How can you tell if a bird is Murano glass?

To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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Murano Glass Bird by Zanetti, Filigrana Zanfirico, Italy 1970s

$889

H 14.18 in W 11.42 in D 15.75 in

Murano Glass Bird by Zanetti, Filigrana Zanfirico, Italy 1970s

By Zanetti Murano

Located in BARCELONA, ES

A striking Murano art glass bird sculpture by Zanetti, Italy, circa 1970s. The piece is hand-blown

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Sculpture by Licio Zanetti "Birds in Flight"

$8,500

H 21.5 in W 36 in D 16 in

Murano Glass Sculpture by Licio Zanetti "Birds in Flight"

By Licio Zanetti

Located in New York, NY

Murano Art glass sculpture by Licio Zanetti, "Birds In Flight". Beautifully handmade art glass

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Licio Zanetti Murano Clear Glass Sculptural Bird Decorated Bowl, Signed

$800

H 6 in W 11.25 in D 9.75 in

Licio Zanetti Murano Clear Glass Sculptural Bird Decorated Bowl, Signed

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Doylestown, PA

Hand-blown transparent Murano glass bird decorated bowl by Licio Zanetti, mid 20th century. This

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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Licio ZanettiMurano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zanetti, Circa 1970

$4,800

H 28.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid century sculpture depicting two hand blown cockatoos perched on a doré bronze tree on a glass

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair Of Murano Zamfirico Glass Quail Bird Sculptures Signed Licio Zanetti

$1,166 / set

H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 2.37 in

Pair Of Murano Zamfirico Glass Quail Bird Sculptures Signed Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Torquay, GB

Mid-Century Murano zamfirico glass birds by Licio Zanetti, circa 1960s. Charming sculptures of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Seagull Sculptures Birds

$1,250 / set

H 13.25 in W 19 in D 6 in

Vintage Murano Seagull Sculptures Birds

By Licio Zanetti, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

elegantly outstretched. Expertly hand-blown from pristine white Murano glass and set on a solid crystal base

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zico Zanetti, 1970

$4,800

H 28.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

Midcentury Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zico Zanetti

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury sculpture depicting two hand blown cockatoos perched on a doré bronze tree on a glass

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Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

XL Mid Century Modern brass and glass bird heron Luca Bojola for Licio Zanetti

$1,364

H 31 in W 34 in D 3 in

XL Mid Century Modern brass and glass bird heron Luca Bojola for Licio Zanetti

Located in München, DE

clear glass. Designed by Luca Bojola for Licio Zanetti. Florence Italy. Very high quality with many

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Brass

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Vintage Licio Zanetti Murano Clear/White Stripe “Bird in Flight” Glass Sculpture

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H 19 in W 20 in D 7 in

Vintage Licio Zanetti Murano Clear/White Stripe “Bird in Flight” Glass Sculpture

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Naples, FL

This beautiful vintage Murano glass figurine by Licio Zanetti features a stunning bird in flight

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Licio Zanetti

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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in L 6.3 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in London, GB

Elegant simple glass bird using the Murano Filigrana technique. The back of the bird has black

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Signed Zanetti Murano Bird Sculpture

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H 12 in W 9 in D 5 in

Signed Zanetti Murano Bird Sculpture

Located in Norwalk, CT

Completely fun --Toucan on gilded metal legs --finely crafted from mand blown Murano glass

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Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Bird by Licio Zanetti

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H 16 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Italian Murano Glass Bird by Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti, Ultima Crystal Art

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful Italian white and clear Murano glass bird sculpture by Licio Zanetti for Ultima Crystal

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Licio Zanetti Large Murano Art glass Toucan Bird Sculpture on brass perch Signed

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H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 9.5 in

Licio Zanetti Large Murano Art glass Toucan Bird Sculpture on brass perch Signed

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Licio Zanetti Large Murano Art glass Toucan Bird Sculpture on brass perch Signed By the artist on

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Licio Zanetti Monumental Murano Bird

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H 20.5 in W 18 in D 5.75 in

Rare Licio Zanetti Monumental Murano Bird

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Licio Zanetti Murano bird. Signed by the artist.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zico Zanetti

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H 28.5 in W 15 in D 9 in

Midcentury Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zico Zanetti

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury sculpture depicting two hand blown cockatoos perched on a doré bronze tree on a glass

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Licio Zanetti

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H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in London, GB

Elegant simple glass bird using the Murano Filigrana technique. The back of the bird has black

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Licio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Birds in Flight Sculpture

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H 21 in W 34 in D 16 in

Licio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Birds in Flight Sculpture

By Licio Zanetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Murano art glass birds mounted on a brass base by Italian artist Licio Zanetti.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Rare Signed Licio Zanetti Murano Italian Vetri Art Glass Birds Sculpture

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H 29 in W 27 in D 18 in

Rare Signed Licio Zanetti Murano Italian Vetri Art Glass Birds Sculpture

By Licio Zanetti

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Stunning Licio Zanetti Murano Italian Vetri art glass birds sculpture. Having brass frame and

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Licio Zanetti Glass Birds, 29"H

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Licio Zanetti Glass Birds, 29"H

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of tall Zanetti blown glass birds designed by master glass blower Licio Zanetti, Murano, Italy

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Late 20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Monumental Signed Pair of Licio Zanetti Murano Birds, circa 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 10 in D 8.25 in

Monumental Signed Pair of Licio Zanetti Murano Birds, circa 1970s

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Great pair of Murano birds by Licio Zanetti. Each bird is signed. Larger bird is 28.75 inches tall

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird Signed by Licio Zanetti

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H 30 in W 36 in D 28 in

Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird Signed by Licio Zanetti

By Licio Zanetti

Located in Barcelona, ES

Fine hand blown Murano glass; bird with stylized wave base. Exceptional design with great form

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Vintage 1970s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Licio Zanetti Blown Glass Bird, Murano, Italy

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Licio Zanetti Blown Glass Bird, Murano, Italy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Intricate blown glass bird by Licio Zanetti, Murano, Italy. ***Notes: There is no sales tax on

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20th Century Decorative Objects

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Brass

Licio Zanetti Bird Sculpture

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H 17.5 in W 23 in D 7 in

Licio Zanetti Bird Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elegant blown glass bird by master glass blower, Licio Zanetti, Murano, Italy. Signed "L Zanetti

Materials

Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Penguins & Zanetti Bird

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Archimede Seguso Penguins & Zanetti Bird

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of penguins on a branch by Archimede Seguso ($750, 9"H, 10"W, 6"D); Licio Zanetti bird ($750

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

20thc Italian Murano Glass Bird Signed L. Zanetti

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H 22 in W 6 in D 9 in

20thc Italian Murano Glass Bird Signed L. Zanetti

Located in Atlanta, GA

20thC ITALIAN MURANO GLASS BIRD SIGNED L.ZANETTI AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES

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20th Century Decorative Objects

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Zanetti Glass Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of zanetti glass birds available for sale. Each of these unique zanetti glass birds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and metal. Zanetti glass birds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Zanetti glass birds bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made zanetti glass birds over the years, but those made by Licio Zanetti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Zanetti Glass Birds?

Zanetti glass birds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,575, while the lowest priced sells for $674 and the highest can go for as much as $7,000.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Zanetti Glass Birds

How can you tell if a bird is Murano glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. 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. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.