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Design Table Lamp with Murano Glass Shade, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Eye-catching design lamp with chrome-plated base and murano glass shade.
Very good original
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1950s Vintage Italian Floor Lamp with Red Murano Glass Shade
By Stilnovo, Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
glass shade attributed to Vistosi, overlaid in white to intensify the light, has an enticing conical
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Murano Glass Shade and Brass Table Lamp by VeArt
By VeArt
Located in Carimate, Como
Iconic pair of large 1970s Murano glass shade table lamps. As can be seen from pictures, the metal
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Orange and Yellow Murano Glass Shade and Brass 1950s Pendant by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
brass structure and 2 large Murano glass shade (50 cm height). Each shade features one E27 lamp socket
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Pink 1980s Italian floor lamp by Targetti with yellow Murano glass shade
By Fontana Arte
Located in Oxford, GB
glass shade . A superb piece to make any room and a design classic for the future.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Five Mid-Century Modern Italian Pendant Lights with Murano Glass Shade, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Bronze and metal pendant with original Murano glass shade.
Please note that we have five pendants in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Lamp full Murano Glass Shade by Murano Due, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Due
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern table or bedside lamp in white and clear Murano glass, full glass, glass shade
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Lamp full Murano Glass Shade by Murano Due, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Due
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
shade by the italian design manufacture Murano Due. Original tag Murano glass guarantee. Famous design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s Italian Table Lamp by VeArt with Murano Glass Shade in Post Modern Design
By VeArt
Located in München, DE
Very rare 1980s Italian table lamp by VeArt with a Murano glass shade.
Great minimalistic Post
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in Dm 7.09 in
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Shade Chandelier - Vintage Brass Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
is composed of a hand crafted brass frame plate and nineteen lightly frosted, hand blown Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Benson Brass Desk Lamp With A Murano Glass Shade
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1900
An articulated brass lamp with heart shaped base, with brass screw to the neck, to be used as a desk lamp or mounted on the wall. Attributed to W.A.S Benson.
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Category
Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Enzo Ciampalini “Alfea” Floor Lamp In Cast Copper With Murano Glass Shade
By Lamp International, Enzo Ciampalini
Located in Chicago, IL
Sinuous floor lamp in cast copper with Murano scavo glass bowl shaped shade designed by Enzo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Floor Lamps
Materials
Copper
Large Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in MADRID, ES
Large lamp with Murano glass shade and gloss lacquered metal structure. Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970S Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, London
Ceiling pendant
Half globe Murano glass shade
Steel stem
1960s/1970s Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass and Chrome Table or Desk Lamps by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chrome base with three white and clear Murano glass shade lamps by Mazzega. Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Italian Tripod Table Lamp with Murano Frosted Glass "Swirl" Shade
By Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murano glass shade (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Frosted cylindrical glass shade is a swirl of taupe-beige against
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 19.38 in W 10.13 in D 8.5 in
Murano Glass Vintage Table Lamp by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
hand-blown Murano glass shade in place. The shade is organic in shape and has a design of opaque white
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Very rare vintage pendant lamp by Mazzega with murano glass shade. The lamp consists of a shiny
Category
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Pendant, Italy, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Murano glass shade in metal and wood construction.
Perfect original condition
1x100W, E25-E27 bulbs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Pendant, Italy, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Murano glass shade in metal and wood construction.
Perfect original condition
1x100W, E25-E27 bulbs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Maurizio Pellegrin Tripod Prototype Green Murano Glass Floor Lamp 1984
Located in Munich, DE
Prototype tripod table lamp with a green conical Murano glass shade designed by the Artist Maurizio
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
H 44.89 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Murano Pink Flush Mount / Sconce
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a single conical satin pink Murano glass shade in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass and Gilded Metal Sconce
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large Murano glass shade on a gilded metal support sconce.
Dealer Ref: 1160
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Handblown Mid-Century Modern White and Clear Swirl Murano Glass Wall Sconce
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist wall sconce features a rounded Murano Glass shade with a white
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Reed Floor Lamp Murano Glass Metal by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Reed floor lamp chrome metal, blown murano glass shade by the italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 63.78 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
New Three Light Vecchio Chandelier in Brass with Murano Bubble Glass Shade
Located in Troy, MI
New and made for us in Italy, this three light hanging fixture has a Murano glass shade with
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in
Large Pair of Modern Italian Wall Lights "Ornella", Murano Glass and Brass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Composed of a brass structure with a Murano glass shade.
Handcrafted work.
Unlimited items.
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
1960 Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italian Design Space Age Murano Glass White Floor Lamp
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Floor Lamp
Toni Zuccheri
VeArt
1960
"Membrana" Murano Glass Shade
White and Chrome Frame
Perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
H 47.25 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Single Murano Sconce by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with a milky white Murano glass shade hand blown with small bubbles
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
3 Mid-Century Modern Murano 'Filigrana' Glass Sconces, Venini, circa 1950
By Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
3 Mid-Century Modern sconces attributed to Venini, with a Murano glass shade in 'Filigrana
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.67 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Brass and Pink Murano Glass Lantern Style Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of a brass structure with a central tall fluted Murano glass shade lightly
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Square Murano Sconce / Flush Mount by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light or flush mount with a single square milky white textured Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Vintage Pink Murrine Murano Glass Table Lamp. Italy, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Table Lamp with pink murrine Murano glass shade and body / made in Italy circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Leaf Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade / Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Floor Lamp for Mazzega, Carlo Nason, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in London, GB
floral Murano glass shade standing on stacked stainless steel tubes, mounted to a white marble base
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ring Floor Lamp Murano Glass Metal by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age ring floor lamp chrome metal, blown murano glass shade by the italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 46.86 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Italian vintage floor lamp with black metal base and Murano glass shade. The lamp has been newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Italy, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Floor lamp made in Italy in 1980s.
Chrome and steel stand and Murano glass shade.
Chrome with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ring Floor Lamp Murano Glass Metal by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age ring floor lamp chrome metal, blown murano glass shade by the italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 49.22 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass and Kinetic Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian mid-century Murano glass and kinetic bronze floor lamp, fitted with an opaque Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Murano Trunk Sconces, 3 Available
By Mazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear and amber trunk shaped Murano glass shade hand blown in Graniglia
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of Amber Graniglia Shell Sconces by Murano Due
By Murano Due
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wall light with a clear shell shaped Murano glass shade hand blown with amber Graniglia to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Plate
Kalmar Murano Glass and Brass Metal Sconce with Brutalist Design, c. 1960's
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern sconce with Brutalist design. Murano glass shade has an elongated cube design
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 10.5 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Large Nautical 1960 German Mid Century Flush Lamp Kaiser Leuchten Murano Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass shade. Rewired.
Category
Vintage 1960s Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Leaf Flush Mount / Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian flush mount or wall light with a large frosted white Murano glass shade / Made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Triangular Murano Glass Sconces
By Leucos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Art Deco style Italian wall light with triangular milky white Murano glass shade / Made in
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Fazzoletto Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
finished structure holding a conical Murano glass shade. The shade is hand-blown with a transparent glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
1970s Rare Large Italian Textured Murano Glass Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Mazzega, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage textured glass table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten with textured coloured Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1960s by Lino Tagliapietra Design Glass Table Lamp
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano glass shade and chrome metal base
Perfect working order
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp in Murano Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful lamp from the Space Age era in the shape of a cone.
The Murano glass shade is
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Three Shade Pulegoso Glass Pendant Lamp Mazzega, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Vienna, AT
features a three-layered handblown Murano glass shade in "Pulegoso" technique (tiny bubbles) in a golden
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Barovier Toso Style Glass & gold flake Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italy, circa 1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass shade with metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Barovier Toso Style Glass & gold flake Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italy, circa 1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass shade with metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Brass, Orange & White Murano "Incamiciato" Glass 1960s Sconce by Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
/white Murano glass shade. The irregularity of the geometric shape is due to the handmade creation of the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 7.68 in D 4.93 in
Set of Twelve Clear Graniglia Shield Murano Glass Sconces. Italy, 1960's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Twelve Vintage Italian sconces/wall lights with clear Murano glass shade hand blown with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Flower Floor Lamp
Located in Toronto, CA
The Murano glass shade of the lamp boasts green and white candy stripes, while the shape references
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950 Gino Sarfatti Seguso Murano Glass Black Metal Pendant Ceiling Lamp Set of 2
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 2 Pendant Lamps
Gino Sarfatti for Seguso
Italy, 1950
"Bullicante" Murano Glass Shade
Black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in Dm 4.14 in
Vintage ITRE Murano Venezia Murano Glass Table Lamp in Wood, "Carlotta"
By ITRE
Located in Miami, FL
lamp has a fully marked Murano glass shade that is supported by a wood base. The cord has an in-line
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Bollicine Murano Glass Coppa Sconces. Italy, 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six Italian sconces/wall lights with gold infused frosted Murano glass shade with carefully
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Valerio Bottin Vitt Terra Series White Murano and Steel Floor Lamp for Foscarini
By Valerio Bottin, Foscarini
Located in Miami, FL
Vitt Terra dimmable floor lamp with gray steel base and stem connecting a white Murano glass shade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
H 72.75 in W 12 in D 8 in
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Murano Glass Shade For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass shade available at 1stDibs. Each murano glass shade for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 108 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass shade you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the murano glass shade you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass shade is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Stilnovo, Barovier&Toso and Murano each produced at least one beautiful murano glass shade that is worth considering.
How Much is a Murano Glass Shade?
Prices for a murano glass shade start at $350 and top out at $21,750 with the average selling for $1,900.
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Questions About Murano Glass Shade
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano 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 ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How 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.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano 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.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano 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.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although 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.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022All 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
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