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Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri Art Glass Swan Sculpture Figure
By Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown figural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 11.75 in W 7 in D 2.75 in
Figural Painted Murano Glass Centerpiece
By Salviati
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully and ornately hand painted and hand blown Venetian art glass compote centerpiece by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano art glass pink and green hand blown figural pear by Alfredo Barbini
Category
Mid-20th Century Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Squirrel Figure in Amber and Orange Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
sculpture. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1950s.
This cute Murano glass esquirrel has an eye
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Glass Black Pink Latticino Swirl Ribbon Twist Vintage Chinese Figure Man
By Rossi Murano, Sergio Rossi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
SERGIO ROSSI MURANO Art Glass PINK Latticino FIGURINE Asian Man. 10.5” SIGNED Rossi Murano on lower
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
H 10.04 in Dm 3.94 in
1980s Modern Black and White Murano Glass Figure of a Mexican
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This glass figure of a Mexican is a striking piece of artistry, combining the traditional
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1960's Venetian Italian Murano Art Glass Gold Figural Fruit Apple Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Italian art glass gold fleck hand blown figural apple sculpture. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
1950s Italian Venetian Murano Glass Figure Shaped 2-Arms Candelabra
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Italian Venetian Murano glass figure shaped 2-arm candelabra.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Glass Cenedese Murano Elephant Figure in Fenitio glass signed by the artist
By Cenedese
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Art Glass Cenedese Murano Elephant Figure in Fenitio glass signed by the artist.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.25 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
1980s Seguso Attributed Modernist Murano Glass Figure of A Chinese Man
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green, white and black murano glass figure of a Chinese man manufactured in the Eighties in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.03 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
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
Roberto Anatra, Monumental Murano Glass, Lavender, Sculpture /Figure, Signed
By Roberto Anatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing murano glass sculpture by the well known murano Master, Roberto Anatra. title
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
H 28.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Art Glass Chinese Figures Sculpture Pr
By Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery
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
Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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H 0.56 in W 0.99 in D 0.79 in
Ermanno Nason Cenedese Murano Duo Sculpture in Uranium Glass Abstract Figural
By Ermanno Nason
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing double figure sculpture by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese circa 1960s. Hand blown uranium glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 14.25 in W 7.25 in D 7 in
Venetian Murano Oggetti Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Oggetti, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Oggetti Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 13 in W 7 in D 3.25 in
Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Decanter
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass decanter composed of a purple hued body, accented with a gold speckled glass bass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass African Female Figure Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of table lamps with fused Murano glass sculptures depicting African women, carrying baskets of
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass serving bowl. In the middle a figure of a squirrel. The glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase Glass Seguso Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
, Poli played a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic of Murano glass during the mid-20th century.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Handblown Venetian/Murano Pink Rose Champagne Coupes with Figural Dolphins
Located in New York, NY
Venetian hand-blown glass
14 wine/water glasses
8 champagne glasses
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 6 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Very Rare Archimede Seguso Etched Murano Glass Woman's Sculpture, 1930s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia , Brescia
history - acquire this very rare Archimede Seguso etched Murano glass woman's sculpture and bring a touch
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous and rare Loredano Rosin murano glass sculpture.
From circa 1960 and made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1950's
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Art glass ashtray in Murano glass designed by Alfredo Barbini in 1950's, Italy. Two color hand
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Gaucho Cowboy Figure in Blown Glass Attributed to Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in New York, NY
Italian made figure of Spanish cowboy in emerald glass, attributed to Barovier Seguso Farro
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Mid-Century Modern Figura Glass Candlestick, Vetreria Gino Cenedese, Murano
By Gino Cenedese
Located in London, GB
Figural glass candlestick in clear and smoky green sommerso glass. Etched to base, 'Tosi Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
H 14.97 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Toni Zuccheri White "Ninfea" Bowl, Venini, Murano, 1960
By Toni Zuccheri
Located in Dronten, NL
Design Gallery in 2008 for the exhibition "Murano a Go-Go".
Photographed in different light conditions to
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Swirl Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a black, red and yellow. Made in Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
A Two-piece Renato Anatra Gymnast Dancer Sculpture by Murano Art Glass, Signed
By Renato Anatra
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible Mid-Century Two-piece Renato Anatra Gymnast Dancer Sculpture by Murano Art Glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
H 23.75 in W 14.25 in D 14.75 in
Hand-Blown Salviati French Venetian Stemware Service with Pink Figural Swans
By Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing Venetian Murano stemware service, ready for your next event in the bright and
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano, 1940, Design Lucrecia Moyano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Murano Glass Perfume Boudoir Assortment
By C. Zeta Murano
Located in Hanover, MA
Presented here is a stylish collection of six items for Madame's Boudoir: four signed Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Murano Venetian Footed Green Centerpiece w/ Teardrop Swirling Prunts
Located in Great Barrington, MA
/Murano moss green with a wonderful combination of design and elegance without it being "over the top
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
H 8.75 in Dm 10.63 in
Dragonfly Stem Vase Paglierino colour Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 1980s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Dragonfly Stem Glass Vase Paglierino colour Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 1980s.
Entirely
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl with Brass Nude Male Figure, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass bowl with brass nude male figure, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Murano Opalescent Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Farmer Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Glass Chinese Wise Man Figure
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940s Murano art glass figure of a Chinese wise man. Blown red glass with 24-karat gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Venetian Gold Glass Bird Figure
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
Murano Venetian gold and colorless glass bird figure, likley a Tern, possibly Salviati. 1960-70s
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Art Glass Fish Figure with Gold Flecks and Stripes Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gold Flecks Acid Green & Cream Ribbons Murano Art Glass Fish Figure, Italy 1940s
A lovely Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass "Love Knot" Table Sculpture in Black, White & Clear Glass
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, curved, figure eight shape with twist top in Black, White and Transparent Murano glass, atop a balanced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Postmodern Black and Red Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1980s.
This fish is made in hand-blown sommerso Murano glass with murrains.
It is a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 11.03 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Murano Figural Owl Vase Signed Gambaro & Poggi
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano figural owl vase signed Gambaro & Poggi, With gold infused body, realistically modeled with
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Red White Painted Face Italian Art Glass Santa Paperweight Figure
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass Santa Claus
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Emerald Green and Blue Murano Art Glass Elephant Sculpture Paperweight
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian style handblown art glass sculpture of an elephant.
Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
1980s Modernist Purple Murano Glass Figure of a Cat and The Mouse
By Livio Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and mouse in purple Murano glass reflects the duality of their relationship, creating a narrative that
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
20th Century Sculptural Murano Glass Figure on Bronze Base
Located in Southall, GB
A unique 20th century sculptural Murano glass figure on bronze base.
The shape is unusual: tall
Category
20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Black Clear Duck Sculpture Art Glass Paperweight with Silver Flecks
By Formia Murano
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 4.53 in
Spectacular Vintage Large Italian Murano Glass French Poodle Midnight Blue Dog
By Murano 5
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A fabulous and stunning French Poodle figure from Murano glass - oozing Parisian chic!
The color
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 8.5 in
1970s Modernist Murano Glass Figure of a Tropical Fish
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Murano Glass Figure of a Tropical Fish is a stunning and iconic piece of art that embodies the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano White Gold Flecked Glass Goose Figure
Located in New York, NY
A figure of a goose, made of sculpted Italian Murano glass with white gold fleck inclusions. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Signed Gino Cenedese Vintage Murano Art Glass Shark Figure
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The cobalt and clear glass shark is taking a dive while supported on a wavy base. With the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Venitian Glass Water Fountain
By Gino Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
unique Murano glass figural fountain is a superb piece of artistry, the craftsmanship of Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Fountains
Materials
Murano Glass
Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cute hand blown Murano glass Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture in Black and White Murrine, Italy, 1950s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 9.45 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Murano Blue Red Art Glass Fish Figure with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish sculpture with silver aventurine flecks
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Art Glass Gold and White Wall Light, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
is made up of a single piece of Murano glass, almost as if it were a Murano "sommerso". It is shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Silver and White Wall Light, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
is made up of a single piece of Murano glass, almost as if it were a Murano "sommerso". It is shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Fountain by Gino Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition Murano glass fountain by Gino Cenedese, with original sticker, circa 1940s
Category
20th Century Italian Fountains
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by Vetreria Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Vetrerie Toso, Italy, circa 1930s.
It is made in blown glass and polychrome paste.
A clear sign of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 8.5 in W 3.75 in D 4 in
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Murano Figure And Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of murano figure and glasses for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, all murano figure and glasses available were constructed with great care. There are 522 antique and vintage murano figure and glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Murano figure and glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco murano figure and glasses are consistently popular styles. Many murano figure and glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini and Salviati produced popular murano figure and glasses that are worth a look.
How Much are Murano Figure And Glasses?
Prices for murano figure and glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, murano figure and glasses begin at $90 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.
Questions About Murano Figure And Glasses
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.
This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.