Vintage Murano Millefiori Glass Paperweight | Italian Floral Cane Art Glass

This vintage Murano Italian millefiori art glass paperweight features a round floral cane design with yellow, red, white, and blue details arranged in a concentric pattern.

It is a compact, colorful glass piece with the bright desk-and-shelf appeal collectors often look for in Venetian-style millefiori glass.

Small enough for a desk, bookshelf, or curio cabinet, this paperweight works well for collectors of Italian art glass, vintage office decor, and colorful mid-century glass objects.

Details

∙ Era: Similar pieces are often dated from the early 1900s through the 1970s; exact production date not confirmed
∙ Origin/style: Murano / Venetian Italian millefiori-style art glass
∙ Item type: Glass paperweight
∙ Material: Art glass with millefiori floral cane design
∙ Color: Clear glass with yellow, red, white, blue, and multicolor floral cane details
∙ Size/Measurements: Approx. 3 inches round
∙ Weight: Approx. 10 ounces
∙ Design notes: Concentric floral cane pattern; compact round form; faint black mark noted

Use/display ideas: Desk paperweight, bookshelf accent, curio cabinet display, colorful office decor, art glass collection, gift for a glass collector

Condition Grade: Good

Positives
∙ Colorful floral cane pattern gives it strong display appeal.
∙ Compact 3-inch size works well on a desk, shelf, or in a small glass collection.
∙ Multicolor millefiori design has classic Italian art glass character.
∙ Heavy enough for practical paperweight use at approx. 10 ounces.

Issues / Wear
∙ Faint black mark noted.
∙ Light surface wear, small scuffs, and age-related handling marks may be present.
∙ Exact maker and production date are not confirmed from the provided information.

See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

∙ Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
∙ Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
∙ Good: noticeable wear.
∙ Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Collector’s Notes

Millefiori means “a thousand flowers,” a fitting name for this glass style made from small patterned glass canes arranged into floral or mosaic-like designs. Murano glass is associated with Venice, Italy, and many millefiori paperweights were made for collectors, travelers, desks, and display shelves across the 20th century.

This one has the kind of bright, compact presence that makes vintage art glass easy to live with. It is small, colorful, and useful — a nice fit for a desk, reading nook, or glass collector’s shelf.

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