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Seguso Inspired Murano Rigadin Glass Table Lamps.
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Venfield
Located in New York, NY
. This elegant and modern pair of Murano glass lamps with its distinctive rigadin diamond pattern clearly
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chic Pair of Ruby Red Murano Rigadin Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano ruby red rigadin glass lamps on acrylic bases. Italy, 1950's Lamp shades are not
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

3 Italian Venetian Murano (circa 1920) RIGADIN RITORTO swirl design clear glass
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Venetian Murano (circa 1920) RIGADIN RITORTO swirl design clear glass compote with 3
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 6 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Mustard bead
By Salviati, Paolo Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare and unique set of 6 handmade Murano glass and a jug in deep amber fume color. The beauty of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Gray “Rigadin” Mirror
By Ongaro e Fuga
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass mirror, by iconic Venetian glass and mirror powerhouse, “Fuga”. This Italian mirror
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Octagonal “Rigadin” Mirrors
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass mirrors by iconic Venetian glass and mirror powerhouse, “Fuga”. This Italian mirror
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Glass Gold “Rigadin” Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass mirror, by iconic Venetian glass and mirror powerhouse, “Fuga”. This Italian mirror
Category

2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Pair of Rigadin Silver Murano Glass Mirrors
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of mirrors from Murano in Italy featuring multiple silver glass rods tied together to form a
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Gray and Gold Rigadin Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from Murano, Italy featuring multiple gray glass rods tied together to form a frame. Each
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rigadin Sconce 2 Arms White Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rigadin sconce 2 arms white Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar collection stands out thanks to its
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Italian Murano Glass Vintage Opalino Rigadin Chandelier Pendant
By Venini
Located in LA, CA
Indulge in the timeless beauty of Italian artistry! Ethereal tiers of opalino rigadin glass create
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Blown Glass

Rigadin Chandelier 6 Arms White Encased Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 6 lights, white encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rigadin Chandelier 12 Arms Light Grey Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 12 lights, light grey rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme. Edgar Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rigadin Chandelier 8 Arms Golden Leaf Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 8 lights, golden leaf rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bevante Chandelier 8 Arms Rigadin Silk Murano Glass Bevante by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
design harks back to the Murano glass chandeliers typical of the Roaring, 1920s. The Classic glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Wonderful Lorin Marsh Rigadin Bowl Clear Murano Glass Centerpiece Large Bowl
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Rigadin bowl clear Murano hand blown art glass centerpiece large bowl Item
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rigadin Chandelier 10+5 arms White Silk Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 10+5 lights, white silk rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rigadin Sconce 1 arm White Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rigadin sconce 1 arm white Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar collection stands out thanks to its
Category

2010s Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Rigadin Mirror by Ongaro e Fuga, Murano
By Ongaro e Fuga
Located in Murano, Venice
The Rigadin mirror is a classic of Venetian craftsmanship, which Ongaro & Fuga has decided to
Category

2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Mirror

Rigadin Mirror by Ongaro e Fuga, Murano
Rigadin Mirror by Ongaro e Fuga, Murano
H 47.25 in W 33.47 in D 3.15 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms White Encased Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, white encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Chandelier 6 arms Crystal Rigadin Murano Glass handmade pendants by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
The blown glass chandelier Americano is an elegant and luxurious Murano glass chandelier. The
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Chandelier 8 arms, Rigadin Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bellepoque chandelier 8 lights, aquamarine color Murano glass upward lights by Multiforme
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Chandelier 5 Arms, Rigadin Aquamarine Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bellepoque chandelier 5 lights, aquamarine color Murano glass upward lights by Multiforme
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Artistic Table Lamp Moca Murano Glass Rostrato, Balloton, Rigadin by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
production. This table lamp in Venetian glass is a unique creation, which encapsulates all Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Artistic Table Lamp Smoky Murano Glass Rostrato, Balloton, Rigadin by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
production. This table lamp in Venetian glass is a unique creation, which encapsulates all Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Artistic Table Lamp Moca Murano Glass Rostrato, Balloton, Rigadin by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
production. This table lamp in Venetian glass is a unique creation, which encapsulates all Murano glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Chandelier 5 Lights, Rigadin Light Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Multiforme Bellepoque chandelier 5 lights, light blue color Murano glass Bellepoque 364 from the
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Sconce 1 Arm, Rigadin White Encased Murano Glass by Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bellepoque sconce 1 light, white encased Murano glass upward light by Multiforme. Bellepoque 364
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern Sconce 2 arms, Rigadin Golden Leaf Murano Glass by Multiforme in Stock
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Bellepoque sconce 2 lights, golden leaf Murano glass upward light by Multiforme. Bellepoque 364
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Chandelier 6+3 arms White Rigadin Glass Gold Details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 6+3 lights, double tier white encased rigadin Murano glass gold details by
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Artisan Pair of Turquoise Rigadin Glass with Aventurina Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hand-crafted Murano glass table lamps in Rigadin motif with Avventurina and acrylic bases
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Pearlescent Rigadin Table Lamps with Aventurina, Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pearlescent rigadin glass table lamps with aventurina. Hand-crafted in the style of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Fountain by Gino Cenedese
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald green and clear in Rigadin twisted Murano glass technique.
Category

20th Century Italian Fountains

Materials

Murano Glass

Rich Murano Sconce 1 Arm Crystal and Gold Murano Glass Fenix by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
delicate crest. The glass is worked using the typical Murano technique “rigadin ritorto” (blown glass with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rich Murano Chandelier 6 Arms Crystal and Gold Murano Glass Fenix by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
delicate crest. The glass is worked using the typical Murano technique “rigadin ritorto” (blown glass with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Rich Murano Sconce 2 Arms Crystal and Gold Murano Glass Fenix by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
delicate crest. The glass is worked using the typical Murano technique “rigadin ritorto” (blown glass with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rich Chandelier 6Arms Crystal and Gold Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
delicate crest. The glass is worked using the typical Murano technique “rigadin ritorto” (blown glass with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Chandelier 26 arms 3 Tiers, Silk Rigadin Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
design harks back to the Murano glass chandeliers typical of the Roaring 1920s. The Classic glass
Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Due Pendant Light Murano Hand Blown White Rigadin Glass
By Murano 5
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Italian Murano hand blown glass pendant light with white "Rigadin" and crystal border. "Imbuto 45
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Pendant Light Murano Hand Blown Black Glass with Honey "Rigadin" Border
By ITRE, Studio Tecnico
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Rare Italian pendant light in Murano hand blown black glass with honey "Rigadin" border. The making
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp Murano Rose Glass with Crystal Accent
By ITRE, Mauro Marzollo
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian hand blown Murano glass in rose "Rigadin" with satin finish and crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp Murano Rose Glass with Crystal Accent
By ITRE, Mauro Marzollo
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian hand blown Murano glass in Rose "Rigadin" with satin finish and crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceiling Lamp Murano Rose Glass with Crystal Accent
By ITRE, Mauro Marzollo
Located in Saddle Brook , NJ
Mid-Century Modern Italian hand blown Murano glass in rose "Rigadin" with satin finish and crystal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Blown Glass

Cenedese 12 Tall Glass, Murano Rigadin 6 Gold Leaf 6 Clear, Signed Label, 1980s
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set in vetro neutro. Neutral glass (Vetro Neutro) is the glass developed in Murano for a
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Italian Vetri Murano "Rigadin" Chandeliers
By Murano 5
Located in London, GB
A large pair of Vetri Murano "Rigadin" chandeliers. Each having 14 cylindrical white swirled
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Rigadin Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian Murano rigadin chandelier with green and clear glass.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Gray and Gold Rigadin Mirrors
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of mirrors from Murano, Italy featuring multiple gray glass rods tied together to form a frame
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Pink Coroso Rigadin Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Murano Art Glass large rose pink centerpiece bowl with two colorless glass handles and
Category

Late 20th Century International Style Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Rigadin Smoky Brown 1970s Italian Chandelier with Eight Arms
Located in San Marino, CA
This elegant and stunning smoky brown Murano glass chandelier features a fluted shaft and arms
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique pair of Murano sconces by RITORTO RIGADIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and elegant Pair of hand blown murano glass, by ritorto rigadin
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Alberto Donà, Footed Bowl, Olive Mezzatinta, Rigadin, Hexagonal Neck, Murano
By Alberto Donà
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Olive color that only Alberto Donà can achieve with his more reflective potash glass. Solid clear glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Murano Cannister Rigadin Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1930s, Brass
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
and two glass rigading or twisted elements framing a rigadin heavy cup. Variations consisted in the
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Alberto Donà, Tall Footed Bowl, Olive Mezzatinta Rigadin, Hexagonal Neck, Murano
By Alberto Donà
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
that only Alberto Donà can achieve with his more reflective potash glass. Solid clear glas hexagon
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Limited Edition Cenedese Murano Glass Fountain
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stem and base are Emerald green and clear in Rigadin twisted Murano glass technique. The fountain
Category

20th Century Italian Fountains

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Neoclassical Murano Glass Table Lamps
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass table lamps, Venini style and quality. Italy 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese 12 Tall Glass, Murano Vetro Neutro Rigadin Gold Leaf, Signed Label 80s
By Cenedese, Amelio Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set in vetro neutro. Neutral glass is the glass developed in Murano for a glass with no
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Murano Glass Deep Champagne Cups, Green Rigadin and Gold Leaf, Seguso
By Archimede Seguso, Gianni Seguso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of 6 stemmed cups in green with dense rigadin deep cups. Stem is solid glass with gold leaf
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Rigadin Silver Murano Glass Mirrors
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of mirrors from Murano in Italy featuring multiple silver glass rods tied together to form a
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Gray and Gold Rigadin Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from Murano, Italy featuring multiple gray glass rods tied together to form a frame. Each
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Murano Rigadin Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of murano rigadin glass for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and art glass. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of murano rigadin glass you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of murano rigadin glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of murano rigadin glass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of murano rigadin glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Multiforme, Alberto Donà and Amelio Cenedese are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Rigadin Glass?

A piece of murano rigadin glass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,967, while the lowest priced sells for $1,105 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Questions About Murano Rigadin Glass
  • 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, 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 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, 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some Murano glass is worth something. Typically, antique pieces from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th centuries tend to be worth significantly more than 20th-century and contemporary glassware from Murano. Collectors frequently look for pieces made by particular artisans, such as Paolo Venini, Alfredo Barbini, Carlo Scarpa, Vittorio Zecchin, Lino Tagliapetra and Carlo Moretti. Others seek out pieces that display certain glassmaking techniques, such as filigrana, which gives glass a lace-like quality. The size, age, condition, type and style all contribute to the potential value of Murano pieces. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the valuation process. Find a large collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    All 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.