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Gianluca Vidal Murano Glass Sculptural Bowl 2000-2010
By Gianluca Vidal
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Unique massive Gianluca Vidal Murano glass sculptural bowl Date : 2000-2010 Origin
Category

2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown 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

Vintage Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl, Bullicante (controlled bubble) Glass
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Sculptural Leaf Bowl, Bullicante (controlled bubble) Glass This is a uniquely
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Clear and Black Swirl Murano Glass Sculptural Male Bust Lamps, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This pair of clear and black swirl Murano glass sculptural male bust lamps is one of a kind. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Hand Blown Murano Glass Sculptural Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown clear Murano glass sculpture lamp with newly restored nickel plated solid brass hardware
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Hand Blown Murano Glass Sculptural Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown clear Murano glass sculpture lamp with newly restored nickel-plated solid brass hardware
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chandelier Brass Murano Glass Sculptural Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian chandelier elegant and chic, brass structure semi-glazed glass opal glasses
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large and Massive Vintage Italian Vase in Pink Murano Glass, Sculptural Shapes
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Amber Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A large Italian hand blown amber murano glass sculptural vase in the form of a cobra.
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Amber Murano Glass Sculpture
1960s Amber Murano Glass Sculpture
H 20.48 in W 11.03 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Style Silver Leaf White Clear Murano Glass Sculpture Vase
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Minimalist organic creation, crystal clear thick blown Murano glass sculptural flower vase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian Art Deco Style Silver Leaf White Clear Murano Glass Sculpture Vase
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Minimalist organic creation, crystal clear thick blown Murano glass sculptural flower vase
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Italian Heavy Blue Sommerso Style Art Glass bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A sculptural and large hand-made Italian blue Sommerso style art glass bowl made on Murano and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triangular Bowl or Ashtray, Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seguso Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s. Sculptural Murano Art Glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray. Sculptural
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Red Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural clear and red Murano glass vase designed in the 1970s by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Category

Vintage 1970s Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Small Sculptural Vase in Clear and Blue Frosted Glass
Located in Milano, IT
pretty much like this vintage Murano glass vase. Made of clear thick "cristallo" glass, it has a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Round Murano Sommerso Smoked Glass Ashtrays by V. Nason & Carlo for Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ashtrays or Empty pockets Murano smoked glass art, entirely made by hand with the technique of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1, 3kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Green Gold Flecks Bullicante Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass pulled glass sculptural flower vase. Attributed to designers Flavio Poli and Archimede Seguso for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 1, 5kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Blown Murano Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Italien sculptural hand-blown Murano art glass decorative bowl, Ashtray in dark pink, blue
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage sculptural valet tray in thick Sommerso Murano glass, blue and violet
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning valet tray in thick Murano glass. The peculiar lavender-ish hue, known as "Alessandrite
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue gray, opaline Italian art glass handkerchief
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Italian Murano Seguso Large Sculptural Glass Bowl with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful folded Italian Murano Seguso cased folded glass bowl is large and Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Bamboo Floor Lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi, 1970's
By Vistosi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Murano glass sculptural floor lamp by Enrico Tronconi for Vistosi. It has 3 glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Birds C1965
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of three hand blown art glass birds. Chickens, are amazing in the various color
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl. This elegant Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Green Alabastro Glass Swan Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian sculptural glass swan, made on the island of Murano, near
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Alabastro Glass Duck Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian sculptural glass duck or goose, made on the island of
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Peach Pink White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece or vase in a beautiful soft peach pink color. Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Big colorful decorative Murano glass vase, Mid Century Italian design
Located in Milano, IT
Coming from Spinzi Milano's curated selection of vintage collectible glass, this big vase from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Clear Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Charles Hollis Jones, Lightolier, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chattanooga, TN
shade separately. Elegant Mid-Century Modern sculptural Murano glass table lamp. The piece is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Murano Sommerso Collectible Sculpture Vase in Red and Clear Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
While some Murano ashtrays come in simple shapes, others have more ornate and sculptural styles
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Sommerso Collectible Sculpture Tray in Aquamarine and Red Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
While some Murano ashtrays come in simple shapes, others have more ornate and sculptural styles
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Sommerso Collectible Sculpture Tray in Aquamarine and Red Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
While some Murano ashtrays come in simple shapes, others have more ornate and sculptural styles
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Leopard Tortoise Shell Pattern Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art glass Handkerchief vase 1960s. Mid-Century beautiful, turtle shell hand blown Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Art Glass Murano Blue and White Sculptural Bowl Vase Centerpiece
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful hand-blown Art glass vase or decorative bowl centerpiece was designed in Murano
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Sculptural Mazzega Murano Glass Mid-Century Table Side Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful table or side lamp, made of Murano glass, manufactured by Mazzega Italy in the 1960s
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Green Murano Glass Martini Cup, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
aperitif. Sculpturally beautiful, VELENI’s Martini Glass MG-30g plays on the dichotomy between attraction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Dark Purple Round Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ashtrays or Empty pockets Murano smoked glass art, entirely made by hand with the technique of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Lobster Sculpture Murano Glass, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This Murano glass lobster statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Murano glass is a type
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Garnet Pink White Organic Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
highly decorative and sculptural Murano glass centerpiece made in shades of garnet and pink at the
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage very big clear Murano glass bell shaped vase with filigree decoration
Located in Milano, IT
Large blown glass vase, elegant and sculptural, made in the 1970s and enriched by the subtle
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Blue Murano Glass Martini Cup, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
aperitif. Sculpturally beautiful, VELENI’s Martini Glass MG-30lb plays on the dichotomy between attraction
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
exquisite pink Murano art glass seashell sculptural centerpiece bowl has eye-catching shapes and color with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Centerpieces

Materials

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

Blue Murano Glass Centerpiece, VELENI by L+W, 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

White Murano Glass Centerpiece, VELENI by L+W 2022 - Limited Edition collectible
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
crafted by the expert hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Plastic

Sculptural floor lamp, Murano glass, 1970s , Collectible Decorative
By Mazzega, Giusto Toso, Leucos, Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
floor or sideboard lamp from the 1970s, Italian Space Age style, crafted in maculated Murano glass
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

RARE LABELLED Galliano Ferro Murano Lilac Glass Slab Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Bolton, GB
unpacked) 1950's Venetian glass sculptural slab, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modern Italian Gold Honeycomb Murano Glass Tall Round Conical Double Vase
By Alberto Donà, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian Decorative Arts gold vase, in blown Murano glass, worked with pure 24k gold
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Modern Italian Gold Honeycomb Murano Glass Round Conical Hourglass Double Vase
By Alberto Donà, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian Decorative Arts gold vase, in blown Murano glass, worked with pure 24k gold
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Large Murano Peach White Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase Organic Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large sculptural hand blown Murano glass centerpiece vase in a beautiful creamy peach color. Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Murano Glass, Mid-Century Modern Centerpiece. NOS!
By Lino Tagliapietra, Effetre International Company
Located in Firenze, FI
1970s Lino Tagliapietra Murano glass centerpiece. A real eye-catcher! A black/white opaline
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1960s Murano Art Glass BAK Table Lamp Lamparas Mexico City
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1960s Murano Art Glass BAK Table Lamp Lamparas Mexico City lovely sculptural
Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Multi Color Murrine XL Vase in the Style of Cenedese, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand-blown Italian art Murano multicolor glass vase with applied colorful big glass
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1960s Murano Sommerso Bowl Art Glass Organic Modernist Design Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Sculptural Bowl Art Glass Organic Design Italy 16 long x 9.5 w x 5.5 h Unmarked. No
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture Coral Reef Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Archimede Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Italian artistic blown art glass double fish multi-color sculpture, circa 1960. Beautiful
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Murano Glass Sculptural For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass sculptural for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every murano glass sculptural was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a murano glass sculptural, we have 229 options in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass sculptural, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right murano glass sculptural, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made murano glass sculptural has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Carlo Nason, Mazzega Murano and AVMazzega are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Glass Sculptural?

Prices for a murano glass sculptural can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $25,510, while the average can fetch as much as $2,469.
Questions About Murano Glass Sculptural
  • 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
    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 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 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, 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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
    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
    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.