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Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Murano Pink Handkerchief Art Glass Vase
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian pink handkerchief art glass vase in the style of Venini, circa 20th century
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Glass Centerpiece Handkerchief “Filigrana”, 1955, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Murano glass centerpiece handkerchief “Filigrana”, 1955, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" Base
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" base Pair includes both glasses
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Vase, 1950s, Handkerchief Model
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1950s Murano. Not signed. Typical model called a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Green and White Art Glass Murano Handkerchief Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief vase with some small air bubbles in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Murano Leopard Tortoise Shell Pattern Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art glass Handkerchief vase 1960s. Mid-Century beautiful, turtle shell hand blown Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

White & Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Large Handkerchief Bowl, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Clear Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase with Morise, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Clear Murano glass handkerchief vase with Morise, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1990s. Transparent Murano
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Brass

Variations of Brown Art Glass Murano Large Handkerchief Bowl, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Timo Sarpeneva Murano Glass Large Kukinto Handkerchief Vase Venini Signed Dated
By Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Size Timo Sarpeneva for Venini Kukinto vase. Signed and dated 1995 on the bottom. Also retains its original Venini label.
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Ribbon Glass Vase
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Denton, TX
Green handkerchief shaped glass bowl Venezia Murano vase.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Modern Glass Handkerchief Vessel Vase Compote Sculpture, 20th Century
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian modern art glass handkerchief vase vessel compote
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handkerchief Draped Bowl in Pink Green and Pearlized Finish
By Murano 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful large transparent Murano glass vessel. The rim of this piece is scalloped in varying
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Six Mini Venini Murano Art Glass Zanfirico Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vases
By Murano 5
Located in Hudson, NY
5 Zanfirico and 1 Bicolore handkerchief vases design in 1948 acid signed and one paper label
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

MARKED Venini Murano White Glass Zanfirico Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite 1950's small Venetian white glass "Fazzoletto" (handkerchief) vase. Made on
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto 'Handkerchief Vase' Fulvio Bianconi
By Venini
Located in Sharon, CT
signed on the bottom with the 'three line signature'. Venini Murano Italia
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A small Murano glass Fazzoletto handkerchief vase from the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

MARKED Venini Murano Green & Yellow Glass Zanfirico Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite 1950's small Venetian green & yellow glass "Fazzoletto" (handkerchief) vase
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Mod Murano handkerchief vase form hanging fixture with original chrome fitments. This example has a
Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Red and Black Marble Style Glass Murano Vase, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown red and black Italian art glass handkerchief vase. Measures: 9 3/4
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase, Italy 1980/90s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief / Tulip Vase in sky blue. Bottom with Arte Murano Hallmark
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Textured Glass Handkerchief Form Hanging Lantern
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950s Murano rugiada clear textured glass handkerchief form lantern with brushed metal
Category

20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

3 Murano Handkerchief Vases Bowls from Murano, Venini, Italy
By Paolo Venini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three Murano Handkerchief Vases/Bowls crafted in Murano, Italy, known for its exceptional glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue gray, opaline Italian art glass handkerchief
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Pair of Murano Handkerchief Table Lamps, Italy, circa 1970
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of Murano handkerchief table lamps, Italy, circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto" Red and Transparent Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto", red and transparent, Venini, 1960s. This Handkerchief is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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

Multicolored Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Glass Vase by Fazzoletto
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown red, black, gold glitter and yellow Italian art glass handkerchief
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian 1960s Murano handkerchief pendant
Located in London, GB
Handblown Murano glass sculpted into curved handkerchief shape using the fazzoletto technique
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase after Venini
By Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful authentic Italian Venetian Murano art glass handkerchief vase, in the Modern style
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

1950s Art Glass Compote Bowl Leaf Cup Set Mid-Century Venini Fratelli Toso
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Italy, c.1948-1955. Handkerchief vase, cup, and footed bowl. Blown glass with lattimo zanfirico
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in Earth Tones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Murano Glass 'Handkerchief' Bowl in Earth Tones Offered for sale is a stunning
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass and Brass Handkerchief Model Chandelier, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass and brass handkerchief model chandelier, Italy, 1970s. Purchased by my grandparents
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Decorative Object Vase Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Midcentury Italy 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Handkerchief vase made of red layered Murano glass. Made in Italy in the 80s. Note: We try to
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

White Venini Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handkerchief ''zanfirico'' bowl/vase attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Murano Art Glass Mid Century Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Hudson, NY
Venini Murano art glass mid century Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase possibly by Fulvio Bianconi
Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Orange Footed Vase Freeform Handkerchief
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
art glass decorative Fazzoletto handkerchief footed vase. Sculptural exquisite vase in organic form
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Pink White Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass decorative fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi and to Paolo
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Blue Fazzoletto Murano Modern Handkerchief Vase
By Venini
Located in Miami, FL
A Murano fazzoletto vase. Unmarked but most probably by Venini. Pleasant form with graceful folds
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venetian or Murano Glass Filigrana Fazzoletto or Handkerchief Vase
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Venetian or Murano glass Filigrana Fazzaoletto or handkerchief vase.  Beautiful canes with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

White Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief Bowl, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini Murano
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handkerchief ''zanfirico'' bowl/vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Two White Handkerchief Vases/bowls, Zanfirico Filigree Glass, Venini, Murano
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two white handkerchief vases/bowls, featuring zanfirico filigree glass from Venini, Murano. These
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Venini & C. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Striking Lapis Lazuli Blue, Gambaro & Poggi Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fabulous lapis lazuli blue glass handkerchief vase from Gambaro & Poggi, Murano Hand blown creating
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini-Seguso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini-Seguso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Handkerchief White Latimo
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano in Italy. The vase is made from white latimo glass The shape of old handkerchief vases by Venini
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pelegoso, italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pelegoso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pelegoso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Murano Handkerchief Yellow Art Glass Blown Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Murano handkerchief yellow Art glass blown vase.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi Vase Orange Freeform Handkerchief
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi hand blown orange art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Modern Art Glass Handkerchief Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern art glass vase in shape of a handkerchief, designed in red and yellow glass. The
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, authentic, Italian Murano fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in clear/transparent, blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Large Italian white and white Murano 'Fazzoletto' handkerchief pendant
Located in London, GB
Elegant large Murano chandelier that feels soft and delicate both in the colour combination of pink
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Venini Italian Art Glass "Fazzoletto" Handkerchief Vase by Fulvio Bianconi
By Andromeda Murano, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Toledo, OH
Large Venini Italian Art Glass "Fazzoletto" Handkerchief Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Murano. circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Venini Model 4319 Patchwork Pezzato Vase Murano, Italy, 1950’s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
original acid signature Venini Murano Italia. Born in Padua, Bianconi exhibited a precocious talent
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi – Handkerchief vase – Venini Murano
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brussels, BE
Fazzoletto vase (Handkerchief vase) by Fulbio Bianconi. Fazzoletto vase in Incimiciato lattimo and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venini, Small Mid Century Murano Handkerchief Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960's
By Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century handkerchief glass vase - twisted yellow canes with copper aventurine and white
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Blue Handkerchief Bowl from Venini, Murano Italy
By Venini
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handkerchief bowl/vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano. This fazzoletto bowl
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

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Handkerchief Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of handkerchief murano glass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of handkerchief murano glass — often made from glass, murano glass and blown glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of handkerchief murano glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Venini, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of handkerchief murano glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Handkerchief Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of handkerchief murano glass start at $195 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $950.
Questions About Handkerchief Murano Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs 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.