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Clear Textured Murano Glass with Brass Setting
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Tall cleared textured Murano glass wall sconces with light bronze finished brass setting. Three
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Demilune Wall Sconces by Artisti Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Artisti Barovier textured Murano glass wall sconces, wired with four candlestick style
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Demilune Wall Sconces by Artisti Barovier
By Artisti Barovier
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of Artisti Barovier textured Murano glass wall sconces, wired for 3 candlestick style bulbs
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful Murano glass textured sconces hand blown by craftsman in Italy. The light is stunning as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Textured Murano Glass Sconces
H 24.5 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Pair of Emerald Green Textured Murano Glass Wall Lights , Mazzega Style
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful pair of sconces has got a very deep emerald color. All made in textured Murano glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Clear Textured Murano Glass and Silver Nickel Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of clear and textured Murano glass and Nickel sconces handcrafted in Italy. Each sconce
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Nickel

Barovier Toso Style Italian Gold Textured Murano Glass Flower Leaf Flushmount
Located in Antwerp, BE
Barovier Toso Style Italian gold textured Murano glass flower leaf Fflushmount. Elegant Venetian
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Iron

White Frosted Textured Murano Glass and Brass Pendant Chandelier, Italy, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant white frosted and textured Murano glass pendant, hand-casted in Venice, Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Huge Hillebrand Brass Textured Murano Glass Flush Mount Light Venini Style 1960s
By Venini, Barovier, Hillebrand
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Huge round extra large textured Murano glass flush mount or ceiling light made by Hillebrand
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

J.T. Kalmar Sconces Wall Lights Textured Murano Glass Brass Venini Style 1950s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fabulous pair of vintage Mid-Century J.T. Kalmar textured Murano glass wall lights, Austria circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large J.T. Kalmar Chandelier Lamp Textured Murano Glass Brass Venini Style 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Very rare and large J.T. Kalmar Austria chandelier with textured murano glass, white lacquered
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Clear and Frosted Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being clear and ridged
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Berlin, DE
Murano glass ceiling light/flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 2.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Grey Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being ridged dark grey
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Textured Murano Glass Brass Sconces, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
1960s or early 1970s). Wonderful light effect due to lovely glass elements In very good vintage
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Blown Textured Murano Glass Wall Light, Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Rijssen, NL
Large high-end Murano glass on a brass base sconces by Hillebrand, Germany, circa 1960s. It
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large "Bark Textured" Murano Glass Vase by Ingrid Glass, Germany, 1970s
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable "Bark Textured" vase by Ingrid Glass, Germany. Milky glass inside with a external layer
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture crystal clear Murano glass wall light in the style of Barovier Toso, with a cone
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture pair of crystal clear Murano glass wall lights in the style of Barovier Toso
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture pair of crystal clear Murano glass wall lights in the style of Barovier Toso
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture of crystal clear Murano glass wall light in the style of Barovier Toso, with a
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Modernist Oblong Hand Blown Burgundy Textured Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Flush Mount, 1960s
By Hillebrand
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful blown Murano glass ceiling light/flush mount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 5
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flushmount, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 3 x E27 (US E26).   
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large Wavy Turquoise Blue Textured Murano Glass Mirrors , In Stock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These blue Murano glass mirrors are absolutely breathtaking. First, its wavy shape is very unusual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Dona Contemporary Italia Turquoise & White Textured Murano Glass Tall Vase
By Davide Dona
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass, the sides decorated with a white inclusion enhanced by hand-carved hollows, the aquamarine
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Art Glass

Contemporary Italian Rose Pink Textured Murano Glass Bronze Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
a distinctive artistic silhouette, blown in hammered texture pink rose Murano glass with two
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Green Textured Murano Glass Pendant/Chandelier
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
hammered texture aquamarine Murano glass with two tints and transparent elements alternating with frosted
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Green Textured Murano Glass Pendant / Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
hammered texture aquamarine Murano glass with two tints and transparent elements alternating with frosted
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
a distinctive artistic silhouette, blown in hammered texture taupe gold beige Murano glass with two
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
a distinctive artistic silhouette, blown in hammered texture taupe gold beige Murano glass with two
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Rose Pink Textured Murano Glass Bronze Pendant/Chandelier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
a distinctive artistic silhouette, blown in hammered texture pink rose Murano glass with two
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian Custom Aquamarine Cobalt Blue Texture Murano Glass Chandelier/Flushmount
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
enclosed by a row of very organic rounded rectangular plates in textured art glass of different light blue
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Contemporary Italian Custom Amber Textured Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
quality of craftsmanship and construction details, the blown Murano glass in amber gold color and with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Iron

Italian Custom Aquamarine Cobalt Blue Texture Murano Glass Chandelier/Flushmount
Located in New York, NY
rounded rectangular plates in textured icy blue art glass of different light blue turquoise tints, to
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Rectangular Wall Lights Sconces in Textured Murano Glass
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
modern look thanks to their beautiful textured crystal glass. They stand on an elegant polished brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Custom Amber Textured Murano Glass Flower Flush Mount
Located in Antwerp, BE
quality of craftsmanship and construction details, the blown Murano glass in amber gold color and with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Frosted & Textured Murano Glass & Chrome Chandelier
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in London, GB
1960s German Kaiser Leuchten Murano glass and chrome chandelier. The three sections of oval clear
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1970s Rare Large Italian Textured Murano Glass Table Lamp by Kaiser Leuchten
By Kaiser Leuchten, Mazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage textured glass table lamp by Kaiser Leuchten with textured coloured Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Textured Murano Glass and Nickel Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Murano, Italy, circa 1960. Fabricated in clear glass infused with a multitude of fine bubbles reminiscent
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Nickel

Large German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Ceiling Wall Lights Flushmounts
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful sculptural white blown textured bubble glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Large German Vintage Textured Murano Glass Ceiling Light Flushmount, 1960s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural blown glass flushmount. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: 4 x E27 (US E26).    
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Barovier Toso Crystal Textured Murano Glass Satin Silver Sconces
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Venetian organic sculpture pair of crystal clear Murano glass modern wall lights
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Barovier Toso Style Italian Gold Textured Murano Glass Flower Leaf Flushmount
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
centerpiece, high quality of craftsmanship and construction details: the blown Murano glass in amber gold
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Pair of Large Italian Textured Murano Glass Table Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten
By Mazzega, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
textured coloured Murano glass shade attributed to Mazzega, circa 1970s. A fantastic design featuring
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rectangular Clear Textured Murano Glass and Brass Sconces, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of clear Murano textured glass and brass rectangular sconces handmade in Italy, 2022. Hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Five Arm Brass & Smoked Textured Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
with five undulating arms that connect to smoked glass shades with a subtle dappled texture that flare
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Modernist Vistosi Style Chandelier in Chrome and Textured Murano Glass Discs
By Vistosi
Located in New York, NY
A Modernist chandelier in the style of Vistosi featuring 36 individually suspended textured clear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Textured Murano Glass and Brass Flushmount Light Fixture by Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning Mid-Century Modern textured ice glass flushmount light fixture by German manufacturer
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Scudo Sconce Oro, Textured Murano Glass, Gold Leaf and Brass Detailing
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
24-carat gold backed onto a curved piece of Murano glass with a slender appliqué of clear glass on
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Scudo Sconce Champagne, Textured Murano Glass, White Gold Leaf, Brass Detailing
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
White gold leaf backed onto a curved piece of Murano glass with a slender appliqué of clear glass
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Large Aqua Blue Diamond Cut Textured Murano Glass Block Mirrors, In Stock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
These blue -green Murano glass mirrors are absolutely fabulous. First, its solid blocks of glass in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Rectangle Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Swedish Mid-Century style large crocodile textured clear glass wall sconces (Designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Italian Modern Pair Tall White Crystal Leaf Textured Murano Glass Nickel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Barovier & Toso in refined white and crystal clear Murano art glass, decorated in relief with vein leaf
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Late 20th Century Round Brass Chandelier w/ Light Green Textured Murano Glasses
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
piece with textured triangular Murano glasses is perfect for a statement entrance!
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Pendant in Brass and Opaline Textural Murano Glass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful pendant lamp or lantern made of brass base and shiny opaline Murano glass. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in East Hampton, NY
Moon-like vintage opaque Murano glass globe with exceptional textured swirls by Venini. Hand blown.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Clear and White Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of hand crafted wall lights features thick textured ice Murano glass cylinder shape with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Link Sconce by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single sconce frame with C-shaped textured Murano glass links by Mazzega.
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Link Sconce by Mazzega
Murano Glass Link Sconce by Mazzega
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Textured Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of textured murano glass for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every item from our selection of textured murano glass was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of textured murano glass, we have 249 options in-stock, while there are 39 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. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of textured murano glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of textured murano glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hillebrand, Mazzega Murano and J.T. Kalmar are consistently popular.

How Much is a Textured Murano Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of textured murano glass at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Textured Murano 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    All 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, 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
    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.

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