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

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Murano Glass Blue Sculpture

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Mid Century Modern Fish Art

Fish Aquarium

Seguso Fish

Murano Gold Glass Animal

Blue And White Fish Sculpture

American Midcentury Clear Glass Fish Vase by Blenko

Sold|~~$295~~

American Midcentury Clear Glass Fish Vase by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Fun midcentury glass collectible fish vase by Blenko, circa the 1970s. The vase is 12" long and 8

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Ten Inch Signed Crystal/Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin

Sold|~~$475~~

Ten Inch Signed Crystal/Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin

By Marcolin Art Crystal

Located in Warrenton, OR

Ten Inch, Signed Crystal/Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is

Category

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

Materials

Crystal

Murano Purple Aventurine Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

Sold|~~$600~~

Murano Purple Aventurine Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown purple, orange and copper aventurine flecks fish Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

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

Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$600~~

Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers inner core Italian art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

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

Murano Colorful Red Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

Sold|~~$600~~

Murano Colorful Red Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

FREE Shipping Worldwide! See details below description. Awesome Murano hand blown multi color

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s

Sold|~~$95~~

Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Art Glass Fish in the Ocean Aquarium Bubbles Paperweight 1960s. The vintage Art Glass orange fish

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Blenko Glass Fish Lamp with Original Shade

Sold|~~$750~~

Mid-Century Blenko Glass Fish Lamp with Original Shade

By Blenko Glass

Located in Astoria, NY

sculptural fish in hand blown clear glass, mounted on a brass stem and base. Wiring and socket to US standard

Category

Mid-20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Murano Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture

Sold|~~$600~~

Mid Century Murano Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Italian hand blown solid glass aquarium with fish and sea life inclused into a clear blue curved

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

8.5 Inch Multi-Color Murano Glass Fish Sculpture - CLOSING SALE

Sold|~~$175~~

8.5 Inch Multi-Color Murano Glass Fish Sculpture - CLOSING SALE

Located in Warrenton, OR

8.5 Inch Multi-Color Murano Glass Fish Sculpture. CLOSING SALE ***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Copper Aventurine Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

Sold|~~$450~~

Murano Copper Aventurine Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

copper aventurine flecks striped fish aquarium paperweight sculpture. Created in the manner of designer

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

Puffer Fish Sculpture in Murano Glass with Golden Fishscales, Italy, 1980s

Sold|~~$1,023~~

Puffer Fish Sculpture in Murano Glass with Golden Fishscales, Italy, 1980s

By Cose Belle Cose Rare

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous puffer fish sculpture in hand blown Murano Art Glass, manufactured in Italy in the 1980 by

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Vintage Amber Silver Brown Turquoise Blue Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$545~~

Murano Vintage Amber Silver Brown Turquoise Blue Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in New York, NY

a reeded tail. Spectacular colorful Work of Art in solid Murano glass, each fish individually blown

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Seguso Murano Silver Green Purple Colors Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Seguso Murano Silver Green Purple Colors Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

fish in Sommerso purple and green art glass sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Cenedese Murano Yellow Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture

Sold|~~$500~~

Cenedese Murano Yellow Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown yellow, white, gold and blue algae art glass fish aquarium sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$750~~

Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers Italian art glass fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

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

Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Murano Sommerso Orange Blue Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Early Murano hand blown Sommerso orange to cobalt blue Italian art glass fish sculpture, covered in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Archimede Seguso Fish Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass

Sold|~~$701~~

Archimede Seguso Fish Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass

By Seguso, Archimede Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

An Archimede Seguso fish figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Fish Sculptures

Sold|~~$335~~

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Fish Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

blue and green Italian art glass fish sculptures. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. The green

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Bright Red Yellow Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

Sold|~~$335~~

Murano Bright Red Yellow Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano handblown bright red and yellow Italian art glass fish aquarium paperweight

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Green Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

Sold|~~$435~~

Fratelli Toso Murano Green Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple stripes, green and silver leaf Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano Silver Flecks Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,850~~

Fratelli Toso Murano Silver Flecks Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Sculpture

By Fratelli Toso, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown striped green, blue, orange, white with silver flecks Italian

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Silver Striped Fish and Coral Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture

Sold|~~$750~~

Murano Silver Striped Fish and Coral Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture

By Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown blue, silver, striped art glass fish aquarium sculpture. Attributed to

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Signed Black Clear Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$500~~

Archimede Seguso Murano Signed Black Clear Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Murano handblown clear and black base Italian art glass angel fish sculpture. Documented to

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Antique Venetian Murano Orange Purple Fish Italian Art Glass Candlestick Bowl

Sold|~~$1,280~~

Antique Venetian Murano Orange Purple Fish Italian Art Glass Candlestick Bowl

By Salviati, Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown orange Italian art glass tall footed compote

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cenedese Murano Orange Purple Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block

Sold|~~$1,200~~

Cenedese Murano Orange Purple Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

, purple, white and gold art glass fish aquarium sculpture. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini for the

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ken Scott Venini Murano Olive Green Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Ken Scott Venini Murano Olive Green Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture

By Ken Scott, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Cute and unusual Murano hand blown olive green with cut murine cane pieces Italian art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass

Cenedese Murano Uranium Green Blue Italian Art Glass Fish on Wave Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,675~~

Cenedese Murano Uranium Green Blue Italian Art Glass Fish on Wave Sculpture

By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason, Antonio da Ros

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, extra large, Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing yellow green and blue Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

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

Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Double Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$950~~

Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Purple Blue Italian Art Glass Double Fish Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso red, purple to blue Italian art glass fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

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

Cenedese Murano Green Pink Orange Black Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block

Sold|~~$1,800~~

Cenedese Murano Green Pink Orange Black Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, orange, pink, black, white and gold art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Vintage Sommerso Sky Blue Green Italian Art Glass Abstract Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,120~~

Murano Vintage Sommerso Sky Blue Green Italian Art Glass Abstract Fish Sculpture

By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sky blue and green Italian art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

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

Cenedese Tosi 1972 Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$2,144~~

Cenedese Tosi 1972 Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and olive green layers Italian art glass

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Salviati Murano Orange White Fade Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$431~~

Salviati Murano Orange White Fade Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark orange to white Ombre fade design Italian art glass fish

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cenedese Murano Red Purple Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

Sold|~~$950~~

Cenedese Murano Red Purple Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, purple stripes, and silver flecks Italian art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Sommerso Green Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture on Wave

Sold|~~$635~~

Murano Sommerso Green Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture on Wave

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful early Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass fish sculpture, covered in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sky Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$650~~

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sky Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Sold|~~$500~~

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

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green and silver flecks fish Italian art glass aquarium

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Sculpture

Sold|~~$650~~

Barbini Murano Sommerso Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Sold|~~$1,200~~

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

By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful Murano hand blown orange, green stripes, and silver flecks Italian art glass fish

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Cenedese Murano Red Blue Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture

Sold|~~$950~~

Cenedese Murano Red Blue Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, blue, yellow stripes, and silver flecks Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$1,072~~

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare Murano hand blown purple with gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

1924 René Lalique Vase Formose Frosted Glass Blue Patina, Fishes

Sold|~~$3,866~~

1924 René Lalique Vase Formose Frosted Glass Blue Patina, Fishes

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Formose" made in frosted glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1924. Molded signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Sold|~~$563~~

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

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange and silver flecks fish Italian art glass aquarium

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

1921 René Lalique Vase Poissons Frosted Glass Sepia Patina, Fishes

Sold|~~$6,959~~

1921 René Lalique Vase Poissons Frosted Glass Sepia Patina, Fishes

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Poissons" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1921. Molded signature

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Red Fish Italian Art Glass Bowl

Sold|~~$500~~

Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Red Fish Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

art glass fish on bowl. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The fish figure is very well detailed

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight

Sold|~~$500~~

Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

1930 Rene Lalique Monaco Vase in Blue Glass, Fishes Design

Sold|~~$6,780~~

1930 Rene Lalique Monaco Vase in Blue Glass, Fishes Design

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Monaco" vase made in 1930 in molded blue glass. Stamped "R.Lalique FRANCE" signature

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Cenedese Murano Striped Silver and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculptures

Sold|~~$935~~

Cenedese Murano Striped Silver and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculptures

By Cenedese

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful pair of Murano hand blown freestanding blue / orange and red / blue Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Murano Yellow Blue Stripes Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture

Sold|~~$450~~

Murano Yellow Blue Stripes Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture

By Cenedese, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass fish aquarium

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Seguso Murano Label Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Figure

Sold|~~$488~~

Seguso Murano Label Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Figure

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Decorative Ring Dish Bowl

Sold|~~$500~~

Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Decorative Ring Dish Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles and white fish Italian art glass decorative

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Sold|~~$600~~

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

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 Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Signed Blue Green Italian Art Glass Angel Fish Sculpture

Sold|~~$500~~

Archimede Seguso Murano Signed Blue Green Italian Art Glass Angel Fish Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Murano handblown Sommerso blue and green Italian art glass angel fish sculpture. Documented to

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Fish Sea Star Italian Art Glass Aquarium Obelisk Sculpture

Sold|~~$750~~

Fratelli Toso Murano Fish Sea Star Italian Art Glass Aquarium Obelisk Sculpture

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Fratelli Toso company. As you can see from the 2nd photo, the glass refraction causes another fish to

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Obelisks

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Venetian White Gold Flecks Fish Stem Italian Art Glass Compote Bowl

Sold|~~$750~~

Murano Venetian White Gold Flecks Fish Stem Italian Art Glass Compote Bowl

By Barovier&Toso, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

flecks Italian art glass compote bowls with fish stems decoration. The rim has a flared out ruffled crimp

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Art Glass Koi Fish Sculpture Barbini Gold Bubble Hollywood Regency Modern

Sold|~~$3,600~~

Murano Art Glass Koi Fish Sculpture Barbini Gold Bubble Hollywood Regency Modern

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite, rare and large Murano art glass sculpture of a pair of glistening koi fish. This murano

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Cenedese Murano Three Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block on Lighted Base

Sold|~~$2,200~~

Cenedese Murano Three Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block on Lighted Base

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Gorgeous large vintage Murano handblown orange, turquoise, and purple fish Italian art glass

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Fish Figurine Copper / Rose Gold Flecks Sommerso Art Glass Moray Eel

Sold|~~$561~~

Seguso Fish Figurine Copper / Rose Gold Flecks Sommerso Art Glass Moray Eel

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This 24cm tall Aventurine fish figurine with rose gold dust inclusions by Seguso is skillfully

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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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.