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Murano Glass Caviar

Murano Alessandro Mandruzzato Faceted Geode Red Glass Bowl or Caviar Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
Sommerso geode bowl is great for serving caviar, for serving or just as a great Murano sculptural glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Pair Neoclassical Venetian Glass Scallop Form Parcel Gilt Caviar Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early 19th century pair of Venetian glass scallop form caviar dishes. Each hand made
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Glass

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Red, Blue Sommerso Diamond Faceted Geode Glass Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar substantial vintage Italian Murano diamond faceted Sommerso caviar geode bowl has the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Murano Vintage Mandruzzato Diamond Faceted Sommerso Blue, Green Geode Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous gem of an Italian hand blown Murano bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is diamond faceted
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Flavio Poli Caviar Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Murano Sommerso technique art glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli, hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought instinctively and
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20th Century French Art Deco Barware

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Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
together a remarkable and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought
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20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

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Leather, Wicker

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in GB
a remarkable and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought
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20th Century French Country Barware

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Chrome

PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
a remarkable and eclectic collection of furniture, glass, china, silver and jewellery. She bought
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20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

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Leather, Wicker

Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Ashtray Bowl, Sommerso, Faceted, Red, Signed
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in New York, NY
Alessandro Mandruzzato murano glass bowl, Sommerso, faceted, red, amber, signed. Medium scale
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Sommerso, Blown Glass

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By Emile Gallé
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Large Murano Glass "RED" 1Kg Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
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Set of 2 Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl Shells Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
By G. Campanella & Co., Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl elements Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Murano, ...
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Large 1, 1 Kg Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
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Swedish Crystal Orion Bowl by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors, 20th Century
By Orrefors
Located in Big Flats, NY
Swedish crystal Orion bowl designed for Orrefors by sculptor Lars Hellsten features flared form with scalloped edge, signed at base, 20th century Measures: 3.5" H x 5" D Additional...
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20th Century Swedish Crystal Serveware

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Murano Ashtray, Flavio Poli, Submerged Glass, Red Faceted Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Murano ashtray, attributable to Flavio Poli, Vetro Sommerso. Red faceted glass, Italy, 1950s. No chipping.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal Vase with Amethyst Core, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Heavy Val Saint Lambert signed crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) has been given a thick Sommerso (clear layer on the ...
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Flavio Poli Murano Green Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful Murano Sommerso Art glass Faceted bowl. Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s. Eye-catching diamond shape faceted Murano glass bowl in green and yellow double l...
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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Large Italian Alexandrite and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy ...
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Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...
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Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
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Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Faceted Murano art glass vase with textured ice glass sides. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Sommerso technique with red glass with a layer in yellow submerged i...
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Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Sterling Silver Bouillon Cup with Gold Liner Hollowware
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bouillon cup with gold chrysanthemum liner. The cup is marked with #14782/4848, and has an "M" date mark that dates from 1873-91. It me...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Japanese late 17th-early 18th century Imari vase of beaker-type, porcelain of elongated ovoid shape with flaring neck, painted in the Imari palette of underglaze blue with ove...
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Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Japanese vase newly custom mounted as a lamp. Painted in a Chinese style with multicolored floral and bird motifs against a vibrant pink background now custom mounted as lamp...
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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By Archimede Seguso
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange Murano glass caviar bowl in blue and green, attributed to Archimede Seguso. In
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Middle of Century Murano Glass Sommerso Faceted Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century sommerso faceted Murano glass caviar bowl, green, amber and clear
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

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By Flavio Poli
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful middle of century Murano glass sommerso caviar geode by Flavio Poli brilliant condition.
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Located in Grantham, GB
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Rare Italian Murano Diamond Faceted Geode Glass Bowl/Caviar Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
polished glass Murano geode bowl is exquisite. These were also used for serving caviar. When light hits
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Sommerso Flavio Poli Caviar Murano Glass Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Murano Sommerso glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri
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Aquamarine and Green Murano Diamond Faceted Sommerso Glass Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Roma, IT
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By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
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Italian Murano Diamond Faceted Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl/Caviar Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
flat cut polished sides and top. These were also used as caviar bowls. A real beauty of Murano glass
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By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
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By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and rich color of this Sommerso Italian Murano glass bowl is vibrant and utilitarian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

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Italian Murano Diamond Faceted Polished Top Geode Sommerso Glass Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
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By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
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Italian Murano Faceted Flat Cut Polished Geode Sommerso Glass Bowl /SALE
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
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Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Serve caviar in the shape of a brass turtle and blue glass from Murano. Italy Beautiful and
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By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Brussels, BE
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Murano Glass Caviar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass caviar for your home. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and murano glass, every murano glass caviar was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass caviar, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A murano glass caviar, designed in the Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli and Galliano Ferro each produced at least one beautiful murano glass caviar that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Caviar?

Prices for a murano glass caviar start at $351 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $2,023.
Questions About Murano Glass Caviar
  • 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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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