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Murano Ribbon Glass Vase
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Denton, TX
Green handkerchief shaped glass bowl Venezia Murano vase.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Ribbon Glass Sculpture of Bird Signed Numbered & Dated 1982
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Italian Murano ribbon glass sculpture of bird signed numbered & dated 1982. This is a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Blown Glass Murano Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1960s Italian light amber Murano ribbon glass table lamps. Measurements: Height
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Italian Ribbon Trailed Hand-Blown Art Glass Jug
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Murano Venetian hand-blown glass ribbon pattern jug dating from the latter 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Black Pink Latticino Swirl Ribbon Twist Vintage Chinese Figure Man
By Rossi Murano, Sergio Rossi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
SERGIO ROSSI MURANO Art Glass PINK Latticino FIGURINE Asian Man. 10.5” SIGNED Rossi Murano on lower
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Yellow White Aventurine Ribbon Italian Art Glass Mid-Century Flower Vase
By Salviati, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown yellow and white ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Created
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon

Murano Vintage Ribbon Design Art Glass Scent Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass scent bottle and stopper in pink and
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Zig Zag Ribbon Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and impressive 20" tall vintage Murano handblown Italian art glass decanter. Documented to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Shape. Orange and Blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Yellow Blue a Canne Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bottle Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown yellow and blue "A Canne" transparent ribbons Italian art glass bottle
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Blown Glass

1990s Blue Ribbon Italian Art Glass Murano Swirl Vase signed
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1994 Blue Ribbon Italian Art Glass Murano Swirl Vase signed 4.25 h x 2.38 diameter Original vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Red Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Painted Garlands Attributed to Caramea, 1990s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Red Murano glass goblet with hand-painted garlands, attributed to Caramea, 1990s. This is an
Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Clear Murano Glass Bottle with 24-Carat Handcrafted Decorated Gold 1980s, Venice
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Clear Murano glass bottle with 24-Carat handcrafted decorated gold 1980s Venice This artistical
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Gold

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

Murano Parachute Latticino Ribbon Glass Bowl Centerpiece Italy
By Murano 5, Gio Ponti
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Murano Filigrana Italian Art Glass, good size tapering top, bowl. No damage. Mouth diameter 5.35
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Black and Gold Art Glass Bowl Minimalist Style, Signed
Located in New York, NY
. Murano glass colors include clear, gold-yellow, black, 'smoked' taupe, and ribbons of shimmering gold
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

AVem Large Vintage Italian Murano Glass Paperweight
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight made by Arte Vetreria Muranese
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Pair of Murano Glass Aqua Ribbon Murano Table Lamps Lucite Newly Wired
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano glass aqua ribbon table lamps. Perfectly restored. Double lucite
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Italian 1950s Salviati Murano Footed Glass Bowl with Rainbow Colored Decor
By Antonio Salviati, Salvati
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Italian rainbow colored Venetian footed bowl in glass from Salviati, Murano. It comes
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Ribbon Glass Bowl
By Salviati
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Ribbon Glass Bowl/Trinket Dish. One of the larger designs, it
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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

AVEM Murano Zanfirico Bizantino / Tutti Frutti Red Glass Vase / Basket
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite 1960's Venetian glass basket shaped vase, made on the island of Murano, near
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Saffron Glass Bowl With Murrine Inclusions
Located in Chicago, IL
Wide lip Murano glass bowl in hand blown saffron glass with umber ribbon. Blue, green, rose and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano IVR Mazzega White Blue Green Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Mazzega, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, blue, copper and white ribbons Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Pink Blue White & Gold Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass bowl or ashtray with ribbon design, circa Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Ribbon Glass Bowl/Trinket Dish
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Ribbon Glass Bowl/Trinket Dish. One of the smaller designs, it
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Single Multi-Colored Ribbon Murano Glass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1950's multi-colored hand-blown Murano glass lamp. Measurements: Height: 11
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino ribbon glass bowl, Salviati suspected
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino ribbon glass bowl, Salviati suspected. About 5.5" across at widest
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Textured "Ribbon" Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of textured "Ribbon" Murano glass sconces.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large Italian Murano Paperweight. A spectacular example of hand blown work combining, not
Category

20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Italian Murano Glass Paperweight
Italian Murano Glass Paperweight
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Murano Rainbow Aventurine Flecks Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Dino Martens, Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown rainbow or colors and aventurine flecks ribbons
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano handblown millefiori flower mosaic and white net ribbons Italian art glass
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue White Ribbon Vintage Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, blue and white ribbons Italian art glass decanter
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon

Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico ribbons and green canes Italian art glass vanity
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Pink Green Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Mid-Century Flower Vase
By Dino Martens, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal green, pink and copper twisting ribbons Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Murano Latticino Ribbons Glass Bowls
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Murano Italian latticino (ribbons) handblown glass oval shape bowls. Expertly crafted with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Dark Purple Pink White Swirling Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Dino Martens, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown deep purple (almost black), white and pink ribbons Italian art
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano 1952 Green White Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown green and white ribbons Italian art glass decorative
Category

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

Materials

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

Dino Martens Murano White Red Blue Aventurine Italian Art Glass Ribbons Dish
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, pink and blue ribbons Italian art glass dish. Attributed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass

Dino Martens Murano Pink Black White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black, white and pink Italian art glass pitcher / vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon

Dino Martens Murano White Red Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, red and copper aventurine Italian art glass centerpiece
Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Blue White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter Shot Glasses Set
By Salviati, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous antique Venetian, early Murano hand blown blue and white ribbons Italian art glass seven
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Colorful Millefiori Ribbon Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item - Only 2 Left! Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 designs left). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ribbons and flower design
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Modernist Pair of Hand Blown Translucent Murano Glass Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous ribbon sconces were realized in Murano, Italy, the island off the coast of Venice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

French Maison Baguès Style Crystal Pink Ribbon Murano Glass Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
center. Adorning Murano glass ribbed balls with pink ribbon encircling. Free priority UPS shipping from
Category

Vintage 1920s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Salviati Venini Bianconi Venetian Murano Zanfirico Latticino Bowl Saucer, Pair
By Salviati, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Miami, FL
a pair of delicately created Venetian Murano Zanfirico art glass finger bowls and saucers. The bowls
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow Filigrana ribbons with satin surface Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Zanfirico Ribbon Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Paolo Venini, Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown white with ribbons Italian art glass cornucopia
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Zanfirico White Black Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual Murano hand blown black and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown black / brown and light green ribbons Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Salviati Murano Purple Copper Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Ballerina Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unique, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass dancing ballerina sculpture with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Blue Orange Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown blue, orange, white and bubbles Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Murano Pink White Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, aventurine and white Italian art glass fazzoletto flower
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Amethyst Purple White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and white ribbons Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Style Blue "Ribbon" Murano Art Glass Table Lamp
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Italian Modern Fulvio Bianconi style hand blown glass table lamp, 1960's. Featuring an elongated
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and twisted pink ribbons Italian art glass
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Fratelli Toso Murano Red and White Ribbons Large Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Early 20th century Blown Glass Zanfirico Murano Vase with Red and White Ribbons
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

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Murano Ribbon Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of murano ribbon glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every item from our selection of murano ribbon glass was constructed with great care. Find 223 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of murano ribbon glass now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of murano ribbon glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of murano ribbon glass made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one piece of murano ribbon glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fratelli Toso, Aureliano Toso and Dino Martens produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Murano Ribbon Glass?

Prices for a piece of murano ribbon glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $873.
Questions About Murano Ribbon Glass
  • 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.