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Contemporary Brass Ceramic Murano Glass Eye Sculpture Lamp, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Table or bedside brass, ceramic terracotta and Murano glass eye sculpture lamp. Contemporary work
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Murano Bright Rose Pink Gold Art Glass Serving Set
By Murano 5
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eye-catching bright fuchsia pink striped set of Venetian Murano mouthblown art glass serveware
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

20th Century, Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase in Tiger's Eye Color
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1980s Murano. Not signed. High quality artistic
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Vide Poche, AVEM, Tutti Frutti Multicolor
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, unique Murano hand blown vide poche. Bold colors swirl through this Arte Vetraria
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Fasce Centerpiece Giant Eye Bowl Fulvio Bianconi IVR Mazzega Murano Sommerso
By Fulvio Bianconi, Mazzega
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare 'A FASCE' centerpiece bowl by Fulvio Bianconi for I.V.R. Mazzega, Murano, Italy, 1959. An eye
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cut Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE CUT ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Plissé Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE PLISSE' ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Satin Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE SATIN ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Stripe Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE STRIPE ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Ashtray Plissé Murano Glass Various Colors
By Purho Murano, Federico Peri
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Federico Peri IRIDE Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors and Versions: PLISSE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your home decor with this gorgeous handmade Murano glass vase. Crafted by skilled artisans
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
H 19.69 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Set of 6 Italian Murano glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six colorful Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s. These are
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 6 Italian Murano glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six black and white Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Lead-Balls Glass in Murano Glass, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the impact humankind has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Inclusion Vase, 1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful tall Murano glass vase made in the 1970s. This vase has eye-catching colors, with brown
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes, Amber and Pulegoso Murano Glass, Signed
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing this rare and exceptional set of antique Murano glass flutes, inspired by the nautilus
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Penguin Vase Mid Century, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
. Definitely an unusal and very eye-catching piece of Murano glass art.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Small vases in yellow glass canes, FRATELLI TOSO MURANO, 1920 circa
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
Murano glass artisans. Each intricate detail is carefully handcrafted, showcasing their dedication to
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano "Mugnoni" Glass Decorative Vase or Flowerpot, by Barovier, Italy 1940s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic decorative vase or flower pot made in Murano mouth-blown crystal glass with the "Mugnoni
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Transparent Bear Sculpture
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a captivating Italian art glass Murano transparent bear sculpture, a stunning fusion of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand blown Sommerso Murano glass centerpiece in purple and white. Italy, 1960s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Murano Glass Bowl Amber Colored Mid-Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
as a bowl for fruits/ candies or simply as an eye-catching centerpiece. This large murano glass bowl
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes Set, Cobalt accent and Pulegoso Murano Glass signed
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Nautilus Shell Inspired Murano Glass Flutes This unique and rare set of flutes is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Six Cenedese Nautilus Flutes Set, Brown accent and Pulegoso Murano Glass signed
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Nautilus Shell Inspired Murano Glass Flutes This unique and rare set of flutes is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Green White Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano Glass Large Centerpiece Vase. Italy, 1960s. This hand blown Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

1960 Venezia Italy Mid-Century Murano Blown Glass Black Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
This beautiful Venetian item is a black blown glass totally hand made in 1960 circa by master
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Blue Murano Glass Hourglass, VELENI by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition Collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
12 glass sculptures designed by Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set 7 Cenedese Ballerina Flutes, Cobalt bead and pulegoso Murano Glass, Signed
By Amelio Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique set of flutes from Cenedese is a rare and exclusive find. Made in Murano in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Rostrato vase in clear Murano glass by Barovier and Toso, Italian 1960s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
eponymous brand Barovier & Toso, based on the island of Murano. The brand is still active to these days, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Green Murano Glass Martini Cup, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl, Blue/ Amber Colored, Italy circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
mouthblown murano glass bowl which can be used in many ways: for example as a small, eye-catching centerpiece
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in blue and white hand blown Glass. Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl - Red/ Orange Tones, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative large Murano glass bowl out of the renown workshops in Italy from the mid century
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Italian Murano Sommerso Flavio Poli Glass Black & Clear Free Form Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Murano Sommerso Flavio Poli Glass Black & Clear Free Form Bowl Italy, Circa 1960
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barbini Murano Pink Shell Art Glass Centerpiece Eye-catching extra large hand blown Sommerso pink
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Archimede Seguso Red Lips Design Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Italy, 1960s. Eye-catching red lips design from above. Red glass over opaline white glass in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
blown glass disc filled with microfibers catches the eye, making it wander among volumes, transparencies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

White Murano Glass Centerpiece, VELENI by L+W 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
blown glass disc filled with microfibers catches the eye, making it wander among volumes, transparencies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Blue Murano Glass Martini Cup, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Orange Yellow Clear Sommerso Art Glass Centerpiece, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized midcentury Murano art glass centerpiece with pulled details. Attributed to Seguso, Italy
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Glass Pills Bottle, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
collection of 12 glass sculptures designed by Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Multicolor Murano Glass Fish Bowl, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the impact humankind has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Blue Murano Glass Vase, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition Collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
collection of 12 glass sculptures designed by Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This eye-catching mirrored tray is surrounnded by a blown blue and clear Murano glass rope, it has
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition Collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
by Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Large Murano Peach White Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase Organic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
composition with other Murano glass pieces as shown at the images. Also eye-catching used as fruit centerpiece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern Centerpiece. NOS!
By Effetre International Company, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Lino Tagliapietra Murano glass centerpiece. A real eye-catcher! A black/white opaline
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Pink White Opalescent Art Glass Heart Bowl, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catchinng heart shaped Sommerso bowl in pink and opal white Murano glass. Attributed to Seguso
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Sommerso XL Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Fulvio Bianconi, AVMazzega
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching "A fasce" XL centerpiece bowl attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for AV Mazzega, Murano
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Red Murano Glass Fish Bowl, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition Collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the impact humankind has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Dark Blue Murano Glass Vase, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
collection of 12 glass sculptures designed by Lanzavecchia + Wai and crafted by the expert hands of Murano
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Modernist Murano Green & White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Chromed Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1960s. This elegant Murano centerpiece is made combining green glass It has an eye-catching color and
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Italian Modernist Murano Red White Glass Centerpiece Vase with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Forato Centerpiece Vase in Murano Art Glass, Italy, 1960s Mid-Century Modernist
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Leaf

Iride Plissé Ashtray Steel Gray by Federico Peri
By Purho Murano
Located in Milan, IT
different circular models, all crafted with alternating bands of colored and crystal Murano glass that form
Category

2010s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Blown Glass Vase Atributted to Gio Ponti, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in CABA, AR
Step into the realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite Murano blown glass vase, attributed
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Iride Sand Ashtray Steel Gray by Federico Peri
By Purho Murano
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted with alternating bands of colored and crystal Murano glass that form circular patterns when
Category

2010s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Bullicante Blue Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This eye-catching Murano cobalt blue Sommerso Italian Art glass bowl is made of blue glass submmerged
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Tapio Wirkkala Art Glass bowl "Inari" turquoise yellow handblown Venini
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in EL Waalre, NL
yellow and black glass. Designed by the renowned Tapio Wirkkala in 1981-1982, this rare piece was brought
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

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Murano Glass Eye For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass eye for your home. Each murano glass eye for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. If you’re shopping for a murano glass eye, we have 775 options in-stock, while there are 89 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass eye, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass eye is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass eye over the years, but those crafted by J.T. Kalmar, Venini and Mazzega Murano are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Eye?

Prices for a murano glass eye can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $75 and can go as high as $1,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,377.
Questions About Murano Glass Eye
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano 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 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.