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Murano Glass Ferro & Lazzarini Triple Cased White Orange Clear Catchall Bowl 60s
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Miami, FL
, catchall, vide poche or ashtray.
Handmade in Venice circa 1960 by the Murano Glass Maker Ferro & Lazzarini
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3 in W 9.25 in D 9 in
“Ferro Battuto” Murano Glass Bottles
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass “ferro battuto” bottles. This beautiful trio is hand-blown using this hammered
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass
Galliano Ferro Murano Sommerso Red & Amber Glass Stem Vase
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass stem vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Galliano Ferro Murano Large Pink & Opalescent White Glass Bowl
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Bolton, GB
opalescent white glass. Attributed to Galliano Ferro, as I found another bowl which appears to be from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Galliano Ferro Murano Turquoise, Blue, Red Fused Caned Glass Bowl Vintage
By Galliano Ferro
Located in North Miami, FL
The amazing colors of this sculptural masterpiece of an Italian vintage Murano glass bowl ring with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Rare Galliano Ferro 1950s 42 pc Venetian Glass Stemware & Bowl Set
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Montclair, NY
, Galliano formed his own glass company on the island of Murano in 1955. The set is a pale amber color glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano MOD. Z 305 Vase, Italy, circa 1933
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Milan, IT
Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano MOD. Z 305 vase, Italy, circa 1933.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Galliano Ferro Venetian Stemware
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning set of Murano glass tableware by Galliano Ferro. Gold flecked glass with blue glass
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Aquarium with Sea Animals, Signed
By Eugenio Ferro
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Very large Beautiful Murano aquarium made of glass showing sea animals and sea grass on rock.
The
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini Uranium 1960s
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 1960s Murano glass rabbit sculpture by the renowned Venetian glassmakers Ferro & Lazzarini.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Uranium Glass
Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Sommerso Bullicante Art Glass Bowl
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round shaped handblown blue Murano glass bowl or ashtray with controlled bubbles bowl attributted
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Galliano Ferro Murano Yellow Amber Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spectacular Murano art acid glass yellow and amber decorative bowl with air bubbles. Attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Ferro & Lazzarini Murano Glass Angel Figurine, Vintage Italy Venice 1950s
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown figure made by Ferro and Lazzarini in Italy at the island of Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Crepuscolo Vase for Ferro Toso Barovier, Italy, 1936
By Ferro Toso Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Milan, IT
Ercole Barovier Crepuscolo vase for Ferro Toso Barovier, Italy, 1936.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Ferro Italian Murano Art Glass Black Vase Italy 1990
By Vittorio Ferro
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Italian Murano Art Glass vase from Italy circa 1990. The hand molded tinted matte
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Sconce in the Style of Galliano Ferro 1930s Italy
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass sconce in the style of Galliano Ferro 1930s Italy.
This amazing Venetian sconce is
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Romantic Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Galliano Ferro Amber Murano Glass Bullicante Decorative Bowl, 1960s
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular mid-century decorative bowl in amber Murano glass with air bubbles (bullicante). This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Uranium Glass, Murano Glass
Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Clear Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl / Ashtray
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in blue and clear glass with air bubbles. Galliano Ferro
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in
A Large Soffiato Glass Vase by Galliano Ferro, Murano ca. 1950s
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Large Soffiato Glass Vase by Galliano Ferro, Murano ca. 1950s
A large art glass vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Yellow Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl, Galliano Ferro, Italy 1960s
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Roma, IT
"sommerso" Murano glass. This lovely piece was made in Murano, Italy during the 1960s and is attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Virgo, Astrological, Murano Glass Paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini 1980, Italy
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Murano Glass 'Virgo' astrological paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini
Crafted in the 1980s in
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold
H 2.17 in Dm 3.55 in
Ferro Barovier Seguso, Murano, 1940
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Zurich, CH
Ferro Toso Seguso, Murano, 1940
Vase made of green glass paste with attached handles
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large "Color Waterfall" Art Glass Bowl by Ferro & Lazzarini, Murano, 1980s
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large "Color Waterfall" Art Glass Bowl by Ferro & Lazzarini, Murano 1980s
A large and heavy Murano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Eugenio Ferro, Vase "A Spirale" Murano, 2009
By Eugenio Ferro
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large Murano art glass vase, designed and made by Eugenio Ferro & C. 1929 srl in 2009. Thick
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Pink Purple Bubbles Geode Art Glass Bowl by Galliano Ferro
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in pink, purple and lavender glass with air bubbles. Galliano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 1.97 in W 3.86 in D 3.75 in
Vase in Murano Glass and Gold by Ferro Brother's for Finzi, 1950s
By Fratelli Ferro
Located in Milano, IT
Transparent Murano glass vase made by Opaline Ferro Brother's for Finzi in 1950. Marked on the base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Giorgio Ferro “Anse Volante” Vase, Murano
By Giorgio Ferro
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Giorgio Ferro; Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.)
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Heavy Murano Galliano Ferro Style Art Glass Cylinder Vase, Italy, 1970s
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created attributed to Galliano Ferro. Brilliant
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful Mid Century Modern Murano Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Centerpiece
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Blown Purple Amethyst Art Glass Large Murano Centerpiece In The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Italian Vintage Art Glass Rostrato Murano Vase / Bowl, circa 1938
By Ercole Barovier, Ferro Toso Barovier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Barovier Toso Italian vintage art glass Rostrato Murano vase / bowl, circa 1938
An exquisite mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.14 in Dm 10.63 in
Vittorio Ferro Vase with Opaque Murrine Murano, ca. 2000s
By Vittorio Ferro
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vittorio Ferro Vase with Opaque Murrine Murano, ca. 2000s
A Mid-Century Modern murrine art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
scultura vetro di murano raffigurazione femminile - attr. SEGUSO - anni 60 - 60s
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Milano, MI
scultura vetro di murano raffigurazione femminile - attr. SEGUSO - anni 60 - 60s - murano - vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 12.6 in Dm 3.94 in
1960s Eugenio Ferro Murano Art Glass Blue Large Bowl Vase Sculpture, Italy
By Eugenio Ferro
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano art glass large centerpiece bowl/vase sculpture by Eugenio Ferro and dates
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vittorio Ferro Murano Black Red Orange Murrines Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Venini, Vittorio Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and large Murano hand blown black murrines with bright red orange design Italian art glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Murano, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
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 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Luxury 44 pieces Murano Glass Set, A.Ve.M Gold Dophins and Ruby Red, 50s
By A.VE.M, Galliano Ferro
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extraordinary historical set of 44 pieces from A.Ve.M Murano.
The theme of the set is the dolphin
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Murano, 1940 . Attributed to Seguso - Barovier, Italian
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
Attributed to Seguso - Barovier
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, murano glass vase "avventurina"
By Ercole Barovier, Ferro Toso Barovier
Located in Aachen, DE
A nice "avventurine" Murano glass vase with applied handles made in the 1930ties by Ferro Toso
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Stem Vase
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass. Documented and labelled as a piece from the Artistica Soffiera Vetreria - Barovier Seguso Ferro
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano, 1940, Italian. Attributed to Archimide Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold
Attributed to Seguso - Barovier
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
Ducks Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano with gold
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
Two 1960s Barovier Seguso and Ferro Brown Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Amazing set of two brown and gold Murano glass wall sconces made by Barovier Seguso e Ferro in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 11.03 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Red white and blue, a glass sculpture by Pietro and Riccardo Ferro, Murano, 2020
By P&R Ferro
Located in Aachen, DE
Red, white and blue, a glass sculpture by Pietro and Riccardo Ferro made on the island of Murano in
Category
2010s Italian Other Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 20.08 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
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 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Gold
Barovier Seguso & Ferro Murano heavy Art Glass Bowl Honey Amber Italy 1940s
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Landshut, BY
A beautiful heavy Murano art glass bowl by Barovier Seguso & Ferro in honey yellow amber colour
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Early "Crepuscolo" Murano glass vase by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier
By Ferro Toso Barovier, Ercole Barovier
Located in Aachen, DE
A Murano glass vase "Crepuscolo" by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier. The initial design
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Late 20th Century Modernist Murano entitled "Murrine Vase" by Vittorio Ferro
By Vittorio Ferro
Located in London, GB
~ 2012
Vittorio Ferro, a distinguished Murano glass artist, was born in 1932 in Murano, Italy. Renowned
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
att. Barovier Seguso & Ferro Murano Art Glass Vase Honey Amber Italy late 1940s
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Landshut, BY
A beautiful huge Murano art glass vase in the manner of Barovier Seguso & Ferro in honey yellow
Category
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Murano Ferro Toso Barovier White Gold Flecks Italian Art Deco Glass Flower Vases
By Barovier&Toso, Ferro Toso Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, matching antique Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Modernist Murano entitled "Murrine Vase I" by Vittorio Ferro
By Vittorio Ferro
Located in London, GB
: 6600
ABOUT
Vittorio Ferro, Italian 1932 ~ 2012
Vittorio Ferro, a distinguished Murano glass artist
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Late 20th Century Modernist Murano entitled "Murrine Vase III" by Vittorio Ferro
By Vittorio Ferro
Located in London, GB
: 6601
ABOUT
Vittorio Ferro, Italian 1932 ~ 2012
Vittorio Ferro, a distinguished Murano glass artist
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
H 11.03 in Dm 6.3 in
Giorgio Ferro ANSE VOLANTE Vase, Murano
By Giorgio Ferro, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
search for one like it."
Note: Please see our extensive collection of Murano glass including several
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Burgundy “Ferro Battuto” Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Vase, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown piece is made of warm burgundy colored
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano Blue White Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown rich sapphire blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano Red White Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown rich ruby red Italian art glass flower vase, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 10 in W 6.75 in D 9 in
Candlestick by Guido Balsamo Stella for Ferro Tozo 1925
By Ferro Toso
Located in London, GB
S.A.I.A.R. Ferro Toso, circa 1925
• Literature
Marina Barovier and Attilia Dorigato, 'Animals in Glass: A
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vittorio Ferro 'Murrina' Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Vittorio Ferro 'Murrina' Murano glass vase Clear glass
with fused marbled murrhine in hues of
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Two Toned Ferro “Battuto” Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of vases, Italian, from the Island of Murano. This pair is hand-crafted by combining the
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Smoky Venetian Chandelier by Galliano Ferro. Italy, 1950's.
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Venetian chandelier with smoky Murano glass / Made in Italy circa 1950's by Galliano Ferro
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Grande vaso di Toso Murano - Stile Ercole Barovier Pino Signoretto
By Seguso, Toso Vetri D'arte, Ercole Barovier, Ferro Toso Barovier, Barovier
Located in Lugo, IT
Grande vaso in vetro costolato con decoro di foglia oro sommersa.
Firma a punta Toso Murano
Ottime
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
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Questions About Murano Glass Ferro
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 2022All 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, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To 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.