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Homage to Amedeo Modigliani Pair of Murano Glass Figures
By Amedeo Modigliani, Walter Furlan
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of beautiful Murano blown glass figures designed by Walter Furlan. Glass blown by his son
Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Silver Leaf

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

Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Ars Murano
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Murano Art Biomorphic Glass Bowl. It depicts a heart shaped glass. It is white color in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Bowl
Murano Art Glass Bowl
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 8.2 in
Pair of Barovier Murano Glass Moorish Figures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of Moorish Figures in Venetian Dress. Hand blown Black Murano Glass with Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder Figures
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine pair of Venetian or Murano glass figurines or place card holders. In the form of peacocks
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1980s Modernist Purple Murano Glass Figure of a Cat and The Mouse
By Livio Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
transcends mere decorative objects. The 1980s Modernist Purple Murano Glass Figures of a Cat and a Mouse
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Glasses and Carafe in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, Italy
, splendid Novecento-style nude figures in massiccio glass, as well as bowls and urns with figures resting on
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Glasses and Bottle in Murano Glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, Italy
, splendid Novecento-style nude figures in massiccio glass, as well as bowls and urns with figures resting on
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass centerpiece designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970. Signed and with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Squirrel Figure in Amber and Orange Glass
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Place it alone or with other Murano glass animal figures to create a colorful set. Measures: 23.5 cm H
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptor best known for his traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures and animals. By
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
Rare Loredano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture
H 15.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Venetian Blue Murano Glass Etched Mirror Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
. This eye-catching mirrored tray is surrounnded by a blown blue and clear Murano glass rope, it has
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Pauly & C. Venetian Murano Glass Polychrome Enameled and Gilded Centerpiece
By Salviati
Located in Hanover, MA
Venetian polychrome enameled and gilded glass centerpiece by Pauly & C. of Murano enameled by
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Venetian Twisted Glass Rope Mirrored Vanity Tray
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Murano Venetian rectangular tray with twisted glass surround and reverse etched mirror
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Glass

Materials

Metal

Nason & Co. Murano Ice Glass "Collection" Ashtray for Cleto Munari, Italy 1980s
By Cleto Munari, Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Murano ice glass ashtray designed by Cleto Munari and produced by Nason in Italy during
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Etched Murano Glass Mirrored Tray by Ercole Barovier, Italy, 1960s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Murano glass rope that is embedded with clear gold flakes. Done in the style of Luigi Brusotti and Gio
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

Barbini Murano Glass Vase with Dots
By Murano 5, Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Barbini Murano Glass Vase with Dots Offered for sale is a handblown Murano glass vase in purple to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Vase with Dots
Barbini Murano Glass Vase with Dots
H 9.45 in W 5.6 in D 4.34 in
A Two-piece Renato Anatra Gymnast Dancer Sculpture by Murano Art Glass, Signed
By Renato Anatra
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible Mid-Century Two-piece Renato Anatra Gymnast Dancer Sculpture by Murano Art Glass
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Italian novelty murano glass mounted silver band figures comprising of two banjo
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
Italian Murano Glass Mounted Silver Band Figures
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 1.19 in
Fulvio Bianconi Venini Model 4319 Patchwork Pezzato Vase Murano, Italy, 1950’s
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
original acid signature Venini Murano Italia. Born in Padua, Bianconi exhibited a precocious talent
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Amber Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Figures
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amber and gold flecks art glass dove bird
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Mid Century Pair Art Glass Cased Copper Aventurine figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine vintage pair hand crafted Italian mid-century art glass figures originating from Murano
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Glass Parrot-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice, Aureliano Toso, 1953-1956
By Dino Martens
Located in Milano, IT
). This exhibition traced the history of twentieth century Murano glass, reinterpreted through a vast
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Vase with Infused Gold by Barbini, Italy, Asymmetric
By Barbini, Murano 5, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Glass Vase with Infused Gold by Barbini, Italy, Asymmetric Offered for sale is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-rosé-blue Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Low Table Blue-Moss Green-Blue Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-rosé-amethyst Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-green-blue Murano Glass
By Purho Murano, Paritzki & Liani
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Rosé Murano Glass
By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Amethyst Murano Glass
By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-green-rosé Murano Glass
By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Rosé-Green-Amethyst Murano Glass
By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Blue-Amber Murano Glass
By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Amethyst-Blue Murano Glass
By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Paritzki&Liani Mid Low Table Blue-Moss Green-Blue Murano Glass
By Paritzki & Liani, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Angels is a collection of tables in Murano glass designed by the Paritzki&Liani (Tel Aviv, Israel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Venitian Glass Water Fountain
By Gino Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Antique Italian Murano glass fountain of exquisite craftsmanship. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Fountains

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase
By Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase Offered for sale is a large Barbini Murano art glass vase. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Vase
By Barbini, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Barbini Murano Glass Vase Offered for sale is a large Barbini Murano glass vase. Alfredo Barbini
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Vase
Barbini Murano Glass Vase
H 11.6 in Dm 6.7 in
Italian Murano Glass Decorative Panel by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass decorative panel designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1980. Signed and with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970. With original labels
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Amber Sommerso Glass Decorative Item of Two Chinese Figures by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. These two sculptures are made in amber sommerso Murano glass and are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Venetian Glass Water Fountain
By Gino Cenedese
Located in New Orleans, LA
hand-worked Murano glass. Four voluptuous glass figures representing the Four Seasons encircle the
Category

20th Century Italian Other Fountains

Materials

Gold Leaf

Impressive Murano Glass Cobra Sculpture by Loredano Rosin
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
was an Italian sculptor best known for his traditional use of Murano glass to depict stylized figures
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Vases Set of Three
By Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Vases Set of Three Offered for sale is a sculptural three vase set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass floor lamp designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1980. Signed and with original
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury Murano glass and gold dust spherical paperweight. It was produced in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano glass ashtray attributable to Archimedes Seguso of the 60s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass ashtray attributable to Archimedes Seguso from the 60s with geometric figures coloured
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Garniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass planter made by Alfredo Barbini for Vetreria Barbini Murano, 70s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Glass planter made by Alfredo Barbini, Barbini glassworks Murano, 70s. Murano glass. Alfredo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Mid-Century Murano Glass Chandelier with Stylised Bell Form
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Catania, IT
. hand blown Murano glass in hues of parchment with amber glass rim. Features a stylized brass ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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Murano Glass Figures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of murano glass figures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct murano glass figures — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Murano glass figures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco murano glass figures are consistently popular styles. Many murano glass figures are appealing in their simplicity, but Archimede Seguso, Murano and Salviati produced popular murano glass figures that are worth a look.

How Much are Murano Glass Figures?

Murano glass figures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,105, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $18,800.
Questions About Murano Glass Figures
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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 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 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
    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 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.