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Teal Murano Glass Globe
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handblown Murano Glass Globe, and Container
Sourced from Jaipur by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive yet elegant Murano glass globe chandelier with a galvanized brass structure featuring
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Murano Glass Globe by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
1960s Italian Murano glass globe by Venini.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Italian hand blown Murano glass globe table lamp by Mazzega.
In beautiful original
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
1960S Italian Murano Glass Globe Ceiling Pendant
Located in London, London
Ceiling pendant
Murano glass
Globe shaped
Brass fittings
Italy 1960s/1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier, 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Globe Sputnik Pendant
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in New York, NY
Large Murano glass globe sputnik pendant light by Doria lighting company.
The large glass globe
Category
Vintage 1970s German Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Globe Pendants with Black Swirl accent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Custom handblown Murano glass globe pendants in black swirl accent.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Etched Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in North Miami, FL
This Murano glass globe pendant light has thickly etched frosted glass and beautiful finish work at
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Globe Shaped Table Lamp Made in Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass globe shaped table lamp into a plastic base.
Measures: Diameter 30 cm.
Height 33cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Globe and Chrome Pendant Light, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pendant light with big Murano glass globe in mottled glass and chromed lamp base.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Chandelier Murano Glass Globes, Curved Chrome Frame by Sciolari C 1960s
By Sciolari Lighting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Chandelier w/ Murano glass globes, curved chrome metal frame / Designed by Sciolari
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 49 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details, 1970s
Beautiful vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details by Venini, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with Brass Details by Venini, 1970s
Beautiful and elegant
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Globe and Brass Floor Lamp, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass Globe and Brass Floor Lamp, 1970s
Tall Italian floor lamp with gorgeous hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Gold Murano Glass Globe Table Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning Gold Murano glass globe table lamp with a meticulously detailed giltwood stem and base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass, Giltwood, Glass
Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with white Stripes and Brass, 1970s
By Venini
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass Globe Chandelier with white Stripe Design and Brass
Gorgeous pendant light
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Set of Four of Vintage Italian Sconces w/Glossy White Murano Glass Globes
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four of vintage Italian sconces w / glossy white murano glass globes mounted on nickel metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Murano Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass chandelier with mercury glass, opaline glass and Pulegoso glass shades on a spherical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Globe Pendant, Carlo Nason for Mazzega
By Carlo Nason, Angelo Vittorio Mazzega
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous Murano glass globe is splattered with bronze colored effects on the interior and designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Lamp with Extra Large White and Clear Murano Glass Globe
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1960 table lamp has a large clear and white Murano glass globe on a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Cascade Fixture with Six Yellow Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Doria Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown heavy and high quality murano glass globes
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel
Cascade Fixture with Eight Murano Glass Globes, 1960s
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Rijssen, NL
Leuchten, manufacturered around 1960s. With hand blown murano glass globes in 11.8"(30 cm). Very suitable
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Multi-Color Murano Glass Globe and Brass Sconces
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair Multi-Color Murano Glass Globeand Brass Sconces
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Set of Murano Glass Globe Cluster
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Half Sputnik Mercurised Silver-Gold Color Murano Glass Globes Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This brass chandelier features 15 hand blown half way between gold and silver murano glass globes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in London, London
Globe or ball pendant
Murano glass
Rippled glass with white inclusions
Brass fittings
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Short Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Turquoise Blue 6 Murano Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
length in a spiral shape.
Each rod is ending with a Murano glass globe.
Each globe was handmade in a
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Short Midcentury Chandelier in Brass and Golden Murano Glass Globes, 6-Light
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
length in a spiral shape.
Each rod is ending with a Murano glass globe.
Each globe was handmade and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Tall Pair of Translucent White Murano Glass Globes and Brass Sconces, Italy 2022
Located in New York, NY
Pair of translucent white murano glass globes and brass sconces handcrafted in Italy, 2022. Clean
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 9 in D 9 in
Large Italian Modern 1980s Murano Glass Globe & Aged Brass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An amazing and quite spectacular space-age & futuristic 1980s Italian Murano glass globe & aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Opaline Murano Glass Globe Cluster Chandelier
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
own unique fixture by choosing from an array of globe colors, texures and sizes. Custom dimensions
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Globe and Brass Sputnik Chandelier
By Stilnovo
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage Murano glass and brass Sputnik chandelier in the style of Stilnovo. Fifteen glass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Multi-Color Floral Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano art glass globe pendant blown with purple and yellow flowers. Made in Italy circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Sputnik Chandelier with Grey Murano Glass Globes
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
globes diffusers.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Aqua Murano Glass Globe Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning pair of aqua blue Murano glass table lamps with 23-karat "polvera d'Oro" gold flecks and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Globe Pendant Light, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 1970s Italian pendant light featuring a hand-blown Murano glass spherical shade with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Italian Midcentury White Spiraled Murano Glass Globe Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An Italian midcentury handblown Murano chandelier/pendant, the glass globe comprised of broad
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Globe and Chrome Chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s
By Mazzega
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A fine mid - century modern opaline glass and chrome chandelier by Mazzega, Italy, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bronze and White Murano Glass Globe Pendants (TWO available)
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Italian bronze and white glass globe shaped pendant light is so classic with its
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Globe Table Lamps 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Pair of blown Murano clear glass globe table lamps (circa 1970s) in the style of Paulo Venini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Gino Sarfatti Murano Glass Globe Pendant Lamp, Italy, 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
holding 3 milk glass globes. Ball diameter 30 cm. Gives a beautiful diffuse light emission. The height of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Nickeled Brass Wall Sconces With Bubbled Murano Glass Globe
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Enlightening wall sconces made of a nickeled brass structure holding a solid Murano glass bubbled
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1960 Italy Sputnik Chandelier Cranberry Murano Glass Globes & Silver-Plated
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant sputnik cluster of gold tinted cranberry and clear glass globes on a silver plated frame. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silver Plate
Contemporary Italian Modern Satin Brass & 4 White Murano Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
recalling Gino Sarfatti style. The asymmetrically positioned four ovoid globes in white opaline Murano glass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 36.75 in Dm 26.5 in
Contemporary Italian Modern Satin Brass & 4 White Murano Glass Globe Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
recalling Gino Sarfatti style. The asymmetrically positioned four ovoid globes in white opaline Murano glass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
H 36.75 in Dm 26.5 in
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gray Murano Glass Globe Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass lamps and gray Murano glass bubble globe. Illuminated brass base
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pendant Murano Glass globe 35, Sothis, Ettore Fantasia, Gini Poli, Murano, 1970
By Gino Poli
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR
, globe is a hand crafted Murano glass light.
This uses a particularity and exceptional, almost unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Milk Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Italian White Stripe Murano Glass Globe Pendant Chandelier by Mazzega, 1970s
By AVMazzega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glass globe pendant chandelier in glass with narrow white stripe band by Mazzega, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini Reticello Murano Glass Globe, Italy, circa 1940
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in New York, NY
A hand blown glass globe / sphere with stunning reticello glass design, wiith brass stem and canopy
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Doria Leuchten Vintage, 1960s Snowball Murano Glass Globe German Pendant Light
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large vintage snow ball pattern midcentury murano glass ceiling pendant light fixture by Doria
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Doria 1970s Large Murano Glass Globe Round Brass Flush Mount Table Light Lamp
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
/ table lamp light fixture by Doria Leuchten, Germany, circa 1965-1975. The huge mouth-blown Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Gold, Brass
Italian Murano Glass Vintage Globe Lamp by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in Austin, TX
has been newly wired to fit US standards. The Murano glass globe is hand-blown with an organic design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Spiral Frosted Globe Pendant
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Italian Murano glass globe pendant light. White and tan spiral pattern with frosted finish
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Chrome
Vetri globe murano glass stamps 45 cm , Italy 1980s
By Toso Vetri D'arte, Vetri
Located in La xara, VC
Buying a vintage Murano glass globe by Vetri has several advantages:
• Exceptional craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Globe Light Fixture by Venini in White Opaque Textured Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
Moon-like vintage opaque Murano glass globe with exceptional textured swirls by Venini. Hand blown.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Smoked Murano glass chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Brass chandelier with smoked Murano glass globes.
Creation by Studio Glustin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning chandelier in brass with amber tainted and blown Murano glass globes.
Creation by Studio
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Globe Table Lamp, 1970s
Located in Brussel, BE
Italian table lamp made of a Murano glass globe with a swirl effect, from the 1970’s.
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Lampe de
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Glass Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage Murano glass globe shaped Sputnik chandelier. Features beautiful Murano flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
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Murano Glass Globe For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass globe you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each murano glass globe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and murano glass. There are 283 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass globe you’re looking for, while we also have 42 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass globe — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A murano glass globe made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made murano glass globe has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mazzega Murano, Venini and Doria Leuchten Germany are consistently popular.
How Much is a Murano Glass Globe?
Prices for a murano glass globe start at $140 and top out at $37,584 with the average selling for $2,701.
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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
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Questions About Murano Glass Globe
- 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.
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