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Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An abstract Murano glass sculpture of a fish by Licio Zanetti for Zanetti Vetreria Artistica. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Tazza
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Italian Murano art glass tazza or compote, the ribbed columnar base in frosted amber-tone glass and
Category
20th Century Italian Other Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Glass Water Carafe and Cup by Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass water carafe and cup by Murano Glass, circa 1990's. The set is in very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art 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
1960s Art Glass Two Green High Ball Glasses Cocktail Drinkware Style Murano
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Art Glass two green high ball glasses cocktail drinkware
Measures: 3.13 tall x 3.38 diameter
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Large Italian Murano Art Glass Clown Decanter Bottle
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
decanter with stopper.
Great art glass work and very functional.
Made in Murano Italy.
Dimensions: 13.5 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Murano Art Glass Ashtray Pair Controlled Bubble Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Murano Art Glass Bowls Ashtray Trinket Italy
set of two
controlled bubble
2 h x 4.75 x 4.75
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Sommerso Barbini Style
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass bowl or ashtray in the style of artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Red Tall Vase, 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian tall vase in Murano art glass, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Glass
Materials
Murano 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 Mid-Century Ruby Glass Bird Mounted Twin Candlestick
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stunning Italian Venetian mid-century ruby glass bird mounted twin candlestick made
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
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H 5.62 in W 7.58 in D 4.14 in
Midcentury Green Art Murano Glass Italian Vase Attributed to F.lli Toso, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Large submerged Murano art crystal and green glass vase. This wonderful item was produced during
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 20.08 in W 3.94 in D 12.6 in
Petite Murano Sommerso Glass Open Salt or Toothpick Stand, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful minimalist ashtray, Venice, Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 2.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
1970s Vintage Italian Murano Venini Venetian Art Glass Ice Bucket Blue and White
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Venini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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handcrafted Italian Murano Venini venetian art glass ice bucket .
This is a delicate blown Murano art glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triangular Bowl or Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
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
Beautiful Brutalist Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
H 2.38 in W 6.38 in D 6.13 in
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray Dark Pink and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray, Venice
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.38 in
Glass sculpture by Bimini
By Bimini Glass
Located in London, GB
in a style sometimes mistaken for 1950s Italian Murano glass, with filigree swirls and stripes, and
Category
Vintage 1920s Organic Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Ars Murano
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Italian Murano Bright Rose Pink Gold Art Glass Serving Set
By Murano 5
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eye-catching bright fuchsia pink striped set of Venetian Murano mouthblown art glass serveware
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Decanter c1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Murano sommerso decanter
Date : c1970
Origin : Murano, Italy
Colour : Ink and pale blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
large Murano pulled glass Sommerso bowl of blue, clear and peach tones would be perfect as a centerpiece
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Handcrafted Double Old-Fashioned Cobalt Blue Set of 6 Glasses 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stunning addition to any setting, whether showcased alongside your Murano Art Glass collection or adding a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Caraffa e cinque bicchieri molati periodo Art Deco Uranium Glass Murano
By Salviati, Cenedese, Fenton Art Glass Company 1, Seguso
Located in Lugo, IT
Una caraffa e cinque bicchieri molati.
Uranium glass Murano
Buone condizioni.
Grazie
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Uranium Glass
H 8.86 in W 8.86 in D 6.42 in
Hand Blown Multicolor Murano Style Art Glass Jug Pitcher and Glasses
By Murano 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand Blown Multicolor Italian Murano Style Art Glass Jug Pitcher and Glasses.
Post Modern Pitcher
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Yellow Modern Desk Accessory
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
A Touch of Venetian Sunshine: Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Paperweight
This captivating
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fine quality glass sculpture by Bimini
By Bimini Glass
Located in London, GB
fine pieces in a style sometimes mistaken for 1950s Italian Murano glass, with filigree swirls and
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Organic Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vivarini Murano Art Glass Round Black Vase, 1990
By Vivarini Murano
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic vase from the Murano glassworks, both for its particular workmanship and for the colour
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso, Archimede Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian hand-blown art glass catchall dish, candy bowl or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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
H 6.69 in W 12.8 in D 5.51 in
Flavio Poli Ashtray Murano Sommerso Yellow Red Faceted Glass Bowl Italy 1960's
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Flavio Poli. This exquisite piece is crafted from Murano glass, featuring a captivating yellow and red
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fine quality glass sculptural ballerina by Bimini
By Bimini Glass
Located in London, GB
architects.Bimini made very fine pieces in a style sometimes mistaken for 1950s Italian Murano glass, with filigree
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Organic Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Art Glass Flower Vase Amber
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
A nice quality amber colored Murano art glass vase perfect for displaying your favorite flowers
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
Cobalt Blue Drinking Glasses Set of 4 Spiral Tumblers 1980s
By Baccarat, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Cobalt blue candy stripe drinking glasses hand blown in Murano Glass, the glasses are twisted by the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown Fazzoleto shape Murano glass vase with murrina applied glass drops. Italy, 1950s.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Vivarini La Formia Murano Art Glass Violet Red and White Vase, 1980
By Vivarini Murano
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic vase from the Murano glassworks, both for its particular workmanship and for the colour
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Formia Murano Incalmo Glass Vase
By Formia Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vase utilizing a difficult technique.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Barbini Murano Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Firenze, IT
blown set is made of the finest transparent and deep blue Murano art glass. The glass is very thin and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Extra Large Rare Pink Rolled Edge Art Glass Murano Glass Shell Bowl
By Formia Murano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Extra-Large Murano Glass Rolled Edge Shell Bowl, High Quality Murano Glass has a Unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 4 in W 15 in D 11.25 in
Three Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. The range from 1.75" - 2.5" high and 3.25
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Five Italian Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Five Italian Murano millefiori cased glass paperweights. They range from 2.25" - 3.25" high and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Barbini Murano Aqua Blue Gold Fleck Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Flower Vase
By Weil Ceramics and Glass, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray.
Sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Four Italian Red Millefiori Cased Glass Paperweights
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Four Italian Murano red millefiori cased glass paperweights. From left to right they measure 1
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Drinking Murano Crystal Glasses Set of 4
By Murano 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Post Modern Murano drinking glasses set of 4.
This set of four glasses boasts exquisite
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Barware
Materials
Crystal
Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Art Glass Chinese Figures Sculpture Pr
By Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite pair of Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass hand blown figural pair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri Art Glass Swan Sculpture Figure
By Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown figural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 11.75 in W 7 in D 2.75 in
1960s Seguso Murano Sommerso Ashtray Blue Red Art
By Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Modernist Ashtray Blue White and Red
Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Red Art
Unsigned
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Venetian Art Glass Vide Poche, Cranberry Pink and Opal Mauve, Midcentury
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, unique Venetian hand blown art glass vide poche. Beautiful cranberry pink interior with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Gold Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian Murano gold and clear art glass bowl, Midcentury Modern period, Italy, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Fish Art Deco Murano Glass
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Grande Pesce in vetro di Murano del periodo Art Dèco firmato dal Maestro Artigiano Vetraio ( vedi
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray leopard, tortoise spotted bowl in amber and a dark espresso-brown colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Vintage Ashtray Italy
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso orb
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass
Teardrop Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful teardrop sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The piece is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Murano Light Green Art Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian Murano light green art glass bowl, Midcentury Modern period
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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Murano Glass Art Glass For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of murano glass art glass for your home. Frequently made of glass, art glass and murano glass, every item from our selection of murano glass art glass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of murano glass art glass, we have 6868 options in-stock, while there are 396 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of murano glass art glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Barovier&Toso, Murano and Alfredo Barbini each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of murano glass art glass that is worth considering.
How Much is a Murano Glass Art Glass?
A piece of murano glass art glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,599, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $110,863.
Questions About Murano Glass Art 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.