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Fratelli Toso Murano glass black and silver ashtray with eraser circa 1950
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass black and silver with eraser circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Black Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful sputnik Murano chandelier with multiple smoked "Triedi" stems shooting out from a brushed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Contemporary Italian Table Lamp in Blown Murano Glass Black and White
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Contemporary Italian table lamp in blown Murano glass black and white, by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Black and Grey Speckle Bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek stylish Murano glass bowl, Black interior with grey splatter exterior.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Sconces Blown Murano Glass Black Gold White Deco 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Sconces, Blown Murano Glass, Black Gold White, Deco, 1980s. Pair of amazing and
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Black Pink Latticino Swirl Ribbon Twist Vintage Chinese Figure Man
By Rossi Murano, Sergio Rossi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
SERGIO ROSSI MURANO Art Glass PINK Latticino FIGURINE Asian Man. 10.5” SIGNED Rossi Murano on lower
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Glass Black and Gold Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of black and gold Murano glass lamps combining molded black glass blocks with clear and
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Black and Gold Lamps
Murano Glass Black and Gold Lamps
H 29 in W 8.125 in D 5 in
Giant Pair of Italian Table Lamps in Murano glass Black and Cream color 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Giant Pair of Italian Table Lamps in Murano glass Black and Cream color 1960s. The set is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Chandelier 12 Lights Grey Murano Glass, Black Lampshades by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Modern Elegant chandelier 12 lights grey murano Glass, black lampshades by Multiforme A collection
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Black Vase, Made in Italy, 2000 circa, Handmade Mouth Blow
By Formia Murano
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Exceptional wrought Murano glass vase, mouth blown, in black and opaline color. Made by the
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Modern Murano Glass Black and Gold Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of modern black and gold Murano glass lamps. A beautiful decorative element for a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano glass black and white sconces - a pair
By AVMazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage sconces are made of an asymmetrical square frosted clear Murano glass with a handmade black paint
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
By Carlo Nason
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

'Palazzo' Contemporary, Handmade, Murano Glass, Black Side Table by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
, blending the splendor of Murano glass with the sleekness of high-gloss lacquered wood. The Palazzo offers
Category

2010s Italian Rococo Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

Dalmatian Murano Glass Black White Spotted Puppy Dog Figure Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cute hand blown Murano glass Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture in Black and White Murrine, Italy, 1950s
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

PAULI&C Murano glass black and white circa 1990 vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible attributed PAULI&C. Murano black and white vase circa 1990.
Category

1990s Italian International Style Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Chandelier 5 Arms White Murano Glass, Black Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio chandelier, 5 lights, in white artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements and black
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Aventurine Vintage Murano Glass Black Copper Large Bottle with Stopper
Located in New York, NY
This is a little jewel! This large decorative Art piece in blown Murano glass is realized with high
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Copper

Murano Glass Black and White Table Lamp by Res, Italy, 1980s
By Res
Located in Milan, IT
Black and white glass table lamp manufactured by Res.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase Murano Glass Black Blue Decorative Object Midcentury Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Cylindrical vase with handles in spotted Murano glass, in shades of blue and black. Made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Center Piece in Murano glass attributed to Barovier&Toso 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible center piece in Murano glass black iridized attributed to Barovier&Toso circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Chandelier 5 Arms Clear Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio by Multiforme is a chandelier, in clear artistic glass, black details with curly
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini&C by Tyra Lungren Murano glass black iridized vase circa 1960
By Venini
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Venini&C by Tyra Lungren Murano glass iridized black vase with two necks circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian International Style Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Green & Orange Murano Glass Black Metal & Brass 1950s Floor Lamp Attr. Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black metal and brass structure with white marble base. 2 hand made green and light red Murano
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

21st Century Chandelier, 6 Arms Silk Murano Glass, Black Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 390 chandelier, 6 lights, in silk artistic glass, black details by Multiforme This
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Chandelier, 5 Arms Crystal Murano Glass Black Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 5 lights, in cryustal artistic glass, black details by Multiforme
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Hanging Lamp 10 Arms Light Grey Murano Glass, Black Lampshades by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
the classic venetian tradition. Traditional are the black plissè silk lampshades and the grey glass
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Chandelier 5 Arms White Blown Artistic Murano Glass, Black Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Capriccio chandelier, 5 lights, in white artistic glass, with curly ornamental elements and black
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Black & White Pillar Lamp with Linen Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Discover our exquisite Murano glass table lamp, a timeless and contemporary piece that combines
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2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Black Iridescent Murano Art Glass Vases by Costantini
By Costantini
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Late 20th century pair of black iridescent Murano art glass vases with round Murano glass black
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Component Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Murano glass black and gold component lamps. circa 2000. Perfect for today's
Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Art Glass Charger and Bowl. Red and Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Red and Black swirl Murano hand blown art glass bowl and charger. Mint Condition Plate 21.75
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Italian Ribbon Trailed Hand-Blown Art Glass Jug
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Murano Venetian hand-blown glass ribbon pattern jug dating from the latter 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vivarini Murano Art Glass Round Black Vase, 1990
By Vivarini Murano
Located in Rome, IT
. Black cylindrical vase from Murano, with particular workmanship all around. Cylindrical vase of
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Sommerso Barbini Style
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass bowl or ashtray in the style of artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Pair of Brass Opaline Murano Glass and Wood Atomo Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass lamps, Opaline Murano glass, black ball of Murano glass and massive
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Pair of Bird Lamps Opaline Murano Glass Brass and Wood, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside Black bird lamps, white Opaline Murano glass, black painted resin style
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Casper Lamp Murano Glass and Metal by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, Italy, 1980s
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare table, desk or sculpture lamp in blown bubble Murano glass, black band with purple
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Formia Murano Incalmo Glass Vase
By Formia Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large vase utilizing a difficult technique.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Vintage Sign Formia Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Green Glass Sculpture Italian
By Formia Murano
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage wave hand blown glass sculpture by Formia Murano was done in the 80s is like
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Midcentury Empty Pockets 1960s Murano Glass
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in bari, IT
Empty pockets with oval shape in forest green with brown shades, thick Murano glass from the 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Hand Blown Murano Glass Clown Decanter with Stopper Red Orange Black
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Wayne, NJ
This Italian hand blown murano glass clown decanter with stopper red orange black blue etc. We
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri Art Glass Swan Sculpture Figure
By Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass gold fleck hand blown figural
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Centerpiece by Arte Murano Silvestri, Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Silvestri Glassware Glass Fusion
Located in Roma, IT
Glass centerpiece is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. A vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown Fazzoleto shape Murano glass vase with murrina applied glass drops. Italy, 1950s. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Large Murano Glass Red and Black Striped Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Troy, MI
Signed Seguso Murano on the underside of base, this circa 1980s tall, heavy glass vase has stripes
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Stella Tray Murano Glass Teal Blue
By Alessandro Mendini, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini Stella tray Murano glass Teal Blue color. Designed in 2014, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
H 2.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful vintage Italian Murano novelty glass mouse figure standing wearing a long 'robe' in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
Murano Venetian Vintage Glass Mouse Figure, 1950s-1960s
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H 23 in W 11.5 in D 13.5 in
Black and White Murano Glass Duck, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Black and White Murano Glass Duck, Attributed to Seguso. Italy, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Art Glass Chinese Figures Sculpture Pr
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Formia Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite pair of Venetian Murano Formia Italian Sommeroso Vetri art glass hand blown figural pair
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Black Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful centerpiece ashtray in Murano glass Archimede Seguso 1970, round black color
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Six Colorful Murano Champagne Cups on Twisted Clear Base
By Murano 5
Located in Weiningen, CH
Six colorful Murano champagne cups on twisted base. Red/green/blue/clear brown/clear grey/clear
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

An imitation of a coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1780.
Located in Milan, IT
covered by stucco and Murano glass, black beads. Italy circa 1780.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

21st Century Federico Peri Plissé Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE PLISSE' ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cut Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE CUT ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Stripe Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri IRIDE STRIPE ashtray Murano glass various colors. Iride is a collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Ashtray Plissé Murano Glass Various Colors
By Federico Peri, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Federico Peri IRIDE Ashtray Murano Glass Various Colors and Versions: PLISSE
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Black For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass black available at 1stDibs. Each murano glass black for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. There are 2441 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass black you’re looking for, while we also have 533 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass black — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass black bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made murano glass black has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Venini, Murano and Archimede Seguso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Glass Black?

Prices for a murano glass black start at $1 and top out at $88,695 with the average selling for $2,410.
Questions About Murano Glass Black
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.