Is Murano blown glass?

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.

What is mouth-blown glass?

Mouth-blown glass is glassware produced with a traditional technique called mouth-blowing. It involves using a long blowpipe to draw molten glass upwards and then turning it to create different shapes. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of mouth-blown glass.

Is Viking Glass hand-blown?

Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my Murano glass is blown?

All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?

One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Blown Glass Rondels

Gillies Jones

Pair Of Green Table Lamps Mid Century

White Encased Glass

Emerald Green Murano Glass Lamps

Blue And Swirl Murano Glass Table Lamp

Clear Glass Column Table Lamps

Mid Century Lamp Glass Shades

Pair Green Glass Lamp Bases

Joshua BernbaumFraunhofer Lines (Rondel 1), 2017

$4,500

H 18.25 in W 18.25 in D 3 in

Fraunhofer Lines (Rondel 1)

By Joshua Bernbaum

Located in New York, NY

Joshua Bernbaum Fraunhofer Lines (Rondel 1), 2017 Blown glass 18.25h x 18.25w x 3d in $ 4,500

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Joshua BernbaumFraunhofer Lines (Rondel 2), 2017

$4,500

H 19.24 in W 19.25 in D 3 in

Fraunhofer Lines (Rondel 2)

By Joshua Bernbaum

Located in New York, NY

Joshua Bernbaum Fraunhofer Lines (Rondel 2), 2017 Blown glass 19.24h x 19.25w x 3d in $ 4,500

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Monochrome Abstract, black & clear mounted decorative glass rondel by Kate Jones

$3,415

H 20.87 in W 17.13 in D 3.94 in

Monochrome Abstract, black & clear mounted decorative glass rondel by Kate Jones

By Kate Jones

Located in London, GB

'Monochrome Abstract' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the British artist, Kate Jones

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Solar Storm Gold over Gold, a mounted cut glass rondel artwork by Kate Jones

$4,099

H 20.08 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in

Solar Storm Gold over Gold, a mounted cut glass rondel artwork by Kate Jones

By Kate Jones

Located in London, GB

'Solar Storm Gold over Gold' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the British artist

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-century Style Murano glass table lamps, 21th Century

$4,163 / set

H 25.99 in Dm 8.67 in

Pair of Mid-century Style Murano glass table lamps, 21th Century

Located in NICE, FR

glass rondels in swirling tones of cobalt blue, emerald green, and white, each encased in clear glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 10' x 8' )

Unavailable

W 244 in L 305 in

Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 10' x 8' )

By The Rug Company, Dale Chihuly

Located in London, GB

. The motif is inspired by blown glass rondels which are layered over one another to play with the

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 9' x 6' )

Unavailable

W 72.05 in L 107.88 in

Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 9' x 6' )

By The Rug Company, Dale Chihuly

Located in London, GB

. The motif is inspired by blown glass rondels which are layered over one another to play with the

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )

Unavailable

W 107.88 in L 144.1 in

Rosette by Chihuly Hand Knotted Rug in Wool and Silk ( 12' x 9' )

By The Rug Company, Dale Chihuly

Located in London, GB

. The motif is inspired by blown glass rondels which are layered over one another to play with the

Category

2010s Nepalese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1957 Glass Rondel Panel, The Four Seasons, Manufactured in New York City

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H 25.25 in W 25.25 in D 0.25 in

1957 Glass Rondel Panel, The Four Seasons, Manufactured in New York City

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful leaded glass piece that was originally purchased in 1957 in New York City, panels that

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Solar Storm Monochrome II, black/clear cut glass rondel with base by Kate Jones

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H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in

Solar Storm Monochrome II, black/clear cut glass rondel with base by Kate Jones

By Kate Jones

Located in London, GB

'Solar Storm Monochrome II' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the British artist, Kate

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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Blown Glass Rondels For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of blown glass rondels available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of blown glass, glass and art glass, all blown glass rondels available were constructed with great care. Find 3 antique and vintage blown glass rondels at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Blown glass rondels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Blown glass rondels are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many blown glass rondels are appealing in their simplicity, but Kate Jones and Erik Höglund produced popular blown glass rondels that are worth a look.

How Much are Blown Glass Rondels?

Blown glass rondels can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,929, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $6,549.