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Rare Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
By Fulvio Bianconi, Vistosi
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Glass / Vase in Mouth Blown Art Glass, 1960s / 70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Murano glass / vase in mouth-blown art glass.
1960s / 70s.
Measures: 27 x 8.5 cm.
In
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set 1960s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gino Cenedese Ultra Rare Murano Glass Chess Set, Venice, Italy, 1960s.
This is a highly rare
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Rare Murano glass floor lamp with gold foil inclusions and bronze mounts by Baro
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Murano glass floor lamp with gold foil inclusions and bronze mounts by Barovier & Toso .Italy:
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Floor Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 72.5 in Dm 27.5 in
Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso Rare Murano Glass Sculpture of a Donkey
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso Rare Murano glass Sculpture of a Donkey in vibrant red with
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" 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
H 2.09 in W 3.67 in D 3.75 in
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
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
H 2.76 in W 6.19 in D 5.91 in
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" 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
H 2.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
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
H 2.37 in W 5.01 in D 5.4 in
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
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
H 2.45 in W 5.79 in D 4.73 in
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" 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
H 2.56 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Fratelli Toso Rare Murano Glass "Carafe" Bottle/Decanter/Vase, by Ermanno Toso
By Ermanno Toso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Here we have a very rare Carafe by the well known Murano Master Ermanno Toso. Made for the Fratelli
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Rare Murano Glass Table Lamp by Barovier
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
Barovier glass Table lamp in the form of a lantern design.
Hollywood Regency, Modern in Design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass
rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl element ashtray
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.13 in W 5.2 in D 5.2 in
Venini Chandelier Rare, Murano Glass 1955 Iron Metal, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini rare chandelier Murano glass 1955 iron metal, Italy.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Glass Vase by La Murrina, Italy, 1970s
By La Murrina
Located in Milan, IT
Murano glass vase manufactured by La Murrina.
Delicate red decoration and typical 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Beograd, RS
Mouth-Blown Murano Bubble Glass. It features a thick glass shade with clear and white glass and a very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Ercole Barovier "A Stelle" Large, Rare, Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare and early Murano lamp by the well known artist Ercole Barovier. The glass alone
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Very Rare Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Bottle Paolo Venini 1950 Blu Color Murano Art Glass Serie Inciso made in Italy
By Paolo Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Murano glass bottle, museum piece in cobalt blue, Inciso series.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 14.18 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Rare Murano Glass Bowl by Giulio Radi for A.V.e.M. CLOSING SALE
By Giulio Radi
Located in Warrenton, OR
Rare Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl by Giulio Radi for A.V.e.M. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Silver Leaf
Rare Cenedese Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vibrant Red Colored Glass Cake Stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Murano glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese circa 1970-1990. The design is likely to
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.47 in Dm 11.26 in
Rare Murano Glass and Brass Wall Light by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This wall light is rare and elegant, and made in Murano pulegoso glass with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 6.11 in Dm 8.08 in
Murano Glass Liquore Set, Attributed Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy 30s
By Venini, Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare Murano glass liquore set in red and black color. Designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 6.7 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Bear
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful and rare Murano glass bear.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Modernist Faceted Clear Murano Glass Ashtray by Formia
By Formia Murano
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured by Formia, it's a block of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Murano Sculpture by Angelo Ballarin, Purple Sommerso, Italian Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano Glass - Decorative Murano Sculpture - Sommerso Murano Glass
Wonderful, highly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 2.76 in
Large Decorative Centerpiece - Table Accent, Murano Art Glass by Vamsa 1940s
By V.A.M.S.A., Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano Glass - Collectible Murano - Big Art Glass Centerpiece
Big, thick, heavy and extremely
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso brown drop glass, by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Decorative Vase - Rare Murano Glass - Flavio Poli for Seguso
"Sommerso" is a defining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso, by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Burgundy
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Vase - Rare Murano Glass - Flavio Poli for Seguso
"Sommerso" is a defining style of
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pendant of Murano Glass by Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass creativity. Each
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier e Toso, circa 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare murano glass chandelier by Barovier e Toso, Italy, ca. 1940s.
Newly rewired for US standards.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Italy, 70s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Lucija, SI
Very rare Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Nason in the late 70s and produce by AV
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
H 13 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Rare Brutalist Italian Glass Paste and Wrought Iron Table Lamp by Longobard, 70s
By Longobard
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare Murano glass table lamp designed and made by Longobard in 1970. The structure is in hand
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 26.78 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Murano Picture Frame by Burber
By Vetri Artistici Muranesi Societá Anonima
Located in Mérida, YU
Very rare Murano glass picture frame made by Burbe. All original signed with Vetri stamp.
Nice
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Brass, Orange & White Murano "Incamiciato" Glass 1960s Sconce by Vistosi
By Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This rare Murano glass sconce is made from a burnished brass structure and an "incamiciato" orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
H 12.41 in W 7.68 in D 4.93 in
Big Murano Sculpture in Clear Glass by Alfredo Barbini, Rare Decorative, Signed
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milano, IT
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Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 11.82 in Dm 9.85 in
Superb Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier, 1940
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and rare Murano glass chandelier, made of precious hand blown clear glasses.
Cleaned and
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano "Rezzonico" Cristallo Pura Glass Fountain Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Murano glass chandelier in "cristallo pura" color glass in the "Rezzonico" technique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Revival Chandeliers and Pe...
Materials
Murano Glass
Extraordinary 6 Light Rostrato Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible rare Murano glass Light 6 rostrato light from the middle of the last century.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
H 41.34 in Dm 39.38 in
Vintage Extra Large Rare Pink Rolled Edge Art Glass Murano Glass Shell Bowl
By Formia Murano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Extra-Large Murano Glass Rolled Edge Shell Bowl, High Quality Murano Glass has a Unique
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Serving Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 4 in W 15 in D 11.25 in
Rare 1950s Murano Glass Yellow Pendant Light attributed to Gino Vistosi
By Gino Vistosi
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rare Murano glass pendant light in the shape of a diamond. This pendant is made with the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
H 15.95 in W 7.49 in D 4.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Designed by Franco Luce with Murano Glass Flowers
By Franco Luce
Located in Palermo, PA
Rare Murano glass chandelier designed by Franco Luce in the 1970s.
The light consists of of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 22.05 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Venini table lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa in Murano glass, 1940S
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Palermo, PA
Super rare Murano glass table lamp designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, 1940s.
The globe has an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Murano Table Lamp by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli for Sothis, Italy 60s
By Gino Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Very interesting and rare Murano glass Table Lamp was designed by Ettore Fantasia and Gino Poli for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 11.82 in Dm 11.82 in
Coffee table accent in Murano Glass , Clear Glass, 1940's Barovier , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano Bowl - Vintage Glass Ashtray - Iridescent Glass
Vintage 1950s Murano glass
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
H 2.76 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Extraordinary Pink Rostrato Murano Glass Chandelier by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible rare Murano glass Light in rare pink rostrato from the middle of the last century.
Two
Category
Vintage 1940s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Spage Age Hanging Lamp Kaiser Leuchten with Murano Glass
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Oirlo, LI
Spage age hanging lamp Kaiser Leuchten with Murano glass.
Extremely rare Murano glass chandelier
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage and rare murano glass box with brass detail. These beautiful glass boxes are treasured
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Amber Murano Chandelier De Majo, Italy, 1970s
By De Majo
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Incredibly beautiful rare Murano glass chandelier.
The mid-century chandelier was made in Italy by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Battuto Murano Glass Catchall or Centerpiece Italy 1960
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and rare Murano glass catchall or centerpiece, handcrafted in the early 1960s using
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Dunbar Murano Tile Top Game Table by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Murano glass tile top game / dining table with brass edging and tapered mahogany legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Game Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Murano "Pulegoso" Italian Glass Chalice With Art Nouveau Silver Stem
Located in Prato, Tuscany
unique chalice features a red Murano glass bowl and a silver stem crafted using the microfusion technique
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Silver
1950s "Calcedonio" Murano Glass Mid Century Rare Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Calcedonio" Murano Glass Vase
Italy, 1950
Rare Vase
Excellent condiction
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Sculpture / Block, Unusual Collectible, Rare
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano Sculpture - Modern Murano Art - Handblown Murano Glass
Unusual, attractive and heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase With Gold Accents, Early 20th Century - Italy ca. 1930
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute rare 20th century Murano glass vase from the period around 1930 in Italy. Early murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Neoclassical Revival Murano Milky Glass Italian Vase, 1950s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Wonderful milky- glass Murano vintage carafe or vase, probably unique piece.
nr. O/3764.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Pendants by Aureliano Toso , 1970s
By Carlo Nason
Located in Rome, IT
Very rare Murano glass made by Aureliano Toso , one of the great protagonists of the artistic glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
Green/ White Murano Glass Vase With 24k Gold Flakes by Fratelli Toso, IT ca 1930
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic, rare Murano glass vase from the workshops of Fratelli Toso from the early period around
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 8.07 in Dm 4.53 in
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, 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, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.