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Murano Swirl Glass Pendant
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass oblong globe pendant light fixture. Italy, circa 1960. Features a white opaque globe
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano Swirl Glass Ceiling Lamps (2 available), Italy, 1970
By Vistosi, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Vienna, AT
Swirl Murano glass ceiling fixtures Italy, circa 1970
Dimensions 11" x 6.7"
Vintage Murano Swirl
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Aluminum
Wonderful Pair Mid Century Modern Emerald Green Murano Swirl Glass Large Vases
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Emerald Green Murano Swirl Glass Large Vases In The Style
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Swirl Glass Sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
By Vetri, Murano 5
Located in Almelo, NL
Murano swirl glass sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
Set of eight wall lamps in white Swirl
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Murano Swirl Glass Brass Cage by Adolf Loos for VeArt
By VeArt
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Italian Murano swirl glass sphere table lamp with brass applied cage. Single socket
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Murano Swirl Glass Ceiling Lights or Sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Almelo, NL
Murano swirl glass ceiling lights or sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
These are white Swirl
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Vetri Murano Swirled Glass Pendant, Italy, 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Voorburg, NL
Elegant and large Italian pendant made by Vetri Murano. Handblown-glass in opal-white with clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Large Murano Swirl Glass Ceiling Lights or Sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Almelo, NL
Murano swirl glass ceiling lights or sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
These are white Swirl
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Mushroom table lamp, murano Swirl Glass 1970
Located in Montecchio Precalcino, VI
This Is and original Swirl Murano Glass lamp from 1970.
Handmade in Murano by Venetia "Vetri Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
XL Large Murano Swirl Glass Ceiling Lights or Sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
By Vetri
Located in Almelo, NL
Xl large Murano swirl glass ceiling lights or sconces by VM-Vetri, Italy, 1970s
These are white
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
H 5.91 in Dm 16.54 in
1960s Murano Swirled Glass Table Top by Balboa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Murano glass tabletop by Balboa. Can also be used to make into a light fixture.
Category
Vintage 1960s Side Tables
Materials
Art Glass
Mid 20th Century Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamp
Located in Burton, TX
Amazing vintage 1960s Murano glass table lamp. The lamp features green and white swirl color glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Effetre International Murano Swirl Glass Hanging Light Vetri Murano, Italy
By Effetre International Company, Mazzega
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful hand blown swirl glass hanging pendant light by Murano for effetre international, Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Steel, Brass
Mirror Sconce Murano Swirl Glass Modernist Glass Sconces, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful sconce made in Murano Italy, circa 1970s, in very good original condition. The glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Italian XL Murano Swirl Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant original Murano globe pendant lamp in white colored swirl glass with brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirl Glass Sconces Attributed to Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of elegant round wall sconces with hand blown swirl Murano glass set on a metal frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Murano Swirl Glass Desk Lamp by Venini Vetreria / Italy, 1960s, Gorgeous Piece
By Paolo Venini
Located in Firenze, FI
Murano glass desk lamp by Vetreria Venini.
Approx. 1960/1970s. Made in Italy, Murano (VE
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Murano Swirl Glass Wall Light Sconces Vetri Murano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
. It is made from italian murano glass and has a metal wall fixation in original white tone. The lights
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
XL Abstract Mushroom Murano Swirl Glass Lamp 1970 Green, Blue, white and Pink
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Toronto, CA
This rare XL Murano glass lamp, crafted in the 1970s by the esteemed, now-closed Ferro e Lazzarini
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Black & White Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamp by Renato Toso for Leucos, 1970s
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Leucos
Located in Lisboa, PT
This is a unique Italian Murano glass table lamp. Black and white hand blown glass features a swirl
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Small Murano Swirl Glass Table Lamps, Mushroom Style, Original 1980s
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautiful pair of table lamps, mushroom lamps made of swirl Murano glass. Originals from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern pendant light in Murano Swirl Glass by Venini, circa 1970
By Venini
Located in Palermo, PA
This Space Age pendant light, crafted from hand-blown Murano glass with white and clear stripes, is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Murano Glass Swirl Table Lamps, Attributed to Venini, Italy 70s
By Venini
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice pair of Murano Swirl glass table lamps atributed to Paolo Venini. Produced in Italy in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
A Murano glass pendant light by Aloys Gangkofner for Peill & Putzler.
By Peill & Putzler, Aloys F. Gangkofner
Located in London, GB
A large Murano swirl glass pendant light by Aloys Gangkofner for lighting company Peill & Putzler
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Lamps In Green & Gold, 1950s A-Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair of Green and Gold specks Murano swirl glass table Lamps, C.1950.
The dimensions
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Paperweight with Swirl Details in the Style of Murano Glass
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful glass paper weight in the style of Murano. The swirl of white glass details gives the
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Beautiful Multicolored Swirl, Murano Glass Paperweight, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern White Swirl Vetri Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl Platter
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid Century Modern White Swirl Vetri Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl Platter . Photos have glare
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Large Murano Art Glass Charger and Bowl. Red and Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Red and Black swirl Murano hand blown art glass bowl and charger. Mint Condition
Plate 21.75
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Swirl Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a black, red and yellow. Made in Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Egg Shape Murano Glass Swirl Pattern Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swirl milk glass pattern egg shape Murano glass table lamp.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Seguso Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triangular Bowl or Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seguso Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s.
Sculptural Murano Art Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Millefiori Murano Blown Glass Swirling Mixed Color Bowl
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Millefiori Murano Blown Glass Swirling Mixed Color Bowl
Has silver flakes in glass.
No marks
Category
1990s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Decanters in Swirling Glass and Six Glasses
By Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Decanters in swirling glass and six glasses.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Dish with Tangerine Optic Swirls
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Glass Dish
with Tangerine Optic Swirls
In the style of Fratelli Toso
"this
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Italy Avem Tutti Frutti Zanfirico Latticino Art Glass Bowl, 1950s
By Murano 5
Located in Delft, NL
Murano Italy Avem Tutti Frutti Zanfirico Latticino art glass bowl, 1950s.
White Murano Art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
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H 2.56 in Dm 11.03 in
18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful antique late 18th century (1780 circa) Murano blown clear glass set of four lidded
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
White & Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Large Handkerchief Bowl, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.5 in W 12.25 in D 12.38 in
Handcrafted Double Old-Fashioned Cobalt Blue Set of 6 Glasses 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: 3.5'' D x 4'' H.
No Hallmark. In the style of Bormioli Rocco Italy Murano Cobalt Blue Swirl Glasses
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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
3 Italian Venetian Murano (circa 1920) RIGADIN RITORTO swirl design clear glass
Located in New York, NY
3 Italian Venetian Murano (circa 1920) RIGADIN RITORTO swirl design clear glass compote with 3
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Petite White Clear Swirl Art Glass Murano Flower Design Bowl, Modern, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass bowl in calyx style. A beautiful piece of art for any
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 50cm Midcentury Murano Glass Fish Sculpture Italy 1960s 1970s Venice
By Ars Murano
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Due to the nature of glassblowing, every Murano fish is individual, and we are fortunate to be able
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.71 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Multicolored Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Glass Vase by Fazzoletto
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown red, black, gold glitter and yellow Italian art glass handkerchief
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Fratelli Toso Opalescent Glass Bowl with Orange Optic Swirls
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous round optical vintage chunky Murano hand blown glass bowl by Fratelli Toso is thick
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Pink Metalic Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamp on Gold Wood Base
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian pink metallic swirled Murano glass table lamp on gold wood base with double pull chain
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Vintage Regency Swirl Murano Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano glass lamps. A beautiful swirl design in pink and grey. Rests on a
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Lucite
Murano Venini Turquoise Glass Swirled Ice Tea Or Lemonade Pitcher & Glasses Set
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
This very special, beautiful and rare Italian Murano hand blown glass set is a lemonade, ice tea or
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Blown Glass
H 10 in W 8 in D 5 in
Murano Sommerso Triple Cased Green Swirl White Beige Gold Dust Glass Bowl Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano triple cased white, beige, green swirl & gold dust blown glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold
H 3.25 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Large Murano glass swirl ceiling light, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Palermo, PA
Large white Murano glass swirl ceiling light. Adjustable wire to ceiling. It still holds its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Venetian Murano Art Glass Table Lighter with Gold And White Swirls 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Venetian Murano Art Glass Lighter with Gold And White Swirls.
Elegant table lighter in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Swirl Art Glass Abstract Sculpture
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, ON
Murano art glass using the swirl technique. It's a smaller sculptural piece standing at 11.5 inches, with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Art Glass decorative bowl in white swirl
By Ars Murano
Located in Toronto, ON
Unique Silvestri Arte Murano ribbon bowl in white swirled Art glass. It was made in Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass
Light pink swirl Murano glass pendant light, 1970
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Palermo, PA
1970s vintage Murano glass pendant lamp. Its light pink glass is adorned with a swirl detail
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mazzega Murano Style Table Lamp Swirled Mottled White Murano Glass 1970 Italy
By Mazzega
Located in Miami, FL
white Murano glass with white Gloss Finish shaft and base.
Wired for the U.S. and takes 2 regular or LED
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
1970s Multicolor Murano glass vase Confetti Swirl Art Glass Vase
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass vase straight from the vibrant 1970s era! This exquisite piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Mushroom Pink Swirl Glass Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, CA
Wonderful large pink mushroom Murano lamp made in the 1970s. This amazing lamp is handmade from a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Swirl Infinity Knot of Love Blue and Yellow
By Murano 5
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Murano Art Glass swirl 8" infinity knot of love blue and yellow. circa Late 20th - Early 21st
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Mazegga Attributed Murano Swirl Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Italian chandelier attributed to the Iconic Mazzega factory on the island of Murano. Twelve
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Finest Murano Glass Clam Shell Swirl Gold Dust Flecks Bowl, Catchall Italy
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Italian large finest Murano glass clam shell swirl gold dust flecks bowl, catchall.
No markings
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
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Murano Swirl Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of murano swirl glasses is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, all murano swirl glasses available were constructed with great care. Find 2456 antique and vintage murano swirl glasses at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 125 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Murano swirl glasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Murano swirl glasses are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made murano swirl glasses over the years, but those made by Murano, Venini and Vintage Murano Gallery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Murano Swirl Glasses?
Murano swirl glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,483, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $88,000.
Questions About Murano Swirl Glasses
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How much is Murano glass worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How 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, 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.
- 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.
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