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Late Victorian Murano Glass Mosaic on Black Jet Stone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian Murano glass mosaic on a black jet stone set in a golden filigree backing
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Murano Glass

Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Style Iridize & Pink Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of petite table lamps or bedside table lamps. Made of iridize Murano glass with pink
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Vintage 1960s Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gorgeous Pair of Victorian Style Clear & Light Blue Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous pair of petite table lamps or bedside table lamps. Made of clear Murano glass with light
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Vintage 1960s Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Salviati Murano Copper Aventurine Vintage Glass Plate/Dish
By Salviati
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful Venetian glass plate / dish, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Zanfirico & Aventurine Glass Bowl + Plate Set
By Salviati
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful Venetian glass finger bowl and plate set, made on the island of Murano, near
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing, Artistic Murano Art Glass Large Goblet by Carlo Nason, Italy 1970
By Carlo Nason
Located in Catania, IT
Refined artistic glass goblet, Italy, Murano production around the 70s. Original brand present in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 4, Mid Century Italian Murano Glass Swan Form Salt Cellars C. 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of four exquisite Murano glass salt cellars captures the timeless elegance and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

45 Group of Venetian Murano Glass Stemware with Gilt and Hand-Painted Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
45 piece group / set of Venetian Murano glass stemware, including Champagne coupes, wine glasses
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Venetian Glass Liquor Set for Venini, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fine vintage 19th century, Murano glass liquor decanter and stopper with four matching glasses
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Victorian Dress Woman Sculpture
By Venini, Salviati, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass Victorian woman sculpture. Starting from the top, she has large twisted white top bun
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venetian Antique Murano Yellow Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Dimple Squared Cruet
By Salviati, Fratelli Toso, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
item. Late Victorian era. Measures 5 1/2" tall x 3 3/4" wide. Literature: “Exquisite Glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Bottles

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Ruffled Rim
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown Victorian style crimped and ruffled Murano glass footed candy dish / bowl in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Ruffled Rim
Murano Glass Footed Bowl with Ruffled Rim
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Murano Art Glass Grape Cluster Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
We counted how many individual Venetian hand-blown glass grapes it took to make one of these
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

Norleans - Made in Italy - Opaline Glass Hand Painted Vases
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Den Haag, NL
This is a Norleans, made in Italy Opaline hand painted vase. It features three pheasants with tree limbs with flowers. The inside is lime green and there is a gold colored border. It...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Victorian Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Murano Venetian White Gold Flecks Fish Stem Italian Art Glass Compote Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 available, see last photo). Gorgeous early Murano hand blown white and gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antonio Salviati Venetian Revival Murano Glass Pedestal Bowl
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Murano Venetian Revival art glass pedestal bowl by renowned Italian glass maker
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Salviati Murano Copper Aventurine Blue Lines Italian Art Glass Crown Bowl Dish
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass spiked crown top bowl / vide-poche dish. Attributed to the Salviati Company, circa mid
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Yellow and White Marbled Murano Art Glass Table Lamp with Shade
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Art glass Murano style lamp with stacked yellow and white art glass balls. The glass balls on the
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20th Century North American Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Venetian Murano Gold Green and Clear Hand-Blown Art Glass Tall Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Venetian Murano gold green and clear hand-blown art glass tall flower vase. A-437-335
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Vintage 1940s Italian Victorian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Italian Murano Glass MicroMillefiori GoldBalls RedBeaded Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique late-Victorian Italian Murano-glass unsigned necklace features three oblong red beads
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Salviati Venetian Antique White Aventurine Flecks Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
: Exquisite glass Ornaments - The 19th century Murano glass revival in the Boos-Smith collection. "I Color
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Salviati Venetian Dark Pink Green Gold Flecks Serpent Italian Art Glass Vase
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano Venetian green and dark pink spots Italian art glass flower vase
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venetian Salviati Fenicio Pink White Copper Aventurine Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Antonio Salviati, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian older Murano hand blown dark pink, white and copper Italian art glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Decorative Dishes and V...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venetian Flambeau Glass Table Lamps / Gold Flecks & Brass Design
By Giampaolo Nason
Located in Tarry Town, NY
etched on the glass, serving as a testament to the authenticity and origin. These markers provide a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venetian Scent Bottles, Late 19th Century Attributed to Artistica Barovier
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in London, GB
glass masters of Murano. The three smallest are internally decorated with gold powders and two of them
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Bottles

Materials

Brass

Antique Cranberry Italian Murano Glass Epergne
Located in Mobile, AL
Antique cranberry Italian Murano art glass epergne centerpiece vase, typically used for holding
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Venetian Figure of a Victorian Gentleman
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Church Point, NSW
Venetian Murano mid-20th century standing figure of gentleman attired in 18th century style costume
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Bohemian Goblet Shaped Gilded Urn, Pitcher
Located in Queens Village, NY
Are you looking for a good discussion starter for your living room or lobby? Instead of searching elsewhere, consider this lovely Moser blue urn. This urn, created in France between ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Murano Bohemian Gilded Box France, 1887
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Queens Village, NY
Milky Opaline Murano glass box! With intricate and colorful floral patterns adorning its surface, this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

19th Century Italian Set of 7 Wall Murano Glass Wall Sconces, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian set of 7 wall Murano glass three lights wall sconces, 1890s Price refers to a
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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Deep Blue Opaline Glass Vase, Glassy Round Gilded
Located in Queens Village, NY
antique opaline glass vase, a stunning addition to any room. Made in France between 1850 and 1920, this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Gilded Milky White Translucent Opaline Glass Pitcher & Bowl. France Late 19th C
Located in Queens Village, NY
Discover the wonder of this gilded, milky white, translucent Opaline glass pitcher and basin, which
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jars

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Set of Three White Opaline Bohemian Glass Goblet Shaped Lidded Bottles Jars
Located in Queens Village, NY
We are pleased to present a lovely trio of French opaline glass containers dating from between 1850
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Pair of Translucent Pink and White Opaline Glass Lusters, Late 19th C
Located in Queens Village, NY
These exquisite French opaline glass lusters date to the 19th century and are now available for
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Set of Tree Large Painted & Gilded Blue Opaline Glass Urns from 19th Century
By Johann Georg Meyer Von Bremen
Located in Queens Village, NY
A spectacular collection of three painted and gilded blue opaline glass urns was created in Germany
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Urns

Materials

Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate

Pair of Turquoise Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Butterflies and Flowers
Located in Queens Village, NY
Pair of white opaline vases. Decorated with beautiful hand-painted flowers and butterflies. gilded around the base and the rim. This elegant pair was made in France from approximatel...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Cut Blue Moser Opaline Glass Serving Dish, Flower Shaped, Gilded and Painted
Located in Queens Village, NY
Your banquet will be elevated to a new level with a handcrafted French Moser Opaline cut glass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Pair of Pink and White Opaline Glass Urns Gilded and Painted with Flowers
By Baccarat
Located in Queens Village, NY
opaline glass vases! These translucent drop-shaped vases, handcrafted in France between 1850 and 1900
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Vases

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Painted Box, France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
Presenting a classic 19th-century French craftsmanship treasure: a gorgeous opaline glass box with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Gilded Moser Box France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
This beautiful opaline glass and copper box was made by skilled French craftspeople between the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
. Between 1850 and 1900, French artisans crafted this beautiful opaline glass and copper box. The beauty of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Pair of Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of green glass table lamps by Murano. The shades are 14" by 18"
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Late 20th Century Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage circa 1940's Murano Glass Green and Gold Leaf Painted Table Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning circa 1940’s Murano glass table lamp with gold leaf floral
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Vintage 1940s Italian Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

bronze Cross pendant and chain by Patrizia Daliana
By Patrizia Daliana
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Huge cross pendant made in Italy, with a victorian porcelain insert and engraved Murano glass
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2010s Italian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Bronze charm bracelet by Patrizia Daliana
By Patrizia Daliana
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Bronze charm bracelet with engraved Murano Glass pieces, victorian ceramic elements and glass paste
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2010s Italian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Bronze

Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venetian Murano Amethyst Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Flower Vase
By Salviati, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, early antique Venetian hand blown amethyst pink and gold flecks Italian art glass fish
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Salviati Venetian Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Salt Cellars Set
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Antique Murano / Venetian hand blown green, gold flecks and white footed Italian art glass salt
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Italian Murano Micro Mosaic Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning authentic Victorian Italian micro Murano glass mosaic brooch. Measures: 1 1/4" diameter.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Opal Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Victorian Gentleman Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Elegant vintage Murano handblown "Opalino" white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass Victorian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Blue and White Opal Art Glass Victorian Lady Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant Murano hand blown white opal and blue with gold flecks Italian art glass, Victorian lady's
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Vintage 1960s Italian Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Compagnia di Venezia e Murano Aventurine Ruby Cane Italian Art Glass Footed Bowl
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
(see last photo), in the book "Exquisite Glass Ornaments - The 19th century Murano glass revival in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Venetian Murano C. V. M. Yellow Green Drip Gold Italian Art Glass Trophy Vase
By Salviati, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and large antique Venetian yellow, green and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venetian Murano Blue Gold Flecks Pegasus Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Artisti Barovier, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Antique early Venetian Murano hand blown transparent sapphire blue with gold accents Italian art
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Antique Style Satin Blue Red Cherries Italian Art Glass Pitcher Ewer
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown baby blue with applied red cherries Italian satin art glass pitcher
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Salviati Venetian Antique Pink Ribbons Aventurine Italian Art Glass Dish Bowl
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
century Murano glass revival in the Boos-Smith collection". Would make a great display piece on any desk
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

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Victorian Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of victorian murano glass on 1stDibs. A piece of victorian murano glass — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of victorian murano glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of victorian murano glass, those designed in Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Antonio Salviati and Archimede Seguso each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of victorian murano glass that is worth considering.

How Much is a Victorian Murano Glass?

A piece of victorian murano glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,484, while the lowest priced sells for $124 and the highest can go for as much as $13,000.
Questions About Victorian 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 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, 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
    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 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 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 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 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 9, 2024
    Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 7, 2024
    Whether Murano glass in Venice is real or not varies. The island of Murano is close to Venice, so the Italian city is home to many stores that carry authentic Murano glassware. However, some stores may carry lookalikes. As a result, it's important to purchase only pieces from reputable retail stores, dealers and online platforms. Shop a selection of Murano glass 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
    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.