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 do I identify a Murano glass fish?

To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.

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.

Glass Blown Fish

Vintage Murano Fish

Murano Glass Blue Sculpture

Italian Fish

Mid Century Modern Fish Art

Fish Aquarium

Seguso Fish

Murano Gold Glass Animal

Blue And White Fish Sculpture

Murano Multicolor Striped Art Glass Fish Sculpure, 1950s

$952

Murano Multicolor Striped Art Glass Fish Sculpure, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with a clear glass body and strippes in red

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Formia Vetri, Italian Studio Art Glass

$1,438

Large Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Formia Vetri, Italian Studio Art Glass

By Formia Murano

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking large-scale Murano glass fish sculpture was crafted by Formia Vetri, one of the most

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Giovanni dalla Fina, 1990s

$4,194

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Giovanni dalla Fina, 1990s

By Giovanni Dalla Fina

Located in Villaverla, IT

Dive into the captivating world of Murano glass with this stunning fish sculpture, a true

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

$1,906

Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

glass color changing lilac blue fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. Italy, 1960-1970. This hand blown glass

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Jensen Kvarnes Fish Sculpture, American Studio Art Glass

$250

Jensen Kvarnes Fish Sculpture, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful "Seela" fish sculpture features colorful fused glass body in green, blue, and purple

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

1960 Venetian / Murano Angel Fish Glass Sculpture On Base

$650

1960 Venetian / Murano Angel Fish Glass Sculpture On Base

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960 Venetian / Murano Angel Fish Glass Sculpture On Base Emerald Green, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Brown

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Art Glass Fish

$1,438

Salviati Murano Sommerso Art Glass Fish

By Salviati

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The Salviati Murano Sommerso Art Glass Fish in green and black is a stunning example of Venetian

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass sculpture representing a stylized fish by Mario Pinzoni

$7,789

Glass sculpture representing a stylized fish by Mario Pinzoni

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Uccle, BE

Murano glass sculpture representing a stylized fish by Mario Pinzoni, Seguso Vetri d’Arte (IT). In

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Cenedese Murano Italian Art Glass Two Fishes Aquarium Block

$838Sale Price|22% Off

Cenedese Murano Italian Art Glass Two Fishes Aquarium Block

By Cenedese

Located in Rome, IT

Beautiful Murano glass art block depicting two colored fishes in an aquarium with its own algae and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Vibrant, Heavy Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture with Multicolored Millefiori Fish

$550

Vibrant, Heavy Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture with Multicolored Millefiori Fish

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

Vibrant, Heavy Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture with Multicolored Millefiori Fish, circa 1980s. A

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Salviati Murano Venetian Hand Blown Red and Gold Fish Vase

$4,551

Large Salviati Murano Venetian Hand Blown Red and Gold Fish Vase

By Antonio Salviati

Located in Palermo, PA

whimsically applied figural fishes. The detail and workmanship is outstanding. The fishes have realistically

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

$500

Murano Art Glass Swimming Fish Aquarium Italian Vintage Sculpture Paperweight

By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Red Opalescent White Italian Art Glass Centrepiece Fish Sculpture

$637Sale Price|25% Off

Murano Red Opalescent White Italian Art Glass Centrepiece Fish Sculpture

By Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and red stripe Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

XL Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Formia Vetri, Italian Studio Art Glass Fish

$916

XL Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture by Formia Vetri, Italian Studio Art Glass Fish

By Formia Murano

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This impressive XL Murano glass dolphin figurine is a striking example of Italian studio art glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Dona

$3,595

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Dona

By Alberto Donà

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fantastic hand blown Murano glass fish by alberto Dona, signed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Millefiori Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label

$316Sale Price|20% Off

Signed Millefiori Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label

By Marcolin Art Crystal

Located in Warrenton, OR

Signed Millefiori Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label still affixed. ***NOTE

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass

$26,963

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Agate Glass Cased Grey Opalescent Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase “Formose” (Fishes) made in agate glass (cased grey and opalescent) by René Lalique created in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mark Eckstrand Murano-Style Glass Fish Sculpture – Fuchsia & Black, Murrine Eye

$900

Mark Eckstrand Murano-Style Glass Fish Sculpture – Fuchsia & Black, Murrine Eye

By Mark Eckstrand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A striking hand-blown glass fish sculpture by renowned glass artist Mark Eckstrand, crafted in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Barovier & Toso Quilted Glass Vase, Fish Stem, Gold Fleck

$680

Antique Barovier & Toso Quilted Glass Vase, Fish Stem, Gold Fleck

By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.

Located in SYDNEY, AU

Barovier & Toso Quilted milk glass vase with a diamond pattern sitting on ornate fish stem with

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Spanish Wrought Iron and Amber Glass Chandelier, Fish Design

$5,656Sale Price|20% Off

Spanish Wrought Iron and Amber Glass Chandelier, Fish Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Wrought Iron Fishes Chandelier with Blown Glass Globe Shades. Spain, 1950s-1960s Rare find

Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Murano Blue Red Art Glass Fish Figure with Silver Flecks

$1,258

Murano Blue Red Art Glass Fish Figure with Silver Flecks

Located in Barcelona, ES

Funny Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish sculpture with silver aventurine flecks

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Bjorkshult Swedish Pair of Glass Fish Figurines, Elegance & Craftsmanship - RARE

$546Sale Price / set|20% Off

Bjorkshult Swedish Pair of Glass Fish Figurines, Elegance & Craftsmanship - RARE

Located in Bochum, NRW

A pair of Bjorkshult Swedish Glass Fish Figurine – A Study in Elegance and Craftsmanship. Two

Category

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

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason

$240Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs Shop is Closing in

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

CLEARANCE - Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro Murano Glass Fish Sculpture

$180Sale Price|40% Off

CLEARANCE - Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro Murano Glass Fish Sculpture

By Seguso

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE - Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro White Murano (suspected) Glass Fish Sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Art Glass Gold Fish Bag Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight Figurine Murano Italy

$950

Art Glass Gold Fish Bag Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight Figurine Murano Italy

By Zanetti Murano, Oscar Zanetti

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A particularly fine example of a murano Italian art glass gold fish in a bag aquarium sculpture

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Barbini for Salviati Alexandrite & Uranium Glass Seagull Bird & Fish 1950

$1,791

Murano Barbini for Salviati Alexandrite & Uranium Glass Seagull Bird & Fish 1950

By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in London, GB

A large, unusual and dramatic hand blown mid century Murano art glass sculpture of a seagull with a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Mid-Century Blue Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass

$300Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Blue Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun mid-century blue glass fish vase in the style of Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The vase is in very

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Emerald Green Glass

$15,459

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Formose Fishes Emerald Green Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass created by René Lalique in 1924. Stamped signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Six Vintage Murano Glass Fish Sculptures from Italy, 1970s

$350 / set

Set of Six Vintage Murano Glass Fish Sculptures from Italy, 1970s

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Splash of Murano: Set of Six Glass Fish Figures Late 20th Century This charming collection of

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Aureliano Toso Murano Art glass Fish by Dino Martens 1960's

$850

Aureliano Toso Murano Art glass Fish by Dino Martens 1960's

By Dino Martens

Located in SYDNEY, AU

A beautiful example of Latticino internally decorating the fish, encased in clear glass with golf

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981

$1,066

Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina with Tropical Fish, 1990s

$8,388

Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina with Tropical Fish, 1990s

Located in Villaverla, IT

-blown tropical fish, a masterpiece of 1990s Italian art glass. Crafted in the heart of Murano, Italy

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mark Eckstrand Fish Sculpture Art Glass Aquarium Ocean Beach Nautical Decor

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

Mark Eckstrand Fish Sculpture Art Glass Aquarium Ocean Beach Nautical Decor

By Mark Eckstrand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This striking Mark Eckstrand Glass Fish Sculpture from 2000 is a very large example of the artist's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

$2,500

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese, Elio Raffaeli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and exquisite magnum murano art glass aquarium paperweight sculpture. Hand made on the

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Alfredo Barbini Signed Iridescent Fish Italian Art Glass Display Bowl

$900Sale Price|25% Off

Murano Alfredo Barbini Signed Iridescent Fish Italian Art Glass Display Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown, iridescent fish on olive and clear rim Italian art

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano AVeM Purple Red Green Swimming Double Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium

$1,200

Murano AVeM Purple Red Green Swimming Double Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish Italian art glass aquarium

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Pari of Tropical Fishes Murano Style Art Glass RT#01/02

$2,750 / set

Pari of Tropical Fishes Murano Style Art Glass RT#01/02

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of Murano Style Art Glass "Tropical Fishes" with many vivid colors applied on the body, very

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

$1,650

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$638Sale Price|24% Off

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue to clear Italian art glass fish on base

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Champagne Purple Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$638Sale Price|24% Off

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Champagne Purple Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon

Mid-Century Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture w/Original Label, Italy

$300

Mid-Century Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture w/Original Label, Italy

By Atelier Oball

Located in Warrenton, OR

Mid-Century Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture w/Original Label, Italy. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Dino Martens Murano Orange Sommerso Italian Art Glass Double Fish Sculpture

$800Sale Price|33% Off

Dino Martens Murano Orange Sommerso Italian Art Glass Double Fish Sculpture

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange Italian art glass double fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon, Glass

CLEARANCE - Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason

$228Sale Price|20% Off

CLEARANCE - Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE - Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

CLEARANCE - Vintage Murano Glass Fish by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, Original label

$116Sale Price|20% Off

CLEARANCE - Vintage Murano Glass Fish by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, Original label

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Warrenton, OR

CLEARANCE - Vintage Murano Glass Fish by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, Original label. Very nice vintage

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s

$855Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with multicolor murrine and gold flecks

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$650

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$650

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Purple Pulveri Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, dark purple and gold flecks Italian art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid-Century Clear Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass

$425 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Clear Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun pair of mid-century clear glass fish vases in the style of Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The vases

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture Aquarium Gold Nautical Mid Century Figurine Sea

$1,250

Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture Aquarium Gold Nautical Mid Century Figurine Sea

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fine and whimsical Murano art glass fish or dolphin sculpture made of clear and colored glass

Category

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

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Antique Venetian Murano Red Gold Flecks Fish Stem Italian Art Glass Vase

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Venetian Murano Red Gold Flecks Fish Stem Italian Art Glass Vase

By Fratelli Toso, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown ruby red with gold flecks Italian art glass

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano

$539

Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano

By Cenedese

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful handmade Murano glass sculpture.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Red Fish Gold Fleck Coral Tendril Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture

$3,750Sale Price|25% Off

Murano Red Fish Gold Fleck Coral Tendril Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Gorgeous and monumental, vintage Murano hand blown ruby red fish with gold flecks Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy

$5,512

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken Scott, circa 1951, Italy

By Venini, Ken Scott

Located in Uccle, BE

Murano glass sculpture representing a fish by Ken (Kenneth) Scott (1918-1989), Venini, Murano

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Striped Green Murano Art Glass Fish Figure with Gold Flecks , 1940s

$1,072

Striped Green Murano Art Glass Fish Figure with Gold Flecks , 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Gold Flecks Acid Green & Cream Ribbons Murano Art Glass Fish Figure, Italy 1940s A lovely

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage 'Gold Fish' Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1970s

$319

Vintage 'Gold Fish' Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1970s

By Per Lutken for Holmegaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Large centerpiece type Handblown clear glass bowl designed by Per Lütken in 1955. This piece was

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Venetian Murano Red Gold Flecks Fish Italian Art Glass Mini Vase Holder

$600

Antique Venetian Murano Red Gold Flecks Fish Italian Art Glass Mini Vase Holder

By Salviati, Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown ruby red with gold flecks Italian art glass

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Decorative Dishes and V...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Orange White Fins Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

$638Sale Price|24% Off

Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Orange White Fins Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon

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Glass Blown Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of glass blown fish available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct glass blown fish — often made from glass, blown glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Find 127 antique and vintage glass blown fish at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Glass blown fish have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Glass blown fish bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made glass blown fish over the years, but those made by René Lalique, Cenedese and Archimede Seguso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Glass Blown Fish?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $34,466 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Glass Blown Fish

Is Murano blown glass?
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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.
What is mouth-blown glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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?
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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.
How do I identify a Murano glass fish?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.