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Murano Art Glass Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
cacti are in Murano glass have a vase in red glass and each one has a different shape. This one in
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Water Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
cacti are in Murano glass have a vase in red glass and each one has a different shape. This one in
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Water Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
cacti are in Murano glass have a vase in green glass and each one has a different shape. This one in
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Formia for Marta Marzotto Green Art Glass Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design by Marta Marzotto creator of style, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Formia for Marta Marzotto Green Art Glass Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design by Marta Marzotto creator of style, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Sommerso cactus ashtray by Seguso, Murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare green Sommerso ashtray designed and manufactured for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

1990s Marta Marzotto Miniature Green Murano Glass Cactus Plants by Formia
By Formia Murano, Marta Marzotto
Located in New York, NY
, planted in crystal clear Murano Glass pots. Diameter of base: 1.25 in Can be purchased individually $625
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

1990s Italian Sky Blue Leaves Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant in Purple Pot
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Water Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
cacti are in Murano glass have a vase in green glass and each one has a different shape. This one in
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Green and Amber Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
in Murano glass have a vase in amber glass and each one has a different shape. This one in particular
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Green and Orange Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
in Murano glass have a vase in amber glass and each one has a different shape. This one in particular
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Cactus Art glass Round Water Green Color Floor Lamp, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid illuminated sculpture entirely in very fine Murano glass plates of a splendid sea water
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Cactus Art glass Round Water Green Color Floor Lamp, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid illuminated sculpture entirely in very fine Murano glass plates of a splendid sea water
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Formia for Marta Marzotto Green Art Glass Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design by Marta Marzotto creator of style, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Formia for Marta Marzotto Green Art Glass Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Murano glass have a vase in transparent glass and each one has a different shape. This one in particular
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

A Mid Century Murano Cactus Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-century green Murano glass vase, in the form of a cactus, with protruding fins, now converted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

A Mid Century Murano Cactus Lamp
A Mid Century Murano Cactus Lamp
H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Modern Italian Green White Gold Orange Murano Glass Cactus Plant & Red Flowers
By Fornace Mian, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Murano Cactus Art glass Round Water Green Color Floor Lamp, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid illuminated sculpture entirely in very fine Murano glass plates of a splendid sea water
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Cactus Floor Lamp handcrafted blown Murano glass Italy 1960s Giovanni Dalla Fina
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Cactus Floor Lamp handcrafted in blown Murano glass Italy 1960s Extremely rare example of Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculptures
By Marta Marzotto
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning group of vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactuses circa 1990 just arrived at
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1990s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Murano Glass

Poliarte Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Water Green Floor Lamp "Cactus", 1970s
By Poliarte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Splendid luminous sculpture entirely made of precious Murano glass sheets of a splendid aquamarine
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Blue Flowers
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

2000s Italian Teal Gold Green Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Yellow Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
Category

Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

2000s Italian Teal Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Orange Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Orange Flowers
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

2000s Italian Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Red Yellow Flower
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
Category

Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

2000s Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with Yellow Flowers in Gold Pot
By Fornace Mian
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely
Category

Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Napoleone Martinuzzi , Two Cactus in Murano iridescent Fume Vamsa Attribution
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Tare pair of two glass cactus in an iridescent Fume finish. This design is a classic design by
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
By Formia Murano, Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Rattan and Brass Cactus Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of rattan wicker, brass and Murano glass table or bedside Cactus lamps, nice rattan shades. In
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rattan and Brass Cactus Lamps, Italy
Pair of Rattan and Brass Cactus Lamps, Italy
H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Red Cactus Succulent Sculpture, Signed, 1929
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929. Exceedingly rare
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Rattan and Brass Cactus Lamps, Italy, 1990s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
, the base is in Murano glass, lampshade in bamboo cane worked in the manner of the famous Italian
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1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

2000 Italian Dark Purple Murano Art Glass Artichoke Flower Plant in Red Pink Pot
Located in New York, NY
Italian highly collectible potted glass decorative Limited Edition Work of Art, a cactus, entirely
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Floor Lamp for Mazzega in Opalescent Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern floor Lamp designed circa 1960 by Carlo Nason For Mazzega in Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Mid Twentieth Century Murano Glass Vases as Lamps
Located in London, GB
An exuberant pair of murano vases, evoking cactus forms in an an electrifying acid blue glass, now
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Mazda Style Pair of Italian Table Lamps Gilded Brass and Murano Glass
By Mazda
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of lamps in gilded brass with the base made of Murano glass; the lamps were produced between 1970
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s Murano Centerpiece by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
1930's hand blown glass bowl by Murano maestro Ecole Barovier for Artistica Barovier. The bowl
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Venetian Glass Sculpture by Artist Attilio Polato
By Livio Seguso, Attilo Polato
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodernist pop sculpture of a Minimalist green cactus on clear glass stand, circa 1970. One of a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Hilton McConnico and Hour Lavigne for Lanvin, Mantel Clock, Mid-Century Design
By Hilton McConnico, Hour Lavigne, Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
district and a collection of limited series and unique pieces for Formia International in Murano Glass.
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Cement, Metal

1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
By Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold

Barovier & Toso Murano Artistic Blown Glass ‘Cactus’ Blue Vase, circa 1950
By Dino Martens
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Barovier & Toso Murano artistic blown glass "cactus" blue vase, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Artistic Blown Glass "Cactus" Vase Green and Amber, circa 1950
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Murano artistic blown glass "cactus" vase green and amber, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Artistic Blown Glass "Cactus" Vase Green and Crystal, circa 1950
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Murano artistic blown glass "cactus" vase green and crystal, circa 1950. Large and heavy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Artistic Blown Glass "Cactus" Vase Red, circa 1950
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Murano Artistic blown glass "cactus" vase red, circa 1950. Large and heavy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Artistic Blown Glass "Cactus" Bowl Red, circa 1950
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Murano Artistic blown glass "cactus" bowl red and white, circa 1950. Large and heavy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By Alessandro La Spada, La Murrina
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Wall Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Table Lamp Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Chandelier Jardin De Verre, by A. La Spada and La Murrina
By La Murrina, Alessandro La Spada
Located in saronno, IT
Murano Masters: the cactus with curved leaves; the delicate, graceful butterflies sitting on fine
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Formia for Marta Marzotto Green Art Glass Cactus Plant, 1990
By Marta Marzotto
Located in Rome, IT
seen from the writing under the transparent vase (66/200), the cacti are in Murano glass have a vase in
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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Glass Cactus Murano For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass cactus murano for your home. Each glass cactus murano for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer glass cactus murano, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A glass cactus murano, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made glass cactus murano over the years, but those crafted by Formia Murano, Marta Marzotto and Carlo Nason are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Glass Cactus Murano?

The average selling price for a glass cactus murano at 1stDibs is $1,359, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $26,369 for the highest priced.
Questions About Glass Cactus Murano
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs 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 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.