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Late Victorian Murano Glass Mosaic on Black Jet Stone
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian Murano glass mosaic on a black jet stone set in a golden filigree backing
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Italian Murano Glass Mosaic and Lucite Table Lamps
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of late 1970s or early 1980s Lucite cylinder form lamps with Italian Murano glass mosaic tiles
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Lucite
Italian Sideboard Made of Wood Brass & Decorated with Black Murano Glass Mosaics
Located in Madrid, ES
brass and black Murano glass mosaics. Handles and legs are made of solid brass.
Every item LA Studio
Category
2010s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Modern Italian Green Cream Caramel White and Black Murano Glass Mosaic Mirror
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian Murano glass mirror, exclusive Venetian work of art for Cosulich interiors by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
H 56 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Red Yellow Murano Glass Mosaic Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art Glass abstract sculpture lamp, a decorative illuminated curved glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 27.8 in W 12.25 in D 8 in
Contemporary Italian Aqua Blue Red Yellow Murano Glass Mosaic Sculpture Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art Glass abstract sculpture lamp, a decorative illuminated curved glass
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
H 27.8 in W 12.25 in D 8 in
Edward Wormley Rosewood Occasional Table for Dunbar with Murano Glass Tile Top
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar solid Brazilian Rosewood occasional table with green Murano Glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cut Glass
H 31 in W 31 in D 23 in
Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Silver Blue Green Mosaic Centerpiece on Red
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass Mosaic centrepiece: High quality of execution using the
Category
2010s Italian Vienna Secession Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 3.75 in W 20.5 in D 9.75 in
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Salviati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
glass stemmed cordial drinking glasses attributed to legendary glassmakers The Venice & Murano Glass
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Glass
Materials
Enamel
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Pitcher Plate
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown large Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass water
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 4.5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Teapot Sugar Bowl Italian Art Glass Set
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass teapot, sugar bowl
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Tea Sets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
H 5.38 in W 3.75 in D 4.13 in
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mille Papaveri Rossi, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
black filigree with a tip of deep red color, ending the glass mosaic with aquamarine.
It's has a mix of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Silver Gold Colorful Mosaic Panel Sculpture
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative panel displayed on a dark gray iron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vienna Secession Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf, Iron
H 71.5 in W 12.2 in D 11.75 in
Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Silver Gold Colorful Mosaic Panel Sculpture
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative panel displayed on a dark grey iron
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vienna Secession Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf, Iron
H 71.5 in W 12.2 in D 11.75 in
Eclectic Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Aria collection, Signed
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
approach on glass design.
It's made by 4 different styles in pairs to a total of 8 pieces.
This set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Italian Blue Pink Yellow Copper Murano Art Glass Mosaic Centerpiece
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern Murano Art glass sculpture, a decorative centerpiece realized as a colorful
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Gold, Copper
Contemporary Italian Black and White Murano Art Glass Mosaic Curved Centerpiece
By Vévé Glass, Paolo Birello
Located in New York, NY
A work of Art in Murano glass, long centerpiece of organic modern wave design with sinuous lines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
H 3.25 in W 30.5 in D 8 in
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
approach on glass design
She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With cobalt blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Italian Jewel-Like Green Yellow & 24kt Gold Murano Art Glass Mosaic Bowl
By Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
A true Work of Art, contemporary Murano Glass centerpiece, a little gem decorated with colored
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 4 in W 17.5 in D 9.25 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Pink White Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Ewer Cruet
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass mosaic ewer, cruet. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The flowers are made in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 7.5 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
Murano Mosaic Color Spots Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass High Heel Shoe Sculpture
By Murano 5, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano handblown multi-color murrine mosaic design Italian art glass kitten heel shoe
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.25 in W 5.25 in D 2.25 in
Modern Italian Art Deco Design Gold Amethyst Cream Murano Art Glass Mosaic Bowl
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Paolo Birello, Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
A true work of art, contemporary Murano glass centerpiece, a jewel-like creation, signed by Paolo
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.5 in W 29.1 in D 15.3 in
Modern Italian Art Deco Design Gold Amethyst Cream Murano Art Glass Mosaic Bowl
By Paolo Birello, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
A true work of art, contemporary Murano glass centerpiece, a jewel-like creation, signed by Paolo
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.5 in W 29.1 in D 15.3 in
Murano Mosaic Glass Globe Shade
By Ercole Barovier
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful mosaic glass globe, Vintage Murano art glass shade, no hardware.
Unsigned, possibly
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Modern Italian Black White Red Blue Green Murano Art Glass Mosaic Catch-All/Bowl
By Vévé Glass, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
catch-all with an attractive oval shape, in blown black Murano glass extensively decorated, in the
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 1.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Murano Mandala Millefiori Flower Mosaic Red Swirl Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, optic design, millefiori flower mosaic "Mandala" design
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Murano Glass Chandelier in "Mosaico" Technique, by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in London, GB
A precious Emerald green & white Murano glass chandelier in "Mosaico" technique by Mazzega. Circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Venetian Etched Glass Mirror with Pate de Verre Micro Mosaic
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Ballard, CA
Rare Venetian etched Mirror with micro mosaic in pate de verre, details all over of blown glass and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wire
Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, tall vintage Murano hand blown dark pink and white flower murrines Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Vintage Millefiori Murrine Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow color flower murrines over copper bed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Rectilinear Hand Blown Smoked Amber Glass "Mosaic" by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
, Mazzega, in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for its superlative glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso spring wild flowers, micro millefiori, Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Mosaic Antique Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown blue, green and white Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Antique Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mosaic Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flower mosaic Italian art glass
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Cup
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique murano hand blown red, white and blue millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid-Century Modern Rectilinear Hand Blown Smoked Amber Glass "Mosaic" by Mazzega
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
, Mazzega, in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for its superlative glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Green White Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown green and white millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass scalloped
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Murrine
H 3.38 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in
Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl
By Riccardo Licata, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large and rare, vintage Murano hand blown mosaic white, black and orange murrines
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Heart Mosaic Italian Art Glass Paperweight
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flowers mosaic with heart centers and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bowl Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
H 4 in W 6.5 in D 8.63 in
Contemporary Italian Black White Copper Geometric Murano Glass Modern Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Murano glass creation, this wall mirror is entirely handcrafted with the fusion
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Plywood, Murano Glass, Art Glass
H 61.6 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Contemporary Italian Black White Copper Geometric Murano Glass Modern Mirror
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Vévé Glass
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Murano glass creation, this wall mirror is entirely handcrafted with the fusion
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Plywood, Opaline Glass
H 61.6 in W 28 in D 2.5 in
Modern Italian Art Deco Design Green Black White Smoked Art Glass Mosaic Bowl
By Vévé Glass, Paolo Birello, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bring modernism with an unexpected twist to your decor! A true work of art, contemporary Murano
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
H 5.6 in W 29 in D 15.3 in
Modern Italian Art Deco Design Green Black White Smoked Art Glass Mosaic Bowl
By Vévé Glass, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Paolo Birello
Located in New York, NY
Bring modernism with an unexpected twist to your decor! A true work of art, contemporary Murano
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
H 5.6 in W 29 in D 15.3 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitchers
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, purple clovers, red and orange Millefiori Murrina flowers Italian art glass mosaic pitchers / ewers. They
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
H 6.63 in W 5 in D 6.5 in
Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown red and taupe gray triangle Tessere mosaic Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Yoichi Ohira Murano Art Glass Vase Mosaic Murrine Sporgenti Unique L. Serena
By Yoichi Ohira
Located in Palm Beach, FL
venetian island of murano. Blown glass canes with mirrune and powder inserts, polished and ground surface
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Toso Murano Millefiori Daisy Clover Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Duck Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina daisy flowers and clovers Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 3.75 in
Set of 4 Salviati Venetian Glass Hexagonal Tumblers
By Salviati
Located in Dallas, TX
Salviati and Co. and later (after 1866) as the Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company (Today Pauly & C
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Opal Mosaic Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori Murrina flower and star mosaic Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Toso Murano Millefiori Daisy Clover Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina daisy flowers and clovers Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass
Artist Made Murano Glass Tile Mosaic Coffee Table, circa 1970s
By Roger Capron
Located in Peabody, MA
Unique artist made table of welded steel punch-cut blanks with a dazzling Murano glass tile mosaic
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
Murano Green White Orange Mosaic Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, white and red-orange stripes mosaic pieces and gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Tall Italian Vase in Clear Murano Glass with "Mosaic" Flakes Decoration
Located in Milano, IT
find them (sort of) into another world famous craft product from the floating city. This vintage Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 13.78 in Dm 4.73 in
Unique Murano Glass Vase with floating Murrine Mosaic in Blue and Red
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid vase with circular handmade murrinas blue and red. The Murriina is made by casing clear, cobalt, red, Cobalt and Red.
The extraordinary effect is that the outer casing of cl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Toso Murano Pink Blue White Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bud Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers Italian art glass mosaic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Toso Murano Blue White Red Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bud Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass mosaic cabinet / flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. I have previously
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Mirror Decorated with Micro-Mosaic Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Beveled mirror or ask a hang murano circa 1880/1900
good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Table Mirrors
Materials
Glass
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Murano Glass Mosaic For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic murano glass mosaic available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every murano glass mosaic was constructed with great care. Find 101 options for an antique or vintage murano glass mosaic now, or shop our selection of 57 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass mosaic — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A murano glass mosaic is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass mosaic over the years, but those crafted by Fratelli Toso, Serena Luxury Mosaic and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Murano Glass Mosaic?
Prices for a murano glass mosaic start at $124 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $1,800.
Questions About Murano Glass Mosaic
- 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 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.
- 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.