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Murano Blue Glass Leaf Form Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous modern Murano blue glass and brass leaf form mirror. Circa 2000. Perfect for today's
Category
Early 2000s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Blue Glass Centerpiece
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
plated brass supports a striking multicolored striking sculptural piece of Murano glass bearing a round
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Gold, Brass
Murano Blue Glass “Sommerso” Vase by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese
Located in Montreal, QC
Murano blue glass “sommerso” vase by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese glass vase. Signed etched: "Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Handcrafted Murano Blue Glass 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handcrafted chalice in blown Murano glass clear color and blue, 1980s
This elegant chalice
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
An XL murano blue glass Rooster by Vicenzo Nason
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The XL Murano Blue Glass Rooster by Vicenzo Nason is an extraordinary piece of Italian glass
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Blue Glass Bowl Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Blue Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
and deep blue tone. A decorative piece of Murano glass art with an outstanding appearance.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Blue Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Murano (Modern) blue glass chandeliers with 5 fluted scroll design arms and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano Blue Glass Table Lamp, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Murano glass table lamp in blue color with transparent shades.
Also works with LED bulbs
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Venetian Murano Blue Glass Latticino Zanfirico Bowl Compote Signed 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant antique hand-blown Venetian Murano Latticino glass footed bowl or compote, Italy
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Blue Glass Lamp by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Alfredo Barbini hand blown Murano glass lamp circa early 1960s. Has stunning shades of blue and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Walnut
1940's Murano Blue Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Murano Glass bright blue and gold table lamps with unusual wooden base
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
'ROSTRATO 'Murano Glass Vase, Italy 'Blue Spikes'
By Alberto Donà
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large hand blown glass vase, Italy, Murano.
Blue glass vase with spikes, engraved with signature
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass and Murano Blue Glass Wall Sconce by Galvorame, Italy Lighting, 1970s
By Metalvetro Galvorame
Located in Roma, IT
7 Wonderful Mid-Century wall sconce in a vibrant blue Murano glass and solid brass. This gorgeous
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Murano Blue Glass Brass Pendant or Lantern Fontana Arte Style, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Rare, wonderful hand blown Murano turquoise art glass and brass pendant or lantern in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Blue Glass Bowl or Ashtray with Air Bubbles and Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous hand blown Murano glass bowl with controlled bubbles and aventurine technique, Italy, 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
H 2.37 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Rare! Murano Blue Glass Mid Century Table Lamp! Italian Decorator Lighting Style
By Raymor
Located in Peoria, AZ
STUNNING!
GORGEOUS BLUE
MURANO GLASS & BRASS
TABLE LAMP!
THE FINEST MID CENTURY ELEGANCE
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 28 in W 18 in D 18 in
Italian c.70's table lamp in Murano blue glass by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian c.70's with a gold specks, ribbed blue Seguso glass and brass table lamp for
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Blue Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning rare Paolo Venini chandelier with Murano blue glass drops.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Blue Drops Chandelier by Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning rare Paolo Venini chandelier with Murano blue glass drops.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Amphora Murano Glass, Decorated in Pure Gold Hand Polychrome Enamels
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful amphora in Murano blue glass, decorated in pure gold, polychrome hand-painted enamels
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Jars
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ sherbet cups and a large serving bowl. Perfect hand blown cobalt blue and clear Murano glass to enhance
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960 We offer this rare elegant and vintage hand blown glass vase was created in Italy. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Pink/ Purple/ Blue, IT ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely mid century Murano glass bowl/ centerpiece from the world renowned Sommerso workshops in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Sky Blue Murano Glass and Polished Brass Mirror
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your interior with a touch of glamour. Chevron patterned Murano, blue glass tiles backed
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
handcrafted blown glass.
Vintage hand blown Venini Murano martini ice cube glass container in light blue
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco Venetian Silver Overlay Glass Liquor Set, Italy, 1930s
Located in Bochum, NRW
A fine vintage Venetian, Murano blue glass liquor decanter with stopper and six matching shot
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Glass
Blue and Clear Hand Blown Murano Dish
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand blown blue & clear Murano glass dish. A great accent piece or bookshelf decor.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray.
Sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Handcrafted Double Old-Fashioned Cobalt Blue Set of 6 Glasses 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: 3.5'' D x 4'' H.
No Hallmark. In the style of Bormioli Rocco Italy Murano Cobalt Blue Swirl Glasses
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blown Murano Glass Plate in Green and Blue, Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
This is a unique blown Murano glass fruit plate in green and blue.
No signature found.
A-649-335
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautiful and substantial two-tone blue Italian Murano art glass cigarette ashtray,
circa late-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Firenze, IT
blown set is made of the finest transparent and deep blue Murano art glass. The glass is very thin and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Vintage Ashtray Italy
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
minimal design.
A very beautiful and substantial two-tone blue Italian Murano art glass cigarette ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Cobalt Blue Drinking Glasses Set of 4 Spiral Tumblers 1980s
By Baccarat, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
.
Cobalt blue candy stripe drinking glasses hand blown in Murano Glass, the glasses are twisted by the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blue Chalice with Murano Glass and 24-Carat Gold, 1980s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian blue chalice with Murano glass and 24-carat gold, 1980s.
This elegant Venetian chalice was
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Murano Glass Sommerso Floriform Bowl c1965
By Ars Murano
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano glass Sommerso floriform bowl
Date : c1965
Origin : Murano, Italy
Bowl Features
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Seguso Murano Sommerso Ashtray Blue Red Art
By Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Modernist Ashtray Blue White and Red
Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Red Art
Unsigned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Murano Sign Formia Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Green Glass Sculpture Italian
By Formia Murano
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage wave hand blown glass sculpture by Formia Murano was done in the 80s is like
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 13.5 in W 13 in D 4 in
Vide Poche or Ashtray in Art Glass Venice Blue Color Italy Murano 1970
By Laguna Murano
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in Murano, Italy..
The shape
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Stella Tray Murano Glass Teal Blue
By Alessandro Mendini, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Stella tray Murano glass Teal Blue color.
Designed in 2014, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sky Blue Carafe and Glasses
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
the island of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. They feature a transparent glass with sky blue stripes
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pitchers
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Blue Striped Murano Sweet Meat Dish
By Murano 5
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A stunning vintage Italian Murano glass handblown pedestal dish/bowl, with white, blue and yellow
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Blue Murano Glass Flacon, 1968
By Paolo Venini
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Venini flacon designed by Paolo Venini in 1968. Blue casted glass with incised surface in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
V. Nason & C. Italy Low Murano Centerpiece Glass Bowl in Amber and Blue, Unused
By Murano 5, Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Miami, FL
V. Nason & C. of Italy Amber and Blue Murano Glass Bowl
Offered for sale is a handblown amber and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.76 in Dm 11.81 in
Pair of Green and Pink Amorphic Botanical Floral Murano Glass Dishes
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintage 1960s emerald green and blush pink Murano glass dishes. The seemingly amorphic
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Blue solefleur 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano Glass blue solefleur circa 1950 vase.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Murano Glass Small Blue Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful hand-blown sommerso Murano glass bowl in deep navy with hint of grey/green.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Blue Murano glass ashtray, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue Murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1980s.
The bowl is in good vintage
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Blown Glass Sky Blue Color Midcentury Vase, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Precious and unique hand-blown Murano glass vase in light blue, with a classic but original design
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Fratelli Toso? Murano Blue & Green Glass Sculpture Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
glass bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. I've been unable to positively identify
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue & White Alabastro Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian glass bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Blue Sommerso Glass Perfume / Scent Bottle
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass perfume/scent bottle, made on the island of Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Faceted Green & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Several
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Sky Blue Opaline Art Glass Vase Seguso
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso, Seguso & Cenadese
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
Italian Murano Gold and Blue Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A small oval Italian Murano sky blue and gold art glass bowl, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Great
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Decorative Bowl in Blue "Bullicante" Murano Glass, Vintage Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
bright blue Sommerso Murano glass. Crafted in the style of Seguso, with tiny included air bubbles, in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Cobalt Blue 24carat Gold Set.
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Nantwich, GB
crafted from deep cobalt blue Murano glass and adorned with intricate gold detailing and vibrant enamelled
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Tea Sets
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Decorative Mid-Century Modern Murano Bowl, Blue Sommerso Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage 1960s Murano decorative bowl in clear and blue "Sommerso" glass. The "Sommerso" technique
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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Murano Blue Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of murano blue glass for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every item from our selection of murano blue glass was constructed with great care. Find 2464 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of murano blue glass now, or shop our selection of 279 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of murano blue glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of murano blue glass over the years, but those crafted by Venini, Murano and Alfredo Barbini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Murano Blue Glass?
A piece of murano blue glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,535, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $67,500.
Questions About Murano Blue 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.
- 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.
- What is the value of blue glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
- Is all blue glass cobalt?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
- Why is Bristol glass blue?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods 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.