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Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage Italy, late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Modern Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Table Lighter W/ Copper Striker
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage circa 1960 mid century modern cobalt murano glass & brass lighter w/ Copper Striker. Made
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Torchieres
Located in New York, NY
This grand and lovely pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Torchiers originates from Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Cobalt Murano Glass Vase, Murrine and Avventurina. Lapis Lazuli. Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare vase in blue cobalt glass from Fratelli Toso. The finish of the vase is with Avventurina
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ sherbet cups and a large serving bowl. Perfect hand blown cobalt blue and clear Murano glass to enhance
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Mouth Blown Cobalt Blue Murano Drops Crystal Swags Chandelier, C 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 6 lights, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with vintage cobalt Murano glass tiny drops
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray. Sculptural
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Handcrafted Double Old-Fashioned Cobalt Blue Thick Art Glass set of 6
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hallmark. In the style of Bormioli Rocco Italy Murano Cobalt Blue Swirl Glasses. The intricate art of hand
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Carafe And Glasses
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. They feature a transparent glass with cobalt blue
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triangular Bowl or Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Triangular Bowl or Ashtray. A beautiful handblown Murano glass bowl in yellow, cobalt blue, red, pink and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Corroded Glass Bottle Cobalt Blue Mid-century Italian Design Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano corroded glass bottle cobalt blue midcentury Italian Design.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful antique late 18th century (1780 circa) Murano blown clear glass set of four lidded
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes Set, Cobalt accent and Pulegoso Murano Glass signed
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Nautilus Shell Inspired Murano Glass Flutes This unique and rare set of flutes is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set 7 Cenedese Ballerina Flutes, Cobalt bead and pulegoso Murano Glass, Signed
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
delicate Cobalt blue spiral bead on the twisted double stem that resembles a ballerina. The glass is in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Set of 6 Cenedese Twisted Stem, Cobalt and Pulegoso Murano Glass. Signed
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
the Georgian 18th Century classic twisted stem glass. The twisted stem is in Cobalt bead. In order re
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Georgian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Vibrantly Colored Cobalt Blue Glass Cake stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
simplistic yet elegant form. Fun to dine with vibrant vintage midcentury Murano glass serveware.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Cobalt Blue & White Murano Filigrana Stripe Glass Pitcher
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Modern cobalt blue and white striped filigrana Murano glass pitcher. Bold cobalt blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass

Salviati, Murano Sommerso Glass, Blue Cobalt and Uranium Giraffe Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is part of a series called " Zoo" beautiful animals in sommerso glass .In black light you can
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Vintage Sign Formia Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Green Glass Sculpture Italian
By Formia Murano
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage wave hand blown glass sculpture by Formia Murano was done in the 80s is like
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
By Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory. Beautiful Murano Art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set 6 Flutes and 6 Stem Glass Cenedese Murano Cobalt and Gold Accents, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
glass, resulting in a tall and thin cup. There is a fine cobalt rim at the mouth, a cobalt separator and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 of 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent Signed
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. There are 12 and this is the listing if someone is interested
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Six Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Round Dinner Plates, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of six midcentury glass plates in an incredibly vibrant cobalt blue color. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Midcentury Cobalt Blue Art Glass Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Brilliant Murano chandelier with glass medallions in cobalt blue and transparent color. Fantastic
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cobalt Blue Glass Plate by Arcoroc, France
By Arcoroc
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Cobalt blue glass plate by Arcoroc, France A large pressed glass plate in cobalt blue
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Mirrors
Located in Austin, TX
Spectacular mirrors of Murano cobalt blue glass and brass. We can’t resist the thick deep blue
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Mirrors
Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Mirrors
H 47.25 in W 31.75 in D 2.5 in
Camozzo 1990 Modern Black Azure Blue Red Pink Yellow Murano Glass Vase
By Camozzo
Located in New York, NY
blown black murano glass with a perfect enamel like finish, overlaid with a post-modern decor like an
Category

1990s Italian Organic Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass

An Italian Murano Etched Glass
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant Murano mirrored glass vanity tray with cobalt twisted glass gallery edge. The etched
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

An Italian Murano Etched Glass
An Italian Murano Etched Glass
H 4 in W 18 in D 13 in
Italian White Murano Ruffled Glass Bowl
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Traslucid and turquoise Murano glass, aventurine gold and silver flecks, Italy. What is Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Eclectic Set of 8 Cenedese Murano Stemmed Glass, each with gold leaf embedded
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I had the privilege of gaining access to the collection of individual Cenedese glass pieces, which
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Red Eclectic Set of 8 Cenedese Murano Stemmed Glass, Each in Different Design
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
I had the privilege of gaining access to an extensive collection of individual Cenedese glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cobalt Blue Italian Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of superb Murano cobalt blue handblown glass lamps. These lamps have been made in the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cobalt Blue Italian Murano Glass Lamps
Cobalt Blue Italian Murano Glass Lamps
H 25 in W 5.325 in D 5.325 in
Murano Glass Cobalt “Tormalina” Slab Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass cobalt “tormalina” slab lamps with beautiful brushed brass structure. We love the hand
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Cobalt “Tormalina” Slab Lamps
Murano Glass Cobalt “Tormalina” Slab Lamps
H 27.625 in W 10.25 in D 5.5 in
Bottle Paolo Venini 1950 Blu Color Murano Art Glass Serie Inciso made in Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Murano glass bottle, museum piece in cobalt blue, Inciso series.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Cobalt and Gold Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Cubism inspired pair of Murano glass cobalt and gold sconces. The hand-blown glass features
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Cobalt and Gold Murano Glass Sconces
Cobalt and Gold Murano Glass Sconces
H 14 in W 9.625 in D 4 in
Vintage Cobalt Opalescent Italian Opaline Vase on Foot from Florence, 1960s
By Opaline florence
Located in Verviers, BE
Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass vase the late 1950s or early 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Set Translucent Murano Glass Bowls, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Italian translucent Murano glass bowls, Italy, 1950s. What is Murano Glass? Is it glass made in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
approach on glass desing She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With cobalt blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Set of 6 Murano Tumblers, Cenedese Murano 1960, Young Collection, Signed
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of 6 glass long drink tumblers from Cenedese, made in Murano. This set of 6 Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Set of 6 Murano Tumblers Cenedese Murano 1960, Young Collection
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of 6 glass long drink tumblers from Cenedese, made in Murano. This great collection of faded
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Bullicante Blue Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This eye-catching Murano cobalt blue Sommerso Italian Art glass bowl is made of blue glass submmerged
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Leaf

Angelo Mangiarotti Cobalt Blue Ceramic Ashtray for Brambilla, Italy 1970s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning cobalt blue ceramic ashtray designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Frateklli
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Red and Translucent Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Red and translucent Murano glass bowl. Italy, 1950s. Colors: rouge & gold. What is Murano Glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Italian Red & Blue Murano Glass Bowls, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
DM for details and worldwide shipping! What is Murano Glass? Is it glass made in a special place
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Avem Murano Glass Pitcher Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Italian Design Midcentury
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Avem Murano glass pitcher cobalt blue Murano glass Italian design midcentury.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano "Albarelli" Italian Pair of Bottles with Lid Blue Blown Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
artistic place, an artisan furnace in Murano, while the glass was being melted in the furnace, cobalt
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Glass

Materials

Glass

Deep Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vase, signed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Beautiful cobalt blue Murano glass vase.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso for Oggetti Murano Blue Purple Glass Sculptures , Vases Italian Pair 80's
By Archimede Seguso, Oggetti
Located in North Miami, FL
These absolutely stunning and arresting Italian vintage Murano glass monumental glass sculptures
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Red and Blue Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine Gold Flecks
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Italian red and blue Murano glass bowl with aventurine gold flecks. Italy, 1950s. What is Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Glass

Translucen and Turquoise Murano Glass, Aventurine Gold and Silver Flecks, Italy
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Traslucid and turquoise Murano Glass, aventurine gold and silver flecks, Italy. What is Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl, Interior Light Blue Bullecante and Fume, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Murano glass Sommerso bowl, interior light blue bullecante and fume, 1950s Dimensions: 15 x 15 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Italian Deep Blue Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Italian deep blue Murano glass bowl with gold flecks. Italy, 1950s. Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 6.7 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Murano cobalt blue glass framed mirror, in stock Mirror plate surrounded with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Cobalt Blue Diamond Murano Glass Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Cobalt blue diamond cut Murano glass mirror, in stock Vivid and intense cobalt blue glass block
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Important pair of cobalt blue murano glass table lamps with 23-karat "polvera d'Oro" gold flecks
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Italian Light Green Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine Silver Flecks, Italy, 1950
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Italian light green Murano glass bowl with Aventurine silver flecks. Italy, 1950 Rare and beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Disc Sconces
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of sconces with Murano glass disc in deep and rich cobalt blue color. Each sconce
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cenedese Tall Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall deep cobalt blue vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cobalt Blue Murano Bubble Glass Cage Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
A Venetian wire cage lantern of blown bubble glass in the rare color of cobalt blue. Can be used
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wire

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Cobalt Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of cobalt murano glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every piece of cobalt murano glass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of cobalt murano glass, we have 138 options in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of cobalt murano glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of cobalt murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cenedese, Venini and Archimede Seguso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cobalt Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of cobalt murano glass start at $195 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $1,450.
Questions About Cobalt Murano Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass 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, 2022
    How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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.