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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
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
H 10.04 in Dm 3.94 in
Vintage Venini Murano Glass Pedestal Glass Bowl With Latticino Ribbons
By Paolo Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage mid century modern Italian Murano glass bowl has rainbow colors of twisting Zanfirico
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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H 2.5 in W 5.85 in D 5.85 in
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
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
Dino Martens Murano White Blue Yellow Zig Zag Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, impressive 20" tall vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass decanter
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
H 15.35 in W 7.28 in D 2.75 in
Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Aqua Green Ribbon Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, controlled bubbles, aqua blue-green and gold flecks Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.5 in
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
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Minimalist, 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
Murano Parachute Latticino Ribbon Glass Bowl Centerpiece Italy
By Gio Ponti, Murano 5
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 Art Glass Bowl 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
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
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H 3.15 in Dm 7.09 in
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
AVEM Murano Zanfirico Bizantino "Tutti Frutti" Red Glass Vase
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Here is an exquisite 1960's Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
AVEM LARGE Murano Zanfirico Bizantino / Tutti Frutti Red Glass Vase
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite, large and very heavy (2.8kg unpacked) 1950/60's Venetian glass vase, made on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, 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
H 6.25 in W 9 in D 10 in
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
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 11 in
Italian Murano Ribbon Blown Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier&Toso, Venini
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Italian Murano Ribbon Blown Art Glass Vase Attributed to Barovier & Toso.
Blue and Red striped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pink & Gold Murano Glass Latticino Centerpiece/ bowl w/ Scalloped Edge
Located in New York, NY
This Murano glass centerpiece or candy bowl features the latticino technique, characterized by
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Blown 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
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
Hand Blown Murano Glass Sculpture "The Triple Ribbon"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Triple Ribbon" Murano glass sculpture is an extraordinary work of art, handcrafted in Murano
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano 1952 Purple White Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Candlestick
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown purple and white ribbons Italian art glass decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
Murano Pink Black White Alternating Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Fratelli Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and pink ribbons over white Italian art glass folded rim
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 2.75 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Murano Rainbow Aventurine Flecks Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini, Dino Martens
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, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
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
H 2.5 in W 6.75 in D 8.13 in
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 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. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
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 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
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
H 1.88 in W 4.13 in D 5.13 in
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, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Blown Glass
H 9.88 in W 2.88 in D 4.25 in
Archimede Seguso Murano 1952 Pink White Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
H 2.38 in W 6 in D 6.25 in
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
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon, Glass
H 5 in W 9 in D 9.5 in
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, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
H 2.5 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Murano Dino Martens White Red Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
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, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
H 3.75 in W 5.75 in D 11 in
Dino Martens Murano Pink Black White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
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
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 different designs available).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ribbons and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
French Maison Baguès Style Crystal Pink Ribbon Murano Glass Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Firenze, Toscana
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
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H 18 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
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
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
Dino Martens Murano Millefiori Murrines Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare Murano hand blown millefiori murrines, Zanfirico ribbons, Filigrana and color patches Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano Red Orange Iridescent Roticello Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red orange, white Roticello ribbons, and iridescent surface
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 2.75 in Dm 7.25 in
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
H 6 in W 2.13 in D 3.75 in
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
Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano White Zanfirico Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ballerina Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 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
H 10 in W 4.25 in D 6 in
Handmade art glass Ribbons paperweight - signed and dated 1975
By Venini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful handmade art glass paperweight. This paperweight has an attractive egg shape with bands
Category
Vintage 1970s English Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
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 pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 8.25 in W 12 in D 12.75 in
Venini Bianconi Murano White Zanfirico Ribbon Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini
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
H 7.88 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
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
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
H 9 in W 11.5 in D 12 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Zanfirico White Black Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
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
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Murano Pink White Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, aventurine and white Italian art glass fazzoletto
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 4 in W 5.13 in D 5.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano White Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Hourglass Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons and copper aventurine flecks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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.
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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
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.