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Vintage Murano Glass Lamp Base attributed to Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall Vintage Murano Glass Lamp Base. Will need to a base with piping and wiring assembly. Sold
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" Base
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" base Pair includes both glasses
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Tazza
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Italian Murano art glass tazza or compote, the ribbed columnar base in frosted amber-tone glass and
Category

20th Century Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Italian Ribbon Trailed Hand-Blown Art Glass Jug
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Murano Venetian hand-blown glass ribbon pattern jug dating from the latter 20th
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Italian Heavy Blue Sommerso Style Art Glass bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A sculptural and large hand-made Italian blue Sommerso style art glass bowl made on Murano and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
on Murano. The candlestick is of simple form raised on a simple round domed base with a thick U
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
Murano Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
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H 5.62 in W 7.58 in D 4.14 in
Italian Brass and Glass Floor Lamp
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian floor lamp is designed in solid satin finish brass, Murano glass base and frosted glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Glass Floor Lamp
Italian Brass and Glass Floor Lamp
H 77.17 in W 15.16 in D 15.16 in
Six Colorful Murano Champagne Cups on Twisted Clear Base
By Murano 5
Located in Weiningen, CH
Six colorful Murano champagne cups on twisted base. Red/green/blue/clear brown/clear grey/clear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Amber and White
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket . This is a delicate blown Murano blown art
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano sommerso decanter Date : c1970 Origin : Murano, Italy Colour : Ink and pale blue
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
H 22.56 in Dm 3.75 in
Table Lamp in Murano 1970 Italy Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Table lamp in Murano 1970 Italy design ,Lamp with Murano glass base, dome in colored cloth, lights
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Original Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vetri Table Light Base, Italy, 1960s
By Cenedese, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, Italy. The light base is made of high quality Italian Murano glass with a fantastic formed structure
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern White Opal Glass Table Lamp by Mazzega, Italy, '60
By Mazzega
Located in Sacile, PN
crystal Murano glass base and white opal bulb style glass globe on top. Chromed metal (iron) ring. This
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White
By Venini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket . This is a delicate blown Murano art glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Original Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vetri Table Light Base, Italy, 1960s
By Cenedese, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, Italy. The light base is made of high quality Italian Murano glass with a fantastic formed structure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano glass yellow white pair of Floor lamp by Roche Bobois signed
By Ars Murano
Located in Valladolid, ES
decoration house Roche Bobois. With a chrome-plated steel stem on a square murano glass base, quite thick as
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Decorative offering bowl, amber art glass Murano 1940s, Murano Venice, Italy
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Wien, AT
This amazing bowl is out of hand crafted glass, made in Murano, the island of the glass blowing
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

20th century Venitian Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s
By Vivarini Murano
Located in LEGNY, FR
Murano blown glass bowl with 1950s pattern with white and red twists on translucent glass. Twisted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Original Large LUCID Organic Murano Glass Vetri Table Light Base, Italy, 1970s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
see images 15-17. This offer only contains the Murano glass base element, the shade is not included
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Karim Rashid
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired by the patina left
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Mod White Murano Glass & Chrome Mushroom Lamp
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mushroom shade and the other for illuminating the white Murano Glass base. The base, with dimensions of 9
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian handcrafted chalice in clear, gold, red and blue glass. The stem is cutted and decorated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
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H 12.8 in Dm 3.75 in
Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian handcrafted chalice in clear, gold, white and blue glass. The stem is cutted and decorated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
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H 12.41 in Dm 3.67 in
Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian handcrafted chalice in clear, gold, amber and red glass. The stem is cutted and decorated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
Murano Glass, Clear Gold and Color, 1970s
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H 12.21 in Dm 3.75 in
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy, circa 1960
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Amsterdam, NL
handblown Murano glass base with colourful details. The beautiful classical silk hood gives it a very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Silk, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
. The neoclassical style lamps are entirely made of Murano glass: a black opaque Murano glass base and a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
entirely handmade with blown Murano glass, in a beautiful blue color and a particular shape. The base and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Murano Glass, Clear and Color, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian handcrafted chalice in clear, amber and green glass. The base is decorated with cutted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass, Clear and Color, 1970s
Murano Glass, Clear and Color, 1970s
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H 12.21 in Dm 3.75 in
Liqueur Set Stemware and Decanter Mid-Century Modern, Murano Italy 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of six beautiful glasses and a decanter. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Blown Glass

Red Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Painted Garlands Attributed to Caramea, 1990s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Red Murano glass goblet with hand-painted garlands, attributed to Caramea, 1990s. This is an
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Handcrafted Chalice in Blown Murano Glass Clear Color and Gold, 1990s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian handcrafted chalice in blown Murano glass clear color and gold, 1980s This elegant chalice
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Gold

Contemporary Set of 12 Bell Shaped Murano Glass Tumblers with Gold Leaf Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A contemporary set of 12 Murano bell shaped tumblers with gold leaf base by a Venetian master glass
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2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Sign Formia Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Green Glass Sculpture Italian
By Formia Murano
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage wave hand blown glass sculpture by Formia Murano was done in the 80s is like
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
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H 23 in W 11.5 in D 13.5 in
Good Size and Exceptional Design Italian Murano Glass Art Table Lamp, 1980s
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Lisse, NL
Mint condition and all handcrafted glass table lamp. Made in Venice, Italy. If you are looking for
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Dino Martens Glass Lamp Stand by Aureliano Toso
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Den Haag, NL
Murano glass base with colourful details. Measures: Height 43 cm, diameter 16 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass and it is decorated with submerged gold at the base. The bowl is made of transparent glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Gold

Pink Purple Iridiscent Murano Art Glass Centerpiece with Sterling Silver Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown pink purple Italian art glass vase with Sterling Silver base Italy, 1950s. This eye
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano Flush Mount Light Satined Glass, Chrome Base, 1980s, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. The glass is a satin glass with a nice motif. Great for any room or
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Chrome

Murano Venini Venetian Ice Bucket Blue and White Art Glass 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket . This is a delicate blown Murano crystal
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Green & White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Chromed Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in green and white hand blown Glass. Italy
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Metal

Fontana Arte Brass Murano Glass Table Vanity Mirror, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, IDF
brass mirror frame, attached to a thick Murano glass base. A perfect mirror for a bedroom, dressing room
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

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Brass

Blown Murano Glass & Brass c1950s Base Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp MINT
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blown Murano Glass & Brass c1950s Base Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp MINT. Glass ball finial
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Transparent Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Hora P with Rhomboid Base, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass and is signed by Hora P. It is a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Centerpieces

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Pink and Black Glass Table Lamp, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
round Murano glass base also. Above the pink glass are a series of three small black glass spheres. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Murano Art Glass Colorful Patchwork Head Sculpture on Base Signed and Dated
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Murano Art Glass Colorful Patchwork head sculpture on base signed and dated Murano 2007. Unique use
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Early 2000s Italian Glass

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Art Glass

Italian Pink Metalic Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamp on Gold Wood Base
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian pink metallic swirled Murano glass table lamp on gold wood base with double pull chain
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Glass

1990s Serenella Art Murano Bulicante glass vintage ashtray/pocket emptier.
By Serenella Arte Murano
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
inclusion. Hand-marked at the base Serenella Art Murano. A vintage ashtray is always a must for quality
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Gold

Archimede Seguso Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Nude Female Sculpture on Base
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Archimede Seguso Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Nude Female Sculpture on hand blown original glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Avventurina Glass Champagne Bucket
Located in Austin, TX
Murano "avventurina" glass champagne bucket with clear glass handles and base, signed Constantini
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20th Century Italian Glass

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Gold

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase
Located in Vilnius, LT
the base. Murano glass with inside air bubbles and inlaid gold dust. The base is in clear glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Murano Flush Mount Light Milk Glass, Nickel Aluminum Base, 1980s, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
E27 Edison bulb, up to 60 watts. The glass is a milk glass with a nice orange pinstripe motif. Great
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Metal, Chrome

Flaminia Veronesi Etched Murano Amber Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Engraved Murano Glass by Artist Flaminia Veronesi, part of the exhibition Lucifer. ‘Lucifer
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2010s Italian Glass

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Barbini Murano Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Weil Ceramics and Glass, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Aqua Blue Gold Fleck Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Flower Vase
By Weil Ceramics and Glass, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano glass recipient by Vittorio Zecchin, 1930
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Catania, IT
entirely of amber blown Murano glass with red inserts on the lid and on the neck of the base. It can be
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Vintage 1930s Italian Glass

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Murano Glass

Flaminia Veronesi Etched Murano Dark Blue Glass
Located in Milano, IT
chooses a series of antique Murano-made glasses in different sizes and colors on which she draws by
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2010s Italian Glass

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Twelve Cenedese Wine Glass Set, Cyclamen Colour. Murano Glass. Masterpieces
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing an Unique and Rare Set of 12 Cyclamen Glass Flutes. Made in Murano on the 50ties by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chelsea Boy by Michael Young — Murano Blown Glass Cocktail Glasses Set
By Michael Young
Located in London, GB
In honour of James Irvine RDI, the influential British-born, Milan-based product and furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Base For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass base available at 1stDibs. Each murano glass base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 210 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass base you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass base — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each murano glass base bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Mazzega Murano, Barovier&Toso and Murano Glass Sommerso each produced at least one beautiful murano glass base that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Base?

A murano glass base can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,999, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $30,400.
Questions About Murano Glass Base
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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. 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How 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, 2024
    Murano 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Murano 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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, 2022
    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 authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    All 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. 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. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To 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.

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