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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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A.V.E.M. Large Hand Blown Glass with Red and Yellow Murrhines, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
Large hand blown vase in Pulegoso glass with yellow and red murrhines by Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Murano Glass Vase by Arte Vetraria Muranese
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, IT
A colourful blown glass vase with aventurine stone by A.Ve.M (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Italy.
Aventurine is a variety of quartz characterized by bright inclusions of mica or other m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
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 (small chip on the inside of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
Set of 2 Italian Stone Gray Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel Mid-Century Modern
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 stone gray scavo glass murano art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980.
Stunner done and they look ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
