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Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bird for VAMSA, Italy, 1930s
By Alfredo Barbini, V.A.M.S.A.
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass bird for VAMSA, Italy, 1930s Murano glass maestro Alfredo Barbini Art
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano Glass Bird Sculpture from the 1960s This charming figurine captures the essence of avian
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1960s
Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1960s
H 9.06 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds. These birds are in the style of Archimede Seguso who was known
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Birds by Alfredo Barbini / VAMSA
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, IT
Set of three Murano glass birds. Two of them designed by Alfredo Barbini for VAMSA. Original
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Vintage 1930s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Glass Bird Attb to Luciano Gaspari
By Luciano Gaspari, Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stylized Murano glass bird made by Salviati , and attributed to Luciano Gaspari . 
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano glass birds by Cenedese mid-modern century italian sculptures 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Murano glass birds by Cenedese mid-modern century italian sculptures 1970s This elegant trio of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Birds Attributed to Archimede Seguso
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Murano glass birds attributed to Archimede Seguso. This beautiful pair of 1970s era blown
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Bird
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large blown glass bird by Murano. Elegant shape with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass Bird
Large Murano Glass Bird
H 15.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in
Collection of Seven Cenedese Murano Glass Birds
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An assembled collection of seven birds (swans, ducks, geese, your call) by Antonio da Ros for
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Barbini Murano Glass Bird Bath Bowl
By Barbini
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary and beautiful large bowl by Barbini is adorned by a delicate bird, leaning on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Striped Murano Glass Bird Sculpture, Mid Century Murano Glass Art, IT ca. 1970
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1970s in Italy, attributed to Fratelli Toso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Chartreuse & Transparent Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bird Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
This playful and beautifully formed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bird
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian circa 1960's blown gold and clear glass pheasants. Measurements: Height: 19
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird Italian Sculpture
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A murano glass sculpture of a bird hand-crafted in Italy in the Seventies, colors, the gold inside
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1980's Sommerso Murano Glass Bird Swan Statue Catchall Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Murano glass sculpture depicting a swan in clear and green. A nice addition to any room. Made in
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1950s by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Bird with label
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Bird glass with paper label Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1970's Sommerso Murano Glass, Birds, Doves on a Tree, Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Murano glass sculpture depicting four birds in white and light pink perched on a clear glass tree
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Three Hand Blown Murano Glass Birds Paperweights
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture birds paperweights. Beautiful Modern hand blown
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Signed A. Seguso Pair of Pink Murano Glass Bird Sculptures, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of mouth-blown bird sculptures in pink Murano glass. These delightful bird are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano glass green 1950 bird.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Murano glass bird circa 1950 green and white.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano glass green 1950 bird.
Murano glass green 1950 bird.
H 10.63 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Murano Coloured Glass Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish mid-century unusual Italian, Murano glass bird in cased colored glass . The bird
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Coloured Glass Bird
Vintage Murano Coloured Glass Bird
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Art Glass Bird / Duck Sculpture by Cenedese for Murano Glass
By Cenedese, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Murano glass bird / duck sculpture on base by Cenedese studio for Murano Glass, circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Handsome Pair of Vintage Venetian Glass Birds, Murano Hand Blown circa 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An expressive pair of vibrant Murano glass birds Superbly hand blown using crimson red, sparkling
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s. Green, blue and clear
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of White Glass Bird Sculptures by Livio Seguso for Seguso A.V.
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This great pair of white Murano glass bird sculptures is probably designed by Livio Seguso for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Licio Zanetti Murano Clear Glass Sculptural Bird Decorated Bowl, Signed
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Doylestown, PA
Hand-blown transparent Murano glass bird decorated bowl by Licio Zanetti, mid 20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Sommerso Art Glass Bird Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish sommerso art glass bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

LABELLED Oball Murano Pink Cased Glass Bird Sculpture
By Atelier Oball
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful Venetian pink & clear cased glass bird sculpture, made on the island of Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier “Bird” Murano Glass Gold 1950 Italy
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Milano, IT
Ercole Barovier “Bird”.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

"Barbarico" by Barovier & Toso Bird Glass Murano Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Barbarico" vase by Barovier & Toso Bird vase with extraordinary surface texture. Etched
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Salviati Amber Bird
By Salviati
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano Salviati bird in amber. Bird measures 3.5" wide, 5.5" deep and 14.5" high. Decal on bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Salviati Amber Bird
Murano Salviati Amber Bird
H 14.5 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Bird on Bullet Stand
By Salviati
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian glass bird, possibly a parakeet. Bird measures 10.25" wide, 4" deep and 10.25" high.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Bird on Bullet Stand
Murano Bird on Bullet Stand
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 4 in
Murano Vetro Artistico Veneziano Vintage Art Glass Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish vintage midcentury Italian, Murano cased glass bird with a speckled colour and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1980s Italian Sculpture of Four Birds on a Branch of Murano Glass
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Italian sculpture of four birds on a branch of murano glass.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Bird Pink and Clear
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lutz, FL
Lovely Italian Murano Glass Sommerso glass bird paperweight sculpture in pink and clear with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Light Yellow Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture After Seguso, 60s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, substantial and relatively large Midcentury Modern Italian Murano art glass pheasant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture 1960s
By Barovier&Toso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Mid-Century Murano Art Glass Bird Pheasant Sculpture Bird 1960s. Vintage Italian Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"Pheasant" by Archimede Seguso Art Glass Murano 1950s Bird
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Blown Murano glass. Green and gold leaf. Perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Stylish Art Glass Bird Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish art glass bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Large Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Bird Toucan Sculpture by Romano Dana, 1970's
By Romano Donà
Located in Vilnius, LT
Murano glass. Very massive and thick glass is in clear, blue,yellow colors glass combination. Weight: 14
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Cenedese Antonio da Ros Bird of Prey Murano Glass, 1960, Italy
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Milano, IT
Cenedese Antonio da Ros bird of prey Murano glass, 1960, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Crystal Serveware

Materials

Murano Glass

Stylish Cockatoo / Bird Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish cockatoo art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Giant Murano Sculpture in Orange and Clear Mouth Blown Art Glass, Bird
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Giant Murano sculpture in orange and clear mouth blown art glass. Bird. Italian design, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Stylish Cockatoo or Bird Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
A very stylish 15" high Italian Art Glass cockatoo or bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Seagull Sculptures Birds
By Licio Zanetti, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
elegantly outstretched. Expertly hand-blown from pristine white Murano glass and set on a solid crystal base
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Exquisite Art Glass Bird Bath on Slate Base by Walter Furlan for Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Murano Glass, circa 1960s. This large piece is very difficult to find with six birds. The colors and
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Slate

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Leaf

Signed Venini Murano Blue Birds Doves Designed by Tyra Lundgren
By Venini
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Venini in Murano, Italy. The pair are well proportioned, each one unique in design in complementary poses
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Vintage 1930s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label CLOSING, FINAL REDUCTION
By Atelier Oball
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label CLOSING, FINAL REDUCTION *****NOTICE: OUR
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
By Atelier Oball
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label *****NOTICE: OUR
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Bird Murano Art Glass Barbini Attributed, 1970
By Barbini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bird Murano art glass Barbini attributed, 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murrina Bird Sculpture Art Glass Murano, 1960
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The Murrina bird sculpture art glass Murano, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Murano Bird
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Murano bird Italian vintage glass bird figurine from Murano with intricate patterns. Very
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Murano Bird
Small Murano Bird
H 3.94 in W 5.32 in D 2.17 in
Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Bird Sculpture, Italy
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Bird Sculpture, Italy Offered for sale is a large
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Renato Anatra Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Bird Sculpture, Signed
By Renato Anatra
Located in Miami, FL
Renato Anatra Murano Glass Sommerso Lattimo Bird Sculpture, Signed Offered for sale is a large
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bird 1960s
By A. Silvestri and Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Black Murano Glass Heron Birds
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Pair of large and black heron glass sculptures, original handmade in Venice Murano Italy.
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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Murano Glass Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass bird for your home. Each murano glass bird for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 515 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass bird you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass bird, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass bird bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass bird over the years, but those crafted by Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso and Alessandro Pianon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Bird?

Prices for a murano glass bird start at $115 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $1,095.

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Questions About Murano Glass Bird
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 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 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
    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 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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.

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