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Vintage Late 20th Century Small Murano Stretch Glass Purple Ombre Bowl
Located in Seguin, TX
Small Murano glass bowl, purple ombre effect with turquoise and clear. Label intact, stretch edge.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative offering bowl, amber art glass Murano 1940s, Murano Venice, Italy
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Wien, AT
This amazing bowl is out of hand crafted glass, made in Murano, the island of the glass blowing
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
H 5.91 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
H 5.91 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
H 5.91 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Murano Italian Colored Opaline Glass Basket
Located in Prato, Tuscany
shaping of the basket by also stretching the glass to form the handles and join them, he did this quickly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Blown Glass Ewer - Murano - Art Nouveau - Period: Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Beautiful ewer in white Murano glass, blue and red watermarked, mouth-blown. Until the 17th and
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Olive Green / Yellow Ochre Heart Shaped Bowl Ash Tray Dish
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant heart shaped two toned Murano glass bowl, with a transparent olive green/yellow ochre outer
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Vaso a canne intrecciate, maestro Bruno Fornasier for Fratelli Toso - Murano
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
This vessel is a Murano glass masterpiece realized by maestro Bruno Fornasier for Fratelli Toso
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano 1930, Italian, Technical Avventurina
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Silver, Gold

Murano, Italian, Attributed to Barovier Toso, 1940
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano around 1291, when a law of the Republic imposed the concentration on the island of all glass
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

A Two-piece Renato Anatra Gymnast Dancer Sculpture by Murano Art Glass, Signed
By Renato Anatra
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible Mid-Century Two-piece Renato Anatra Gymnast Dancer Sculpture by Murano Art Glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Fratelli Toso Technical Avventurina
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Fratelli Toso Technical Avventurina
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Venice One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Fratelli Toso, Technical Avventurina
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian, Attributed to Fratelli Toso Technical Avventurina
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, Venice One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano with Gold, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
had been established in Murano since around 1350. In the 1400s Angelo Barovier created glass objects
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass green pagliesco contemporary Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass green pagliesco contemporary Italy. This elegant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

Transparent Venetian Murano Glass Chandelier with 16 Lights, 21st Century
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Transparent Venetian Murano glass chandelier with 16 lights, 21st century. Superb example of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Medium Vase Murano Glass Teal Blue
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae medium vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vase, circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Medium Vase Murano Glass Rosé Color
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae medium vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vase, circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Medium Vase Murano Glass Crystal colour
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae medium vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vase, circular pots with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Large Vase Murano Glass Crystal colour
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae large vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases — circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Medium Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae medium vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vase, circular pots with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Small Vase Murano Glass Rosé colour
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae small vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases — circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Medium Vase Murano Glass Smoke colour
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae medium vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vase, circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Large Vase Murano Glass Teal Blue
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae large vase, Crystal colour, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Large Vase Murano Glass Smoke colour
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae large vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases — circular pots
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vaso Zanfirico con canne retorte, maestro Bruno Fornasier for Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Venezia, IT
This vessel is a Murano glass masterpiece realized by maestro Bruno Fornasier for Fratelli Toso
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Small Vase Murano Glass Teal Blue Colour
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae small vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Small Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue colour
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae small vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases — circular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Lovely Italian Chandelier, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Lovely Murano glass and gilt metal vintage chandelier. Circa 1970s Chandelier with six candle
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

AV Mazzega Black Murano Glass Domed Pendant
By AVMazzega
Located in East Hampton, NY
Label on glass AV Mazzega - 36 inches hanging length with black silk coil cable which can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Sculptural Murano Glass Face on Bronze Base
Located in Southall, GB
A unique 20th Century Sculptural Murano glass head On Bronze Base. The shape is unusual
Category

20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Artistic Sculpture Attributed to Tagliapietra, 1990s
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Murano Glass Artistic Sculpture Attributed to Tagliapietra, 1990s. This is an amazing
Category

1990s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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

20th Century Sculptural Murano Glass Figure on Bronze Base
Located in Southall, GB
A unique 20th century sculptural Murano glass figure on bronze base. The shape is unusual: tall
Category

20th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Maria Theresa Chandelier in Transparent Murano Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Maria Theresa chandelier in transparent Murano glass, Italy, 1930s. This chandelier is simply
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

Pink Murano Glass Vase with Murrines
Located in London, England
Height: 10cm Diameter: 21cm Designer: Unknown, Italian Date: 1980s Materials: Murano Glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Decorative Murano Ice Glass Sculpture attributed to Tagliapietra 1980s Italy
By Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Villaverla, IT
Decorative Murano ice glass sculpture, attributed to Tagliapietra, 1980s, Italy. This is an
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Grit Murano Glass Chandelier Attributed to Toso 1970s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Grit Murano glass chandelier attributed to Toso 1970s Venice Italy. The chandelier is sustained by
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Attributed Crystal Murano Glass "Triedri" Chandelier Ceiling, 1980s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass chandelier with 169 elements in antique crystal, gold finish structure and 9
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Gold Murano Glass Chandelier, 1982
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass chandelier is nothing like a typical fixture made simply to illuminate a room. This is not a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Trasparent and Amber Color Wall Light, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Very original and elegant Murano wall lamps, unmistakable and unique design. The applique have a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 2010s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano glass chandelier by Giovanni Dalla Fina 2010s. This amazing
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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

Archimede Seguso Midcentury Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Dots, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic hand blown midcentury Murano glass bowl with gold dots. This fantastic object is
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Sconce in the Style of Galliano Ferro 1930s Italy
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass sconce in the style of Galliano Ferro 1930s Italy. This amazing Venetian sconce is
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Romantic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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

Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Triedri", 1996
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass chandelier with 370 elements in crystal, nickel finish structure and nine E26 / E27
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Chandelier "Triedri", 1984s
By Venini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano glass chandelier with 457 elements in crystal, nickel finish structure and 12 E26 / E27
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Black White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Sculptural Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Vintage White Red Bow Italian Art Glass Decorative Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown clear glass over white Italian art glass kitty
Category

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

Materials

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

Murano 'Canne' Glass Vaporizer, Perfume Bottle and Powder Boxes Set by La Fenice
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Italian Murano 'canne' glass vanity set: vaporizer, perfume bottle and two powder
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Metal

Seguso Murano Large Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass duck bird
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue Stripes Aventurine Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and blue candy stripe and copper aventurine flecks Italian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002
By Cleto Munari
Located in MIlano, IT
Murano glass filaments. It has 2 black stretch ears on the sides, with hot application. Designed and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Toso Murano Mid-Century Modern Crystal Rose Venetian Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Toso Vetri D'arte
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass chandelier with 95 crystal and rose elements, white frame and central part in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Crystal Murano Glass Triedri Chandelier, 1990s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass chandelier with 79 crystal and gold leaf 24-karat elements. This typical
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Vintage White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fan Rim Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass fan
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Murano Stretch Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of murano stretch glass you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of murano stretch glass, we have 36 options in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of murano stretch glass made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of murano stretch glass over the years, but those crafted by Federico Peri, Purho Murano and Multiforme are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Stretch Glass?

Prices for a piece of murano stretch glass start at $161 and top out at $20,481 with the average selling for $4,041.
Questions About Murano Stretch 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 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
    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 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.