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Murano Glass Apple Paperweight by Ogetti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Clear glass Murano paperweight by Ogetti. This Mid-Century Modern piece will look great on any desk
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

20Thc Murano Glass Apple & Pear Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand made glass apple & pear bookends in fine condition. The deep blue & clear color. Pear is
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Modern More Folk Art

Materials

Art Glass

1980s Carlo Moretti Hand-blown Glass Apple
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful pale green hand-blown Murano glass apple by design house Carlo Moretti. This very
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

1980s Carlo Moretti Hand-blown Glass Apple
1980s Carlo Moretti Hand-blown Glass Apple
H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1960's Venetian Italian Murano Art Glass Gold Figural Fruit Apple Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano Italian art glass gold fleck hand blown figural apple sculpture. Great
Category

Mid-20th Century Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Salviati Bullecante Army Green and Clear Apple Glass Sculpture or Object
By Salviati
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano Salviati bulbous glass apple sculpture, paperweight or object is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends or Paperweights set of two glass artist Alfredo
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Blue and Clear Apple Sculpture Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Barbini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Modern Murano art glass in turquoise and clear apple fruit glass sculpture or
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Apple Murano, 1950, Design by Churba, Cristaleria Querandi Sign: Querandi 02
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

1950's Murano Bubble Glass Apple Paperweight Decorative sculpture
By Formia Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano bubble grass red apple with green stem in excellent condition , no chips
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Apple Green Murano Glass Leaf Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous modern apple green colored Murano glass leaf chandelier. Featuring cascading leaf forms in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Massive Italian Art Glass Apple by Murano Glass
By Bonetti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful massive Italian art glass apple by Murano Glass, circa 1998. Stunning fluorite green
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Murano glass bicolor apples with bulicante.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible pair of Murano glass of apples bicolor with bubbles circa 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian International Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Beautiful and Rare Murano Sommerso Apple by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Delicious and beautiful mouth-blown glass apple, Made in Italy circa 1960s with a colorful orange
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Amber Glass Apple Murano Blown Art Glass Paperweight Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Small Amber Glass Apple Murano Blown Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Fruit Sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Signed Livio Seguso Murano Gold-Accented Pear & Apple Glass Sculptures
By Livio Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of large Murano glass sculptures, a pear and an apple, was crafted by renowned
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Apple Green Straw Yellow Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Clocks

Materials

Murano Glass

An Heavy and Solid Murano Hand Blown Big Apple Art Glass
Located in Norton, MA
This is a Large solid and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Big Apple Art Glass with colorful Murrine on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright white and sky blue Italian art glass pear / apple fruit
Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Livio Seguso Murano Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Livio Seguso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium green apple with gray bird
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Red Apple-GreenThread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Carlo Moretti 1980 Round Apple Mint Murano Crystal Glass Bowl with Cover
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Vintage decorative vase with cover or jar made in blown apple green Murano crystal glass, designed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Green Apple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown olive green over white and gold flecks Italian art glass apple
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Apple Ashtray / Bowl, Italy, c.1960
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alfredo Barbini Murano Art Glass Apple Ashtray / Bowl, Italy, c.1960.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass ring dish and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Red Apple-Green Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Colorful Cenedese Set of Tall Apple Green Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
huge collection, available in our 1stdibs store, containing some wonderful pieces of Murano glass from
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Apple Green Murano Glass Table Lamps by David Duncan Studio
Located in New York, NY
A pair of table lamps made from vintage Murano Glass having gilt wood bases and brass finials with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Red Apple-Green Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Milk White Inside Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in amber murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso 1980 Italian Silver Navy Blue Apple Green Murano Glass Hen Bird Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Archimede Seguso Italian Mid-Century Modern Design blown Murano glass rooster
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Murano Cranberry Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Apple Ring Dish Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cranberry pink and gold flecks Italian art glass apple shaped
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid Century Modern Murano Aventurine Apple Bowl, Pink Cranberry Sommerso
By Archimede Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Murano Aventurine Apple Bowl, Pink Cranberry Sommerso Beautiful vintage Murano
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Hand Blown Glass Vases Apple Green Veined Texture Pair
Located in London, GB
Pair of vivid apple green vases were made using the Caldo technique often used in Murano which
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Fruit, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of orange Murano glass fruit including an apple and a lemon Italy, Circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Fruit, Pair
Italian Murano Glass Fruit, Pair
H 3 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Sommerso Glass Apple by Hanne Dreutler and Arthur Zirnsack for Studio Åhus
By Studio Ahus
Located in Bochum, NRW
Stunning classic Glass APPLE by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus from 1992. Beautiful, vibrant light
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Empoli Peach Color Italian Art Glass Grapes Pear Apple Pepper Fruit Sculptures
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of four hand blown peachy color Italian art glass fruit sculptural figural
Category

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

Materials

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

Italian Venetian Pendant Chandelier with Murano Glass Fruits, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Venetian single-light pendant chandelier with multicolored Murano glass fruits and berries
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
. Elaborately hand painted and gilt on a clear Murano glass. Featuring an apple with leaf on the lid. Reads S
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Jars

Materials

Art Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Green Apple Glass Sculpture, Italy, 1926, signed
By Paolo Venini, Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano Art Glass Green Apple Sculpture, Italy, c. 1926. acid-etched
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Murano Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of modern Murano blown glass apple green lamps. Perfect for today's transitional designs!
Category

Early 2000s Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Murano Lamps
Pair of Murano Lamps
H 22 in Dm 8 in
Large Murano Glass Apple and Pear Bookends with Controlled Bubbles
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Large apple and pear bookends in Murano glass. Pear is 10 inches tall, by 4 inches deep by 5.5
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Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Murano Glass Decorative Apple & Pear with Black Sommerso, Cenedese, 1980
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Modern Murano glass apple and pear pair, handmade in the 1980s in the island of Murano by the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of 1920s Brass and Hand Blown Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful French 1920s wall sconces made from brass, crystal and hand blown Murano glass. This
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends
Located in Lake Success, NY
Murano Sommerso art glass apple and pear bookends, Italy, 1960s.        
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bookends

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Aqua Blue Apple and Pear Bookends
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite pair of Murano bookends in gorgeous aqua blue with gold detail. Each fruit and can stand
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Bookends

Materials

Glass

Modern Murano Glass Decorative Apple and Pear, Marbled Gray Color, late 1990s
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Cool glass apple and pear pair, manufactured by Gino Cenedese e Figlio. These Murano glass
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1990s Italian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Murano Style Blown Art Glass Organic Sculptural "Apple" Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st century Murano style blown art glass organic sculptural "Apple" vase. This organic form apple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps of Apple Green by the Marbro Lamp Company
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Little Rock, AR
These Marbros are an intense APPLE GREEN that is so vibrant! You walk into the room and BAM
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1970s Barovier Murano Glass Apple & Pear
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A hand-blown Murano Glass Apple & Pear decorated with tiny 'bolle' (small air bubbles) throughout
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

1970s Barovier Murano Glass Apple & Pear
1970s Barovier Murano Glass Apple & Pear
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Italian Murano Glass Apple by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano glass red apple by Alfredo Barbini, a little sparkles of gold on the leaf
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Apple & Pear Scupture, Pair
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass apple & pear Sculpture pair by Alfredo Barbini. Each
Category

Vintage 1960s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 1950s Italian Murano glass apple bookends / sculptures
Located in London, GB
Handblown super smooth rich green, bronze and deep gold Murano glass bookends designed by Salviati
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Bookends

Materials

Murano Glass

Extraordinary Barovier Toso Art Glass Murano Apple
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Munster, NRW
Up for sale is this beautiful, vintage Murano art glass apple sculpture. Please excuse the glare in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

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Murano Glass Apple For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass apple for your home. Each murano glass apple for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. There are many kinds of the murano glass apple you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each murano glass apple bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made murano glass apple has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso and Barbini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Glass Apple?

The average selling price for a murano glass apple at 1stDibs is $600, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Glass Apple
  • 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
    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 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 9, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.