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Antique Hand Blown Murano Glass Flute with Gilded Details and Flowers
Located in Toronto, ON
Heighten any table with an antique hand blown Murano glass flute/vase. Delicate and ornate, each
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Six Seguso Murano Glass Flute with Black Canne and Amber Steam Detail
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Set of six Seguso Murano glass flute with black canne and amber steam detail.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Hand Blown Clear and Green Murano Glass Flute with Gilded Detail
Located in Toronto, ON
Heighten any table with an antique hand blown Murano glass flute/vase. Delicate and ornate, each
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Hand Blown Red and Clear Glass Murano Glass Flute with Gilded Details
Located in Toronto, ON
Heighten any table with an antique hand blown Murano glass flute/vase. Delicate and ornate, each
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Hand Blown Clear, Red and Blue Murano Glass Flute with Gilded Details
Located in Toronto, ON
Heighten any table with an antique hand blown Murano glass flute/vase. Delicate and ornate, each
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Hand Blown Clear, Red and Orange Murano Glass Flute with Gilded Detail
Located in Toronto, ON
Heighten any table with an antique hand blown Murano glass flute or vase. Delicate and ornate, each
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of six Seguso Murano Glass flute with gold leaf twisted steam detail
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Set of six Seguso Murano Glass flute with gold leaf twisted steam detail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Blue Murano Glass Flutes by Bisazza & Rotella, Italy 2000
By Mimmo Rotella, Bisazza Vetro
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy in 2000.
These stem glasses are made in multicolored Murano glass and they are part
Category
Early 2000s Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Set of Six Colored Hand Blown Murano Glass Flutes, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
These flutes are made in very thin Murano glass.
They can also be use as
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Transparent Murano Glass Flutes with Colored Details, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
These flutes are made in very thin Murano glass.
They can also be use as
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Clear & black Murano Glass ottagonali serie flutes by Carlo Moretti, 1974
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 12 thin and light Murano glass flutes designed by Carlo Moretti in 1974 from the serie
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall Green 'A Scavo' Murano Glass Fluted Vase Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall fluted green 'a Scavo' glass vase or candlestick holder attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 16.62 in Dm 6.23 in
Set of 18 Signed Murano Cenedese Flutes. Green and Cobalt glass sfumato.
By Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Unique full set of 18 handmade Murano glass flutes with green and deep cobalt blue color.
It's rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano 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
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
H 7.68 in Dm 3.15 in
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
Set of 10 Signed Murano Cenedese Flutes. Unique fume color. Mid-century.
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare and unique set of 10 handmade Murano glass flutes in deep amber fume color.
These elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Pair of "Incamiciato" Glass Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely pair of "incamiciato" Murano glass fluted column table lamps. Master glassblowers layered
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Glasses/Flutes in Murano Crystal, Italy, 1980
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of glasses/flutes in Murano crystal, Italy, 1980.
Intact, small signs of aging.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Set 7 Cenedese Ballerina Flutes, Cobalt bead and pulegoso Murano Glass, Signed
By Cenedese, Amelio 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
Grand 18 Cenedese Nautilus Flutes Set, Murano Glass. Unique and unrepeatable
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This is the reunion of the three nautilus set of 6. Each set was grouped for the common color of the stripe.
As they were on the shelf I believed that the three sets together, alread...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Periwinkle Fluted Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Murano glass lamps in a lilac/periwinkle color. The glass bodies feature a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Set 6 Flutes and 6 Stem Glass Cenedese Murano Cobalt and Gold Accents, 80s
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
serve as a water or wine glass, whilst the flute is for sparkling wine.
Attributed to the 80s decade as
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Murano, Flute Vase in Glass, 1920s
By Murano 5
Located in Milan, IT
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Murano, flute vase in glass, 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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H 7.09 in W 3.63 in D 3.12 in
Twelve Cenedese Wine Glass Set, Cyclamen Colour. Murano Glass. Masterpieces
By Cenedese, Amelio 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Service 36 Glasses and Pitcher in Blown Glass And Applied Decorations
By Aldo Bon 1
Located in Prato, Tuscany
goblets, 12 flute goblets, and a jug with handle; the service was made by a skilled Murano glass master
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 6 Champagne Flute Glasses Mid-Century Modern Design Glass Italy 1970/80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Design Italy 1970 Glass Flute Glasses. Of different colors. Please
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
H 10.44 in W 2.17 in D 2.64 in
Italian Murano Sky Blue Opaline Art Glass Vase Seguso
By Seguso, Seguso & Cenadese, Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful sky-blue opaline Italian Murano art glass vase in the style of Seguso, circa mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hand Blown Glass Flute 'Ironia #07' by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass flute "Ironia #07" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani.
FFlute
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian murano (1890) clear glass round centerpiece with fluted bottom raised on a low
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Fluted Champagne Murano Glass Pendant
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Fluted Murano Glass Pendant in a champagne color
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 10 Cendese signed Murano Wine Glass. Unique fume color. Mid-century
By Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare and unique set of 10 handmade Murano wine glass in deep amber fume color.
These elegant flutes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Oval Flutes 3
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Milan, IT
tableware. Designed in 1974, this piece is entirely handcrafted of mouth-blown Murano glass and finished by
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Oval Flutes 3
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Milan, IT
tableware. Designed in 1974, this piece is entirely handcrafted of mouth-blown Murano glass and finished by
Category
2010s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Green Murano Wine Glass. La Fenice. Gold leaf and ribbed stem.
By Venini, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare and unique set of 6 handmade Murano wine glass in light emerald green color with gold leaf
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 5 Cenedese Hexagonal Flutes, Gold Accent, Signed, Unique
By Maestri Muranesi, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
the neverland of Murano.
It's the island of Serenella, made of the disposal of glass through the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
1940s Italian Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Murano 5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Venetian Murano 1940s style (modern) clear glass chandelier with six fluted scroll arms
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Set of Flute Vases
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Set of vases from the island of Murano, Italy. These hand blown pieces are from the studio of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Collector's Eclectic Set of 6 Cenedese Flutes, 3 Pairs, Different Design, Unique
By Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
From the Cenedese personal collection. Here a set of 6 stem glass made in 3 different designs.
All
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 8.67 in Dm 2.17 in
Collector's Eclectic Set of 8 Cenedese Flutes, Each in Different Design, Unique
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
crucible, the carbon residual in the melted glass gave a light amber color that you can see on the XVII
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Gold Fluted Glass Column Lamp
Located in Riverdale, NY
1950s Murano gold fluted column lamp of beautiful "Avventurina" glass which is a clear glass with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Fluted and Smoked Murano Glass Sinuous Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent fluted and smoked Murano glass sinuous table lamp. Brass pedestal base with fluted ball
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Murano Periwinkle Fluted Glass Lamp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid Century Murano Periwinkle Fluted Glass Lamp
Base has tarnish from age.
No damage to glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Handblown Fluted Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Italy, 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Vienna, AT
Handblown fluted Murano glass vase by Fratelli Toso, Murano, Italy, 1950s. Dusky pink body bearing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Cordonato D'Oro Fluted Glass Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant gold flecked translucent Murano glass vase bodied table lamp with cast brass base. Solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French Blue Murano Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Barovier influenced Murano glass lamps with a Classic design of a fluted teardrop body, orb and
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Turquoise Murano Glass Table Lamp with Nickel Fittings
By Murano 5
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist table lamp in an effervescent turquoise fluted urn form design. It has a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Contemporary Brass and Black Fluted Murano Glass Mirror, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Wall mirror full brass and black fluted Murano glass. Small artisanal production from an italian
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Elegant Fluted Murano Glass Rod Framed Mirror with Brass Detailing
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown Amber color Murano fluted glass rod framed mirror with un-lacquered brass cuffs at
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair New Murano Sconces with Fluted White Glass and Brass
Located in Troy, MI
New pair of sconces in Murano glass and brass. Polished brass round backplates and hardware. The
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Murano 1940s Frosted Tulip Fluted Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Venetian Murano 1940s style light green glass chandelier with six straight fluted arms
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Rare Galliano Ferro 1950s 42 pc Venetian Glass Stemware & Bowl Set
By Galliano Ferro
Located in New York, NY
, Galliano formed his own glass company on the island of Murano in 1955. The set is a pale amber color glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Pair Murano Seguso Venetian Fluted Amethyst Glass Lamps
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
Amethyst With Silver To Clear Fluted Glass Lamps On Lucite Bases And Having Polished Nickel Hardware. Still
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Handblown Fluted Italian Aqua Murano Pendant
Located in London, GB
Handblown glass pendant in a soft aqua marine colour. Substantial Murano glass curved to an organic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Murano Fluted Moss Green & Amber Glass Vase signed Massimo Micheluzzi
By Massimo Micheluzzi
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Glass Vase in Moss & Amber signed Massimo
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 15 in W 8 in D 4 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Amber Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Topaz W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted Smoked Topaz Murano Glass & Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamps in Smoked Topaz W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted & Opalescent Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Fluted & Opalescent Murano Glass Table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces w/ Orbital Drop
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Fluted Bullicante Glass Sconces W/Orbital Drop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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Murano Glass Flutes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of murano glass flutes available for sale. The range of distinct murano glass flutes — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 77 antique and vintage murano glass flutes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of murano glass flutes available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Murano glass flutes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many murano glass flutes are appealing in their simplicity, but Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Amelio Cenedese and Cenedese produced popular murano glass flutes that are worth a look.
How Much are Murano Glass Flutes?
Prices for murano glass flutes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, murano glass flutes begin at $275 and can go as high as $22,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,940.
Questions About Murano Glass Flutes
- What is a fluted glass vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- How much is Murano glass worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.