchsia pink striped set of Venetian Murano mouthblown art glass serveware. Slender carafe with soft tiers and large circular stopper and six matching slender win...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Set of Two Italian Venetian Goblets Aquamarine Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant pair of aquamarine glass goblets with dolphin and swan in 24-carat gold leaf.
The objects made of Murano glass are all handmade by our famous Murano artisans, making our wo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alfredo Barbini for Murano Art Glass Silver Fleck Blue & White Dish Bowl Italy
By Murano 5, Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful scroll edge turquoise blue over white glass and silver fleck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s. Has the original foil la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Murano Art Glass Sky Blue and Gold Centerpiece Dish Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful scallop edge sky blue and gold speck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s.Has the remains of the original foil label on the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Mouthblown Italian Murano Flowery Glass Vase
By Murano 5, Fazzeletto
Located in Lisse, NL
A playful and organically beautiful, mouthblown, glass vase.
This large and elegant Murano vase from the 1970s is a truly exquisite vase and she is in very good, original conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Multicolored Fish Sculpture by Stil Murano, Italy, 1950's
By Murano 5
Located in Barcelona, ES
Multicolored Murano fish sculpture by Stil Murano, Italy, 1950's. Murano clear glass with layers of different color and textures, both figures retain the original label. Two pieces a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass