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Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage Murano glass aquarium with nine multicolored fishes.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Mid Century Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini, Gino Cenedese
Located in München, BY
Beautiful Murano glass aquarium attributed to Alfredo Barbini for Cendese, Italy 1960s.
Colorful
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 4.14 in W 5.52 in D 2.17 in
Modern in Vetro Murano Glass Aquarium Fish & Cat, by C. Tagliapietra, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful original Murano glass aquarium with cat preying on two fish by a master of glass art
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.92 in W 1.78 in D 1.26 in
Very Rare Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 2.76 in W 3.27 in D 0.99 in
Riccardo Licata Midcentury Murano Glass "Aquarium" Sculpture for Cenedese, 1960s
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful sculpture in blown Murano artistic crystal glass. This fantastic item was designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
H 5.91 in W 4.93 in D 2.17 in
Murano Glass Aquarium by Gino Cenedese with Two Fishes, Paperweight
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano glass in two thick blocks of blown glass.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Glass Aquarium Cenedese Style, Italy 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing large sculpture or paperweight in murano art glass in the style of Cenedese.
It's showing
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Alberto Dona 1980 Blue Red Yellow Green Murano Glass Aquarium Round Sculpture
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
This aquarium sculpture in blown Murano glass is signed by Alberto Dona', of flat round shape
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 8.7 in W 9 in D 2.25 in
Murano Glass Sculpture Aquarium/Reef - Blue Waves, Signed, 1950s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano glass aquarium/reef featuring three fish gracefully swimming amidst captivating blue glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Artistic Handmade Aquarium Murano Glass by Roberto Beltrami
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your space with this exquisite Murano glass aquarium, expertly crafted using the sommerso
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.38 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
Beautiful Two Jellyfish Bag Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Statue Object
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 8.25 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
MCM Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM art glass double side fish aquarium sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Murano Art Glass Barbini Aquarium Paperweight Sculptures with Fish Seaweed
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR Murano art glass Barbini Aquarium paperweight sculptures with fish and seaweed encased in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Paper Way Fish Aquarium
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful double-sided glass fish aquarium by Italian Murano. Nice condition, no chips or cracks.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern splendid aquarium with two colorful fish and controlled bubble by Murano.
Made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium.
Featuring multicolored inclusions with five fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Cenedese Murano Italian Art Glass Two Fishes Aquarium Block
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass art block depicting two colored fishes in an aquarium with its own algae and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Mid- Century Modern - Murano Italy - Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960's mid-century modern Murano glass fish aquarium glass art sculpture with chiseled effect edges
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 6.25 in W 7.75 in D 1.88 in
Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass, 1980s.
This is an authentic
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 8.08 in
Collection Four Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of four Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights or statues
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.13 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano
By Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
Murano Blue Octopus Swimming Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture
By Cenedese, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass double fish and octopus aquarium block
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 4.75 in W 1.5 in D 6 in
Cenedese Aquarium /Fish Tank Murano Glass, Sculpture/Paperweight Attr Licata
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great aquarium, fish tank in Murano Glass, by Cenedese and attributed to Riccardo Licata, well
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass
H 4.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.9 in
Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 5.25 in W 2.5 in D 9.75 in
2 Murano Italian Art Glass Sea Turtle Aquarium Figurines Paperweights Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of hand blown Italian art glass figurines / paperweights or hand chillers in the shape of sea
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
A.Ve.M. Murano Purple Red Green Swimming Double Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish Italian art glass aquarium
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 6 in W 2.13 in D 8.5 in
Murano Vintage Double Fish Swim In Algae Italian Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 6.13 in W 2.63 in D 5.75 in
Huge Alfredo Barbini Cenedese Aquarium Object 1960s
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful and heavy Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of three fishes and sea plants
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Gino Cendese Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, circa 1950
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Gino Cendese Murano glass aquarium.
Design attributed to Riccardo Licata.
3 dimensional water
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Aquarium Kissing Fish in Gino Cenedese Style
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Frisco, TX
A large Murano glass aquarium in the style of Gino Cenedese.
Design attributed to Riccardo Licata
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Aquarium Two Fish in Gino Cenedese Style
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Frisco, TX
A large Murano glass aquarium by Gino Cenedese.
Design attributed to Riccardo Licata.
Three
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Glass Block Cannocchie Signed A. Barbini Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Zurich, CH
Alfredo Barbini for Pauly Murano glass 'Aquarium Block' Alfredo Barbini for Pauly Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
H 4.34 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
20th Century Handblown Murano Aquarium
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Montichiari, IT
Handblown vintage aquarium, with two well-done fishes.
Made in Italy, in 2005.
In excellent
Category
Early 2000s Italian International Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Romano Dona, Murano Glass, Fish Aquarium Disc Sculpture, 20th Century
By Romano Donà
Located in London, GB
Circular fish aquarium sculpture by Romano Dona, luminous blue glass border with clear domed centre
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Very Nice Murano Glass and Mosaic Sculpture with Small Aquariums
By Manuel Bortolotto
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
A beautiful and one of a kind Murano glass and mosaic sculpture with stainless steel sides to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Very Rare Aquarium by Gino Cenedese, Ricardo Licata, Murano, Alfredo Barbini
By Gino Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini, Ricardo Licatta
Located in Zurich, CH
First production early 1950s. Colorless glass with polychrome smelted underwater decor, a sea
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.89 in W 6.5 in D 2.68 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Aquarium
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Mexico City, MX
An Italian 1950's Murano glass aquarium sculpture by Archimede Seguso. The block of clear Murano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Aquarium, Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kastrup, DK
Murano hand blown Italian art glass aquarium paperweight / sculpture.
Three dimensional water
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by V.A.C.
By Riccardo Licata
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing vintage Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium in beautiful condition, manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Viro Glass Jellyfish Aquarium Block
Located in Astoria, NY
Seguso Viro Venetian Murano glass Aquarium Block, containing a gold, indigo, and scarlet glass
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Artistic Handmade Aquarium Murano Glass by Roberto Beltrami
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your space with this exquisite Murano glass aquarium, expertly crafted using the sommerso
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Studio of Murano Aquarium
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Splendid aquarium by the Glass Studio of Murano. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Original Murano Hand Blown Italian Art Glass Aquarium Fish Bowl Paperweight
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian art glass fish bowl paperweight, made in Murano with five fish. With original sticker Made
Category
Late 20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Aquarium Murano 2 Fish Glass Object for Cenedese 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of two fishes and sea plants within clear
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Aquarium, Murano Massiccio Glass with Cobalt Base, Romano Dona, circa 1995
By Oggetti, Romano Donà
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful aquarium, large and heavy. Has a bottom of cobalt blue schiaffato. Carries four long fish
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.49 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in
Aquarium Glass Cenedese Murano Paperweight Fish by Ricardo Licata
By Riccardo Licata
Located in Mexico City, MX
Ono very nice rare angel fish in white and red Murano.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Alberto Dona 1980s Modern Blue Yellow Orange Green Murano Glass Oval Aquarium
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
This aquarium sculpture in blown Murano glass is signed by Alberto Dona', decorated with three
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 6 in W 11.5 in D 4 in
Silvano Signoretto Aquarium Glass Lighted Sculpture
By Silvano Signoretto
Located in New York, NY
Art glass tri-dimensional sculpture by Silvano Signoretto, a squid and a jellyfish preciously
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Roberto Cammozzo Murano Glass Fish Bowl Aquarium Disc Sculpture with Base
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large Murano Art Glass Sculpture Roberto Cammozzo featuring a gorgeous aqua blue color surrounding
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 21.25 in W 20.25 in D 8 in
Silvano Signoretto Turtle Aquarium Glass Lighted Sculpture
By Silvano Signoretto
Located in New York, NY
by hand-cut edges, raised on a lighted metal base.
Another art glass aquarium sculpture with a suit
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Gold, Metal
Aquarium Attributed to Riccardo Licata for Cenedese, circa 1950
By Riccardo Licata
Located in Brussels, BE
Aquarium attributed to Riccardo Licata for Cenedese, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
A Rare And Large Murano Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture Huge Centerpiece
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Roslyn, NY
Murano Glass Aquarium Glass Fish Sculpture has 13 inhabitants in the beautiful sea world created by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 10.5 in W 13 in D 3 in
Italian Murano Glass Aquarium Signed by Romano Donà, 1980s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amazing Italian Murano glass aquarium, with three fish that swimming across the seaweed and the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Brescia, IT
Aquarium
by Alfredo Barbini
Cenedese, Murano, 1950s
Perfect condiction
Original 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Aquarium, C. 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kastrup, DK
Archimede Seguso.
Italian Murano glass fish aquarium. Featuring multicolored inclusions with two
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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Murano Glass Aquariums For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of murano glass aquariums available for sale. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, all murano glass aquariums available were constructed with great care. We have 46 antique and vintage murano glass aquariums in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Murano glass aquariums have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Murano glass aquariums are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small murano glass aquariums measuring 1.25 inches across. Many murano glass aquariums are appealing in their simplicity, but Cenedese, Alberto Donà and Murano produced popular murano glass aquariums that are worth a look.
How Much are Murano Glass Aquariums?
Murano glass aquariums can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $4,651.
Finding the Right Animal Sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
Questions About Murano Glass Aquariums
- 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.
- 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 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.
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