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How do you spot Chinese fake Murano glass?

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How do you spot Chinese fake Murano glass?
To spot Chinese fake Murano glass, use a magnifying glass to examine its surface. Murano glass is handmade, so you can expect to see small imperfections, such as bubbles and irregularly shaped edges. Replicas produced overseas are machine-made and tend to be more uniform. As you study your piece, you should be able to detect multiple layers of glass on an authentic Murano, but a replica will often be composed of a single, thick piece of glass. Finally, check the maker's mark and compare it to images of the signatures found on authentic pieces produced by that workshop, artisan or factory. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your item. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glass.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Murano Scavo vase in cobalt blue captures the essence of Italian glass artistry. The Scavo technique gives it a weathered, ancient look, reminiscent of artifacts from an...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,11" diameter x 3,14" H inches cm 13 x cm 8 H
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Marcello Furlan Murano Art Glass Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and striking work of Murano artistry, this stunning picture frame was designed by Marcello Furlan for L.I.P. and handcrafted in Italy in 1989. Sculpted from richly hued amethy...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Picture Frames

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Mid-20th Century A striking Murano art glass vase featuring a sculptural rounded “smashed-square” form with an expressive, outw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Green & Yellow Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano art glass block vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, in the 1960s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the iconic "Sommerso" technique, in which...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, IT
FLAVIO POLI. Production Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Design Italy 1950 ca. Vase in colorless, light blue and lilac sommerso glass, drop-shaped body with flat circular mouth. Please watch the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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