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Homage to Amedeo Modigliani Pair of Murano Glass Figures
By Walter Furlan, Amedeo Modigliani
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of beautiful Murano blown glass figures designed by Walter Furlan. Glass blown by his son
Category
2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 3.75 in W 3.55 in D 3.75 in
Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Art Glass Chinese Figures Sculpture Pr
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Formia Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite pair of Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass hand blown figural pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Barovier Murano Glass Moorish Figures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of Moorish Figures in Venetian Dress. Hand blown Black Murano Glass with Gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder Figures
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine pair of Venetian or Murano glass figurines or place card holders.
In the form of peacocks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Large Asian Couple Figures in Handmade Murano Sommerso Glass by Luigi Onesto
By Luigi Onesto, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Vilnius, LT
Sommerso technique of multi-color layers Murano glass. Very thick and heavy glass is in clear, blue, green
Category
1990s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 20.08 in W 6.7 in D 7.09 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Squirrel Figure in Amber and Orange Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
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Place it alone or with other Murano glass animal figures to create a colorful set.
Measures: 23.5 cm H
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Italian novelty murano glass mounted silver band figures comprising of two banjo
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Pair of Vintage Venetian Italian Murano Art Glass Figures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Vintage Venetian Italian Murano Art Glass Figures
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Aquarium by Cenedese with Marine Figures from the 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass aquarium by Vetreria Cenedese with double marine figures, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 17 Ø
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Paperweight
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4.25 in W 3.25 in D 6 in
Murano Mid Century Pair Art Glass Cased Copper Aventurine figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage pair hand crafted Italian mid-century art glass figures originating from Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mario Badioli, Unique Murnao Glass Blue, Green & Yellow Embracing Figures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mario Badioli, Unique Murnao Glass Blue, Green, and Yellow Embracing Figures with Illuminated
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Wood
Pair of Amber Sommerso Glass Decorative Chinese Figures by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s.
These two sculptures are made in amber sommerso Murano glass and are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Venetian Glass Water Fountain
By Gino Cenedese
Located in New Orleans, LA
hand-worked Murano glass. Four voluptuous glass figures representing the Four Seasons encircle the
Category
20th Century Italian Other Fountains
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Art Glass Sculpture on Pedestal by Loredano Rosin, Signed
By Loredano Rosin
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian
Category
1990s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
By Loredano Rosin
Located in San Francisco, CA
use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian technique
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Loredano Rosin Acidato Alessandrite Glass Of A Female Figure, 1960s
By Loredano Rosin
Located in CABA, AR
Artist: Loredano Rosin was an Italian sculptor best known for his traditional use of Murano glass to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
A Pair of SURREALISTIC ZOOMORPHIC Sculptural WALL APPLIQUES, France, 1970-1980
Located in PARIS, FR
Murano-style glass, amazing zoomorphic figures in painted plaster forming diffusers for halogen lighting
Category
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Figures
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Period: Mid-late 20th century.
Origin: Murano, Italy
Artist: Cesare Toffolo, signed to the base of
Category
20th Century Glass
Set of Four Art Deco Murano Figures by AVeM
By Murano 5
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Amazing set of four Art Deco Murano figures by AVeM. Religious theme just in time for the holiday
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Murano Figures, circa 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Rare pair of Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Murano figures. One retains an original Salviati label
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Large and Brilliant Gold Pair of Murano Figures, circa 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Pair of glowing gold and clear Murano figures from the 1950s. Most likely created at Cenedese
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Press Papier in Murano Glass in Cobalt Blue and figures resting on Gold Leaf
Located in Monselice, PD
Press Papier in Murano glass 1940, this type of glass object was used as a card stop or in larger
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
By Loredano Rosin
Located in New Haven, CT
traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Loredano Rosin Glass Sculpture 'Two Faces'
By Loredano Rosin
Located in New Haven, CT
traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Signoretto large murano glass figures.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of very large Pino Signoretto murano figures.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Pair of Murano Glass Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Murano glass figures of a Georgian era man and woman. Figures are embellished in
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Set of Four Murano Glass Asian Figures by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage set of Murano glass figures of an Asian family of four, with father, mother and two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Elegant Pair of Murano Sculptures by Maurizio Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of Murano glass figures, Chinese spirit
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Iconic Signed Loredano Rosin Two Figures Murano Glass Sculpture
By Loredano Rosin
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and rare signed Loredano Rosin Murano glass sculpture titled "Two Figures" Signed at base
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Trio of Figures in Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of three Murano farm figures by Archimede Seguso in Alabastro glass
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures
Materials
Glass
PAIR Large Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glass Figures Birds in Red
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glass Figures of Birds in vibrant red. Rare to find a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 13 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Impressive Murano Glass Cobra Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
was an Italian sculptor best known for his traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Pheasants, Salviati Attributed
By Venini, Barovier, Barovier&Toso, Salviati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Houston, TX
. These vintage Salviati attributed Murano glass pheasant figures are finely detailed and in great
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Two Wall Appliques Model LP 254 by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Hellouw, NL
Carlo Nason stands as one of the most influential figures in Murano glass design, known for
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.27 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Rare Black Glass King Cobra by Loredano Rosin
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Miami, FL
traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By employing an ancient Italian
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Carlo Nason Model Floor Lamp by Mazzega Italy, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Oirlo, LI
lamp consists of two spherical Murano blown glass figures and is connected in the middle by a chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
Pair of AVEM Murano Glass Figures
By Murano 5
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair AVEM Murano Glass Figures (Arte Vetraria Muranese) with original label.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Figures
By Murano 5
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Murano glass classically dressed figures in red, gold, black and white with foil labels
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Set of Two Tomato Murano Glass Figures, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two raditional tomato figures made of Murano glass.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Set of Five Archimede Seguso Colorful Murano Glass Bird Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful set of five labelled Archimede Seguso Murano glass bird sculptures in different colors
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Pair Renato Anatra Murano Art Glass Dancer Figures Sculpture Gymnasts
By Renato Anatra
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large pair Renato Anatra Murano Art Glass dancer figures sculpture gymnasts Signed by the artist.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Murano Barbini School Glass Figures
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian Murano Barbini School glass figures depicting musician playing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 9 Salviati Murano Wine Glasses Hand Painted with Notable Venetian Figures
By Salviati
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of nine Salviati Murano wine glasses hand painted with notable Venetian figures
circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Glass
H 7 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Chinese Figures in Gold Leaf Sommerso Art Glass by Murano
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous pair of Sommerso art glass Chinese figures in gold leaf by Murano. The taller standing
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptor best known for his traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Two Chinese Sommeroso Art Glass Figures att. to Formia Vetri Di Murano 1970/80
By Seguso, Formia Murano
Located in New York, NY
Stunning lot of two Asian style figures, executed in bold red, clear and black glass using the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Murano Glass Chinese Figures, Attributed to Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Murano glass Chinese figures, attributed to Pino Signoretto, Each one in a rare color of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Elio Raffaeli Signed Blue 'Sommerso' Murano Glass Penguins or Bird Figures
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Elio Raffaeli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Italian Murano glass pair of birds/penguin figures, often misattributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.75 in W 2.56 in D 2.76 in
Murano Gold Flecks Applied Feather Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Sculptures
By Aldo Nason
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown orange, blue, yellow, blue and white feathers Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figures
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Adorable set of Murano handblown
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Amber Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amber and gold flecks art glass dove bird
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.75 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Beautiful set of Murano handblown cobalt
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 3.25 in W 6 in D 2 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description.
Beautiful set of Murano hand blown pink
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Reserved For Anne - Murano Kitty Cat Figures
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cat 1 - Gorgeous Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass cat figurine or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Matched Pair Vintage Italian Murano Scavo Glass Swan Figures Gino Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Wilton, CT
Large matched pair of vintage Gino Cenedese blue Murano Scavo glass swans, circa 1960's. Great
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Reserved for Sue - Opalescent Woman and Man Figures Holding Fruit and Fish
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of Murano hand blown pink opalescent art glass Peasant Figures holding trays of fruit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 11.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Sculptural Murano Glass Figures by Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Exquisite pair of Murano glass figures by Alfredo Barbini. Girl is 11 inches tall, by 5.5 inches
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Group of Murano Glass Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare signed Archimede Seguso murano glass group of three figures. A signed group of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Find a variety of murano glass figures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct murano glass figures — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Murano glass figures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco murano glass figures are consistently popular styles. Many murano glass figures are appealing in their simplicity, but Archimede Seguso, Murano and Salviati produced popular murano glass figures that are worth a look.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 2022Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
- Is Murano glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.