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Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Vases Set of Three
By Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Vases Set of Three Offered for sale is a sculptural three vase set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Clear and Black Swirl Murano Glass Sculptural Male Bust Lamps, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This pair of clear and black swirl Murano glass sculptural male bust lamps is one of a kind. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier Brass Murano Glass Sculptural Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian chandelier elegant and chic, brass structure semi-glazed glass opal glasses
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern Black White and Crystal Clear Murano Glass Sculptural Vase
By Davide Dona
Located in New York, NY
achieve decoration is realized with an overlaid crystal clear Murano glass body worked with black glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Large and Massive Vintage Italian Vase in Pink Murano Glass, Sculptural Shapes
By Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Amber Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A large Italian hand blown amber murano glass sculptural vase in the form of a cobra.
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

  • 1960s Amber Murano Glass Sculpture
  • 1960s Amber Murano Glass Sculpture
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  • 1960s Amber Murano Glass Sculpture
H 20.48 in W 11.03 in D 17.33 in
1960s Sculptural Murano Blue Art Glass Modern Pitcher
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in National City, CA
Sculptural Murano blue glass modern pitcher. Measures: 9.13 tall x 5.75 deep x 3.88 diameter
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Art Deco Style Silver Leaf White Clear Murano Glass Sculpture Vase
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Minimalist organic creation, crystal clear thick blown Murano glass sculptural flower vase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian Art Deco Style Silver Leaf White Clear Murano Glass Sculpture Vase
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Minimalist organic creation, crystal clear thick blown Murano glass sculptural flower vase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Seguso Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triangular Bowl or Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seguso Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s. Sculptural Murano Art Glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, 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

Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass with bubbles flower shaped bowl or ashtray
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Red Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural clear and red Murano glass vase designed in the 1970s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Category

Vintage 1970s Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Sommerso Murano Art Glass Sculptural Starfish Bowl Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in National City, CA
1960s Sommerso Murano Art glass sculptural bowl, Italy Retains label. Measures: 8.25 diameter x
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Small Sculptural Vase in Clear and Blue Frosted Glass
Located in Milan, IT
pretty much like this vintage Murano glass vase. Made of clear thick "cristallo" glass, it has a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Green Gold Flecks Bullicante Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass pulled glass sculptural flower vase. Attributed to designers Flavio Poli and Archimede Seguso for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 1, 3kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray 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

Large 1, 5kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray 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

Set of Two Vintage Murano Stackable Round Sculptural Valet-Trays in Blue Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage set of two stackable vide poches in blue/grey blown Murano glass, rounded and smooth. They
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase
By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue gray, opaline Italian art glass handkerchief
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Vintage Very Big Murano Glass Fancy Sculptural Vase in Tones of Blue, with Label
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is an impressive, rare and extremely well preserved sculptural bowl/vase in Murano
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Seguso Large Sculptural Glass Bowl with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful folded Italian Murano Seguso cased folded glass bowl is large and Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Bamboo Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi, 1970's
By Vistosi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Murano glass sculptural floor lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi. It has 3 glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Birds C1965
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of three hand blown art glass birds. Chickens, are amazing in the various color
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Murano Glass. Table/Desk Lamp (36hx43x16cm) Mint!!
By Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International Company
Located in Firenze, FI
. This duo match (clear + opaline swirl Murano glass) sculptural desk/table lamp is a hand-blown/hand
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Unusual Murano Pink & Uranium Sommerso Glass Dimpled Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent vintage Venetian sculptural glass bowl, made on the island of Murano, near
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sculptural Mazzega Murano Melting Glass Table Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful table or side lamp, made of Murano glass, executed by Mazzega Italy in the 1960s
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Peach Pink White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece or vase in a beautiful soft peach pink color. Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

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

Murano Smoke and Clear Art Glass Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Murano glass centerpiece with scalloped rim. Italy, 1950s. It has an sculptural design
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Charles Hollis Jones, Lightolier, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shade separately. Elegant Mid-Century Modern sculptural Murano glass table lamp. The piece is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Murano Leopard Tortoise Shell Pattern Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art glass Handkerchief vase 1960s. Mid-Century beautiful, turtle shell hand blown Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Postmodern Petite Vase Sculptural Glass Clean Lines Ribbed Design
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in National City, CA
Postmodern sculptural decorative cut glass vase with clean modern ribbed lines Texturized pattern
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Green Murano Glass Martini Cup, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
aperitif. Sculpturally beautiful, VELENI’s Martini Glass MG-30g plays on the dichotomy between attraction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Lobster Sculpture Murano Glass, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Murano glass lobster statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Murano glass is a type
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Garnet Pink White Organic Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
highly decorative and sculptural Murano glass centerpiece made in shades of garnet and pink at the
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Sculptural Modern Light Blue Art Glass Decorative Desk Tray Controlled Bubble
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in National City, CA
Sculptural Modern Light Blue Art Glass Decorative Desk Tray Controlled Bubble appearance Light
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Blue Murano Glass Martini Cup, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
aperitif. Sculpturally beautiful, VELENI’s Martini Glass MG-30lb plays on the dichotomy between attraction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

RARE LABELLED Galliano Ferro Murano Lilac Glass Slab Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Bolton, GB
unpacked) 1950's Venetian glass sculptural slab, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Murrine Vase in the Style of Cenedese, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand-blown Italian art Murano multicolor glass vase with applied colorful big glass
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Large Murano Peach White Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase Organic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece vase in a beautiful creamy peach color. Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

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

Stunning Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful stunning large Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture was
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Murano Sommerso Bowl Art Glass Organic Modernist Design Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in National City, CA
1960s Murano Sculptural Bowl Art Glass Organic Design Italy 16 long x 9.5 w x 5.5 h Unmarked. No
Category

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

Materials

Art 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

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Double Seguso Blue Murano Glass Handles, Venice 1951
By Archimede Seguso, Giuseppe Santomaso
Located in Milano, IT
) in Venice in 1951. Blue submerged murano glass with brass fittings. The organic shapes together
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Brass

Modern Italian Pair of Gold Honeycomb Murano Glass Organic Round Vases
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Can also be purchased individually - A set of two Venetian decorative vases, in blown Murano glass
Category

Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Murano Venetian Hand Blown Art Glass Ashtray by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray. Sculptural organic open flower form rainbow colors and beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bird Bowl, Dino Martens, Venice Aureliano Toso, 1952
By Dino Martens
Located in Milano, IT
list 1952). The history of Murano glass is varied and complex. Since the 1920s, the Murano tradition
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Signed Murano Salviati Optical Black and White Matt Glass Object Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 1980's Murano signed Salviati hand blown glass object and or sculpture. are black and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s 'Teoreme' Green and Clear Glass Vase by Salviati, Murano
By Salviati
Located in London, GB
Sculptural vase in green and clear glass, with striking angled neck. There is a very small
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Carlo Nason Blue Murano Glass "Collection" Ashtray for Cleto Munari, Italy 1980s
By Cleto Munari, Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Murano glass "Collection" ashtray for Cleto Munari. This fantastic piece was designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Galliano Ferro Murano Turquoise, Blue, Red Fused Caned Glass Bowl Vintage
By Galliano Ferro
Located in North Miami, FL
The amazing colors of this sculptural masterpiece of an Italian vintage Murano glass bowl ring with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Seguso Murano Black Amethyst and Gold Foil Glass Trumpet Vase Vintage
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful shape of this Italian Murano Seguso trumpet style glass vase or vessel is sculptural
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Grand Piano Sculpture in Murano Art Glass Attributed to Ercole Barovier Design
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Grand Piano Sculpture in Murano Art Glass attributed to Ercole Barovier design Circa 1950’s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vistosi Murano Glass Italy Orsera table lamps mid century sculptural biomorphic
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Sculptural Murano/ Italy glass table lamp produced by Vistosi and named Orsera, designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

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Murano Glass Sculptural For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass sculptural for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every murano glass sculptural was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a murano glass sculptural, we have 229 options in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass sculptural, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass sculptural, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made murano glass sculptural has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carlo Nason, Mazzega Murano and AVMazzega are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Glass Sculptural?

Prices for a murano glass sculptural can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $25,510, while the average can fetch as much as $2,469.
Questions About Murano Glass Sculptural
  • 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
    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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.