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How do you identify a Murano glass vase?

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How do you identify a Murano glass vase?
To identify a Murano glass vase, see if you can find a stamp or tag on the bottom or interior. Murano is a Venetian island home to dozens of glassmakers rather than a single brand. As a result, authentic Murano glass vases may feature a variety of markings. Researching the specific marks found on your vase can help you determine if it originated from Murano. For unmarked pieces, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer due to the large number of knockoffs. Find a selection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Italian Green Murano Scavo Glass Vase or Amphora, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Green Murano Scavo Glass Vase or Amphora, 1970s Gorgeous large green Murano glass vase or amphora, made with the use of the "scavo" technique. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'A...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass pitcher / vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The pitcher ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase by V.A.M., Emerald Green, Craquelé, 1970
Located in Milano, IT
An exquisite example of mid-century Venetian artistry, this large handcrafted vase was produced in the 1970s by the renowned V.A.M. (Vetri Artistici Muranesi) furnace in Italy. The p...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural set of three Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950. Exemplifying the mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) t...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Ruby & Transparent Vase
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown faceted Murano glass "Sommerso" vase, crafted in ruby red and transparent glass, is an extraordinary example of 1960s Italian glass artistry. Or...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Murano Glass Vase, Space Age Design, Lime Green, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Murano glass vase. Featuring a bold, biomorphic "Space Age" silhouette, this Italian masterpiece showcases a vibrant lime green incamiciato (layered) glass technique. A tall, s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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