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Red Murano Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Red murano glass ashtray, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Glass

Red Murano Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
Red Murano Glass Ashtray, circa 1970
H 2.96 in W 4.73 in D 5.71 in
Red Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
By Murano 5
Located in Austin, TX
Red Murano glass vase, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Red Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
Red Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 7.5 in
Red Murano Glass Vase
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
characterizing this precious bowl. Crafted from mouth-blown red Murano glass and indeed unique, it also showcases
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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Red Murano Glass Vase
Red Murano Glass Vase
H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Red Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian red Murano glass bowl carefully hand blown with small bubbles inside the glass
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Red Murano Glass Bowl
Red Murano Glass Bowl
H 1.75 in Dm 5 in
Large Seguso Viro Vibrant Red Murano Glass Signed Patchwork Vase
By Seguso Viro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Seguso Viro vibrant red Murano glass signed Patchwork vase. Signed in Script as pictured on
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Red Murano glass chandelier Italy 1980s
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Large red Mid-Century Modern Murano glass chandelier, Venini style, Italy 1980s. A shiny carmine
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate

Red Murano Glass Goblet with Hand-Painted Garlands Attributed to Caramea, 1990s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Red Murano glass goblet with hand-painted garlands, attributed to Caramea, 1990s. This is an
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1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Red Murano Glass Lamp by Seguso
By Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Paolo Venini, Archimede Seguso, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Murano glass by Seguso. This fine example is executed in red Murano glass with gold flecks
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Black and Red Murano Glass Liqueur Set, Decanter and 5 Glasses
By Venini
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Art Deco black and red Murano glass liqueur set, decanter and 5 small glasses. often attributed to
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Red Murano Glass Biomorphic Column Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Red Murano Glass Biomorphic Column Floor Lamp  Italy, circa 1990s Attributed to Donghia
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase - Italy - 1970's
Located in Roma, IT
This Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase is a decorative object realized in Italy in the 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Hand Blown Chandelier in Red Murano Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chandelier, Murano glass, Italy, 1960s 1960s Venetian chandelier composed of ruby red Murano
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Hand Blown Chandelier in Red Murano Glass
Large Hand Blown Chandelier in Red Murano Glass
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s
By Venini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Decorative bottle with cap in red Murano glass by Venini, 1990s Decorative bottle
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1990s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Cedanese Red Murano Glass Box with Gilt Brass Fittings
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Exceptional Mid Century Cedanese Red Murano Glass Box with Gilt Brass Fittings.
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1950s Venini Ruby Red Murano Glass, Decorated with Rose Window, Very Particular
By Venini
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Venini ruby red Murano glass, decorated with rose window, very particular centerpiece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Venetian Chandelier In Colourless And Red Murano Glass, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless And Red Murano Glass, circa 1950
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Small Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Glass Bud Vase
Located in Soquel, CA
Small Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Glass Bud Vase Bright translucent red hand blown Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Red Murano Glass 5 Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colorless and red Murano glass 5 arms of light, New electrification
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Red Murano Glass, Metal and Neon Table Lamp by Mazzega, 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century red Murano glass, metal and neon table lamp by Mazzega, 1970s Curved red
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Murano Glass Table Lamps by Salviati, circa 1960
By Salviati
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of table lamps consists in a square red Murano glass central piece decorated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Venetian Chandelier, In Blue And Red Murano Glass, Five Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier, In Blue And Red Murano Glass, Five Arms Of Light, Circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Gilt Florentine Chandelier with Red Murano Glass Drops, 1970s
By Banci Firenze
Located in Morazzone, Varese
, Florence. The chandelier is complete with 57 red Murano glass drops. Nearly excellent condition, all
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Tall Pair of Red Murano Glass and Brass Oil Lamp Style Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Larger pair of Hollywood Regency red Murano glass and brass table lamps, circa 1950. Featuring an
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Red Murano Glass Vase with Internal Purple Shades, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Red Murano glass vase with internal purple shades, 1970s Red Murano glass vase
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps with Brass Round Base, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Lamps with Brass Round Base overlay blown "incamiciato
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

Italian Red Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
DM for details and worldwide shipping! What is Murano Glass? Is it glass made in a special place
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

1980s Renato Toso Modernist White and Red Murano Glass and Brass Pendant
By Renato Toso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modernist white and red murano glass pendant designed and manufactured in Italy by Toso, height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Pink and Red Murano Glass Floral Vases Art Painting, 1990s, Italy
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of pink and red Murano glass floral vases art painting, 1990s, Italy. These outstanding pair
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1990s Italian Art Deco Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Bordeaux Red Murano Glass Long Neck Vase, 20th Century, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant, bordeaux red Murano glass vase coming from the famous workshops of the little island in
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Late 20th Century Italian Vases

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Murano Glass

Spectacular Red Murano Glass Sideboard with 28 Jewels - Made in Italy Available
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Guazzora, IT
Spectacular Red Murano Glass Sideboard. Made in Italy, this sideboard features a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s. This is an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Gold

Classic Chandelier 10 Arms Red Murano Glass Handmade Decorations by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
V Classic 800 chandelier, 10 lights, red Murano glass, rich of flowers and leaves by Multiforme
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

Coral Red Murano Glass Bowl with 24-Karat Gold Attributed to Donà, 1990s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Coral red Murano glass artistic bowl with 24-karat gold, attributed to Alberto Donà, 1990s. This
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls

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Gold

Barovier & Toso Italian Red Murano Glass Vase With Gold Decorations
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Seductive Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

A 1960s Flavio Poli Mid-Century Modern Italian Sommerso Red Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular Mid-Century Modern red Murano glass vase designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Timeless Italian Elegance: Chest of Drawers with Red Murano Glass and Brass Trim
Located in Guazzora, IT
of solid wood, vibrant red Murano glass and polished brass fittings. Made in Italy, it features
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Red Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy 1960s
By Venini
Located in Dallas, TX
Large red and gold Murano glass chandelier, Mid-Century Modern, attributed to Venini, Italy 1960s A
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate

Three Italian Red Murano Glass Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of circa 1970's Italian red opaline table, floor lamps with gold tone bases. Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Chandelier, 6 Arms Red Murano Glass by Multiforme in stock
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Multiforme Tobia chandelier 6 lights. red Murano glass with castle arms climbing arms. The blown
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian console table with red murano glass beveled, 3 drawer and brass legs, JF
Located in Guazzora, IT
This refined Italian console table features a beautifully beveled red Murano glass top
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

Coffee Table with Brass Frame and Cartier Red Murano Glass in Different Shades
Located in Guazzora, IT
This modern coffee table is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, featuring a Cartier red Murano
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Red Murano Glass Disc Chandelier by Vistosi
Located in Red Lion, PA
Vistosi Murano Disc Chandelier 36 vintage red color 6-inch discs, new structure, 4 light sockets
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Beautiful Blue and red Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Black and Red Murano Glass Vases by Vincenzo Nason with Bronze Aventurine Glass
By Vincenzo Nason & Cie
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
made in black and red Murano glass with Bronze aventurine. It is a vintage set, therefore it might
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso. Mid-Century Modern Red Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Murano vase in a magnificent red color characterized by symmetric bubbles, in an excellent
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape Red Murano Glass
By Paolo Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Clocks

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Red Murano Glass
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage burgundy red Murano Glass Lamp at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Unique vintage table lamp in Murano glass. Entirely restored and rewired. Italy, 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pino Signoretto 1980s Italian Burgundy Red Murano Glass Miniature Armchair
By Pino Signoretto
Located in New York, NY
Murano art glass, signed by Pino Signoretto, in an attractive wine red color. A charming object, nicely
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Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Vintage Italian Floor Lamp with Red Murano Glass Shade
By Vistosi, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
A very rare Italian floor lamp attributed to Stilnovo of unique modern design, the red blown murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Vistosi Disc White and Red Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Vistosi
Located in Rome, IT
The 24 white and red discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on three levels. Nine E 14 light
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Vase in Ruby Red Murano Glass with Rostrato Spikes Decor
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gorgeous vase in clear and deep red blown Murano glass, hand decorated with the technique
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Classic Chandelier 6 Arms Amber-Red Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier 6 arms amber Murano gass red details by Multiforme. The classic Murano glass
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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Iridescent Red Murano Glass 1960s Elephant Attributed to Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Murano handmade glass elephant in the style of Archimede Seguso. Very high quality. Perfect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Green and Red Murano Glass Shark
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy Murano glass shark made in Italy in the 1970s in perfect conditions. It's labeled on a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Red Murano Glass Floor Lamp Attr. to Vistosi, 1960s
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Roma, IT
. Red glass lamp shade, metal, brass and geometrical shape marble base. Mint conditions (some lack on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Signed 3 Italian Vintage Gold Amber Red Murano Glass Christmas Tree Sculptures
By Formia Murano, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A stunning mid-20th century Italian decorative set of three vintage Venetian Murano glass trees
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Decorative Object Vase Red Murano Glass Handkerchief Midcentury Modern Italy 80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Handkerchief vase made of red layered Murano glass. Made in Italy in the 80s. Please watch the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Vase in Ruby Red Murano Glass with Rostrato Spikes Decor
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A spectacular, imposing size in clear and deep red blown Murano glass, hand decorated with the
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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Red Murano Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of red murano glass you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 966 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of red murano glass you’re looking for, while we also have 129 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of red murano glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of red murano glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of red murano glass over the years, but those crafted by Carlo Moretti, Cenedese and Venini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Red Murano Glass?

Prices for a piece of red murano glass start at $100 and top out at $63,460 with the average selling for $1,279.
Questions About Red Murano 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 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
    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 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, 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 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 7, 2024
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How 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, 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.