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60s 70s Bowl Murano Glass Purple White Fruit Bowl Design Object Glass B
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
XXL 70s Murano bowl Murano glass purple white fruit bowl design Object: glass bowl
Category

Vintage 1970s European Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Purple Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase made of hand-blown Murano glass. This vintage piece has a beautiful purple tone of glass on
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Purple Vase
Vintage Murano Glass Purple Vase
H 10.25 in Dm 10.375 in
Murano Glass Purple Battuto Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass lamps made of hand-blown glass in a purple tone. They are crafted in the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Organic Murano Glass "Purple" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Purple and Mirrored Glass Lamps
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass lamps. From the island of Murano, the hand blown lamps are crafted in the
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Organic Murano Glass "Purple" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Purple and Black Ettore Sotsass Style Lamps
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of hand-blown Murano glass lamps featuring unique glass components in purple and black tones
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Purple Bucket Lamp with Cotton Lampshade by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
, made from Murano blown glass using our renowned Nougat technique, showcases a captivating flower-shaped
Category

2010s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Table Lamps Murano Glass Purple and Strong Gold Accents Italy 2000s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
A Pair of Exquisite Murano Glass Table Lamps with Purple and Gold Accents, Italian Design from the
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

1930s Murano Glass wine cooler in Deep Purple with Hand-Painted 925 Silver
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Palermo, PA
This stunning Murano glass ice bucket from the 1930s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Metal, Silver

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

Midcentury Small Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored in two shades of purple small Murano glass bowl in a beautiful stylish shape.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Small Murano Glass Bowl
Midcentury Small Murano Glass Bowl
H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
large Murano pulled glass Sommerso bowl of blue, clear and peach tones would be perfect as a centerpiece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano / Venetian Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Organic Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful small Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles
Located in Milano, IT
in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass, it has included bubbles that confer it depth and volume. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Gold Leaf

1980s Murano Glass Shell in Purple and Yellow
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Murano glass shell in purple and yellow.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano / Venetian Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Vintage Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Triangular Geode Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass 'geode' bowl/dish, made on the island of Murano, near
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Purple & Blue Sommerso Bullicante Glass Duck Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of purple glass cased in blue glass, which is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Sculpture in Sommerso Clear, Blue and Purple Glass , Table Decor
Located in Milano, IT
Big Murano Sculpture - Sommerso Glass Vase - Collectible Murano Glass - Decoration for Bookcase
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Cristallo Venezia CCC Murano Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
Venezia, CCC". In a stunning combination of purple glass cased in blue glass, which is further encased in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl Attributed To Fulvio Bianconi, Italy 1950s
By Mazzega, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in München, BY
Mid century modern murano glass finger bowl, Italy 1950s. Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi for Mazzega
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Millefiori Canes Murano Green & Purple Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by Fratelli Toso, similar items are shown in the book 'Venetian Glass
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

LABELLED L Nason Murano Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Bolton, GB
A Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Still bears the original L
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

MARKED Venini Murano Purple & White Glass Zanfirico Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite 1950's Venetian purple & white glass "Fazzoletto" (handkerchief) vase. Made on
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Heavy Purple Murano Glass Ashtray by Renato Anatrà
By Renato Anatra
Located in Miami, FL
Incredibly gorgeous purple Italian art glass ashtray or catchall bowl, hand-made by Renato Anatrà
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 1970s Sommerso Red and Purple Murano Glass Bowls
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A pair of delightful Murano glass sommerso bowls with deep red core and blue surround. Both in good
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Purple White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand blown Sommerso Murano glass centerpiece in purple and white. Italy, 1960s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Dark Purple Round Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ashtrays or Empty pockets Murano smoked glass art, entirely made by hand with the technique of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

AVEM Murano Pulegoso Purple Blue Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Hand blown blue Murano pulegoso art glass centerpiece vase with Starry Night murrine
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl, Purple/ Blue Tones, Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
mid century Italian glass bowl shows lovely shining purple tones. A unique large Murano glass bowl or
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in Purple Glass, Italy 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern Purple Murano glass ashtray, done in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Black and Purple Murano Glass Candle Holders, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful set of two thick Murano glass candle holders in black purple reflections colors. Both
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Livio Seguso Murano Purple Red Blue Alexandrite Art Glass Bowl
By Livio Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1970s. Hand blown purple "Alexandrite" glass over red Italian. This stunning Murano glass centerpiece
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Glass Nougat Purple Large by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
captivating contrast, both striking and delicate in its allure. This Murano blown glass bowl serves as the
Category

2010s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Italy Venezia Mid-Century Set 6 Murano Blown Glass Purple Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of Murano purple blown glass glasses, was hand made in Murano, Venice in Mid-Century, 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Purple and Translucent Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Purple and translucent Murano glass bowl. Italy, 1950s. Colors: Purple & gold. What is Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Blue & Purple Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso for Oggetti Murano Blue Purple Glass Sculptures , Vases Italian Pair 80's
By Oggetti, Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
These absolutely stunning and arresting Italian vintage Murano glass monumental glass sculptures
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Sommerso Murano Bowl/Paperweight in Purple and Yellow Glass, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Handcrafted Murano glass Goblet 1970s light purple with accents of pink and gold
Located in Villaverla, IT
Handcrafted Murano glass Goblet 1970s light purple with accents of pink and gold. This exquisite
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italy 1960 Post-Modern Murano Purple Blown Glass Bottle
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a charming and elegant piece hand made in Murano, Venice, Italy in 1960. The blown glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Purple & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Purple & Yellow
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
___________________________________________________________________________ Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Purple and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

2, 1 kg Pink-Purple Murano Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 8 Mini Murano Italian Square Dishes/Ashtrays
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful geometric designs on these set of 8 petite dishes, can be used for ashtrays, salt or nuts.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Pink Purple Iridiscent Murano Art Glass Centerpiece with Sterling Silver Base
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown pink purple Italian art glass vase with Sterling Silver base Italy, 1950s. This eye
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Mid-Century Modern Purple and Gold Murano Glass Italian Ashtray
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A lovely purple and gold murano glass shell ashtray in the style of Barovier. It has totally hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Purple Decorative Murano Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative purple murano glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, 1970s
By Flavio Poli
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite Flavio Poli Murano glass vase showcases a stunning blend of blue, turquoise, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1.3kg Murano Glass Bullicante purple Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant light purple Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Murano Gold Flecks Purple Leafs Italian Art Glass Spoon Rest Dishes
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and purple leaf design Italian art glass low dishes
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Italian Murano green and purple glass tumblers 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful set of six green and purple Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Mandruzzato Jewel Toned Emerald Green, Purple Faceted Glass Bowl Italian
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian Murano glass faceted square bowl has jewel tone colors of luscious emerald
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Ashtray-Catchall by Ercole Barovier mod. "Porpora"
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. Made in purple Murano glass with gold leaf. This is a piece of the "porpora
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Purple Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
By Murano 5
Located in Austin, TX
Large purple Murano glass vase, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Seguso Murano Purple Pulegoso Bubble Oval Glass Bowl with Appendages
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
The gorgeous purple color and shape of this Italian vintage Murano Seguso oval hand blown glass
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

The Hole, Murano Glass Handmade Vase Organic Shape
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Part of our "Bucati" collection, a selection of vases crafted by our glass masters with speed
Category

2010s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Pitcher with handle Twisted Glass Handle Purple Color Italy 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Murano Glass Pitcher with handle Twisted Glass Handle Purple Color Italy 20th.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

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Murano Glass Purple For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass purple you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each murano glass purple for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 644 variations of the antique or vintage murano glass purple you’re looking for, while we also have 73 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass purple — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A murano glass purple, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made murano glass purple has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Salviati are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Glass Purple?

Prices for a murano glass purple can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,378.
Questions About Murano Glass Purple
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2022
    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. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    Murano 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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. 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, 2022
    Murano 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 ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There 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, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    No, Murano glass isn't always marked. It's important to note that Murano doesn't refer to a single manufacturer but rather to a host of workshops located on the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon. Many of these makers add stamps, labels and signatures to their work, but not all do. If you're unsure whether a particular piece is Murano, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Murano glass holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for as well as demand and supply. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the work, the technique used to design the piece and more. The first step in determining if your Murano glass object has held its value is determining its authenticity. To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose decorative objects that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.