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New Murano Glass Tall Battuto Smoky Sage Green Vase
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this vase is 15” tall and 8.5” diameter
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

New Dark Green Murano Glass Battuto Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 11” tall with the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

New Murano Glass XL Dark Green Battuto Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 18” tall with the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

1930s Venetian Mirrored Glass Tray with Silver Plate Handles
Located in Troy, MI
plate handles at the sides, circa 1930s. Unknown Murano glass maker.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair New Scavo Bianco White Glass Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
. Unknown Murano glass maker. New wiring for US electrical standards.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair New Scavo Bianco White Glass Sconces
Pair New Scavo Bianco White Glass Sconces
H 18.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Mid Century Three Tiered Murano Glass Pendant Fixture
Located in Troy, MI
sockets. Polished brass chain and dome-shaped canopy. Unknown Murano glass maker. Wiring has been updated
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue and Rose Venetian Glass Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
repainted to match your wall color. Unknown Murano glass maker. Sold and priced as a pair.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Ferro Battolo Dark Green Decorative Perfume Bottle - Medium
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 14” tall with the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Bubbles Glass Set, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano bubbles glass set, 1960s. Dimensions: Ashtray D= 17cm; H= 6 cm. glass 1 = 8x8 cm. glass 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Collection Glass in Multicolored Murano Glass from the 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Collection glass in multicolored Murano glass, made in the 1950s Ø cm 12 h cm 34
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Globet, 1930s
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass globet, 1930s. Dimensions: H= 25 cm; D= 9 cm.
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Globet, 1930s
Murano Glass Globet, 1930s
H 9.85 in Dm 3.55 in
1950s "Calcedonio" Murano Glass Mid Century Rare Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Calcedonio" Murano Glass Vase Italy, 1950 Rare Vase Excellent condiction
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

New Murano Glass Gold Streaked Pitcher and Six Glasses
Located in Troy, MI
glass with gold decoration. Unknown Murano maker. Sold and priced as a set of seven pieces.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Glass Lidded Vessel with Gold Inclusions
Located in Troy, MI
Midcentury Murano glass tall lidded vessel in clear glass embellished with gold inclusions. Unknown
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Gold Dust Flakes" Ashtray Murano with Pestle
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Cira 1970, made in Italy. We offer this beautiful Murano Glass with Pestle "with many Gold Dust
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Horse Head Bust Signed Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This Italian Murano Sommerso glass horse head is signed Bortaro. It is lovely and in then colors of
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase, 1960s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian Murano Glass Vase, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 30 cm; D= 10 cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted in the vibrant spirit of the 1960s, this Murano glass ashtray exudes timeless charm. With
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
H 2.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted in the vibrant spirit of the 1960s, this Murano glass ashtray exudes timeless charm. With
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
H 2 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted in the vibrant spirit of the 1960s, this Murano glass ashtray exudes timeless charm. With
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
Murano Glass Ashtray, 1960s
H 2.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Bookends- A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large Murano glass bookends. Beautiful controlled bubble inclusions. Would work well in a
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare Neoclassical Revival Murano Milky Glass Italian Vase, 1950s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Wonderful milky- glass Murano vintage carafe or vase, probably unique piece. nr. O/3764.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Anzolo Fuga Attb Murano Glass Vase
By Anzolo Fuga, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and large glass vase for a very well known glass blower artist.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Handblown Murano Athletic Motif Cycling Glass
Located in New York, NY
Handblown Murano athletic cycling motif glass. Individually handblown and designed glass with a
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Handblown Murano Athletic Rowing Motif Glass
Located in New York, NY
Handblown Murano athletic rowing motif glass. Individually handblown and designed sculling/rowing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Glass Clown Monumental Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental Murano Italian glass clown is fantastic and in great condition. Minor
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Murano glass vase, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor wear
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 9.85 in W 15.36 in D 13.78 in
Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Murano glass vase, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor wear
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Archimede Seguso Style Murano Glass, Carnival Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just a beautiful vase in the Carnival style colors murano glass vase.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Toso, Monumental "Bolloni" Murano Glass Vase, Signed
By Angelo Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Barovier Toso " Bolloni" murano Vase. Signed in bottom. Large clear vase with large lens.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in White Bubble Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern White Bubble Murano glass ashtray. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Athletic Rowing Motif Glass
Located in New York, NY
Handblown Murano athletic rowing motif glass. Individually hand blown and designed sculling/rowing
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink murano glass vase, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor wear
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
H 4.53 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
New Murano Glass Pitcher in Iridescent Gold with Blue Streaks
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this new Murano glass pitcher has an iridescent pale gold body with streaks of blue
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Murano Glass

New Murano Glass Pitcher in Gold Green and Multi Colors
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this new Murano glass pitcher has an iridescent pale green gold body with multi
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Murano Glass

Low Serving Bowl Italian Murano Glass, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful low Murano serving bowl made in Italy in the 1960s. Soft pink and purple hues, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Green Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Green murano glass vase, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Green Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Green Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
H 12.41 in W 17.72 in D 14.38 in
Red Murano Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Red murano glass ashtray, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Red Murano Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
Red Murano Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
No Reserve
H 2.96 in W 4.73 in D 5.71 in
Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Antonio da Ros Murano Glass Sommerso Vase for Cenedese
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sommerso glass with a very traditional bubble design by Antonio da Ros.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Raspberry and Gold Aventurine Snail Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and beautiful small Murano vintage glass bowl is in the shape of a snail form. It has
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Gino Cenedese, Important Scavo Work Murano Glass Vase, Martinuzzi Style
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the Master blower. Gino Cenedese Murano glass work of art vase . This is a superb
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Saffron Glass Bowl With Murrine Inclusions
Located in Chicago, IL
Wide lip Murano glass bowl in hand blown saffron glass with umber ribbon. Blue, green, rose and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Bullseye Vase or Vessel Vintage Italian Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This graphic bullseye diamond pattern of this Italian Murano vase and or glass object stands alone
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Anzolo Fuga Centerpiece/Charger, Large Bowl, Murano Glass by Avem
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Murano charger by the well known master blower Anzolo Fuga , This is a great 2 spirals
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Orange and White Murano Glass Italian Bowl or Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury orange and white Murano glass bowl or ashtray. This fantastic piece was
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso, Murano Glass Millefiori Lidded Box, Italy, Early 20th Century
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO - Rare antique Murano art glass Millefiori lidded box - striking red, white and blue
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Pheasant "Fagiano" large hand-blown Murano art glass sculpture.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
1950s Murano art glass hand-modelled Pheasant sculpture, pleasing in its choice of colours and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Etched Round Tray Aventurine Glass Twisted Metal Handles
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
by a border of twisted glass with sparkling gold aventurine and the tray has fancy gold colored metal
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Vintage Turquoise, Green, Pink, Red, Clear Signed Glass Pitcher
Located in North Miami, FL
This jewel toned luscious vintage signed italian Murano glass pitcher is a beauty of stripes of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Glass "Carafe" Bottle/Decanter/Vase, by Ermanno Toso
By Ermanno Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a very rare Carafe by the well known Murano Master Ermanno Toso. Made for the Fratelli
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Italian Blue and Green Murano Glass Ashtray, from the Sommersi Series, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italianblue and green midcentury Murano glass vase of the Sommersi series, 1950s Vase of the I
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso, Large Murano Glass, Corroso, Uranium Leaded Box /Jar Attb Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern vintage green glow glass, in this leaded box/jar. Attributed to Flavio Poli.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini, Murano Glass Bowl/Small Vase Acid Signed 'Venini, Murano, Italia' 3 Line
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful small bowl in ruby red glass by Venini. Signed in acid 3 lines, several designers worked
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Teal Emerald Green Glass Square Bowl with Bullecante Bubbles Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This rich color of teal emerald green Italian murano glass square bowl has lots of bubbles
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Murano Sommerso Glass, Corroso Vase, by Carlo Scarpa, Acid 3-Line Mark
By Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Murano bowl acid signature, Venini Murano Italia" 3 line. This bowl was made in several
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Mario Poggi Scavo Murano Teal Sea Green, Gold Aventurine Glass Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This hallmarked Italian Murano 1980's glass bowl has the scavo technique and is marked Mario Poggi
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

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  • 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 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 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 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.