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Oriental Lady Murano Glass Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano Glass Oriental Lady Figurine
Beautiful Italian glass figure, Murano, of a cream-colored
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Giangurgolo Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
“Giangurgolo”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi.
“Lattimo” glass figurine with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Brighella Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
“Brighella”, Monumental Murano glass figurine by Fulvio Bianconi.
“Lattimo” glass figurine with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Colorful Murano Art Glass Clown on Bicycle 1960s
By Murano 5
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful murano glass figurine of a clown riding a bicycle, perfect for those collectors who have
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder or Figurine
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Venetian or Murano glass figurine or place card holder.
In the form of a peacock
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Mushroom Figurine
Located in New York, NY
A vintage hand-crafted Italian Murano glass figurine or paperweight representing a mushroom. Clear
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair Salviati Attributed Venetian/Murano Glass Peacock Place Card Holder Figures
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine pair of Venetian or Murano glass figurines or place card holders.
In the form of peacocks
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Murano Sommerso Gold Flecks Italian Large Art Glass Fish Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano Sommerso gold flecks Italian Large art glass fish figurine
Beautiful Murano hand blown
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Swirl Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a black, red and yellow. Made in Murano, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Splendid Pair of Murano Figurines, Italy 1950s
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Murano Figurines, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 9 Colorful Murano Glass Fish Figurines
By ICET Murano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of nine vintage colorful Murano glass puffer and angel fish figurines. Contains a selection of
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Black Pink Latticino Swirl Ribbon Twist Vintage Chinese Figure Man
By Rossi Murano, Sergio Rossi
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
SERGIO ROSSI MURANO Art Glass PINK Latticino FIGURINE Asian Man. 10.5” SIGNED Rossi Murano on lower
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
H 10.04 in Dm 3.94 in
Delicate Mid Century Murano Art Glass Figurine Sculpture Swallows on a Branch
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Barovier&Toso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite mid-century Murano art glass sculpture captures the delicate beauty of two swallows
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
H 8.47 in W 9.26 in D 4.53 in
Midcentury Murano Fish Figurine
By Ars Murano
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful nice colored Murano fish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 3.75 in W 3.55 in D 3.75 in
Mint Green Italian Scavo Glass Aubergine Eggplant Figurine Vegetable Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern mint green Scavo glass Murano art glass Aubergine Figurine, Eggplant Sculpture
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Cat Paperweight Figurine Black White Art Glass Abstract Signed ICET Murano
By ICET Murano, Alfredo Barbini
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
Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
glass figurines to Murano glass chandeliers and wine stoppers, as well as tourist souvenirs.
Today
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Figurine Paperweight
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear body with spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Set of 7 Colorful Murano Glass Fish Figurines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of seven vintage colorful Murano glass fish (mostly angel fish but comes with variety of others
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Anthropomorphic Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual sculptural anthropomorphic figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Chevron Pattern Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine
By Galliano Ferro, Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4.25 in W 1.25 in D 5.25 in
Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Murano glass swan figurine or paperweight is made of white glass encased inside dark green glass in
Category
Late 20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Penguin Figurine Sculpture with Original Tag
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Murano art glass penguin figurine sculpture with original tag. A super cute little glass figurine
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Glass Sommerso Murano Swan Bird Figurine
By Flavio Poli
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Murano Art glass swan bird figurine. This bird figurine was made using the sommerso
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive teal, cobalt, and red tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Murano Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, V. Nason Murano Italy
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a clear with gold flakes inside. Made in Murano
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Renata Anatra Murano Art Glass Stylized Bird Figurine Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Renata Anatra Murano Art Glass stylized bird figurine signed. Very impressive size standing 14
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Dachshund Dog Sculpture Murano Italian Art Glass Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A lovely mid century murano glass sculpture by Archimede Seguso of a Dachshund Dog hand blown on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Venetian Murano Glass Flamenco Dancer Figurine, 1950
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant and elongated hand blown Murano sculpture of a flamenco dancer.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Delft, NL
Licio Zanetti Murano glass snail figurine , 1970s Italy
Dimensions: 18cm Width, 10cm Height, 9cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair Murano Venetian Clear & Gold Glass Angel Figurines
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Murano Italian Venetian hand blown art glass Angel figurines each holding a scroll. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian More Candle Holders
Materials
Blown Glass
Venetian Murano Glass Commedia dell'arte White Zanfirico Cane Figurine
By Salviati, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Venetian art glass figurine or sculpture.
Attributed to Salviati.
Depicting a
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair Murano Venetian Latticino & Gold Glass Angel Figurines
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Murano Italian Venetian art glass Angel figurines, executed with latticino filigree (cane
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian More Candle Holders
Materials
Blown Glass
Vincenzo Nason Murano Art Glass Green Blue Bird Paperweight Figurine
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass bird sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, 1970s.
Green, blue and clear
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Postmodern Murano Millefiori Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight Red
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright, sculptural tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; red and
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 2.76 in W 6.11 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Multicolored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s.
This fish is made in polychromed encased hand-blown Murano glass with fins
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.08 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Ercole Barovier (attributed) Murano Glass Tortoise Figurine Italy, circa 1930s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Fascinating, almost antique, piece of Venetian Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.98 in W 10.12 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso, Italy
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s.
This fish is made in polychromed hand-blown Murano glass.
It is a vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano 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
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 5.5 in W 2.25 in D 4 in
Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, with original "Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 3.25 in W 2.75 in D 5.75 in
Murano Gambaro Poggi Purple Scavo Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, blue and green Italian art glass bunny rabbit
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 2.63 in W 2 in D 4.13 in
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow Filigrana ribbons with satin surface Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
H 6 in W 2.13 in D 3.75 in
Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Black Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink Italian art glass fish sculpture / figurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 5 in W 1.75 in D 5.5 in
Seguso Murano Dark Amethyst Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Squirrel Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4.25 in W 1.75 in D 3.75 in
Murano, Italy. Collection of four miniature glass bird figurines.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of four miniature glass bird figurines in colored art glass.
1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Collection of five miniature glass animal figurines.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of five miniature glass animal figurines in colored art glass.
1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano, Italy. Collection of four miniature glass animal figurines.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. A collection of four miniature glass animal figurines in colored art glass.
1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italy Art Glass Sculpture Elephant Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful and rare hand blown Murano elephant sculpture in black and white with spots.
Documented
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 6.11 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very cute Murano hand blown Sommerso red, orange to clear Italian art glass bunny
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
H 6 in W 2.25 in D 2.75 in
Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Standing Puppy Dog Figurine Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso golden amber and gold flecks Italian art glass puppy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.75 in W 2.5 in D 6.5 in
Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to clear Italian art glass horse head sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sommerso, Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
H 4.75 in W 2 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Blue and White Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1960s.
These fishes are made in blue Murano glass with white canes and transparent
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.75 in W 6.3 in D 2.37 in
Venini Murano Fulvio Bianconi Tiepolo Head Figurine
By Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Uccle, BE
figurines as a cartoonish reinterpretation of the figurines that were very popular on the island of Murano
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Busts
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.63 in W 2.75 in D 4 in
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Murano Glass Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of murano glass figurines for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique murano glass figurines was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. Murano glass figurines have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Murano glass figurines bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Murano glass figurines have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.
How Much are Murano Glass Figurines?
Prices for murano glass figurines can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, murano glass figurines begin at $125 and can go as high as $12,265, while the average can fetch as much as $500.
Finding the Right Sculptures for You
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Murano Glass Figurines
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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