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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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Romano Dona Vintage Signed Murano Glass Obelisk
By Romano Donà
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite, rare pair or glass Murano obelisks signed by master glass blower Romano Dona
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Obelisks

Materials

Murano Glass

Romano Dona Vintage Signed Murano Glass Obelisk
By Romano Donà
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite glass Murano obelisk signed by master glass blower Romano Dona. Black Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Obelisks

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Cat Sculpture Signed by Romano Dona Murano
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
submersion of the glass in Sommerso technique by Maestro Romano Dona Signed "Romano Dona' Murano" on the base
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Abstract Design Sculpture signed Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade Murano glass abstract design sculpture. Created and signed by Romano Dona. The
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Romano Donà 1990s Multi-Color Murano Glass Toucan Sculpture Venice Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Romano Donà 1990s Multi-Color Murano Glass Toucan Sculpture Venice Italy. Behold a captivating
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Murano Glass Elephant Sculpture Signed by Romano Donà 1990s Multicolor Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass elephant sculpture signed by Romano Donà 1990s Multicolor Italy. This multicolor
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu, Romano Donà, 1990s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Gorgeous Italian Venetian, Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Red Blu and transparent, Signed Romano
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà 1990s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Captivating Italian Murano Glass "Flame" Sculpture by Romano Donà (1990s) Ignite your collection
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Very rare vintage italian murano glass vase signed by Romano Donà
By Romano Donà
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This rare vintage Italian Murano glass vase, signed by the renowned artisan Romano Donà, captivates
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Milk-White Murano Glass Vase, by Romano Donà, Italy, 1990s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic milk-white and iridescent vase with Murano glass and paste, by Romano Donà, Italy, 1990s
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Striking Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striking Italian Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà, Circa 1980s Immerse
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Elephant Sculpture by Maestro Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Elephant sculpture by Maestro Romano Dona.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Handmade Murano Glass Sommerso Vase in Darkgreen, Yellow Signed by Romano Donà
By Romano Donà
Located in Salzburg, AT
Unique Murano glass Sommerso vase in dark green - yellow - transparent layers, signed by hand
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Red & Clear Murano Glass Vase by Romano Dona, c. 1960's
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage red and clear frosted Murano glass vase handblown in Sommerso technique where the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Sailboat Sculpture by Romano Dona'
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue Murano glass by by Romano Dona' Signed “MURANO” on the base / Made in Italy in the 1980’s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sailboat Sculpture by Romano Dona'
Sailboat Sculpture by Romano Dona'
H 25 in W 21.5 in D 6 in
Colorful Murano Glass Vase Venice 1980s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Colorful Murano glass vase by Romano Donà Venice 1980s. This artistic rare vase stands out for its
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

ROMANO DONA per Vetreria Schiavon "Civeta" circa 1950 table lamp.
By Romano Donà
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare ROMANO DONA "Civetta" in "Sommerso" Murano glass by Vetreria Schiavon circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Massive Pair of Iridescent Seashell Sconces in Blown Murano Glass, 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Pair of Iridescent Seashell Sconces in Blown Murano Glass, attributed to Romano Dona`, circa 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy. This exquisite
Category

1990s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Elegant Murano Glass Shell Sculpture in Ruby hues and Submerged Gold 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
created by the art glass maker Romano Donà, entirely manufactured in the Venetian Murano Island, following
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Elegant Venetian Egg Lamp Murano Glass Vibrant Red Dark Metal Base 1990s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Venetian Egg Lamp Murano Glass Vibrant Red Dark Metal Base 1990s Italy. A remarkable
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Amber Color Murano Glass Bubble Vase with Morise Attributed to Donà, 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amber color Murano glass bubble vase with Morise attributed to Donà, 1980s, Italy This refined
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

"Romano" Luxury Murano Glass Mirror, Art Decò style by Fratelli Tosi
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Art Deco style Venetian Mirror, clear glass frame worked. Height 100 cntimeters, width
Category

2010s European Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Extraordinary Set of 2 "Romano" Luxury Murano Glass Mirror, Art Decò style
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 2 Wonderful Art Deco style Venetian Mirror, clear glass frame worked. Height 100
Category

2010s European Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Grandiose Ice toned Murano Vase with Fluid sculptured Curves Contemporary Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
vase, crafted entirely by hand in Murano glass, is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Romano Dona, Murano Glass, Fish Aquarium Disc Sculpture, 20th Century
By Romano Donà
Located in London, GB
Circular fish aquarium sculpture by Romano Dona, luminous blue glass border with clear domed centre
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Romano Donà for Seguso vetri D'arte unique extralarge Alexandrit abstract sculpt
By Romano Donà
Located in Grantham, GB
Romano Dona for Seguso vetri D'arte unique extralarge Alexandrit Neodymium change colour abstract
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
By Romano Donà
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Massive Murano glass vase signed by Romano Donà, manufactured in the 1990s. Rich aquarium details
Category

1990s Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
H 13.78 in W 5.91 in D 4.93 in
Large Murano Glass Romano Dona Sommerso Vibrant Blue with Gold Vase Signed
By Romano Donà
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large and heavy artist signed Murano Sommerso vase by Romano Dona. A truly spectacular piece in
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Green Murano Glass Obelisks by Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Large emerald green cut glass obelisks by murano master Romano Dona. Each one signed on the base
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Obelisks

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Romano Dona Vintage Signed Murano Glass Obelisks
By Romano Donà
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite, rare pair or glass Murano obelisks signed by master glass blower Romano Dona. Signed on
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Obelisks

Materials

Murano Glass

Fantastic Murano Sail Boat
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Murano Sailboat handblown by Maestro Romano Dona (signed, please see the last pic)
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Fantastic Murano Sail Boat
Fantastic Murano Sail Boat
H 23.5 in W 21.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Curl Sculptures by Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price listed is for the pair. Signed on the base. Size of the large sculpture: Height 17", width 7", depth 3.5". Size of the small sculpture: Height 12.5", wid...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Optical Murano Glass Vase by Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Large optical murano vase with twisted spiral white lines of glass suspended in clear glass. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vases

Striking Black Panther Murano Glass Sculpture Attributed to Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and well done roaring black Murano glass panther, circa 1970s attributed to artist Romano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

1980 Romano Donà Italian Modern Cobalt Blue Murano Art Glass Spire Shell Bowl
By Romano Donà
Located in New York, NY
). Romano Donà (born in Murano in 1956) began to blow glass at an early age, as usual for many coming from a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Spectacular Murano Signed Disc Sculpture by Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in New York, NY
Large contemporary sculpture with three graduated Sommerso glass discs decorated with concentric
Category

Early 2000s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Aquarium, Murano Massiccio Glass with Cobalt Base, Romano Dona, circa 1995
By Romano Donà, Oggetti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
window. Typical Romano Dona execution. This belongs to the Oggetti tradition that was developed on the
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Splendid Set of Red Murano Vases Signed Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid Set of Red Murano Vases Signed Romano Dona. These pieces are unique and are made using the
Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1980 Romano Donà Italian Modern Aqua Turquoise Murano Art Glass Spire Shell Bowl
By Romano Donà, Bisazza Vetro
Located in New York, NY
Bring the ocean indoors! This spire coiled shell in a transparent Art Murano Glass with an amazing
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Beautiful Murano Glass Sailboat
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Murano Glass Sailboat Hand blown by Romano Dona, signed "Murano"
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Beautiful Murano Glass Sailboat
Beautiful Murano Glass Sailboat
H 25 in W 21.25 in D 6 in
Rare Murano Glass Signed Sculpture
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare dark red/pebble Murano Glass Sculpture signed by Maestro Romano Dona.
Category

20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Murano Glass Signed Sculpture
Rare Murano Glass Signed Sculpture
H 12 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
Romano Dona Large Incalmo Black Gold Vase, Murano Sommerso Bubbles Pulegoso
By Romano Donà, Stefano Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
technique of making this vase, probably Romano Dona hand. Has gold leaf application, casing-sommerso
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contemporary Murano Glass Statuette Signed by Romano Donà
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Contemporary Murano glass statue, "The Lovers", signed by Romano Donà. Gold dust mixed into the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Statues

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Battuto Glass Stoppered Bottle by Romano Dona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano Battuto glass stoppered bottle by Romano Dona.
Category

20th Century Italian Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Superb Murano Glass Fish by Romano Dona
Located in New York, NY
Romano Dona was born in Murano in 1956. He studied and worked with glass master Livio Seguso from
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Late 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Pair of Green and Gold Murano Glass Vases
By Romano Donà
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning large pair of murano vases by Ramono Dona in green glass with 23k gold inclusions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Gold

Romano Dona, Pair of Double Sommerso Vases, circa 2005, Massiccio
By Romano Donà, Stefano Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two heavy and massif vessels from Romano Dona'. They can be purchased separately but the best is to
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Splendid Set of Green Murano Vases
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid Set of Murano Vases Signed underneath Romano Dona. These pieces are unique and are made
Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Exquisite Murano Sculpture
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite Murano hand blown sculpture. Titled Amanti - "Lovers". Signed by Maestro Romano Dona
Category

20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Murano Elephant Sculpture Sommerso Glass by Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed "Romano Dona" on the base.
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Romano Dona 20th Century
By Romano Donà
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A simply stunning Italian Murano hand made large and substantial glass fish sculpture by Romano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Red Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian vintage vase with red and clear Murano glass crafted in Sommerso or submerged technique by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Elephant Sculpture Sommerso Glass by Romano Dona
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed "Romano Dona" on the bottom.
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Aquarium Signed by Romano Donà, 1980s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amazing Italian Murano glass aquarium, with three fish that swimming across the seaweed and the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Romano Dona 1970s Murano Glass Vase with Red Heart
By Romano Donà
Located in New York, NY
This vase by Romano Dona' in Murano glass is worked with incalmo, it has a red center and is very
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Venetian, Fish Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Signed Romano Donà, 1990s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian, Fish Sculpture, Blown Murano Glass, Signed Romano Donà, 1990s. The sculpture is
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

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Romano Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of romano murano glass for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every item from our selection of romano murano glass was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of romano murano glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of romano murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Romano Donà, Stefano Toso and Oggetti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Romano Murano Glass?

A piece of romano murano glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $9,600.
Questions About Romano 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. 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. 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. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects 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.