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Pair of Murano Cased Glass Yellow Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Murano cased glass yellow vases with a diamond pattern. Vases measure about 20" high and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Black Murano Cased Glass Vase With White Polka Dots
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Murano cased glass vase with a white glass rolled lip and white controlled bubble pattern.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Pair of Murano Cased Glass Decanters with Stoppers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian cased glass decanters with stoppers. One bottle has a label that reads Made In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Italian Murano Cased Glass Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-431 Modern fluted cased glass vase. No makers marks. Light wear.
Category
Vintage 1970s Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Cased Glass Yellow Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of yellow italian cased glass vases with vertical stripes. Each measure about 20.5" high and 5
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl, Shell Motif
UPDATE: Due to agreement with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Smokey Gray Signed Cenedese Murano Cased Glass Large Vases
By Cenedese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cased Murano glass vases. Each signed Cenedese on underside with blue and silver Murano label. In a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Tricorne Murano Cased Glass Bowl w. Gold Inclusions Red Background Italy 1960s
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual and large Tricorne shaped pulled cased glass bowl in blood red with gold-copper inclusions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Cyan Murano Cased Glass Vases by Carlo Moretti, Italy
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
Made in cased Murano glass. The smaller vase is labelled (as shown in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Red Murano Cased Glass and Brass Pendant Chandelier by Stilnovo, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Italian Murano pendant with a marvellous cased red glass lampshade. This lovely object was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano White and Pink Striped Glass Lamps
By Murano 5
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish pair of Murano, cased glass lamps. White with pink stripes, these lamps also light from
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Murano Vetro Artistico Veneziano Vintage Art Glass Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish vintage midcentury Italian, Murano cased glass bird with a speckled colour and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Alfredo Barbini Turquoise, Copper Fleck Murano Glass Dish
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century hand blown Murano cased glass dish featuring turquoise and copper fleck inclusions with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Murano Glass
Large and Shapely Pair of Murano Butter-Cream Cased Glass Vases
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and shapely pair of Murano 1970s butter-cream cased glass vases; each tall vase with long
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage White Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very special, rare Murano Cased Glass lamp pair with 2" thick Lucite Bases. Very unusual in style
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inside.
Collectible Murano blown art glass bicolor red and white heavy double-cased ashtray in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Three Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. The range from 1.75" - 2.5" high and 3.25
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Five Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Five Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. They range from 2.25" - 3.25" high and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
LABELLED Oball Murano Pink Cased Glass Bird Sculpture
By Atelier Oball
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful Venetian pink & clear cased glass bird sculpture, made on the island of Murano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Four Italian Red Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four Italian Murano red millefiori cased glass paperweights. From left to right they measure 1
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass vase in a vibrant orange encased glass. This lovely piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Murano Vases Cased Glass Black & Green Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Black Green Planters Vases Murano
cased art glass
6.25 h x 5.75 diameter
Preowned vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triple Cased Bronze & White Glass Catchall, Bowl Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Sommerso Murano Mid-Century Modern art glass triple cased bowl in gold dusted bronze, White & Clear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.5 in W 6.38 in D 5.5 in
Midcentury Murano Table Lamp with Steel Base by Lamperti, Italy 1970s
By Lamperti
Located in Roma, IT
a large shade in Murano cased glass of outstanding quality that mounts onto a brushed steel base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Steel
Murano Style Triple Cased Freeform Catchall
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Charleston, SC
Murano triple cased in black white and blue. Circa mid-20th century. No chips or cracks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Vistosi Red Glass Pencil Case, Murano, Italy, circa 1965
By Gino Vistosi, Vistosi
Located in Pymble, NSW
A red cased covered pencil case by Gino Vistosi for Vistosi, Murano, circa 1965. Complete with its
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Vintage Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Archimede Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Double Cased Red and White Venetian Murano ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Art Glass Ashtray Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
H 2.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
Hand Blown Amethyst Tone Murano Weighted Cased Art Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century "Sommerso" Amethyst Tone Murano glass ashtray by Archimede Seguso. The ashtray features
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Murano Blue Cased Glass Ormolu Set in Veritable Opaline de Murano
Located in Haarlem, NL
1950s set of three blue opaline glass items. Made in Italy
The bright blue milk, opaline or cased
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Seguso Vetri D' Arte Murano Cased Pulegoso Turquoise, White Glass Bowl Vintage
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful and special rare Italian vintage Murano glass bowl has it all going on. It is the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
H 3.75 in W 6.5 in D 7.25 in
Flavio Poli Murano Red, Sapphire Blue, White Tear Drop Cased Glass Bowl Vintage
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous vintage Italian Murano Flavio Poli triple cased glass bowl has luscious colors of red
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 2.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Murano Sommerso Triple Cased Green Swirl White Beige Gold Dust Glass Bowl Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano triple cased white, beige, green swirl & gold dust blown glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold
H 3.25 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Murano Sommerso Triple Cased White Beige Gold Dust Glass Bowl Italy Mid-Century
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano triple cased white, beige & gold dust blown glass bowl, catchall
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold
H 2.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Murano Glass and Brass Cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
Sleek Murano glass and brass cabinets. Perfect for the modern home. Stunning!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Spectacular Murano Italian Cabinet
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hand made by an Italian artisan this cabinet with a wooden frame, covered in handcrafted glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Light Blue & White Cased Ruffled Murano Art Glass Bowl Italy Mid-Century Modern
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Murano glass cased with white Murano glass.
Made in Italy in the late 1970s.
Simply lovely.
A-875-335
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.13 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
Modern Murano Glass Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine modern Murano glass sideboard. This piece has beautiful glistening white glass along with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Side Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass and brass side cabinet, in white and black.
Wood interior, and a shelf inside for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Murano Triple Cased Flower Pink & Baby Blue Glass Bowl Italy Mid-Century 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano triple cased transparent blown glass bowl with pink & baby blue
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2 in W 4 in D 3.75 in
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
By Formia Murano
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label
UPDATE: Due to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Custom Made Italian Murano Glass Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made Italian Murano glass cabinet with brass and bamboo details. Great for modern decor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
21st Century LPWK Case Frosted Murano Glass Various Colors
By LPWK, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century LPWK cubes case frosted Murano glass various colors.
Designed by LPWK, cubes is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Coloured Glass Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish mid-century unusual Italian, Murano glass bird in cased colored glass . The bird
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Seguso White Cased Large Bowl with Gold Aventurine Droplets
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Murano large Archimede Seguso glass bowl has one folded side. It is triple cased off
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
1960s Carlo Moretti Cased Emerald Green and White Long Stemmed Wine Glasses, 2
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Charleston, SC
The Carlo Moretti company was founded by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti on the island of Murano in 1958
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Black Glass Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine modern Italian designer black glass and brass buffet. Circa 2000. Perfect for today's
Category
Early 2000s Buffets
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Murano Black Glass and Brass Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Very sleek pair of Murano glass and brass side tables. Creates an amazing polished look with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Murano Black Glass Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern Murano black glass and brass sideboard. Circa 2000. Perfect for todays transitional designs!
Category
Early 2000s Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Italian Engraved Murano Glass Mirror Cabinet, Art Deco Style
Located in Meda, MB
Murano Glass bevelled panels. The real star of this piece is her majesty the engraving. The patterns on
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
"Ca' Mirella" Chest of drawers in Murano Glass Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Luxurious classic chest of drawers called "Ca' Mirella", in mirrored Murano glass, composed of four
Category
2010s Italian Other Dressers
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
H 38.59 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Purple Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Murano glass kitchen cabinet, jewelry-inspired design. Handcrafted birch wood frame with fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Side Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass and brass side cabinet, in green and golden reflections.
Wood interior, and a shelf
Category
Late 20th Century European Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Purple kitchen Cabinet in Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Murano glass kitchen cabinet, jewelry-inspired design. Handcrafted birch wood frame with fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Murano Pink glass Side Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Murano pink glass and polished brass side cabinet. Perfect for today's transitional
Category
Early 2000s Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Modern Black Murano Glass and Polished Brass Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite modern black Murano glass sideboard with polish brass. This piece has 4 doors and tons of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Seguso Vetri d`Arte Marciana Bookshelf Murano Glass
By Pierpaolo Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Marciana Murano glass bookshelf by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. A one of a kind furniture piece featuring a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Murano Glass
"Martina" Bar Fire Place in Murano Glass Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Luxurious fireplace-shaped bar cabinet, called "Martina", in mirrored Murano glass, composed of the
Category
2010s Italian Other Dry Bars
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
H 85.44 in W 40.56 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets Black White Available Justfurnituress designer
Located in Guazzora, IT
glass.
Each cabinet features beautiful stained glass panels made from authentic Murano glass.
All
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Murano Glass, Brass & Wood Sideboard by Lumini Collections
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in colored Murano glass. It is an object of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
"Manin" Cabinet in Murano Glass Mirror, Handcrafted by Fratelli Tosi
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Luxurious classic cabinet called "Manin", composed of two front doors, covered in clear Murano
Category
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
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Murano Cased Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of murano cased glass on 1stDibs. A piece of murano cased glass — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of murano cased glass, we have 231 options in-stock, while there are 56 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of murano cased glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of murano cased glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of murano cased glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but L.A. Studio, Murano and Alfredo Barbini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Murano Cased Glass?
The average selling price for a piece of murano cased glass at 1stDibs is $8,318, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $137,364 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Cased Glass
- 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.
- How is cased glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How cased glass is made varies. In some cases, an artisan blows a new layer of glass over top of an already-produced piece. Alternatively, a glassmaker can layer glass and blow it out at one time. Shop a selection of cased glass decorative objects and lighting on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A glass display case is also called a showcase, vitrine, or display cabinet. It usually has one or more panels of transparent glass that allows for proper display of your treasured collectibles. Find a collection of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
- 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.