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Creator: Murano Glass Sommerso
Vintage Murano Glass Dove Bird Paperweight, Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage murano glass paperweight features a delightful sitting bird design. The clear and blue glass gives the paperweight a cha...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Art Glass
1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends or Paperweights
set of two
glass artist Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Italy
Pear 7 h x 4 diameter
Apple ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Murano Aqua Banana by Alfredo Barbini 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, unique Murano hand blown banana by Alfredo Barbini. Unique aqua glass is encased in gold, and clear glass. The glass glitters when the light hits this piece at different an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Blown Glass
Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a reef with fish aquarium. Colors are a different shades of blue, white, black and clea...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Murano Glass
Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a reef with fish aquarium. Colors are a different shades of blue, white, black and clea...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Murano Glass
Vintage Double Side Fish Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a fish. Colors are a different shades of blue, red, yellow and clear. A beautiful nice addit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Blown Glass
Set of Two Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some flowers. Colors are a blue, white, red and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop or a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
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Murano Glass
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Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
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Petite Millefiori Flowers Murano Italian Art Glass Paperweight 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Alfredo Barbini Aquarium Murano 2 Fish Glass Object for Cenedese 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of two fishes and sea plants within clear glass, Italy circa 1960s.
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Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
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Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, in a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yellow, red and c...
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Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
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Murano Glass Fish Sculpture Coral Reef Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Italian artistic blown art glass double fish multi-color sculpture, circa 1960.
Beautiful vintage Murano, hand blown, Italian art glass colorful tropical fish attached to a large coral sculpture.
Colorful fish in vivid polychrome yellow, blue and red within a sparkling glass base.
Murano, Italy, 1960s. This fish sculpture is made in hand-blown Murano glass with polychromed vivid colors.
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A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano.
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Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium.
Featuring multicolored inclusions with five fish and sea grass.
Italy, Venice 1950-1959.
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Alfredo Barbini Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture Figure
By Alfredo Barbini
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture figurine. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. The piece is profusely covered in go...
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Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
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Murano Glass Sommerso paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.
Murano glass Sommerso paperweights are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Murano Glass Sommerso paperweights, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original paperweights by Murano Glass Sommerso were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider paperweights by Salviati, Venini, and Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Prices for Murano Glass Sommerso paperweights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $180 and can go as high as $420, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $280.
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Questions About Murano Glass Sommerso Paperweights
- How is Sommerso glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sommerso glass is made by dipping colored glass into liquid molten glass in a second shade prior to mouth-blowing the material into the desired shape. The end result is a decorative object that shows off two or more colors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sommerso glass.
- What is Sommerso art glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- How much is Murano glass worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How 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, 2023To 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, 2022All 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.
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