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Rectangular Emerald Green Diamond Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Rectangular emerald green diamond Murano glass mirror, in stock
Customizable faceted Murano glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Sea Green Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary diamond Murano glass block mirror, in stock
Vivid and intense sea green glass block
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Smoked Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary diamond Murano glass block mirrors, in stock
Vivid and intense smoked glass block
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Diamond Murano Glass Table Lamps By Baker Furniture, Thomas Pheasant.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toronto, ON
This timeless and elegant pair of "diamond' Murano glass lamps with brass hardware are designed by
Category
Early 2000s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Sea Green Aqua Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of contemporary sea green diamond Murano glass block mirror, in stock
Customizable, faceted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pink Diamond Murano Glass Mirror, available Now.
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary pink square diamond cut Murano glass mirror.
Pink glass block with naturally occurring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Cobalt Blue Diamond Murano Glass Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Cobalt blue diamond cut Murano glass mirror, in stock
Vivid and intense cobalt blue glass block
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Emerald Green Diamond Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large emerald green diamond cut Murano glass mirror.
Vivid and intense emerald green glass block
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Diamonds Murano Glass Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass lamps and petrol blue green Murano glass diamonds. Contemporary work
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Green Diamond" Murano Glass Mirror in Contemporary Style by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
"Green Diamond"
A set of Murano glass mirrors in Contemporary style from the "Precious Stones
Category
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
H 44.1 in W 30.32 in D 1.97 in
Contemporary Pair of Stone Diamond Murano Glass and Brass Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of massive block stone diamond smoke gray faceted Murano glass and brass table or bedside
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Large Emerald Green Diamond Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of large emerald green diamond cut Murano glass mirrors. In stock.
Vivid and intense emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
"Diamond" Murano Glass Mirror Octagonal, Hand Made, Fratelli Tosi Made in Italy
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Octagonal mirror with murano glass frame, composed of crystal canes and roses in the corners in
Category
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Murano Glass Modernist Diamond Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of modernist diamond Murano glass sconces with gilt brass structures. We loved the geometric
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Floor Lamp, Italy 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Naples, IT
Classic-style, handcrafted floor lamp made of lightly iridescent blue diamond Murano glass by
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Faceted "diamond" Sommerso Bowl Element Ashtray Murano Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 4.65 in D 4.65 in
Murano Glass Faceted "diamond" Sommerso Bowl Element Ashtray Murano Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Glass
H 2.37 in Dm 5.12 in
Faceted Blue Murano Midcentury Modern 1960s Sommerso Diamond Cut Glass Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Faceted vintage Italian Murano art glass bowl, dish or ashtray circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Mandruzzato Vintage Red, Blue Sommerso Diamond Faceted Geode Glass Bowl
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar substantial vintage Italian Murano diamond faceted sommerso caviar geode bowl has the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1.1kg Murano Glass Sommerso grey DIAMOND Bowl Ashtray, Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.35 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
XL 2.4kg Murano Glass Sommerso yellow DIAMOND Bowl Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass element xxl
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.08 in W 7.49 in D 6.38 in
Murano Glass Sommerso pink DIAMOND Bowl Ashtray by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.35 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Large 1.7kg Murano Glass DIAMOND Bowl Element by Flavio Poli attrib., Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attributed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.82 in W 6.3 in D 6.11 in
xl 1.7kg Murano Glass Sommerso "diamond" Bowl Ashtray by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.71 in W 6.3 in D 3.71 in
Faceted Diamond Murano Ashtray by Flavio Poli, Italy
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted diamond ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Murano, Italy, 1960's. Colorful and clear glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Murano Sommerso / Diamond shape, Purple Blue & Yellow , Flavio Poli 1970's
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Ashtray - Pocket Emptier - Murano Glass - Sculpture for a bookcase - Decorative Coffee
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Large Murano Faceted Diamond Lucid Bowl Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass ash tray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
in style of Flavio
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Mandruzzato Diamond Faceted Geode Bowl Sommerso Blue, Green
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
This gorgeous gem of an Italian hand blown Murano bowl by Alessandro Mandruzzato is diamond faceted
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1960s Flavio Poli Colorful Faceted Diamond Ashtray by Seguso, Murano, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful multi-faceted and polished Murano glass ashtray in a wonderful diamond shape from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Murano Glass and Ormolu Chandelier
By Camer Glass
Located in London, GB
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Made up of five tiers, Murano glass diamond-shaped rods are hanging on an ormolu frame. Once lit up
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Faceted Sommerso Murano by Alessandro Mandruzzato- Red and Yellow Vessel
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Pasadena, CA
A small diamond shaped red and yellow Murano glass 'Sommerso' vase by the glassmaking maestro Luigi
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.13 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Wall Lights by Camer
By Camer Glass
Located in London, GB
, surrounded by a collection of diamond-shaped Murano glass rods.
Glass made on the Venetian island of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Quadriedro Murano Glass Chandelier by Venini , circa 1960s
By Camer Glass, Paolo Venini
Located in Beirut, LB
shape composed from blown Murano glass, (diamond shape) elements in two tone, transparent and light
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Impressive Smoky Diamond Cut Murano Mirror
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Handcrafted by a team of Italian artisans, this mirror was designed all in glass. The frame is made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...
Materials
Brass
Pink Diamond Cut Murano Glass Mirrors, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pink Diamond Cut Murano Glass Mirrors, in Stock
Customizable faceted Murano glass mirror in pink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Smoked Glass Diamond Pattern, In Stock.
Located in Miami, FL
Large smoked diamond cut Murano glass mirror.
Vivid and intense smoked or bronze glass block with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Very Large Murano Glass Diamond Shaped Mirror. 20th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful statement mirror is comprised of Murano / Venetian twisted glass reeds in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Diamond Pattern Murano Smoked Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Diamond Pattern Murano Smoked Glass Mirror, in Stock
Vivid and intense smoked glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Blistered Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Decorative wall sconces made of a brass backplate and a curved diamond shaped tinted Murano glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Forest Green Diamond Cut Crystal Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Pair of Murano Glass Lamps, work of Art signed by Alberto Donà, entirely blown
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Contemporary Italian Forest Green Diamond Cut Crystal Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Pair of Murano Glass Lamps, work of Art signed by Alberto Donà, entirely blown
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass floor Lamp
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
1950's diamond pattern murano glass floor lamp by Archimede Seguso.
The lamp has been newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Sea Green Aqua Diamond Cut Murano Glass Mirrors, in stock.
Located in Miami, FL
Large sea green aqua diamond cut Murano glass mirrors, in stock.
Contemporary and customizable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Diamond-Shaped Murano Glass Wall Mirror from La Murrina, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Palermo, PA
Diamond-shaped wall mirror from La Murrina, 1980s. The glass frame is highly decorative with its
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Monumental 12" Italian Diamond Cut Faceted Brown Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This monumentally large Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vase, circa 1960 - 1980
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 12.25 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in
Huge Faceted Red Murano Sommerso Diamond Cut Glass Bowl Mandruzzato Attributed
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful larger vintage midcentury Murano faceted art glass bowl attributed to Mandruzzato
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Turquoise Blue Yellow Diamond Faceted Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Turquoise Murano glass faceted bowl or ashtray by Flavio Poli. Italy, 1950s.
Unusual
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
H 2.96 in Dm 4.73 in
Modern Diamond Shape Gold Murano Console Table Black Opaline Brass Glass Top
Located in Florence, IT
Contemporary cut diamond shape gold murano glass console with black opaline glass top and brass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Green Yellow Sommerso Diamond Faceted Art Glass Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso faceted Murano glass bowl or ashtray in green and yellow double cased glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso, Cut Glass, Art Glass, Glass
H 2.37 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Pair of Diamond Faceted Aquamarine Blue Topaz Murano Glass Lamps, Italy
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of solid faceted Murano glass table lamps in a vibrant and bold aquamarine blue topaz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Modern Diamond Shape Blue Murano Console Table Black Opaline Brass Glass Top
Located in Florence, IT
Contemporary Cut Diamond Shape Blue Murano Glass Console with Black Opaline glass top and brass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Diamond Form Polyhedral Sconces
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully elegant Pair of Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Diamond Form Polyhedral Sconces
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Chrome
Large Pink Diamond Cut Murano Glass Mirrors, in Stock
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Large pink diamond cut Murano glass mirrors, in stock.
Contemporary and customizable mirror with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Sommerso Caviar Murano Glass Diamond Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Murano Sommerso technique art glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.25 in W 9 in D 3 in
Flavio Poli Sommerso Caviar Murano Glass Diamond Bowl by Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Vienna, AT
A stunning Murano Sommerso technique art glass bowl from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Contemporary Italian Pair of Diamond Cut Black and Crystal Murano Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
interesting geometric diamond shape design is in blown crystal clear Murano glass so exceptionally worked with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano / Venetian Diamond Glass Sconces
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass sconces in a curved form with thick opaque glass.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Pink Opalescent Gold Flecks Diamond Quilted Italian Art Glass Basket Vase
By Barovier&Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and gold flecks with diamond quilted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.75 in W 5.5 in D 9.75 in
Monumental Huge Italian Diamond Cut Faceted Murano Glass Bowl, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
combination of clear over yellow over green glass. This beautiful piece shines like a diamond as it captures
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Diamond Pattern, in Stock
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Large cobalt blue diamond cut murano glass mirror.
Vivid and intense cobalt blue glass block with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of diamond murano glass you’re looking for. An item from our selection of diamond murano glass — often made from glass, murano glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 103 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of diamond murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 37 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of diamond murano glass — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of diamond murano glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of diamond murano glass over the years, but those crafted by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli and Toso Vetri D'Arte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a piece of diamond murano glass at 1stDibs is $2,195, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $10,824 for the highest priced.
Questions About Diamond Murano 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 2022Murano 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
- Is Murano glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether 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.