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Vintage Murano Glass Cat by Carlo Moretti, 1980s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass cat with vitreous paste decorations.
Manufactured by Carlo Moretti
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Cat Sculpture Signed by Romano Dona Murano
By Romano Donà
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass cat sculpture with multiple colors uniquely executed through
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Cat Sculpture
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This Murano glass sculpture of a cat exemplifies the artistic brilliance and meticulous
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Sommerso Art Glass Cat Sculpture by Murano
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice sommerso art glass cat sculpture by Murano. circa 1980s. The outline of the sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Italian Multicolored Murano Glass "Chubby" Cat Sculpture, 1970s
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing hand blown midcentury multicolored Murano glass "Chubby" cat sculpture. This piece was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Cat Paperweight Figurine Black White Art Glass Abstract Signed ICET Murano
By Alfredo Barbini, ICET Murano
Located in Kissimmee, FL
kitty cat figurine, sculpture. The piece has an original "Arte Murano ICET" acid stamp signature on the
Category
Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 5.13 in W 2.13 in D 3 in
Pair of "Cat's eyes" Murano Mazzega sconces, hand-blown, Italy, 1960
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice pair of "cat's eye" sconces designed and produced by mazzega in murano, italy in the 60s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano Art Glass Cat and Goldfish Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass cat and goldfish sculpture, numbered/limited
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Cat Bookends, Italy, 1950's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Cat Bookends, Italy, 1950's.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Murano Barbini Gold Flecks White Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture Figurine
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 6 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Archimede Seguso Murano 1950s Opal White Italian Art Glass Cat Kitten Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture or
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Opaline Glass
H 6.13 in W 3 in D 3.13 in
Barbini Murano Pulegoso Black Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands on a round base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.75 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Barbini Murano Pulegoso Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands on a round
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.88 in W 2.25 in D 4 in
Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Regal Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass standing kitty cat sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with worn partial
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 9.25 in W 5.25 in D 6 in
Decorative Objects Sculpures Cats Murano Glass Zanetti Midcentury 70s Set of 2
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Palermo, IT
. Signature embossed on the bottom of the base.
Each individual cat was made of two-tone Murano glass, the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.06 in W 2.84 in D 3.75 in
Seguso Murano Golden Amber Gold Flecks Bow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass kitty cat figurine or sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The cat has applied
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.38 in W 2 in D 3 in
Barbini Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5 in W 2.5 in D 4.5 in
Alfredo Barbini Italian Modernist White Yellow Murano Art Glass Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
. This Work of Art is signed by Alfredo Barbini in white blown Murano glass, decorated with an elongated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Nickel
H 16 in W 12.75 in D 8 in
1960s, Italian Modernist Hand Blown Murano Cat Sculpture
By Livio Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960s stylized cat sculpture, possibly created by Livio Seguso of Murano, Italy. Sculpture measures
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Moretti Cat
By Franco Moretti
Located in Catania, IT
Cat in Murano glass by the glass master Franco Moretti.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Moretti Cat
By Franco Moretti
Located in Catania, IT
Cat in Murano glass by the glass master Franco Moretti.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Barovier&Toso circa 1948 "zebrato" couple
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible couple of cats in Murano glass by Barovier&Toso 1948 "zebreto oro" circa 1948
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian International Style Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Cat by Gino Cenedese, Modern Green and Blue, Design Antonio Da Ros
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Murano glass-factory Gino Cenedese e Figlio. The "gatto birillo" (lit. bowling-pin cat) is made in green
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 13.78 in Dm 5.12 in
Vintage Murano Glass Green Cat with Ribbon by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Vintage Murano glass cat, in dark green color with a stylish clear ribbon on the neck. This item
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
3 Piece Collection Murano Art Glass Striped Cats ‘2.5kg each’ and Bird, 1980s
By Formia Murano
Located in Halstead, GB
Three-piece collection Murano art glass striped cats (2kg each) and bird, 1980s. These beautiful
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Cat
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Stylized cat in Murano glass produced in Murano.
Made of transparent glass and embellished with
Category
1990s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Cat
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Stylized dog in Murano glass produced in Murano.
Made of transparent glass and embellished with
Category
1990s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Cat Figurine by Carlo Moretti
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Forney, TX
A fine avant-garde Murano art glass cat figurine sculpture attributed to Carlo Moretti.
Handmade
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Bust Lady With Cat Venetian Italian Art 1960
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Murano glass bust of a lady with a bird and cat
We are not sure who this is - any ideas
Category
Vintage 1960s Glass
Materials
Glass
Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Hand Blown Glass Cat Sculpture in Sommerso Glass
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano handblown glass cat sculpture in Sommerso glass. Heavy glass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 12 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
Antonio da Ros Cenedese Murano Hand Blown Glass Cat Sculpture in Sommerso Glass
By Antonio da Ros
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Murano handblown Glass Cat Sculpture in vibrant blue Sommerso glass. Large
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
H 13.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
Archimede Seguso Cat Murano Glass, 1960, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Archimede Seguso cat Murano glass, 1960, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bust Lady With Cat Venetian Italian Art 1960
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Murano glass bust of a lady with a bird and cat
We are not sure who this is - any ideas
Category
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Statues
Materials
Murano Glass
Salviati Barbini Murano Olive Green Uranium Italian Art Glass Cat Sculpture
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass kitty cat sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Uranium Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
Murano Glass Bust Lady With Cat Venetian Italian Art 1960
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Murano glass bust of a lady with a bird and cat
We are not sure who this is - any ideas
Category
Vintage 1960s Busts
Materials
Glass
Murano golden Vintage Cat with Gold Accents in It 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Vintage Cat With Gold Accents
Additional information:
Dimensions: 11 W x 7 D x 18 H cm
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Murano Glass Cat by Carlo Moretti, 1980s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass cat with vitreous paste decorations.
Manufactured by Carlo
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Cat by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1980s
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Roma, IT
Murano Glass Cat is a decorative object realized by Carlo Moretti in the 1980s.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Post Modernist Murano Art Glass Black Cat Sculpture
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale Italian post modernist Murano glass cat sculpture measuring 15.5" in height by 13" wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Cat Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand blown Murano glass cat sculpture with beautiful smoky gray gradient / Made in Italy by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Cat Figurine, Murano Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
A cat sculpture made of murano glass.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Salviati Barbini Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
"Murano Glass - Made In Italy" label underneath. The cat has a black collar, with beautiful applied face
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Uranium Yellow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass kitty cat figure / sculpture. The cat is documented to the Cenedese company, and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
H 7 in W 2.25 in D 2.5 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Italian Art Glass Cat Figural Bookends
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano cobalt blue Sommerso Italian art glass figural kitty cat bookends. Documented to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
H 6.25 in W 2.75 in D 3.75 in
Salviati Barbini Murano Orange Yellow Uranium Italian Art Glass Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass kitty cat sculpture. Documented to the Salviati company, designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 5.25 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Black Copper Flecks Italian Art Glass Cat Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous Murano hand blown jet black with copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass cat sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Murano Tall Flat Black Kitty Cat Vintage Italian Art Glass Sculpture
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Sommerso black and white accents art glass kitty cat sculpture. The piece is very large at 15 1/2" tall. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Archimede Seguso Murano Signed Black Italian Art Glass Cat Kitten Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown jet black Italian art glass kitty cat sculpture / figurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
H 6.63 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Barbini Murano Sommerso Golden Yellow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurines
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso golden yellow core and gold flecks art glass kitty cat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurines
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
forest green and gold flecks art glass kitty cat figurines. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 6.25 in W 2.5 in D 5 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Purple White Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figure
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white over purple Italian art glass kitty cat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Livio Seguso Murano Sommerso Uranium Green Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Salviati, Livio Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
personal Murano cat collection and selling it with other Uranium glass pieces posted in the next months.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
H 9.5 in W 3.5 in D 4.13 in
Barovier Toso Murano Opalescent Blue White Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figure
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white with blue accents Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 7.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Livio Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figure Sculpture
By Salviati, Livio Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue Italian art glass kitty cat figure
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 10.75 in W 3.75 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Murano Art Glass Modern Cat Sculpture in Green by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Murano art glass modern cat sculpture in green by Alfredo Barbini. Iconic stylized
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Gold Flecks Striped Italian Art Glass Scared Kitty Cat Figure Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and cute Murano handblown white, gold flecks tiger striped kitty cat Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 8 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous Murano handblown blue and gold flecks Italian art glass cat figurine or sculpture with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.25 in W 5 in D 2.75 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass kitty cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands on a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 11 in W 6.5 in D 2.75 in
Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurines
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks art glass kitty cat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 6 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Salviati Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Cats Sculpture
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass double kitty cats sculpture. Attributed to the Salviati company, by designer Alfredo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.75 in W 3.25 in D 6.25 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass cat available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every murano glass cat was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer murano glass cat, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass cat made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made murano glass cat has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso and Salviati are consistently popular.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether 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.
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