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Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing a penguin, with the head turned upwards. The Murano
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass sculpture representing a penguin, with the head turned upwards. The Murano
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, 1980
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Rectangular Murano glass tray from the 1950s. Noble Venetian mirror glass with etched golden
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Vintage 1940s Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Vintage Murano Art Glass Large Vase, Signed
By La Murrina
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production circa 1980s Murano. Signed La murrina. Large vase
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Vintage 1980s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Vintage Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production circa 1980s Murano. Original brand present in Nason
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Vintage 1980s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage sculptural valet tray in thick Sommerso Murano glass, blue and violet
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning valet tray in thick Murano glass. The peculiar lavender-ish hue, known as "Alessandrite
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Crystal and Light Blue Murano Glass Italian Vase for Venini, 1960s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing crystal and light blue Murano glass vase. This item is attributed to Venini and was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Vintage Dots Transparent Murano Glass Vase, Jerpoint, Irleand, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Midcentury mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

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Metal

Ercole Barovier Mirror-Engraved Murano Glass Italian Serving Tray, 1940s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury mirror-engraved Murano glass serving tray. This wonderful piece was produced in Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

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Metal

Barbini Murano Glass Olive Green / Yellow Ochre Heart Shaped Bowl Ash Tray Dish
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant heart shaped two toned Murano glass bowl, with a transparent olive green/yellow ochre outer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano "Barocchi" Series by Barovier & Toso Candle Holder, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Delft, NL
Murano "Barocchi" series by Barovier & Toso candle holder, Italy A beautiful Opal Art Glass of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Mirror, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
"submerged" Murano glass curves are attached. The two Murano glass plates are positioned one on the right and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Mirror, 1970
Mazzega Murano Glass Wall Mirror, 1970
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 2.76 in
Two Murano Block Vases with Red Core and Diffused Amber
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
color around the red core. This iconic Murano design takes a Minimalist approach to glass design and
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Sputnik Mid-century Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Murano glass tiles have been inserted; note the particular shape of the tile, very original. Internally
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano Art Glass Transparent and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic round chandelier in Murano glass and polished brass, packed with small rods in half round
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Triangular Brass and Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
. On each side there are four slots for four spheres in white Murano glass; each sphere contains a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Murano, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Murano Round Tiffany Color Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
A perfect riot of colors and style concentrated in this beautiful marriage of Murano glass and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano, 1940 . Attributed to Seguso - Barovier, Italian
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano Attributed to Seguso - Barovier We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano, 1940, Italian. Attributed to Archimide Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold Attributed to Seguso - Barovier We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Ducks Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Murano Midcentury Pink Art Glass and Brass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Murano artistic glass chandelier with sinuous shapes, very essential and linear in shape
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Periwinkle Fluted Glass Lamps
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid Century Murano glass lamps in a lilac/periwinkle color. The glass bodies feature a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

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Gold

Murano Art Glass Round Pink Color Italian Art Deco Chandelier and Pendant, 1960
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
evidence precisely from the first photo, a striking color for this chandelier. All in Murano art glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Swan Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century Murano nuts dish in the form of a swan.
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1990s Italian Serving Pieces

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Art Glass

Italian Murano Swan Dish
Italian Murano Swan Dish
H 4 in W 3 in D 4 in
Murano Glass Amethyst Color Round Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
A cascade of leaves for this amethyst-colored chandelier. Murano art glass chandelier. Of the first
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1990s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass

Murano Art Glass White and Black Midcentury Floor Lamp, 1950
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
resting on a half moon also made in Murano glass. The components include a black glass disc at the bottom
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Murano Sputnik Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1970. A classic Sputnik from the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Red Wavy Flush Mount in blown Murano Glass Contemporary, Vintage Murano Gallery
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Red wavy cone flush mount in blown Murano glass contemporary, vintage Murano gallery This
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Chrome

Camer Glass Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano Chandelier Italian Sputnik, 1982
By Camer Glass
Located in Murano, Venezia
. The amber color of the glass elements perfectly matches the golden color of the frame. It reaches a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandeliers and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Murano chandelier in art glass and brass. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Art Glass Water Green Midcentury Italian Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
as is the Murano style, unique pieces that always remain precious. When turned on, the chandelier is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Round Burnt Orange Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier and Pendant, 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Murano glass, of burnt orange color. The leaf has a curved structure, and an elongated shape. Thus, the
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Mazzega Murano Blue Art Glass Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Ten beautiful leaves in classic blue Murano glass. Rich design for a truly beautiful wall light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Art Deco Floor Lamp Shape Olympic Brazier Murano glass Mazzega attributed
By Mazzega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Art Deco floor lamp in the shape of an Olympic brazier with Murano glass lampshade. Turned
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Murano Green Art Glass Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendant, circa 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
in Murano art glass with green leaves placed all around. The color of this very Classic Murano
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1990s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Murano Round Art Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Murano glass lenses positioned on top. The lighting is "STELLAR". A chandelier that when turned on when
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Art Glass Round Orange Color Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendant, 1940
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Murano art glass chandelier. Of the first half of the 20th century. Fantastic Venetian orange color
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Murano Art Nouveau Square Art Glass and Brass Wall Light and Sconce, 1910
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Epic pair of Murano glass wall lights sconces, characterized by a beautiful sandblasted glass with
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Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Murano Glass Round Gold and Smoky Color Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 1990
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
Murano style, unique pieces that always remain precious. Gold iron structure with Murano glass leaves
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Mazzega Semi Circle Orange Art Glass Murano Wall Lights Sconces, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Ten beautiful leaves in classic orange Murano glass. Rich design for a truly beautiful wall light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mazzega Murano Amber and White Art Glass Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Ten beautiful leaves in classic Murano glass in amber and white. Rich design for a truly beautiful
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mazzega Murano Green and White Art Glass Midcentury Wall Lights Sconces, 1990
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
Ten beautiful leaves in classic Murano glass in green and white. Rich design for a truly beautiful
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Murano Art Glass Apple Shaped Table Lamp
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, ON
Spectacular Murano Art Glass Table Lamp in the shape of an apple. This rare lamp has a classic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Large Italian Mazzega Table Lamp in Murano Glass and Chrome, circa 1970
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
globe) that can be turned on separate from each other. The glass is clear and white clouded Murano glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Chrome

Large Filigree Glass Plate by Tarmo Maaronen for Bianco Blu, Fiscars Finnland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
art glass. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

Murano White and Dove Gray Color Italian Chandeliers and Pendant, 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Rome, IT
-kind pieces that always remain precious. Iron structure with all around the leaves in Murano glass, of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Bohemian Goblet Shaped Gilded Urn, Pitcher
Located in Queens Village, NY
evening progressed, the visitors enjoyed the many refreshments. Things took a comical turn, however, when
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Glass

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Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Mazzega Murano Round Blue Color Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in Rome, IT
white metal structure. All around there are blue colored Murano glass tiles. There are eight concentric
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Exquisite Restored Amber Accent Blown Glass Pagoda Murano Lamps by Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Atlanta, GA
designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega of Murano, circa 1970. Beautiful three-tired Pagoda form; glass with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Space Age C. Nason for Mazzega Murano Glass Table Lamp 70s Italy
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful example of a Space Age table lamp in white Murano glass, in the shape of a skittle, with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Exquisite Restored Blown Glass Three-Tired Pagoda Style Murano Lamps by Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Atlanta, GA
finials shown in the photos. A coveted pair of iconic blown candy glass lamps from a boutique
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Murano Glass Placche Wall Sconce
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
This sconce is from the Charles Burnand collection. Three layers of Murano glass give a unique
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2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Placche Wall Sconce
Murano Glass Placche Wall Sconce
H 20.48 in W 15.75 in D 2.76 in
Murano Opaline Glass Ceiling Fixture
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass ceiling fixture, rewired for the US. The bell curve and subtle
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flush Mount

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Murano Glass

Chandelier Art Deco Venetian Murano Glass Decorated Pendant Lamp Gilt Brass
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Refined three-light chandelier in Venetian Art Deco style, with pastel green Murano opal glass
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Murano Round Glass and Brass Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
Simple but original Murano glass and brass chandelier, elegant and unique design. The chandelier
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

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Brass

Murano Art Glass and Glass Chandelier and Pendant, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Particular circular chandelier, with brass structure and Murano glass tiles. It looks like a system
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

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Turned Glass Murano For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal turned glass murano for your home. A turned glass murano — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 517 options for an antique or vintage turned glass murano now, or shop our selection of 476 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the turned glass murano you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each turned glass murano bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made turned glass murano over the years, but those crafted by Andrea Salvatori, Carlo Nason and Artemide are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Turned Glass Murano?

The average selling price for a turned glass murano at 1stDibs is $3,233, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Turned Glass Murano
  • 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 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs 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 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
    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 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.

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