Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What are the characteristics of Murano glass?

1 Answer
What are the characteristics of Murano glass?
Murano 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Formia Murano Furniture on 1stDibs
Murano Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture Vetri Di Murano, Italy Vintage
By Formia Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This stunning vintage Murano Italian art glass duck sculpture was purchased at an estate sale in Rovereto, Italy. It was made in the tradition...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Black Clear Duck Sculpture Art Glass Paperweight with Silver Flecks
By Formia Murano
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
By Formia Murano
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label BeFirstBoldy com Good vintage condition: There is a rough area o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri Art Glass Swan Sculpture Figure
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Formia Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown figural Swan sculpture figure. Great form and color. Has gold fle...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Sculpture of a Duck Decoy By Formia Italian Venetian Art Glass
By Formia Murano
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful sculpture of a duck decoy hand made by talented murano glass artists from Formia. Featuring shades of yellow, green, red and blue glass with aventurine accents. Hand Blown ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Faceted Clear Murano Glass Ashtray by Formia
By Formia Murano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured by Formia, it's a block of transparent and satin glass in lovely conditions. This Ashtray by Formia is a stunning exa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Shop All