Murano Faceted Glass Identification Guide + Gallery

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Faceted "block" vases and bowls similar to the ones shown below have been popular since the 1950's, and production has continued right up to today. There have been many factories in the Murano region which have made glassware in this style, and as such it is difficult to be certain of the manufacturer without labels or signatures present. Companies that have produced glassware in this faceted style include Mandruzzato, Campanella, V. Nason, Formia, Bucella Cristalli (retailer, & grinder / polisher of supplied "rough" pieces), Moleria 83, Pagnin & Bon, Tiozzo & Ferro, Gianni Seguso, Oball, La Serenissima, and Cesare Toso (probably a retailer). Several different labels found on this style of glass include the words "Vetri Molati", which is Italian for "ground glass", a reference to the grinding process used to create this style. The vast majority of these faceted Murano glass items contain two or more suspended coloured layers of glass in a third layer of clear glass, using the very popular sommerso technique.

Important note: As with most sommerso glassware, it is very common to find these wrongly attributed to Flavio Poli, a designer who became famous for his sommerso designs. However, Flavio Poli worked for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte factory, whose designs are very well documented, and there are no records at all of them ever producing these faceted sommerso items. Sadly this does not stop inexperienced sellers from copying the incorrect Flavio Poli attribution, if their research only consists of a quick Google or eBay search.

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Campanella Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Vase

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase. Made by Campanella, labelled "Muran, Vetreria - G. Campanella & C.".

Campanella Murano Faceted Brown & Amber Sommerso Glass Vase

A brown and amber Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase. Made by Campanella, labelled "Muran, Made in Italy, Vetreria G. Campanella & C.".

V Nason & C Murano Faceted Brown & Amber Sommerso Glass Vase

A brown and amber Murano sommerso glass faceted vase. Made by V Nason & C, labelled "V Nason & C., Murano, Italy".

LABELLED Oball Murano Faceted Amber & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

An amber, blue and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass bowl. With Oball shop label, which reads "Commerciale, Oball 2, Murano - Italy".

Bucella Cristalli Murano Faceted Purple & Amber Sommerso Glass Vase

A purple, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass vase, by retailer Bucella Cristalli, labelled "Bucella Cristalli Murano, Made in Italy".

Bucella Cristalli Murano Faceted Blue & Amber Sommerso Glass Vase

A blue, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass vase, by retailer Bucella Cristalli, labelled "Artistic Crystal Murano, Made in Italy".

V.A.M. Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass bowl, labelled "Cristallo Intagliato A Mano, V. A. M., Hand Cut Crystal".

LABELLED V.A.M. Murano Faceted Brown & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl

A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass bowl, with two labels. One label reads "V. A. M. Vetri Molati, Made in Murano". Other label (probably a retailer label) reads "AM, Artigianato Muranese, Quality Trade Mark".

LABELLED Gino Fort Murano Faceted Purple Sommerso Glass Vase

A purple, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase by Gino Fort, labelled "G Fort, Vetri Molati, Murano Venezia".

Murano 8

A green, blue and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass vase. Label reads "Lavorazione, Arte Murano, Made in Italy".

Murano Faceted Red, Amber & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A red, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass bowl. Label reads "Made in Murano, Italy".

LABELLED Picone Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass bowl. Label reads "Picone, Murano, Cristalli Molati a Mano, Made in Italy".

Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Black & Silver Glass Block Bowl

A black and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass ashtray bowl with silver leaf inclusions. Made by Mandruzzato, labelled.

Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Brown & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl

A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass ashtray bowl with "waffle" pattern textured base. Made by Mandruzzato, labelled.

Murano Faceted, Textured Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Vase

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted and textured glass vase. Generic design made by Mandruzzato and Campanella. Also found with Bucella Cristalli (retailer) labels.

Murano Faceted, Textured Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Vase

A purple, blue and clear Murano sommerso faceted and textured glass vase with generic label. Generic design made by Mandruzzato and Campanella. Also found with Bucella Cristalli (retailer) labels.

Murano Faceted, Textured Purple & Uranium Sommerso Glass Vase

A purple, blue, uranium yellow green and clear Murano sommerso faceted and textured glass vase. Generic design made by Mandruzzato, Moleria 83 and Campanella. Also found with Bucella Cristalli (retailer) labels.

Murano Faceted, Textured Blue Sommerso Glass Vase

A blue and clear Murano sommerso faceted and textured glass vase. Generic design made by Mandruzzato and Campanella. Also found with Bucella Cristalli (retailer) labels.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted and textured glass bowl. Made by Mandruzzato and possibly other factories.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl

A green, amber, blue and clear Murano sommerso faceted and textured glass bowl. Made by Mandruzzato and possibly other factories.

Murano Sommerso Textured Pink & Amber Glass Bowl

A pink, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted and textured glass bowl. Made by Mandruzzato and possibly other factories.

Murano Faceted Brown & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Lighter

A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block lighter.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Lighter

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block lighter.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A red, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Murano/Venetian Faceted Amber Sommerso Glass Vase - Label

A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass vase. Label reads "Handworked Glass, Handge Arbeitete Glaser, Made in Murano Italy".

Murano Faceted Green & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A green, amber, blue and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass bowl. Scroll shaped label reads "Murano Glass, Made in Italy".

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass vase, with generic Murano glass label.

Murano Faceted Green, Amber & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A green, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass vase.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl - Label

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass square bowl. Label reads "Cristal V. M. P., Made in Murano".

Murano Faceted Brown & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass bowl, with generic Murano glass label.

Murano Faceted Amber & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A brown, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass block ashtray bowl.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A red, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Sommerso Faceted Amber Glass Block Bowl

A golden amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass square block bowl with textured base.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass square block bowl with textured base.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass square block bowl with textured base.

Murano Sommerso Faceted Red & Amber Glass Block Bowl

A red, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass square block bowl.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass rectangle block bowl.

Murano Vintage Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Faceted Pink & Amber Sommerso Glass Vintage Block Bowl

A pink, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass triangle block bowl.

Murano/Sommerso Faceted Green Glass Block Vase/Bowl

A green, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass triangle block bowl.

HUGE 2.4kg Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A large red, green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Large Murano Faceted Blue & Amber Sommerso Glass Bowl

A large blue, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

HUGE 2.8kg Murano Faceted Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A large brown, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Triangle Block Bowl

A large red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Faceted Blue & Uranium Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A blue, uranium green and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Faceted Blue & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A blue, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl #2

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl with generic Murano glass label.

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Faceted Purple & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A purple, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl with textured base.

Murano Faceted Purple & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A purple, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl with textured base.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Vintage Block Bowl

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Bowl

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block bowl.

Murano/Sommerso Faceted Uranium Glass Block Vase

A uranium green and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Murano Faceted Neodymium Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A purple, blue / lilac and clear Murano sommerso faceted "Neodymium" glass block vase.

Murano Faceted Brown, Amber & Blue Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A brown, amber and blue Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A large red, blue and amber Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Murano Faceted Blue & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A blue, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Murano 8

A purple, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

SIGNED Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase, signed to base "M. Murano".

Murano Faceted Red & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A red, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Murano Faceted Green & Pink Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A green, pink and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.

Murano Faceted Green & Amber Sommerso Glass Block Vase

A green, amber and clear Murano sommerso faceted glass block vase.


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