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Mushroom Bubble Murano Glass Lamp, Italy, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Table bedside or desk mushroom lamp in blown orange bubble Murano glass. Artisanal work Italian
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Large clear bubble Murano glass disc sputnik chandelier in polished nickel and in the diameter of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Nickel
Custom Large Blue Bubble Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Large blue bubble Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier. Customization is available in different
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Flush Mount Light
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear bubble Murano glass disc flush mount light. Ones are shown in burnished brass and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Metal, Chrome
Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Sputnik Chandelier in Burnished Brass
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sputnik chandelier with clear bubble Murano glass discs and burnished brass frame. Custom
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Rectangle Shape
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear bubble Murano glass disc chandelier in a rectangle shape and chrome finish. Each glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Custom Clear Bubble Murano Glass Disc Chandelier in Double Pyramid Shape
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Small clear bubble Murano glass disc chandelier in double pyramid shape. The frame is in polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Lamps Brass and Gold Bubble Murano Glass by F. Fabbian, Italy, 1970s
By F. Fabbian
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Pair of bulbs table or bedside lamps in brass and gold bubble Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 12.21 in W 11.62 in D 11.62 in
Barovier Gold Bubbles Murano Glass Pendant Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Smaller scale single 1950's Murano Italian hand blown ribbed glass hanging ceiling pendant light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1940's Barovier Bubbled Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Barovier
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a wonderful clear Murano masterpiece by Barovier - bubbled inclusions and scale like design
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Acrylic
Nickeled Brass Wall Sconces With Bubbled Murano Glass Globe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Enlightening wall sconces made of a nickeled brass structure holding a solid Murano glass bubbled
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Artistic Suspension 1 Light, Sphere Bubble Murano Glass Desafinado by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Artistic suspension lamp, glass sphere in clear Murano glass.
Elegant and unmistakable, suggestive
Category
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 39.38 in Dm 6.7 in
Contemporary Pair of Gold Bubble Murano Glass and Brass Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of Bubble table or bedside lamps in gold Murano glass and brass. Slight color difference due
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 11.03 in
Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
elegant green brown Murano glass bowl utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Large Bubble Murano Glass Sconces or Wall Sconces, 1960s
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 2 Pairs of sconces by Hillebrand. Made in Germany, Europe, around 1960.
With bubble glass
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Seguso Crystal and Purple Air-Bubbled Murano Glass Italian Bowl 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury crystal and purple air-bubbled glass bowl. This wonderful item was designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
H 3.55 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
unique golden bubble Murano glass Barovier & Toso attr. Table Light, Italy 1960
By Barovier&Toso, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
produced in the 1960s in Murano, Italy. The light base is made of high quality Italian Murano glass with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Luciano Gaspari Blown Light Pink Blue Bubbles Murano Glass Vase Salviati, Italy
By Salviati, Luciano Gaspari
Located in Miami, FL
blue bubbles around, made for Salviati Murano, Venice.
Italian Mid-Century Modern highly skilled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Monumental Large Clear Bubble Murano Glass Flush Mount Venini Style 1970s, Italy
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1970s. It features a subtly concave and channeled hand blown thick and heavy Murano glass shade. With
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bubble Murano Glass and Metal Sconces by Leucos, Italy, 1970s
By Leucos
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Large pair of wall lights lamps sconces in blown Murano and black metal. The large version of the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in
Barovier&Toso Murano Glass green vase circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso green with air bubbles Murano Glass circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
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
Murano glass pendant "globe" Mazzega 1960
By AVMazzega
Located in London, GB
Handblown champagne colour, bubbles Murano glass with brass hardware.
Mazzega 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Floor Lamp Metal Chrome Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Floor lamp ghost model metal chrome and blown bubble Murano glass by Aldo Nason, the Carlo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 64.57 in W 14.18 in D 12.6 in
huge bubble glass murano wall lights thick glass made only 30 samples limited ed
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Medesano, Parma
thick bubble Murano glass. Delve into the realm of exclusivity with this limited edition masterpiece
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 19.69 in W 2.37 in D 5.91 in
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Bolle Table Lamp Aqua, Gray, Clear, Murano Glass
By Pierpaolo Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Bolle Sommerso "bubbles" Murano glass table lamps by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Available with black or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 59.06 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Mazzega in Murano Glass, circa 1960
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Merida, Yucatan
bubble Murano glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass Chandelier Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 59.85 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
light lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Chandelier Murano Glass and Metal by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Aldo Nason
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
lamp by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Very special round Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 39.38 in W 41.34 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Metal Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 16.15 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Brass Floor Lamp Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like Venini, Vistosi, La
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 49.22 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Metal Sconces Murano Glass by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
sconces by Aldo Nason for the manufacture Mazzega. Blown bubble Murano glass. Famous manufacture like
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 19.3 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Chandelier Murano Glass Metal Chrome by Aldo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Aldo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare Mid-Century Modern space age chandelier ceiling pendant light in blown bubble Murano
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome, Metal
H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Tall Murano Lamp
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Controlled bubble Murano Glass body on fluted column base, probably by Barovier. Shade not included
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
Lotus Lamp LT305 Murano Glass and Metal by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age table lamp Lotus model LT305, pelegoso bubble Murano glass and black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
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
H 18.9 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Murano Table Lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian table lamp with hand blown amethyst and clear bubbles Murano glasses / made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
Bespoke Italian Smoked Amber Mirrored Murano Glass Geometric Bronze Tile Mirror
Located in New York, NY
decorative frame, inset in dark pewter bronze finish borders, is composed of handmade bubble Murano glass
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 47.6 in W 35.75 in D 1.75 in
Contemporary Pair of Lighting Murano Glass Brass Side Tables, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
lacquered wood, brass and massive block brick of amber and clear bubble Murano glass. Contemporary work by a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Smoked Amber Mirrored Murano Glass Geometric Bronze Tile Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
composed of handmade bubble Murano glass squares in relief in a sunburst pattern interspersed with
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 47.6 in W 35.75 in D 1.75 in
Murano 1970s elegant blown glass pitcher green bubble glass - a good mood jar
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Landshut, BY
Murano 1970s
elegant blown glass pitcher
green bubble glass
" good mood jar "
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Stained Glass
H 10.63 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Customizable Italian Smoked Silver Murano Glass Geometric Gun Metal Tile Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
of handmade bubble Murano glass squares in relief in a sunburst pattern interspersed with waterfall
Category
2010s Italian Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
H 41.5 in W 29.25 in D 1.75 in
Customizable Italian Smoked Silver Murano Glass Geometric Gun Metal Tile Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
of handmade bubble Murano glass squares in relief in a sunburst pattern interspersed with waterfall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
H 41.5 in W 29.25 in D 1.75 in
Large Mid-Century Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970s
By Venini, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
covers and 30 organic and ribbon-shaped bubble Murano glass pieces.
A glass piece has the dimensions of
Category
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Brass Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glamorous Murano glass flush mount ‘Catena’ by Kalmar. 18 large "ribbons" in clear and bubble
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) provide ample
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
H 11.42 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flush Mount Chandelier, 1970s
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome back plate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) provide
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in Dm 19.69 in
Massive J.T. Kalmar "Catena" Murano Glass Chrome Flushmount Chandelier, 1970s (C
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Rijssen, NL
bubble Murano glass are suspended from a large chrome backplate. Thirteen E14 sockets (40W) provide ample
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Chrome
H 11.42 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Murano Green Bubbling Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in CABA, AR
Behold the ethereal beauty of Murano's light green bubbling glass vase—an exquisite fusion of
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Seguso Bubbling Pink Confection Murano Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Resembling a sea anemone, this blown glass vessel by Seguso is indeed a delight with its salmon
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Floor Lamp Brass Murano and Marble Design Italy 1970s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare brass floor lamp with thick bubble Murano glass diffuser. Oval brass stem. The oval base is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
H 73.23 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Amethyst and Clear Sconces by Poliarte, 2 Pairs Available
By Poliarte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall lights or flush mounts with hand blown amethyst and clear bubbles Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Nickel
German Mid-Century Pair of bubbles Murano Wall Sconces by Hillebrand, 1970s
By Hillebrand, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Unique and pretty German Pair of Bubbles Murano glass Wall Sconces by Hillebrand. These fixtures
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 3.35 in D 3.94 in
Large Murano Amethyst Color And Bubble Design Ashtray or Candy bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Large scale Murano glass ash tray or candy bowl. Made in the 1970s in Italy. High artisan Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Kalmar Flush Mount Light 'Catena', Brass Murano Glass, 1970
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
Murano glass (6 pieces) hang on a polished brass backplate.
Each fixture has 14 sockets for small Edison
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
1980s Giovanni Cenedese Modernist Brown and Amber Murano Glass Vase
By Giovanni Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
a side, brown and amber bubble murano glass it's in very good conditions. The Vase is a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass 1kg Bubble yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element ashtray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in
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- What is controlled bubble glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.
- What is bubble glass called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Murano 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.
- Can Murano glass be clear?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although 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, 2022Murano 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.
- Why is it called Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023It 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.
- Is Murano glass valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether 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.
- Is Murano glass worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, many glass lovers believe that Murano glass is worth it. Murano glass is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries. The glass is made using a variety of artisanal processes and is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murano glass is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Murano glass and other art glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Is Murano blown glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, 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.
- How can I identify Murano glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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.
- How is Murano glass marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024How 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.
- Does Murano glass have markings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, 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.
- Does Murano glass break?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 15, 2024Murano 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.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic 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, 2022Murano 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.
- What is Murano glass made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Murano 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, 2021There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Murano 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
- Is Murano glass always marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.