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1950s Italian Venetian Murano Glass Figure Shaped 2-Arms Candelabra
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Italian Venetian Murano glass figure shaped 2-arm candelabra.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Figure of a Toucan
By Salviati, Seguso, Barovier, Barbini, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano glass figure of a Toucan.
Gorgeous 20th century hand blown Murano glass figure of a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s Seguso Attributed Modernist Murano Glass Figure of A Chinese Man
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green, white and black murano glass figure of a Chinese man manufactured in the Eighties in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.03 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
20th Century Sculptural Murano Glass Figure on Bronze Base
Located in Southall, GB
A unique 20th century sculptural Murano glass figure on bronze base.
The shape is unusual: tall
Category
20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Pair Italian Murano Glass Figural Tulip Vases / Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of Italian Murano glass figural tulip vases or candlesticks,
Italy, 1970s
A beautiful
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Modernist Blue Black and White Murano Glass Figure of a Tropical Fish
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Murano Glass Figure of a Tropical Fish is a stunning and iconic piece of art that embodies the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
1980s Modern Black and White Murano Glass Figure of a Mexican
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This glass figure of a Mexican is a striking piece of artistry, combining the traditional
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Cased Murano Glass Figural Lamps by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Danville, CA
Spectacular, one of a kind pair of lamps with dancing figures cased in clear Murano glass by
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Clear Murano Glass Figure, Sculpture by Archimede Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian figure made of hand blown Murano glass, designed by Archimede
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Murano Glass Sculpture "Omaggio to Picasso" by Sandro Frattin
By Sandro Frattin, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Murano Glass Figure Titled "Omaggio To Picasso" (Homage to Picasso) by renowned Italian
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
A green Murano glass sculpture.
Located in Southall, GB
A fine Murano glass figure of a nude lady standing on one leg on a round glass plinth, signed by
Category
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Murano Art Glass Fruit & Vegetable Exotic Harvest Sculpture Set
Located in Milano, IT
midcentury Italian Murano glass figural sculptures featuring an exotic and rare group of vegetables and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Scavo Glass Figure of a Jester
By Ermanno Nason
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Italian Murano glass figure of a jester in a Scavo finish attributed to Ermanno Nason for
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri Art Glass Swan Sculpture Figure
By Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown figural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 11.75 in W 7 in D 2.75 in
Murano Venitian Glass Water Fountain
By Gino Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
unique Murano glass figural fountain is a superb piece of artistry, the craftsmanship of Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Fountains
Materials
Murano Glass
Figural Painted Murano Glass Centerpiece
By Salviati
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully and ornately hand painted and hand blown Venetian art glass compote centerpiece by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Black Pink Latticino Swirl Ribbon Twist Vintage Chinese Figure Man
By Rossi Murano, Sergio Rossi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
SERGIO ROSSI MURANO Art Glass PINK Latticino FIGURINE Asian Man. 10.5” SIGNED Rossi Murano on lower
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
H 10.04 in Dm 3.94 in
1960's Venetian Italian Murano Art Glass Gold Figural Fruit Apple Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Italian art glass gold fleck hand blown figural apple sculpture. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano art glass pink and green hand blown figural pear by Alfredo Barbini
Category
Mid-20th Century Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Squirrel Figure in Amber and Orange Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
sculpture. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1950s.
This cute Murano glass esquirrel has an eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
1960s Murano Art Glass Blue Satin Bull Figure Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Murano art glass bull figure sculpture
Light blue tones, satin finish, yellow eyes.
No signature
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 3.75 in W 3.55 in D 3.75 in
Roberto Anatra, Monumental Murano Glass, Lavender, Sculpture /Figure, Signed
By Roberto Anatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing murano glass sculpture by the well known murano Master, Roberto Anatra. title
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
H 28.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Italian Murano Glass African Female Figure Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of table lamps with fused Murano glass sculptures depicting African women, carrying baskets of
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Ermanno Nason Cenedese Murano Duo Sculpture in Uranium Glass Abstract Figural
By Ermanno Nason
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing double figure sculpture by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese circa 1960s. Hand blown uranium glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 14.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Oriental Lady Murano Glass Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano Glass Oriental Lady Figurine
Beautiful Italian glass figure, Murano, of a cream-colored
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Handblown Venetian/Murano Pink Rose Champagne Coupes with Figural Dolphins
Located in New York, NY
Venetian hand-blown glass
14 wine/water glasses
8 champagne glasses
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Mid-century Murano Glass Sculpture Fish Italian Design 1960s
By Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Style Italy Blown Emerald Green Art Glass Dolphin on Clear Glass.
Art glass sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown 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
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 4.53 in
Spectacular Vintage Large Italian Murano Glass French Poodle Midnight Blue Dog
By Murano 5
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A fabulous and stunning French Poodle figure from Murano glass - oozing Parisian chic!
The color
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 8.5 in
Signed Gino Cenedese Vintage Murano Art Glass Shark Figure
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The cobalt and clear glass shark is taking a dive while supported on a wavy base. With the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cute hand blown Murano glass Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture in Black and White Murrine, Italy, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 9.45 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Murano Blue Red Art Glass Fish Figure with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish sculpture with silver aventurine flecks
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Black and Red Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1980s.
This fish is made in hand-blown sommerso Murano glass with murrains.
It is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Colored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by La Murrina, Italy
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This fish is made in polychrome Murano glass and features its original label
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Fish Figure with Gold Flecks and Stripes Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gold Flecks Acid Green & Cream Ribbons Murano Art Glass Fish Figure, Italy 1940s
A lovely Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by Vetreria Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Vetrerie Toso, Italy, circa 1930s.
It is made in blown glass and polychrome paste.
A clear sign of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green with bubbles and cobalt blue Italian
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 7.75 in
Murano Sommerso Red Amethyst Fade Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture Figure
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red amethyst Italian art glass guinea or quail bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 7.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Salviati Murano Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 4 in
Murano Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Angel Candleholder Figure
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass angel candlestick
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Mid Century Murano Art Glass Dancing Figure Candlesticks
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty vintage pair of Italian art glass, fancy dressed women two light candlesticks hand blown in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Very Large Murano Art Glass Cobalt Blue and Green Sommerso Dolphin Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass sommerso figure or sculpture
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.5 in W 6.25 in D 13 in
Wonderful Rare Large Renato Anatra Swirl Art Glass Lady Dancing Murano Figure
By Renato Anatra
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Rare Large Signed Renato Anatra Swirl Red And Clear Blown Art Glass Lady Dancing Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 28.5 in W 6 in D 3 in
Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy
By Salviati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully detailed Murano glass figurine by Salviati, bearing its original manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Murano Blue White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent cobalt blue and white opalescent Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 4.25 in
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue over clear Italian art glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 4 in
Seguso Murano Iridescent Black Gold Italian Art Glass Wiseman Nativity Figure
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass Wiseman nativity figure, sculpture. Attributed to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Postmodern Brown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by Vincenzo Nason, Italy
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Vincenzo Nason & C. Murano, Italy, 1970s-1980s.
This fish is made in Murano glass and features its
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
Postmodern Brown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by Vincenzo Nason, Italy
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Vincenzo Nason & C. Murano, Italy, 1970s.
This fish is made in Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl with Brass Nude Male Figure, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass bowl with brass nude male figure, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown green and clear Italian art glass puppy dog head sculpture or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.88 in W 2.75 in D 4.25 in
Murano Gold Leaf Queen Figure Holding Flowers Italian Art Glass Woman Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks on opal base Italian art glass Queen Woman
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Blown Glass
H 4.53 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bird Dove Figure Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass dove bird figurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 3.13 in W 2.38 in D 4.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Red Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown red and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Yellow Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown yellow and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 4.13 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Salviati Murano Sommerso Cobalt Blue Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso cobalt blue to clear Italian art glass owl bird figure
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
H 7.75 in W 3.25 in D 3.75 in
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 2.5 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass figural for your home. A murano glass figural — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass figural — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass figural, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass figural over the years, but those crafted by Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini and Salviati are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a murano glass figural at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Figural
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
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