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Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass pear sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Pear Bookend Paperweight or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Glass Murano Hand Blown Pear Bookend or paperweight with interior burst of orange.
A wonderful
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Gold Pear Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming gold speckled Murano glass pear paperweight. Striking design of controlled bubbles
Category
20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Barbini for Vetrarti, Murano Glass Pear, Air Bubbles and Gold, Italy, 1960s
By Barbini, Vetrarti
Located in Roma, IT
Clear handblown Murano glass with 24-karat gold stains. Checked air bubbles
Gorgeous decorative
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Cenedese Murano glass set of pears with bubbles circa 1950
By Cenedese
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible set Cenedese Murano glass pears multicolor circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian International Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Gold Murano Pear
Located in Clearwater, FL
This exquisite Murano glass pear, crafted in the 1970s, embodies the artistry and elegance of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass w/ Murines & 24k Gold Pear
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass pear, crafted in Murano, Italy circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear, Hand Blown, Blue, Purple, Excellent Condition
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano art glass apple and pear Sommerso blue and purple designed by Alfredo Barbini. Both have two
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Venetian Murano Art Glass Pink and Green Figural Fruit Pear by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Venetian Murano art glass pink and green hand blown figural pear by Alfredo Barbini
Category
Mid-20th Century Glass
Materials
Art Glass
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Pair of Venetian Murano Art Glass Candlesticks with Pears Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Venetian Murano Art Glass Candlesticks with Applied Pears, Circa 1920
Measure - 10.25"h x
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple Pear Bookends Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends or Paperweights
set of two
glass artist Alfredo
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Pear by Alfredo Barbini Art Glass Decor 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-1960.
Published in his catalog.
Mid-century Murano art glass pear with a beautiful orange color with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Bowl Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Barbini Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Green & White Mid Century Modern Trinket Dish. Circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass
Antique "Biromia" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
and gilt on blue Murano glass. Featuring a pear with leaf on the lid. Reads “BIROMIA”. We could not
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique "Digitale" Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
Located in Victoria, BC
and gilt on blue Murano glass. Featuring a pear with leaf on the lid. Reads “DIGITALE” which
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
20Thc Murano Glass Apple & Pear Bookends, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand made glass apple & pear bookends in fine condition. The deep blue & clear color. Pear is
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern More Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass
Signed Livio Seguso Murano Gold-Accented Pear & Apple Glass Sculptures
By Livio Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of large Murano glass sculptures, a pear and an apple, was crafted by renowned
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gradient Blue Gold Fleck Murano Glass Vase, Pear Shape
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern, pear shaped, Murano art glass vase in gradient sky blue and white with gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano White Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Fruit Sculpture Paperweights
By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright white and sky blue Italian art glass pear / apple fruit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Pear Bowl w/ Gold Leaf CLOSING SALE
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sculptural Pear Bowl w/ Gold Leaf. CLOSING SALE
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Livio Seguso Style Genuine Venetian Murano Italy Art Glass Pear Decorative Bowl
By Livio Seguso, Made in Milano
Located in Miami, FL
Genuine Venetian Murano Art Glass Pear Shaped Red and Gold Flecks Bowl, Ashtray or Vide Poche
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
H 3 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
Murano Orange Gold Fleck Bubbles Pear Top Italian Art Glass Container Vanity Jar
By Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rich persimmon orange over white, controlled bubbles and gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass ring dish and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.63 in W 3 in D 5 in
Italian Murano Blue Blown Art Glass Pear Fruit Gold Flecks Leaf Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Murano Blue 7" Blown Art Glass pear fruit gold flecks leaf. Circa Late 20th century
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Ruby Hand-Blown Pear Form Murano Glass Dish w/ 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
-This Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Dish was made in Italy, Circa 1960. Hand Blown in a deep
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.75 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
ALFREDO BARBINI - Green & Gold Murano Glass Lemon & Pear - Italy - Circa 1960's
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFREDO BARBINI (Attributed) - Rare Mid Century Murano glass ' lemon and pear ' - hand made / mouth
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
H 1.88 in W 3.25 in D 1.75 in
Empoli Peach Color Italian Art Glass Grapes Pear Apple Pepper Fruit Sculptures
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of four hand blown peachy color Italian art glass fruit sculptural figural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 3.5 in W 3.25 in D 5.75 in
Pair Of Italian Murano Modern Sommerso Pear-Shaped Globe Lamps In Aqua
Located in Westport, CT
work
Origin: Murano, Italy
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions of Glass: 9.5″ high, 12″ diameter
Overall
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Archemide Seguso Murano Gold Sommerso Polvery Glass Bookend Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Murano Seguso, Glass pear sculpture bookend flat on the side and bottom gorgeous colors
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Fruit Sculpture Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and relatively large Modern/Midcentury Modern Italian Murano art glass pear sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Murano Glass Apple and Pear Bookends with Controlled Bubbles
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Large apple and pear bookends in Murano glass. Pear is 10 inches tall, by 4 inches deep by 5.5
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage White Opaline Murano Pear by Barovier & Toso
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
This spectacular lamp is of two pieces. The base is GREEN and the pear in a netted design is cream
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends
Located in Lake Success, NY
Murano Sommerso art glass apple and pear bookends, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bookends
Materials
Glass
Modern Murano Glass Decorative Apple & Pear with Black Sommerso, Cenedese, 1980
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Modern Murano glass apple and pear pair, handmade in the 1980s in the island of Murano by the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Aqua Blue Apple and Pear Bookends
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite pair of Murano bookends in gorgeous aqua blue with gold detail. Each fruit and can stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Bookends
Materials
Glass
Modern Murano Glass Decorative Apple and Pear, Marbled Gray Color, late 1990s
By Cenedese
Located in Venice, Murano
Cool glass apple and pear pair, manufactured by Gino Cenedese e Figlio. These Murano glass
Category
1990s Italian Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Pear Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Murano Glass Pear Box. Rich green colored murano glass and applied leaf decorations with
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Pear Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Murano Glass Pear Box. Rich green colored murano glass and applied leaf decorations with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and Apple by Barbini
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Teal, Magenta and Clear Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and apple with 24k Gold flecks on the stem and
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gorgeous Set of Handblown Murano Glass Pear and Apple by Barbini
By Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear with 24k Gold flecks. Gorgeous hues of wine and emerald with murines
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Oranment Murano Glass Pears, Made in Italy, 2000's gold, set of 2
By Murano 5
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Oranment Murano Glass Pears, Made in Italy around 2000's
Gold glass
Set of 2 pieces
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Pear Table Lamps by Barovier
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A charming pair of blown Murano glass pear lamps by Barorvier imbued with gold flecks that feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Teal, Amber and Clear Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and Peach
Located in New York, NY
Teal, Amber and Clear Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and Peach with 24k Gold flecks on the stem and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Gorgeous set of Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and Apple by Barbini
Located in New York, NY
Clear Hand Blown Murano Glass Pear and apple with 24k Gold flecks. Stunning decorative pieces with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass pear sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Each fruit-shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Pear Magnum Paperweight
By Livio Seguso
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass Magnum pear paperweight. It glows brightly under black light
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Fruit
Located in Miami, FL
Large Murano glass pear and apple.
Price is per item.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
1970s Barovier Murano Glass Apple & Pear
By Barovier
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A hand-blown Murano Glass Apple & Pear decorated with tiny 'bolle' (small air bubbles) throughout
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Oversized Vintage Murano Tortoise Hand Blown Art Glass Giant Pear 2ft Tall 1950
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized 1950s Vintage Murano Tortoise Hand Blown Art Glass Giant Pear, 24.5 inches Tall.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mounted Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
GREEN OLIVE AND WHITE "PEAR" MURANO BOWL
Located in New York, NY
GREEN OLIVE AND WHITE "PEAR" MURANO BOWL WITH GOLD DUST
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear
Located in Miami, FL
Murano Art Glass Apple and Pear. Heavy gold filled glass with gold speckled leafs and stem.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Red Pear Shaped Bowl
Located in Montreal, QC
Red Murano glass red pear shaped bowl.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Beautiful and Monumental Italian Murano Barovier Glass Pear
By Barovier&Toso
Located in North Miami, FL
foil inclusions on the pear stem and leaf are rich and elegant. Barovier
fitting for any table....
Category
20th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Sommerso Art Glass Apple and Pear Bookends by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair mid century art glass bookends by Alfredo Barbini for Murano in the shapes of an apple and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Art Glass
H 6.75 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Murano Apple and Pear Glass Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pear and apple Murano glass sculpture.
Measures: The apple is 6" high X 6.25" diameter.
The pear
Category
20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Apple & Pear Scupture, Pair
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano Bullicante Aventurine Murano glass apple & pear Sculpture pair by Alfredo Barbini. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Green Seguso Style Murano Glass Green Pear
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Seguso Murano Italian Hand Blown Glass Green Ribbed Pear Figurine.
Vintage collectible Murano art
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Seguso Murano Art Glass Pear Bookend
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful mid century art glass pear bookend by Archimede Seguso for Murano. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Art Glass
1970s Pear Shaped Art Glass Table Lamp Made In Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Toronto, ON
Unique Pear/Gourd shaped art glass table lamp made in the 1970s attributed to Murano. It is shaped
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
1950s Italian Murano Glass Green Pear Lamp with Custom Raffia Lampshade
Located in Aspen, CO
1950s Italian Murano glass green pear lamp shade with custom raffia lampshade and green detailing.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Table Lamps
Materials
Murano Glass
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Murano Glass Pear For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass pear for your home. Each murano glass pear for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. There are 56 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass pear you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass pear — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass pear, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made murano glass pear has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfredo Barbini, Lara Bohinc and Archimede Seguso are consistently popular.
How Much is a Murano Glass Pear?
A murano glass pear can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $675, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.
Questions About Murano Glass Pear
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Is Murano glass in Venice real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Whether Murano glass in Venice is real or not varies. The island of Murano is close to Venice, so the Italian city is home to many stores that carry authentic Murano glassware. However, some stores may carry lookalikes. As a result, it's important to purchase only pieces from reputable retail stores, dealers and online platforms. Shop a selection of Murano glass 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, 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.