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Bubbles Heavy Murano Glass Bowl Seguso Iridescent 1950 Transparent
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bubbles heavy Murano glass bowl Seguso Iridescent 1950 transparent.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Multi-Color Heavy Murano Glass Sommerso Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Contemporary Murano glass vase in Sommerso style with thick, clear glass casing over rich swirled
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy Murano Glass Clear to Vibrant Color Sommerso Pinched Bowl
Located in Ferndale, MI
Murano Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Livio Seguso, Heavy Murano Glass Bowl, Rainbow Design and Glass Orb, 80s Signed
By Livio Seguso, Bisazza Vetro, Murano 5
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
folds. That orb has a bubble of glass inside that enhance the play with light, an intuition that he will
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.32 in W 17.13 in D 15.36 in
1970s Blue, Brown and Gold Striped Heavy Murano Glass Round Centerpiece
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A large murano glass bowl manufactured in Venice in the manner of Fulvio Bianconi, it's in perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Gino Cenedese Round Heavy Murano Glass Frosted Clear Ashtray Italy 1960s
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
Gino Cenedese Murano heavy glass bowl in frosted clear Art Glass, ashtray, vessel.
It is signed at
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite Barovier Toso Style Mid-Century Murano Glass Flush Mount 1960 Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous metal and glass flush mount by an Murano Glass manufactory. Very heavy Murano glass. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
1960s Seguso Style Modern Heavy Green and Yellow Murano Glass Big ashtray
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a striking 1960s Seguso-style modern heavy Murano glass ashtray in a rich green hue. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Sculpture / Block, Unusual Collectible, Rare
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano Sculpture - Modern Murano Art - Handblown Murano Glass
Unusual, attractive and heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Huge Cendese Blue Green Murano Glass Bowl
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and heavy Murano glass bowl in bright blue, green and clear glass made by Cenedese and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Textured Fischer Leuchten Flush mount, Germany, 1970s
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A brass and Murano glass flush mount by Fischer Leuchten. Very heavy Murano glass. The flush mount
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal, Brass
Venini by Pierre Cardin, big Murano Glass Sculpture, Egg Sculpure, Italian 1960s
By Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Pierre Cardin, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
heavy Murano Glass designed in the 1960s by stylist Pierre Cardin (born in Venice as Pietro Cardin) and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in
1960s Barovier Style Green and Gold Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray and Pestle
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy murano glass ashtray with original pestle designed and manufactured in Murano in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Violet Pink Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and heavy Murano glass bowl in violet, pink and clear glass made by Seguso vetri D’Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Impressive Luciano Gaspari Sommerso Glass Bottle Vase
By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavy Murano glass, for Salviati. Clear glass outside, amethyst inside, with orange and green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Vases
Materials
Amethyst
20th Century Italian over Size Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier, Brass Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano glass elements, with brass finial finish and structure. The vintage ceiling mount pendant has
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 58 in W 42 in D 42 in
stunning Ice Murano Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, Germany circa 1970
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Murano glass flush mount made by RZB Leuchten Germany, circa 1970s, in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
stunning Ice Murano Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, Germany circa 1970
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Murano glass flush mount made by RZB Leuchten Germany, circa 1970s, in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair 1970s Vintage German Peill & Putzler Calyx Murano Glass Wall Light Sconce
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
heavy Murano glass is composed of a metal frame and with one light. Each Fixture requires one European
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Monumental Large Murano Glass Dome Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Large Murano Glass Dome Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Large Clear Bubble Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Blue Murano Glass Lamps - a Pair
By Seguso
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of vintage lamps are handmade in a thick and heavy Murano glass.
The glass is in a transparent sky
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
stunning Ice Glass Flush Mount by RZB Leuchten, Germany circa 1970
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large heavy Murano glass flush mount made by RZB Leuchten Germany, circa 1970s, in very
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Huge Alfredo Barbini Cenedese Aquarium Object 1960s
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful and heavy Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of three fishes and sea plants
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Monumental Large Murano Glass Dome Flush Mount Venini Style 1980s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1980s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Clear Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Monumental Large Clear Murano Glass & Brass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 7.5 in Dm 21.75 in
Huge Flavio Poli Blue Yellow Pink Vase 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and heavy Murano glass vase in bright blue, yellow, pink and clear glass made by Seguso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Three Carlo Nason chandelier. Italy c1960
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in London, GB
Murano glass
Two E27 bulbs to each fixture.
All in very good condition.
Glass shade dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Heavy Seguso Vetri d'Arte 'Attr.' Murano Art Glass Bowl 1950s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Heavy Seguso Vetri d'Arte (attr.) Murano Art glass bowl 1950s
A heavy Murano glass bowl most
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Heavy Purple Murano Glass Ashtray by Renato Anatrà
By Renato Anatra
Located in Miami, FL
Incredibly gorgeous purple Italian art glass ashtray or catchall bowl, hand-made by Renato Anatrà
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Barovier Toso Style Glass & gold flake Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italy, circa 1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass shade with metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Murano Barovier Toso Style Glass & gold flake Glass Flower Flush Mount, Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Italy, circa 1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown Murano glass shade with metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Heavy Multicolor Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano Italy 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl centerpiece
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.71 in W 12.21 in D 8.47 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Hexagonal Vase by Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green and yellow hexagonal heavy Murano glass vase, manufactured in Venice by Mandruzzato in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Green and Red Murano Glass Shark
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy Murano glass shark made in Italy in the 1970s in perfect conditions. It's labeled on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy 20cm Murano Glass "DONUT" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Cone-Shaped Hanging Lamp made of solid Murano Glass and Oak
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hannover, DE
Solid, high-quality, heavy Murano glass with confetti in the shape of a cone will inspire you. A
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Rustic Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Heavy 2, 3kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.12 in W 16.15 in D 9.45 in
Heavy xxl Murano Glass "LUCID" Bowl Shell Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.14 in W 16.54 in D 8.27 in
Heavy 1.3kg Murano Glass "Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Large Heavy Mid Century Modern Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous metal and glass flush mount by a Murano Glass Company. Very heavy Murano ice pattern
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Vintage Big decorative, Tall and Heavy Murano Vase in amber Orange Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Monumental Large Clear Murano Glass Leaf & Chrome Venini Chandelier Italy, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
. It features a lot of leaf motif hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shades. The glass shades hang
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Big, Tall and Heavy Murano Vase in Green and Orange "Sommerso" Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Big, Tall and Heavy Murano Vase in Green and Orange "Sommerso" Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gino Cenedese Murano Heavy Italian Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1982
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Stunningly beautiful Italian Glass Centerpiece Bowl. Clear with a black web pattern.
Artist
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Heavy 1.6kg Glass "multicolor" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
Origin:
Murano, Italy.
Decade:
1970s.
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Large Seguso Arte Vetro Signed Striped Murano Glass Abstract Sculpture Heavy
By Seguso
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Seguso Arte Vetro signed striped Murano Glass abstract sculpture. Very vibrant multi color
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Heavy 1.5kg Glass "Green-yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
Origin:
Murano, Italy.
Decade:
1970s.
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.44 in
Large Murano Ice Glass Ceiling Light Flushmount Wall Light Kalmar Style, 1970s
By Kalmar Lighting
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
is made from heavy murano glass element at the front and has a metal wall fixation. The lights have a
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Murano Ice Glass Floral Flushmount Wall Light by Fischer Leuchten, Germany
By Fischer Leuchten
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
premium German producer of the 1960 and 1970s, Fischer Leuchten. It is made from heavy murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Cenedese, 8 Tumblers Red or Amber, Incisi Velati Heavy Sommerso Murano Glass
By Amelio Cenedese, Carlo Scarpa, Antonio da Ros
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Great set of 4 amber and 4 red tumblers. Heavy glass Sommerso clear bottom over a deep amber or a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Livio Seguso Bisazza Rainbow Murano Art Glass Large and Heavy Abstract Sculpture
By Bisazza Vetro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Livio Seguso Bisazza Rainbow Murano Art Glass Large and Heavy abstract sculpture Signed with acid
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 24.75 in W 11 in D 7 in
Custom Large Crystal and Gilded Iron Handmade Italian Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
chandelier maker in Italy with large and heavy Murano glass crystals. Crystals are individually hand knotted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Swedish Gustavian Style Crystal and Gilded Iron Chandelier Handmade in Italy
Located in New York, NY
using large and heavy Murano glass crystals. Large, 1 inch octagonal Murano glass bead chains drape from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Pair 1970s Vintage German Peill & Putzler Organic Flush Mount or Wall Lights
By Peill & Putzler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
original condition. The heavy Murano glass is composed of a metal frame and with one light. Each Fixture
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
unique Hollywood Regency MURANO Glass Wall Light Made by Kalmar Lights, 1960s
By Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
in Austria. the light features one large and heavy Murano glass element covering the light socket
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 10.24 in W 5.12 in D 3.75 in
Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Heavy Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese Italy, 1960
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element set of 2
Design:
Gino Cenedese
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of heavy murano glass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every piece of heavy murano glass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of heavy murano glass, we have 74 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of heavy murano glass — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of heavy murano glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Cenedese, Archimede Seguso and J.T. Kalmar each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of heavy murano glass that is worth considering.
How Much is a Heavy Murano Glass?
Prices for a piece of heavy murano glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $356 and can go as high as $14,739, while the average can fetch as much as $1,044.
Questions About Heavy Murano Glass
- 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.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Is Murano glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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, 2022All 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.