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Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Cup by Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Cup by Venini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Green and Gold Cornucopia Murano Glass Cups Italy 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Rare and marvelous pair of green and gold Cornucopia Murano glass cups, Italy, 1960s.
These
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Murano Glass Cup Vase Yellow Black 1989 Mendini Attributed Italian Design
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano glass cup vase yellow black 1989 Mendini attributed Italian design.
Signed.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Contemporary Brass Chandelier Blue Murano Glass Cup, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large brass chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp with large Blue Murano glass cup. Made with old
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Contemporary Brass Chandelier Orange Murano Glass Cup, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large brass chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp with large Orange Murano glass cup. Made with old
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Contemporary Brass Chandelier Yellow Murano Glass Cup, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large brass chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp with large Yellow Murano glass cup. Made with old
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Extra-Large Murano Glass Cup with 24-Carat Gold Decorations, Italy, 1960s
By Barovier
Located in Villaverla, IT
Extra-large Murano glass cup with 24-carat gold decorations, Italy, 1960s.
This enchanting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Colleoni Modern Set of 6 Crystal Murano Glass Cups / Bowls with Colorful Leaves
By Vetrerie Riunite Colleoni
Located in New York, NY
, in crystal clear Murano glass happily decorated with an engraved pattern of leaves in green, yellow
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Murano Glass Orange Carafe and Glasses
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six Murano glass cups and matching carafe. This set is made entirely of hand-blown glass on
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sky Blue Carafe and Glasses
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six Murano glass cups and matching carafe. This set is made entirely of hand-blown glass on
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Brass Sputnik Chandelier Flowers Murano Glass White Cup, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Brass sputnik chandelier ceiling pendant light lamp with white Murano glass cup and a lot of Murano
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 39.77 in D 39.77 in
Venini Reticello Elegant Murano Glass Lanterns or Pendants, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant centered by precious hand blown reticello Murano glass cup by Venini, 1940
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Chandelier Brass Chrome and Murano Glass by Sciolari, Italy, 1970s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
manufacture italian design Gaetano Sciolari. Brass, chrome metal and Murano glass cup. Famous design like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
A Pair Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Sconces 1940' by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
blown Murano glass cup.
Each with 1 E 14 light bulb.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Fine chandelier by Ercole Barovier centred by a precious Murano glass cup. Design of pure elegance
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Dazzling Murano Glass Fourteen-Branch Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
clear Murano glass cups perch atop curving torsado glass arms along a ridged brass structure, suspended
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
1970's Brass, Glass and Iron Chandelier by Sciolari
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Schoorl, NL
Large round iron ring with attached six 'arms' holding a flame Murano glass cup. Spikes with and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown Murano glass cups mounted on brass frames / Made in
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano White and Gold Color Glass Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
" workmanship.
The wall light has a brass structure, on which a beautiful white and gold Murano glass cup has
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cup Sconces in Ivory and Gold Murano Glass, Art Deco Beige Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This magnificent pair of sconces features hand blown murano glass cup in a sweet ivory color with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 10.24 in
Pair of Reticello Cup Sconces by Barovier & Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 3 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Venini Reticello Murano Glass Sconces 1940s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of amazing and rare Sconces with a precious hand blown "reticello " Murano glass cup with a
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Enchanting Venini Atr. Reticello Murano Glass Lantern or Pendants 1940s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown "reticello " Murano glass cup with a delicate
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Original Italian 1950s jug with 5 cups with souvenir motif, Murano glass
By Laguna Murano
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Very rare Italien Murano Barset - the set is including 1 jug with with stirrer and 5 glasses with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Bollicine Cups Sconces by Barovier e Toso, 2 Pairs Available
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with hand blown Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Six Colorful Murano Champagne Cups on Twisted Clear Base
By Murano 5
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Six colorful Murano champagne cups on twisted base.
Red/green/blue/clear brown/clear grey/clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Dona Furnace Mid-Century Modern Gold Murano Glass Chandelier Oval, 1998
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass cups decorated with 24-karat gold leaf, in which is inserted a 2.5 watt G9 led bulb.
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Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 14.18 in W 60.24 in D 32.68 in
Dona Furnace Mid-Century Modern Gold Murano Glass Chandelier Round, 1998
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass cups decorated with 24-karat gold leaf, in which is inserted a 2.5 watt G9 led bulb.
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Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Gold Leaf
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Frosted White Murano Glass Pair of Candlesticks
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian Vintage frosted white scavo Murano glass cup holder candlesticks, on Art Deco design
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 10.25 in Dm 2.75 in
Pair of Hillebrand Orange Gold 'Confetti' Murano Glass Pendant, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
pendant has a brass base and four murano glass cups, which each hold an E27 light bulb.
Measurements
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Gold and Black Color Glass Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
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The wall light have a brass structure, on which a beautiful gold-colored Murano glass cup has been
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Torch Sconces by Barovier et Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian torchere wall lights with Murano glass cups hand blown with bubbles inside the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Single Reticello Sconce by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
-section Murano glass cups have been placed. The cups have a vertical rib and are sandblasted, so as not to
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Reticello Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
By Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights with Murano glass cups hand blown in "reticello" technique to form
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Transparent Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
placement of the double Murano cup, one above and one below. The workmanship of the Murano glass cup is very
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 9.85 in
Caravaggio Cup Murano Glass Centerpiece by Barovier & Toso from the 1980s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, MI
Centerpiece cup in very fine blue Murano glass, made in inspiration of the Caravaggio cup by
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Romantic Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Three Blue Murano Glasses, Ice Cream Cups, Italy, Europe, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful set of glasses, small bowls, perfect as a ice cream cups, murano glass, made by one of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass ‘Zanfirico’ Pitcher and Cups attr. To Fratelli Toso, circa 1960s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare set of 6 cups and a Pitcher in Murano glass, all executed in the ‘Zanfirico
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass
Pulegoso Pitcher and Cups attr. Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini, Murano Italy 1930s
By Napoleone Martinuzzi, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and rare set consisting of 1 jug and 6 drinking cups executed in the very rare ‘Pulegoso
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.27 in Dm 8.67 in
Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Ad Agnelli" with gold 1950 set Jar and 6 cups.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible set of Archimede Seguso Murano glass set of Jar and 6 tall cups in Äd Agnelli" serie
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-crafted wrought iron pedestal from the early 1900s attr to A. Mazzucotelli
By Alessandro Mazzucotelli
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano glass cups, as can be seen from the contemporary works of Umberto Bellotto. But it can also be
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Nouveau Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 39.57 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Set of two stem glass or cup and a bowl. 80s.
By Murano 5
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Impressive set belonging to the 80s trends. Multicolored and articulated design. The two cups are
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Murano Glass Rostri Cup Suspension Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous modern Murano glass rostri cup suspension chandelier. The cups are dangling at different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Colored Glass Cup, Italy, 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano colored glass cup, Italy, 1980
Heavy glass, typical of the working of glass masters in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Murano Cup Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of modern Murano glass and brass cup sconces. Circa 2000. The sconces have been
Category
Early 2000s Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Alchimia D805 cup, fire enamel on copper & Murano glass
By Debonademeo
Located in Venezia, IT
the potential of Murano glass and metal, evoking the textures of marble and semi-precious stones
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Alchimia E803 cup, fire enamel on copper & Murano glass
By Debonademeo
Located in Venezia, IT
the potential of Murano glass and metal, evoking the textures of marble and semi-precious stones.
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Vistosi Murano Pulegoso Glass Cup and Chrome Tiered Chandelier 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A playful variation on the glass disc, this chandelier by Vistosi Murano features concentric rings
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Cup
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique murano hand blown red, white and blue millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Wall Mounted Cup signed Venini
By Venini
Located in New York, NY
This chic Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Wall Mounted Container signed Venini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Funtime's cup by Tsuchida Yasuhiko, Murano, 2000
By Tsuchida Yasuhiko
Located in Aachen, DE
on the island of Murano. This particular Funtime's cup is a mosaic of glass canes and pieces composes
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Funtime's cup by Tsuchida Yasuhiko, Murano, 2000
By Tsuchida Yasuhiko
Located in Aachen, DE
on the island of Murano. This particular Funtime's cup is a mosaic of glass canes and pieces composes
Category
Early 2000s Italian Other Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Funtime's cup by Tsuchida Yasuhiko, Murano, 1999
By Tsuchida Yasuhiko
Located in Aachen, DE
on the island of Murano. This particular Funtime's cup is a mosaic of glass canes and pieces composes
Category
1990s Italian Other Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Cup Alfa Romeo by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
'Alfa Romeo' glass coupe
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, circa 1950s
Wonderful blue cup Alfa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Serge Mansau, Murano Red & Green Cup, 1992
By Serge Mansau
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Serge Mansau - Murano red & green cup - 1992
Two-tone crystal cup on foot
Signed at the base
Category
1990s European Other Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Serge Mansau, Murano Set of Cups, 1992
By Serge Mansau
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Serge Mansau - Murano set of cups - 1992
Large: H 16 x D 14.5
Small: H 14 x D 9
Clear
Category
1990s European Other Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-century Cup Table Lamp Barovier Murano Glass Made in Italy 1950s
By Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
pair of elegant and classy transparent Murano glass bedside lamps as the Italian method and style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
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At 1stDibs, there are several options of murano glass cups available for sale. The range of distinct murano glass cups — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 44 antique and vintage murano glass cups for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of murano glass cups available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Murano glass cups made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Barovier&Toso, Ansolo Fuga and Multiforme each produced beautiful murano glass cups that are worth considering.
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Prices for murano glass cups start at $227 and top out at $5,850 with the average selling for $2,250.
Questions About Murano Glass Cups
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- How much is Murano glass worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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.
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