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Archimede Seguso Sculpture Iridescent Murano Glass Gold, 1940, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Archimede Seguso sculpture iridescent Murano glass gold, 1940, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Vase Iridescent Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini vase iridescent Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

A. Seguso Thick Iridescent Murano Glass Ashtray 40s Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Square ashtray in very thick iridescent Murano glass, with beveled edges and recesses for
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Charming Iridescent Murano Glass Chandelier, Venice, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing light opaline blue iridescent Murano glass chandeliers with eight arms decorated with pink
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Alex Iridescent Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier with brass frame and in 24" diameter
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Venini Mazzega Sconce Iridescent Murano Glass Crome Metal, 1955, Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Mazzega sconces iridescent Murano glass crome metal, 1955, Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier and Toso Centerpiece Iridescent Murano Glass 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece Iridescent Murano Glass 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Murano Glass

Iridescent Murano Glass Palm Tree Floor Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
iridescent Murano glass leaves up to the top where large leaves burst out of the trunk. One source of light
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seguso Iridescent Murano Glass Duck from the 1950s Midcentury
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso Iridescent Murano glass duck from the 1950s midcentury.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Iridescent Murano Glass and Brass Floral Flush Mount
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iridescent Murano glass and brass floral ceiling light or wall light. Italy,1970s Measures
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Monumental White Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Monumental large white iridescent Murano glass disc chandelier attributed to Vistosi. The
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Large Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom large Alex Iridescent Murano glass disc sputnik chandelier in stainless steel finish
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Custom Pair of Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Sconces
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made-to-order Alex Iridescent Murano glass disc sconces. Orders are available for different glass
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Flush Mount Light
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom Alex Iridescent Murano glass disc flush mount light in burnished brass. Custom order are
Category

2010s Italian Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

Graceful Italian Iridescent Murano Glass Ceiling Lights, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
This amazing ceiling light realized in a pure Iridescent Murano glass, giving a special light
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Sculpture Iridescent Murano Glass Vases Signed by Costantini
By Costantini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian iridescent Murano glass vases with raised black leaf design.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Postmodern Italian Iridescent Murano Glass Fan Table Lamps, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of fan-shaped lamps in iridescent murano glass.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

One of Two White Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Chandelier
Located in Berlin, BE
Very nice white iridescent Murano glass disc chandelier attributed to Vistosi. The chandelier is a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Venini 1960s Iridescent Murano Glass Cylinder Table Lamp Made in Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Venini 1960s Iridescent Murano glass cylinder table lamp.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Custom Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Cone Shape
Located in New York, NY
Custom Alex Iridescent Murano glass disc chandelier in double cone shape. Customization is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Metal

Huge Alex Iridescent Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Pyramid Shape
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Huge Alex iridescent Murano glass disc chandelier in double pyramid shape and with polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fulvio Bianconi Iridescent Murano Glass Torso Vase Signed and Dated 1992
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Fulvio Bianconi Iridescent Murano Glass Torso Vase Signed and Dated 1992. Large and sculptural
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Italian Wall Lamps in Iridescent Murano Glass and Brass 1970s Seasheel
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Italian wall lamps in Iridescent Murano glass and brass 1970s Seasheel.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Studded Iridescent Murano Glass Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
Mysterious looking iridescent vase made by Murano glass blower Alberto Dona. Signed at the bottom.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pink Iridescent Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of lamps from Murano; Italy made of hand-blown iridescent pink glass. They have been newly
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Iridescent Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Murano Glass chandelier with wonderful shape and texture, this Murano glass chandelier has
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Iridescent Murano Glass Feather Chandelier w/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Modernist Hand-Blown Iridescent Murano Glass Feather Chandelier with Brass Fittings
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Iridescent Murano Glass Ceiling Lamp or Sconce 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Large, rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern textured and iridescent Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

Barovier and Toso Centerpiece Iridescent Murano Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece Barovier and Toso 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional Modern unusual black iridescent handblown Murano glass vase in excellent condition
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Barovier and Toso Centerpiece/ Empty Pockets Iridescent Murano Glass 1940 Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Eccezionale Centrotavola / Svuotatasche Murano Glass Di Barovier e Toso . Vetro leggermente iridato .
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Iridescent Murano Glass Drops Chandelier Venini Style 1970s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A rain of clear glass tears for a romantic light effect. Three e 14 light bulbs. \4 watts We can
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

1970' s Pair of Vistosi sconces - iridescent Murano Glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 6 glass for each
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Pair of Vistosi Sconces, 10 Iridescent Murano Glasses
By Vistosi
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Pair of Vintage Italian Murano appliques in Vistosi style. Wall lights have 10 glass for each
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Iridescent Murano Glass Sculpture with Gold Leaves by Archimede Seguso 1940s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, MI
Sculpture in iridescent green Murano glass and gold leaves, depicting a lady with ears of wheat
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Barovier & Toso Pair of Appliques in Iridescent Murano Glass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Turin, Turin
Murano Glass is treated as iridescent bark glass processing, very special finishing of the glass that
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Ninfea Iridescent Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier Italy, 1940
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Charming hand blown Murano glass chandelier by Ercole Barovier. Excellent vintage condition. Three
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 20th Century Pair of Iridescent Murano Glass w/ Black Applications Vases
By Costantini
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Late 20th century pair of iridescent transparent Murano art glass vases with iridescent matte black
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

2000 Italian Blue Gray White Taupe Iridescent Murano Glass Monumental Shell Bowl
Located in New York, NY
unusual organic shape and a waved rim. The iridescent azure blue and ivory white Murano glass is decorated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Large Smoke Color and Iridescent Murano Glass Vases by Costantini
By Sergio Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual iridescent color that goes from deep smoke to
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Vase in Blue-Green Iridescent Murano Glass with Rostrato Spikes Decor
By Cenedese
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very impressive, imposing size in clear and deep blue-green blown Murano glass, hand decorated
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Black Iridescent Murano Glass Sculpture in the Shape of a Head
By Ernesto Purisiol, Alfredo Rossi
Located in New York, NY
mouth-blown sculpture in black Murano glass worked with an iridescent finish that adds depth to the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Satin Iridescent Murano Glass Vase Rare 4-Line Acid Mark
By Fulvio Bianconi, Maria Theresa Venini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grat and rare Venini, Bianconi Murano glass acid 4-line early mark vase, nice smoke color, iridato
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Two Iridescent Murano Glass Wall Lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Milan, IT
Set of two Italian 1970s wall lamps by Carlo Nason for Mazzega. Iridescent handblown round discs
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Barovier&Toso 1950 Murano Iridescent Glass vase with air bubbles.
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso iridescent Murano glass circa 1950 with air bubbles vase.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Iridescent Glass Bowl, Italy 1948
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Naples, IT
Bowl or "a large costolature" cup in heavy iridescent Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier for
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Glustin Luminaires Sputnik Chandelier with Iridescent Globes
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Sputnik chandelier designed by Glustin Luminaires made of brass with iridescent Murano glass globes.
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Chandelier, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Charming pair of Blue iridescent Murano glass chandeliers with eight arms decorated with Pasta
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

MCM Chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1968
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Murano glass. Murano, Italy, ca. 1968.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte clear Iridescent white lacquered Side Table Murano Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Pierpaolo Seguso
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Palazzo side table with Murano glass legs by Seguso Vertri d'Arte. An elegant and versatile design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Murano Glass Candelabrum by Seguso for Veronese, 1940s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
, Paris, 1940s. The beautiful Seguso candelabra was made in Italy of transparent iridescent Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Candelabrum by Seguso for Veronese, 1940s
Murano Glass Candelabrum by Seguso for Veronese, 1940s
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Italian Murano glass chandelier by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
. The chandelier is made of iridescent Murano glass, which is known for its exceptional quality and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Modernist Iridescent Handblown Murano Glass & Brass Sconces w/ Elongated Drop
Located in New York, NY
beautiful iridescent Murano glass replete with a wealth of 24kt white gold flecks. They are cinched at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Amazing Spherical Murano Poliedri Candelier, 140 Iridescent Poliedri
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 140 iridescent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Amazing Spherical Murano Poliedri Candelier, 140 Iridescent Poliedri
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Elegant Italian pendant light made from 140 iridescent Murano glasses "poliedri". Structure in gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Costolature bowl in heavy iridescent murano glass with incised decoration. Designed by Ercole Barovier and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier Bowl
Ercole Barovier Bowl
H 7 in W 15 in D 11 in
Contemporary Large White Murano Glass & Brass Floor Palm Lamp
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
, covered with iridescent Murano glass leaves up to the top where large leaves burst out of the trunk, four
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Barovier&Toso 1948 Murano Iridescent Glass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano Glass by Barovier&Toso circa 1948 with appied glass, iridescent
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian International Style Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano wall sconces produced by Barovier & Toso Italy 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Arezzo, Italy
details and iridescent Murano glass diffusers, two light points, mounting E 27 bulbs. Excellent conditions
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Murano Iridescent Round Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a very substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

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Iridescent Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of iridescent murano glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 445 variations of the antique or vintage piece of iridescent murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 114 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of iridescent murano glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A choice in our collection of iridescent 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. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of iridescent murano glass over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Barovier&Toso and Mazzega Murano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Iridescent Murano Glass?

A piece of iridescent murano glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,065, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $105,090.
Questions About Iridescent Murano Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The glass is made iridescent due to alkalis, or soluble salts, which are leached to the buried glass by slightly acidic water present within the soil. This successively causes the formation of very fine layers which may delaminate or perhaps chip creating a prism effect. Check out an extraordinary variety of iridescent glass items on 1stDibs.
  • 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.