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Murano glass horse sculpture, signed
By Fabio Tagliapietra
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Chalcedony Murano glass horse sculpture, signed by artist: Fabio Tagliapietra.
Italy circa
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Horse in Green and Topaz
By Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Great Colors, Great Vintage and a Great Murano Glass Horse Sculpture. This horse gallops with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
LABELLED Franco Toffolo Venetian Murano Glass Horse Sculpture
Located in Bolton, GB
A quirky Murano cartoon style glass sculpture of a horse. Made by Franco Toffolo, and still bears
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Clear Murano Glass Horse Sculpture by Arnaldo Zanella
By Zanella Arnaldo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clear Murano glass sculpture depicting a rearing horse by Arnaldo Zanella (signed).
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Murano Glass Horses by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Murano rose colored horses. Signed Pino Signoretto, signature on the inner thigh. They are not
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Murano Glass Horse Head Sculpture in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Murano sculpture
Signed
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vincenzo Nason Italian Murano Horse Head
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Westport, CT
Vincenzo Nason Extra large Murano Glass horse head on black glass base circa 1989,worked for Venini
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano glass horse sculpture, with its striking black finish, embodies the pinnacle
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano glass horse sculpture, with its striking black finish, embodies the pinnacle
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano glass horse sculpture, with its striking black finish, embodies the pinnacle
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano glass horse sculpture, with its striking black finish, embodies the pinnacle
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Horse Head Bust Signed Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This Italian Murano Sommerso glass horse head is signed Bortaro. It is lovely and in then colors of
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
1980s by Toni Zuccheri for Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sculpture Horse
By Toni Zuccheri, Barovier&Toso
Located in Brescia, IT
"Toni Zuccheri, 1988
Blown glass horse"
Rare edition
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 10.83 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Sterling and Cobalt Murano Glass Fantasy Model of a Horse & Carriage
Italy, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Murano Seguso Ashtray/Bowl Black w/Embossed Horses Italian 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lLovely Seguso Archimede murano Italian black dish/bowl with embossed horses in the center.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Venetian Horse Centerpiece
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
stunning sculptural piece of multicolored Murano glass.
Category
2010s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Brass
Vintage Amethyst and Cream Murano Glass Miniature Horse, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s - 1930s.
This miniature horse is made in hand-modeled Murano glass.
It might
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sea Horse Chandelier, Circa 1900
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Mortsel, BE
Presenting a one-of-a-kind Murano glass chandelier, boasting six arms and adorned with exquisite
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Horse Murano, 1930, Italian
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 Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Stylized Murano Horse Head Sculpture in Sommerso Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great Murano horse sculpture in clear and grey Sommerso glass. Manufactured circa 1970. possibly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted from the purest hand-blown Murano glass, this exceptional horse sculpture is a pinnacle of
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted from the purest hand-blown Murano glass, this exceptional horse sculpture is a pinnacle of
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted from the purest hand-blown Murano glass, this exceptional horse sculpture is a pinnacle of
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Italian Murano Alexandrite Glass Horse Head Sculpture
By Ermanno Nason, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy. An absolutely stunning piece of Mid-Century Murano glass by one of the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.37 in W 8.59 in D 2.72 in
Murano Opalescent Blue Green Italian Art Glass Horse Pony Paperweight Sculpture
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown opalescent green, blue with controlled bubbles Italian art glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century.
This statue
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Sea Horse Wall Sconce
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Sharon, CT
Clear glass with silver inclusions. Wired.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Yellow Italian Art Glass Horse Figure Sculpture
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange yellow and blue Italian art glass horse head
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 4.13 in W 2 in D 4.88 in
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Yellow Purple Italian Art Glass Horse Figure Sculpture
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, yellow and lavender Italian art glass horse head
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.13 in W 1.88 in D 4.13 in
Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown orange to white and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Livio Seguso Murano St. Marks Venice Horses Italian Art Glass Sculptural Bowl
By Livio Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Italian decorative art glass bowl with 4 embossed rearing
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
20th Century Green and Orange Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass from Venice
Located in NICE, FR
This beautiful animal sculpture, depicting a galloping horse crafted from Murano glass in vibrant
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.06 in W 13 in D 3.15 in
Murano Sommerso Red Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pony Horse Head Figurine
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red to green, with gold flecks Italian art glass pony horse
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 3.5 in W 1.38 in D 2.75 in
Mid-century modern Murano glass vase adorned with an sculpture featuring horses
Located in Palermo, PA
This exquisite mid-century Murano vase, adorned in a striking sky blue hue, graces an elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of Three Murano Horses Head Sculptures by Sergio Costantini, 1980s
By Sergio Costantini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Murano horses head sculptures by Sergio Costantini & Vetro Artistico Murano 1980s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Design 1990s Horse Bronze Sculpture Black Glass Pair of Brass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
expression, brings these lamps to life. The animal head is raised on a round jet black Murano glass sphere
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 31.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Vintage Murano Glass Horse Head by Ermanno Nason at Cenedese, Early 1970s
By Cenedese, Ermanno Nason
Located in Venice, Murano
Vintage Murano glass horse head handmade by the great glass-master Ermanno Nason at Gino Cenedese e
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 5.91 in W 3.35 in D 10.24 in
Murano Glass Horse by Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A figure of a stylised horse in hand worked clear glass with an overall irridescent finish by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass Stately Horse Figurine
By Murano 5
Located in Summerland, CA
From Italy, stately standing Murano glass horse in beautiful true green color.
Very collectible
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Murano Horse Heads in Clear Black and Gold Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of Solid Murano Horse Heads of clear, black and gold glass
with manes flying in the
Category
20th Century Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Alfredo Barbini Murano Lighted Horse Head Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A signed rare Murano lighted horse head sculpture by maestro Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Art Glass Horse
Located in Lake Success, NY
Signed Archimede Seguso Murano art glass horse, Italy, 1976.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Murano Blown Glass Horse. All Golden Leaf, 24-Karat
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Montichiari, IT
Murano glass handmade horse, transparent and completely gold leaf 24-karat.
Brand new, in excellent
Category
2010s Italian International Style Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vitange Murano Glass Pink Alabastro Opal Horse Head by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass pink alabastro opal horse head by Archimede Seguso, for Seguso vetri
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.88 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Large Murano Glass Alexandrite Neodymium Horse Head, Signed by Licio Zanetti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange Murano glass alexandrite neodymium colour-changing horse head, signed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 10.24 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
21st Century Murano Glass Horse, Grey and Transparent, Murano Blown Glass
By Giorgio Giuman
Located in Montichiari, IT
Murano blown glass handcrafted horse, grey and transparent.
Brand new, in excellent condition
Category
2010s Italian International Style Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Murano Glass Horses by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Murano rose colored horses. Signed Pino Signoretto, signature on the inner thigh. They are not
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Huge Murano Glass Horse Head Sculpture in the Style of Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Murano sculpture
Signed
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Livio Seguso Murano Glass Double Horse Sculpture in Opalescent Glass Signed 1977
By Livio Seguso
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Livio Seguso Murano Glass Double Horse sculpture in solid Opalescent glass signed Livio Seguso and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 11 in W 12 in D 7 in
Murano Art Glass Horse Head
Located in London, by appointment only
Italy, Modern.
A fine Murano glass rearing horse head constructed in sections and mounted on a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Licio Zanetti 1980 Iridescent Murano Art Glass Horse
By Licio Zanetti
Located in New York, NY
A work of art signed by Licio Zanetti, a jumping horse in clear Murano glass worked with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Loredano Rosin, Racing Horses, Clear Murano Massiccio Glass Black Base
By Loredano Rosin
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Pair of horse's heads. The position is that of a racing. Loredano Rosin probably from the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 14.57 in W 18.9 in D 7.88 in
Midcentury Glass Murano Horse, Venetian Italian, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
1960s glass Horse Murano Venici, Italy
The sculptor knew how to make all the fiery character of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pino Signoretto Blow-Glass Horse Sculpture, Murano, Venice, Italy
By Pino Signoretto
Located in IT
An exceptional blown-glass horse sculpture, signed by the Murano master glassmaker "Pino Signoretto
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Horse Head Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
An Italian horse-head shaped vase made of murano glass with 23 karat gold leaf flecks. “granelli di
Category
Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Vintage Horse Murano Glass Sculpture by Pino Signoretto
By Pino Signoretto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian horse sculpture made of hand blown colored Murano glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 17 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Large Murano Art Glass Horse Head Sculpture, Zanneti
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Miami, FL
A very large almost lifesize sculpture of a horse. Done in black glass on a nickel base. Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Vintage Italian Sculptural Glass Horse
Located in New York, NY
Italian sculptural glass horse in Murano glass, very well blown and hand crafted with expressive
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Vetri d'Arte Horse Murano Glass Sculpture by Livio Seguso
By Livio Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian horse sculpture made of hand blown Murano glass, designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
H 18 in W 7 in D 17 in
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- How much is Murano glass worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 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.
- 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.
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