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Modern Black Murano Glass Cabinet with Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish modern black Murano glass cabinet with brass accents. Creates a very polished look
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Oversized Black Murano Glass Lamp, Italy 1960s
By Mangani Firenze
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Italian table lamp in black Murano glass with Lucite base. Fine hand painted gold lines
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Modern Black Murano Glass and Polished Brass Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite modern black Murano glass sideboard with polish brass. This piece has 4 doors and tons of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Pink and Black Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of modern pink and black Murano glass lamps. Creates a stylish look. Very pretty!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Black Murano Glass Table Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Mangani Firenze
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Italian table lamps in black Murano glass with Lucite bases. Fine hand painted gold lines
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Black Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Cone Shape
Located in New York, NY
Custom black Murano glass disc chandelier in double cone shape. Customization is available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Minimal Round Chandelier 1980 Black Murano Glass Ettore Sottsass Style
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal round chandelier 1980 black Murano glass Ettore Sottsass Style.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ice cube Lighter by Antonio Imperatore, black murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Cristallerie Antonio Imperatore
Located in BARCELONA, ES
1970s. Black Murano glass lighter with a magnifying effect on its facets, handcrafted by Venetian master
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Huge Black Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Pyramid Shape
Located in New York, NY
Huge black Murano glass disc chandelier in double pyramid shape. Customization is available in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Grey and Black Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful and refine table lamps made of grey and black Murano glass and brass setting
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist Italian Pair of Table Lamp Black Murano Glass Sciolari Design
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Modernist Italian Pair of table lamp black Murano glass Sciolari design only glass cm.42x15.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli Style Black Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand crafted transparent and black Murano glass abstract sculpture.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Black Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black 8-armed Murano glass chandelier. A Mid-20th Century black ceiling light with 8 curling arms
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Black Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Black Murano Glass Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Italian Scavo Black Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large 1980’s Italian scavo black Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte. The vase is hand signed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pendant Light in Pink, Yellow and Black Murano Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very chic double pendant light in pink, yellow and black murano glass is quiete unusual. It
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Lovely Black Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Black Murano Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, - 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 11.81
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modern Italian Green Cream Caramel White and Black Murano Glass Mosaic Mirror
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
elegantly covered in opaline black Murano glass as well as the interior trim around the mirrored plate. Can
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood

Two Signed Italian Vases w/ Black Murano Glass by Alberto Donà, 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Italian vases in thick black Murano glass blown with bubbles within the glass in Pulegoso
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Murano Glass Tall Cylinder Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Murano Glass Tall Cylinder Box Italy, 1960s A sleek
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Seguso Black Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful centerpiece ashtray in Murano glass Archimede Seguso 1970, round black color
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Black Murano glass vase with a red coral stopper, made in Italy 2000's
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Black Murano glass jar e with a bottle shape and a red coral stopper. Made in Italy, Murano city
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Late 20th Century Round Brass w/ Black Murano Glass Light Diffusers Flush Mount
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Flush Mount with 24 brass chandelier arms with black murano glass cylinders/light diffusers to be
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1970s Seguso Modernist Red and Black Murano Glass Penguin
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and black murano glass it's in perfect conditions, its acid signed on the bottom and labeled on a side
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Table Lamp Sculpture in Amber and Black Murano Glass, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian table lamp sculpture in amber and black Murano glass, composed by a black base with above
Category

1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980 Italian Crystal & Black Murano Glass Round Box Worked with 24Kt Gold Dust
Located in New York, NY
Regency style, entirely handcrafted and blown in black Murano glass, extensively worked with pure 24kt
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Black Murano Glass Rostrate Bowl
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass bowl, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown piece has an impressive
Category

2010s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Bespoke Italian Horizontal Emerald Green Black Murano Glass Brass Oval Pendant
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
swirled and honeycomb pattern, decorated with an elegant finial teardrop in black Murano glass. Overall
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Horizontal Emerald Green Black Murano Glass Brass Oval Pendant
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
swirled and honeycomb pattern, decorated with an elegant finial teardrop in black Murano glass. Overall
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Handblown Black Murano Glass Tumblers, Set of Ten
Located in East Hampton, NY
An extremely rare technique, the black glass that is handblown in Murano, Italy, is adorned with
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-cCentury Style Wood Covered in Black Murano Glass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
black Murano glass and brass details. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

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Brass

Rezzonico Flambeau 5 Arms, Black Murano Glass Giudecca by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Luxury and rich rezzonico flambeau 5 arms, black murano glass, rich of details by Multiforme. This
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2010s Italian Other Floor Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ashtray in Black Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Murano ashtray in gray/black glass. Has a little chip on the bottom but still a beautiful pieces.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Sideboard Made of Wood Brass & Decorated with Black Murano Glass Mosaics
Located in Madrid, ES
brass and black Murano glass mosaics. Handles and legs are made of solid brass. Every item LA Studio
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2010s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Classic Chandelier 8arms Black Murano Glass handmade decorations by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
V Classic 800 chandelier, 8 lights, black Murano glass by Multiforme The Classic Murano glass
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Vintage Orange and Black Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Elegant Sconce 1 Arm black Murano Glass Montecristo by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Elegant sconce 1 arm in black Murano glass with black plissé lampshade Montecristo by Multiforme A
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Gold and Black Murano Glass Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of Murano glass gold and black lamps featuring a combination of glass spheres and rings in
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gold and Black Murano Glass Lamps
Gold and Black Murano Glass Lamps
H 33.625 in W 5 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Black Murano Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. Made in polychrome Murano glass canes. It is a vintage piece, therefore it
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Postmodern Black Murano Glass Decorative Item of a Couple, Italy, 1990s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. This black Murano glass couple with a cyan detail in her ponytail looks like
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Black Murano Glass Table Lamp by AV Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Beograd, RS
AVMazzega. The lamp features metal base and glass arc shade done in black Murano glass. Its minimalist
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Black Murano Glass Lemon with Gold and Silver Flakes, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This lemon is made in black Murano glass with silver and gold flakes and then
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Clear & black Murano Glass ottagonali serie flutes by Carlo Moretti, 1974
By Carlo Moretti, Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 12 thin and light Murano glass flutes designed by Carlo Moretti in 1974 from the serie
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Large Springer Style Square Black Murano Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray by
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Gold and Black Murano Glass “Specchiato” Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable pair of Murano glass gold and black “specchiato” lamps with a beautiful texture. We
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

AV Mazzega Black Murano Glass Domed Pendant
By AVMazzega
Located in East Hampton, NY
Label on glass AV Mazzega - 36 inches hanging length with black silk coil cable which can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Vintage Springer Style Square Black Murano Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Petite Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square vintage mid-century modern Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Chandelier 6+6 Arms Black Murano Glass, Lampshades IKO by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 6+6 arms black Murano glass, black lampshades by Multiforme. The luxury
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Artistic Chandelier Black Murano Glass 8 Lampshades IKO by Multiforme in Stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic chandelier 8 arms black Murano glass, black lampshades by Multiforme. The luxury
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Huge Pair of Black Murano Glass Bowls / Ashtrays Mario Pinzoni Att. 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Karl Springer style pair of black colored / coloured heavy and thick round glass bowls, dishes or
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Formia 2001 Italian Black Murano Glass Bottle with Dog Head Stopper
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
glass that bring enthusiasm for the subject and the execution, the black glass is of the highest quality
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1975s Alfredo Barbini Modernist Black Murano Glass Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Barbini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Black and white Murano glass with Murrin inserts, vase signed on the bottom Barbini 1975, designed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

Massimo Micheluzzi Black Murano Glass Vase, Hand Blown and Battuto Cut, 2002
By Massimo Micheluzzi
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian artist Massimo Micheluzzi's hand blown and battuto cut black Murano glass vase
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Veca Chandelier, 3 Arms, Black Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By VECA
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Veca chandelier designed and produced in the 70s in Murano, Italy. Chrome structure and black
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Black Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Black Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Table Lamp in Smoke and Black Murano Glass
Located in Troy, MI
, twisted smoke-colored shaft of Murano glass, a contrasting black, dome-shaped base, and clear, peach
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Chandelier 5 Arms Black Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a chandelier, in black artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Tall Pair of Silver and Black Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of lamps made of tinted Murano glass, a wide foot holding a shiny reflective sphere from where
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Handblown Gold Flecked and Fused Black Murano Glass Carnivale Masks
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Murano glass carnivale masks. Handblown and molded gold flecked black cased glass with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Modernist Turquoise and Black Murano Glass Vase by VeArt
By VeArt
Located in Aci Castello, IT
glassmaker VeArt was at the forefront of this exciting period of design. The Modernist Turquoise Murano Glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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Black Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of black murano glass available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of black murano glass, we have 1806 options in-stock, while there are 425 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of black murano glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of black murano glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Venini, Murano and Fabio Ltd each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of black murano glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Murano Glass?

A piece of black murano glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,567, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $91,985.
Questions About Black Murano Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano 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, 2022
    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
    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
    Authentic 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    Murano 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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.