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1970s Murano glass ceiling light by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palermo, PA
Experience the magic of this 1970s Murano glass chandelier by Mazzega. This light features five
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1970s Murano glass floral flush mount
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Palermo, PA
This 1970s Murano glass ceiling light features 37 exquisite Murano glass flowers delicately set on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1970s Murano glass floral flush mount
1970s Murano glass floral flush mount
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 6.7 in
1970s Murano Glass Vase with Blue Decoration on the Sides
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Murano Glass Vase with Blue Decoration on the Sides
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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Round Italian Flower Chandelier 1970s Murano Glass Parts Brass gold Plate
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round Italian Flower Chandelier 1970s Murano Glass Parts Brass gold Plate
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Italian 1970s Murano Glass Vase, Transparent Glass with Calle Leaves and Flowers
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian 1970s Murano glass vase, transparent glass with Calle leaves and flowers decorations
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Wall Sconces Leaves Franco Luce Design, 1970s Murano Glass Brass Parts
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of wall sconces leaves Franco Luce Design, 1970s Murano glass brass parts. Bulbs E14 max 40
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1970'S Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Blown glass flora shape in pink-beige with polished gilt bronze frame chandelier.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1970s Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in London, London
Globe or ball pendant Murano glass Rippled glass with white inclusions Brass fittings
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

1970s Murano Glass Globe Pendant
1970s Murano Glass Globe Pendant
H 49.22 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s Murano Glass Pendant by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Amsterdam, NH
A beautiful pendant with thick bicolor Murano glass fronts. Clear and Amber handblown raw strips
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Sexy 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy pair of Murano sconces, the details of the glass are amazing.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sexy 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Sexy 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
H 12 in W 12 in D 4 in
1970S Murano Glass Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, London
Ceiling pendant Half globe Murano glass shade Steel stem 1960s/1970s Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Murano Glass Lamps by Carlo Nason-Artisanal Excellence
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the epitome of artisanal excellence with our exclusive pair of 1970s Murano Glass Lamps
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Pair of 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Italian sconces. Two pairs available. Price given for one
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
Pair of 1970s Murano Glass Sconces
H 26.38 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
1970s Murano Glass Wall Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1970s Murano Glass Wall Lamp, Italy
1970s Murano Glass Wall Lamp, Italy
H 7.09 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
1970's Murano Glass Red And Gold Candle Holders
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1970's modern signed Murano glass red and gold candle holders, in vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

1970's Murano glass lamps attributed to Veronése
By Paolo Veronese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of tall Murano lamps in the style of Paolo Veronese Italy 1970's Re-wired No shade included
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1970's Murano glass tall sconces
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice pair of leaves Murano glass Sconces Glass with silver leaves in the back Tall size Good
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1970's Murano glass  tall sconces
Pair of 1970's Murano glass  tall sconces
H 35.04 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
1970s Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Italian vintage floor lamp with black metal base and Murano glass shade. The lamp has been newly
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
1970s Murano Glass & Metal Floor Lamp, Italy
H 64.97 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in
1970S Murano Glass And Brass Leaf Lamp
Located in London, London
Table lamp Murano glass fronds Brass fittings Gold metal base Italy 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Murano Glass Chandelier with Red Stripe
Located in New York, NY
Unique 1970s vintage Murano glass with red/orange stripe chandelier.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

"Siena" by Bruno Gambone for VeArt 1970s Murano Glass Plate
By Bruno Gambone, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
"Siena" plate by B. Gambone 1975, VeArt. 79/199 exemplars Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

"Pisa" by Bruno Gambone for Veart 1970s Murano Glass Plate
By Bruno Gambone, VeArt
Located in Brescia, IT
"Pisa" plate by B. Gambone 1975, VeArt. 79/199 exemplars Perfect Conduction.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge Pair of 1970s Murano Glass Lamp by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Space Age table or floor lamps, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

1970's Murano Glass and Chrome Chandelier by Venini
By Venini
Located in Amsterdam, NH
to a spectacular combination of hanging crystal-glass bars 117 Quadriedri- shaped and 60 flat bars
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1970s Murano Glass and Colorful Murrine Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Playful pendant with stunning white Incamiciato glass shade. Lovely diffusion of the light. We have
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Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Murano Glass and Colorful Murrine Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Playful pendant with stunning white Incamiciato glass shade. Lovely diffusion of the light. We have
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

1970's Murano Glass & Chrome Pendant by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Amsterdam, NH
This a very stylistic piece from Cristal Arte. The distinctive 1970s blend of modern and classic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

1970s Murano Glass Ball Pendant by La Murrina
By La Murrina
Located in London, London
Sphere or ball pendant by La Murrina Anemone pattern Murano glass Can be height-adjusted Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

1970s Murano Glass and colorful Murrine Table Light
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Playful Table Light with stunning white Incamiciato glass shade. Lovely diffusion of the light. We
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

1970s Murano Glass and Colorful Murrine Pendant Light
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Playful pendant with stunning white Incamiciato glass shade and Murrina pieces throughout the shade
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Opaline Glass

1970s Murano glass fush mount designed by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Palermo, PA
This large vintage Murano glass ceiling light was designed by Carlo Nason in 1960s. The glass is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Couple of 1970s Murano Glass and Chromed Metal Appliques
Located in Milano, IT
chromed metal and corrugated Murano glass, each lamp holds three transparent glass discs with included
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Murano Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Tommaso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, London
Photo frame By Tommaso Barbi Cushion-shaped Murano glass frame Gold flecked Brass details and
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

1970s Murano Glass & Brass 'Tessuto' Sphere Table Lamps Attributed to Venini
By Venini
Located in Amsterdam, NH
These Classic table lamps are perfectly hand blown from white and clear Murano glass, attributed to
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Murano Glass Gold Inclusion Table Lamps by Mangani, Italy
By Giulia Mangani
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very elegant pair of modernist table lamps by Giulia Mangani. Italian design 1970s. This pair of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Large 1970s Murano Glass Table Light by F.Fabbian in White Swirl
By F. Fabbian
Located in Palermo, PA
Large white Murano glass swirl lamp. Suitable for table or as a floor light. Creator: F.FABBIAN
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brutalist Wall Sconces, in Style of Poliarte, Italy, 1970s Murano Glass
By Poliarte
Located in Rome, IT
, Italy, 1970s. White relief glass squares with red brown serpentines relief. Sconces can be fixated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Aquamarine, Orange and Gold Leaf 1970s Murano Glass Vase by F.lli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Small multicolored vase in clear, orange, aquamarine and gold leaf Murano glass by Toso Italian
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Toni Zuccheri Veart Murano Italian Design Glass Sculpture
By VeArt, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brescia, IT
Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italy, 1970s Murano Glass Sculpture Perfect condiction
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bowl / Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Murano glass bowl/sculpture Thick solid glass distribution allows the piece to stand
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Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Veronese
By Veronese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970s Murano glass sconces. Possibility of two pairs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Veronese
Pair of Murano Glass Sconces by Veronese
H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
Murano Clear Italian Art Glass Elephant Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1970s Murano glass elephant sculpture.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano glass spherical table lamp, Mazzega Italy 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Firenze, IT
Murano glass spherical table lamp Mazzega Italy 1970s Murano glass sphere embossed. Beige marble
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Set of Two 1970's Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso vases By Flavio Poli.
By Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Set of two 1970's Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli. The vases are made in the Sommerso
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Et Toso Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Aureliano Toso
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1970s Murano glass vase with applied multi-colored lines and circle decoration. (mfg by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Et Toso Glass Vase
Italian Murano Et Toso Glass Vase
H 13.75 in W 7 in D 6 in
Vintage Glass Vase Sommerso by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage glass vase Sommerso by Flavio Poli in 1970s. Murano Glass. Measures: 64x16 cm
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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Blue and Purple Murano Glass Tall Vase
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy Sommerso Murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1970s, it's in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Leaf Chandelier in Light Aqua, Israel c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1970's Murano Glass chandelier featuring textured relief glass in the form of stylized leaves. The
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Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Chrome

Murano Glass Bell Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
Located in Premariacco, IT
1970s Murano glass chandelier with a particular and elegant design, ideal for all kinds of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Elegant Pair of 1970s Murano Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
own design A beautiful pair of 1970s Murano glass sconces, the glass is very beautiful in person.      
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1970s Glass Dome Sconces by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970s Murano glass dome sconces by Limburg. The glass dome fits on to a brass backplate
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy 1970s. Murano glass and Metal, fully working
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Three-Light Chandelier, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass three-light chandelier, 1970s Murano glass three-light
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Murano "Trine" Filigree Glass Wall Scone Lamp, by Venini, 1970s
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Delft, NL
Murano "Trine" filigree glass wall scone lamp, by Venini, 1970s Murano Glass wall scone
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1970's Dome Sconces / Flush Mounts by Limburg
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1970's Murano glass dome sconces / flush mounts by Limburg. The glass dome fits onto a
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Set of Five La Murrina Sconces, of Triangular Shape, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in London, GB
A great set of 1970s Murano glass sconces by La Murrina in clear and amber colour glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass, Murrine

Heavy Murano Glass "Amber-Teal" Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Seguso, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bochum, NRW
Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1970s Murano glass ashtray shell shaped, made of amber and turquoise glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Brazier Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Brazier coffee table - Italy - 1970s Murano glass top and tripod iron structure A multicolored
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Brazier Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
Brazier Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Murano Glass Pendant Lights or Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of unusual 1970s Murano glass pendants feature textured surfaces that are amber on one
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Vintage 1970s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Italian Murano Glass Shade and Brass Table Lamp by VeArt
By VeArt
Located in Carimate, Como
Iconic pair of large 1970s Murano glass shade table lamps. As can be seen from pictures, the metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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1970s Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1970s murano glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 6424 variations of the antique or vintage piece of 1970s murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 1970s murano glass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of 1970s murano glass bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of 1970s murano glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mazzega Murano, Carlo Nason and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1970s Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of 1970s murano glass start at $1 and top out at $91,985 with the average selling for $2,602.
Questions About 1970s 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a glass rooster is Murano, you can look for markings and other details to try and determine the maker, but the best way to determine authenticity is to enlist the help of an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.

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