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Soliflore Murano Glass Vase attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi
By Vistosi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
Soliflore Murano Glass Vase attributed to Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass Memphis Egizia Silver Blue Art Glass Bowl, 1990s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful and rare find Egizia art glass bowl, designed by Ettore Sottsass. This thick and heavy
Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Astimelusa Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Astimelusa by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano vetri collection in 1986.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Minimal Round Chandelier 1980 Black Murano Glass Ettore Sottsass Style
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal round chandelier 1980 black Murano glass Ettore Sottsass Style.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Murano Glass Vase Model Medusa by Ettore Sottsass for Venini.
By Venini, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful Murano vase designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Venini in 1997. Limited edition
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Table Lamps Ettore Sottsass Style in glass Italy Murano 1970
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind oversized table lamps in style of Ettore Sottsass made in Italy Murano 1970
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Murano Glass Ratrih Floor Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel, marble and Murano glass Ratrih floor lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Venini in
Category

1990s Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel

XL Murano Glass Vase, Memphis Design in Style of Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning large Memphis Design Murano glass vase attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Art Glass Cigar Ashtray Table Sculpture Dish like Murano Sotsass Cenedese
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful geometric simplicity, heavy 1970s cut and polished crystal design, clear. No makers markings. There is a ridge at end of tube form for cutting cigar end with a round tipped...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Crystal and Light Blue Murano Glass Italian Vase for Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing crystal and light blue Murano glass vase. This item is attributed to Venini and was
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

"Puzzle" Polychrome Blown Glass Vase, Design Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Torino, IT
"Puzzle" polychrome blown glass vase, design Ettore Sottsass for Venini Origin Italy Period
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Two Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamps in pink hand-blown murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Venini and
Category

1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Two Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamps in orange and green hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass for
Category

1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Two Modern Murano Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Venini, Signed ca. 1994
By Ettore Sottsass, Venini
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful table lamp in white and blue swirl hand-blown Murano glass. Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Category

1990s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pieces, number 9 / 12
Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ettore Sottsass H Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vase H designed by Ettore Sottsass, from the collection 'Twenty-seven Woods for a Chinese
Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Ettore Sottsass, Design Gallery Milano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pieces, number 9 / 12
Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Ettore Sottsass I Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pieces, number 9 / 12
Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Ettore Sottsass R Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
By Design Gallery Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sottsass. Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pieces, number 9 / 12
Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

1980s Pair of Murano Glass Sconces
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1980s pair of Murano glass sconces Mercury glass Italy.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

1980s Pair of Murano Glass Sconces
1980s Pair of Murano Glass Sconces
H 8.67 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Suspension lamp possible Ettore Sottsass for Vistosi 1970
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Lugo, IT
Lampada a sospensione 1970 Nello stile di E Sottsass per Vistosi Difetto interno come da foto
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

11 Erinna Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Erina vase is blown glass, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Venini & C. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Dorane Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
By Ettore Sottsass, Stilnovo
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is one of the rarer twin bulb models of the Dorane lamps by the great Italian designer, Ettore Sottsasss, one of the founder members of the 'Memphis' group. Not only is this lam...
Category

20th Century Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Dorane Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
Dorane Lamp by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo
H 8.67 in W 7.68 in D 3.94 in
Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini-Seguso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini-Seguso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pelegoso, italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pelegoso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pelegoso
By Paolo Venini
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. on the islands of Murano, the historic glass production centre in the lagoon of Venice, Italy. With
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the “Vetri Glass” collection, and made out of blown Murano glass. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis” at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

34 Agelada Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Agelada Glass Vase with pendant was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

1980s Memphis Style Murano Glass Flush mount, ITSO Ettore Sottsass for Venini.
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful flush Mount manufactured in Chromed Metal and Blue Murano glass tubes. It is very similar
Category

Vintage 1980s Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Dorane Table Lamps by Ettore Sottsass for Stilnovo, 1970s
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Rotterdam, NL
shade is made of Murano glass. It has the adhesive label. These Dorane table lamps have never been
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Dorane Table Lamp by Etorre Sottsass for Stilnovo in Original Box
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular example is in perfect unused condition, it comes in it's original box from 1970's -80's and is one of three different models of these lamps that we have in stock.They...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Dorane Table Lamp by Etorre Sottsass for Stilnovo in Original Box
By Stilnovo, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This particular example is in perfect unused condition, it comes in it's original box from 1970's -80's and is one of three different models of these lamps that we have in stock.They...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Elena Cutolo Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
By Elena Cutolo, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Elena Cutolo Edie bowl Murano glass various colors. Edie Sedgwick was the muse of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Elena Cutolo Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
By Elena Cutolo, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Elena Cutolo EDIE vase Murano glass various colors. Edie Sedgwick was the muse of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Elena Cutolo Vase Limited Edition Murano Glass Various Colors
By Elena Cutolo, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Elena Cutolo EDIE 1960 vase limited edition earrings Murano glass various colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Yalos Murano Glass And Metal Tube Lamp, Memphis style , Italy 1970s
By Yalos Casa, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Den Haag, NL
Yalos Murano Glass And Metal Tube Lamp, Memphis style , Italy 1970s Makers name with sticker
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the “Malide Glass” collection. Made in Murano glass, and signed on the base “E.Sottsass per Memphis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis” as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

12 Amaltea Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Amaltea Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Amaltea Glass
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Pink Murano Glass Pendant Lights
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass frosted pendants in the style of Ettore Sottsass. This pair includes hand
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Burgundy “Ferro Battuto” Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
glass in the hammered “battuto” style. In the manner of Ettoree Sottsass. Signed by glass maestro
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Hunter Green Glass Hammered Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Vase, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown piece is made of deep hunter green glass
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Aqua and Pink Pendants
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass ridged pendants in the style of Ettore Sottsass. This pair each includes
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Two Toned Ferro “Battuto” Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Sottsass. We love the thickness of the glass and the rich and deep colors of greens and reds. They are
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mezza Filigrana Glass Bowl, Venini Murano 1979
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Mezza Filigrana (halve filigree) Murano art glass bowl, manufactured by Venini in 1979. Most
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ettore Sottass Pendant Lamp, Vistosi, Italy, 1974. White Red-Orange Glass. Signed
By Ettore Sottsass, Vistosi
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass pendant light fixture for Vistosi Italy, 1974. Completely original. The glass is in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration, Murano 1950s
By Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass bottle with Fasce decoration, Murano 1950s A large glass bottle in transparent
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Small Dish in Green Glass, Venini Murano, Ca. 1930s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small dish in green glass, Venini Murano ca. 1930s A small glass dish in transparent green glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Pair of Brass Murano Glass Totem Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass totem lamps dark raspberry and gold mustard Murano glass. In an
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Lamps Murano Glass by Leucos, Italy, 1980s
By Leucos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of table or bedside murano glass lamps by the italian editor
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Murano glass table lamp by Vistosi, Italy 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in ECHT, NL
Unique mouth blown table lamp. Attributed to Gino Vistosi. Made from one piece of Murano glass. The
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Wall Light with Murano Glass Beads
By Arredoluce, Angelo Lelii, Venini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, wall light, glass, lacquered steel, Murano glass produced by Venini
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Mardi Jo Cohen 1990 Memphis 20 Flatware Service in Sterling with Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
. The Memphis style Was emerged in 1981, when the Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s A rare Venini art glass bowl of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Art Glass Bottle with Fasce Decoration in Yellow, Murano 1950s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini art glass bottle with Fasce decoration in yellow, Murano 1950s A large art glass bottle in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi, Murano Glass Gray Cased Lattimo Suspension, Murrina
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Alessandro Pianon. Made in lattimo opaline glass cased over with taupe gray. Mouth-blown and hand-opened
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

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Murano Glass Sottsass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass sottsass available at 1stDibs. Each murano glass sottsass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. Find 208 options for an antique or vintage murano glass sottsass now, or shop our selection of 33 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the murano glass sottsass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass sottsass, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Venini, Ettore Sottsass and Vistosi each produced at least one beautiful murano glass sottsass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Murano Glass Sottsass?

The average selling price for a murano glass sottsass at 1stDibs is $2,660, while they’re typically $230 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Sottsass
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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
    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.