The history of Venetian and Murano glass dates back over 1,000 years. Venice was an important center for glassmaking in the Middle Ages, and by the 13th century, the city had established itself as the leading producer of glass in Europe.

During the Renaissance, the art of Venetian glassmaking reached its peak, with artisans producing some of the most exquisite glassware in the world. One of the most important innovations of this time was the development of cristallo, a type of clear glass that was almost as transparent as crystal. Cristallo was prized for its clarity and brilliance, and it quickly became a symbol of wealth and luxury.

In the 16th century, Venetian glassmakers faced a challenge when the city passed a law requiring all glass furnaces to be moved to the island of Murano. The law was passed in response to the risk of fire, which was high more...

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A large pair of gold speckled clear glass Murano vases, Italian,…

Gold Speckled Murano Glass Vases, 1950

A large pair of gold speckled clear glass Murano vases, Italian, circa 1950. 41 cm high

A pair of emerald green and gilt speckled Murano glass vases,…

Murano Emerald and Gilt Speckled Glass Vases

A pair of emerald green and gilt speckled Murano glass vases, Italian, circa 1950. 41 cm high

A Murano acid etched vase. C. 1960s, Italy. Etched fisherman…

Murano Fisherman Etched Vase by Peter Pelzel

A Murano acid etched vase. C. 1960s, Italy. Etched fisherman scene by Peter Pelzel

Murano art glass vase, Italian circa 1950s. 18 cm

1950s Italian Murano Art Glass Vase - 18 cm

Murano art glass vase, Italian circa 1950s. 18 cm

Murano Pezzato Patchwork murrine cylinder glass vase by Angelo…

Murano Patchwork Murrine Cylinder Glass Vase by Angelo Ballarin

Murano Pezzato Patchwork murrine cylinder glass vase by Angelo Ballarin, signed 'Murano a Ballarin' to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor scratches to the base. Height 24.8 cm

Murano millifiore vase with a flared lip, single footed base &…

Murano Millifiore Vase with Flared Lip and Handles

Murano millifiore vase with a flared lip, single footed base & two handles, unmarked, with a 'VR' sticker. Condition excellent to good, almost as new condition. Height 31.5 cm

Murano a Canne glass vase by Gabriele Urban signed 'Vetreria La…

Gabriele Urban Murano Glass Vase

Murano a Canne glass vase by Gabriele Urban signed 'Vetreria La Fornasotta' to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor scratches to the base. Height 17 cm

A ruby Murano art glass vase, with adventurine inclusions to…

Ruby Murano Vase with Adventurine Inclusions

A ruby Murano art glass vase, with adventurine inclusions to the twin floral handles. Height 28 cm

Murano art glass vase with large panels of millefiori motifs,…

Signed Murano Millefiori Art Glass Vase, 14.5 cm Height

Murano art glass vase with large panels of millefiori motifs, signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 14.5 cm

Murano art glass vase by F&M Ballarin with multi coloured…

Multi-Coloured Murano Glass Vase by F&M Ballarin (13cm)

Murano art glass vase by F&M Ballarin with multi coloured panels. Height 13 cm

Murano F & M Ballarin signed vase signed & with original…

Signed Murano Vase with Original Sticker, 23.4 cm Height

Murano F & M Ballarin signed vase signed & with original sticker. Height 23.4 cm

An antique Murano Latticino vase, late 19th century, with a…

Murano Latticino Vase with Gold Bands

An antique Murano Latticino vase, late 19th century, with a slender trumpet neck, and a baluster body above a pedestal foot, with a fine white latticino spiral throughout enhanced with gilded bands. Height 23.5 cm

Murano signed glass vase with cobalt, aqua light blue & gold…

Signed Murano Glass Striped Vase

Murano signed glass vase with cobalt, aqua light blue & gold coloured glass stripes. Signature to base indecipherable. Height 23.4 cm

An Italian Cenedese multi-coloured vase, Murano, last quarter…

Cenedese Murano Vase, Multi-Coloured, 25.5 cm High

An Italian Cenedese multi-coloured vase, Murano, last quarter of the 20th century. 25.5 cm high

An Italian Salviati glass glass vase, Murano, dated 2007. 23 cm…

Murano Salviati Glass Vase, 2007

An Italian Salviati glass glass vase, Murano, dated 2007. 23 cm high

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi,…

Italian Venini 'Pezzato' Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Murano

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Murano, dated 1997. 22.5 cm high

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi,…

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, 1992

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Murano, dated 1992 inscribed Venini/ 92, Fulvio Bianconi to the base. 28 cm high

An Italian Seguso gold-splashed glass vase, Murano, circa 2000…

Seguso Gold-Splashed Glass Vase from Murano, Italy

An Italian Seguso gold-splashed glass vase, Murano, circa 2000 incribed Seguso Viro Murano to the base. 28.5 cm high

A large Italian Seguso glass vase, Murano, date 1993 inscribed…

Italian Seguso Glass Vase, Murano 1993, Limited Edition

A large Italian Seguso glass vase, Murano, date 1993 inscribed Murano 1993 66/99. 32 cm high

An Italian Vetri Cenedese glass vase, Murano, circa 2000…

Italian Vetri Cenedese Glass Vase, Murano, Circa 2000

An Italian Vetri Cenedese glass vase, Murano, circa 2000 inscribed Cenedese to the base. 25 cm high

A large Italian Archimede Seguso clear and gold-splashed vase,…

Gold-Splashed Seguso Vase from Murano, 1950

A large Italian Archimede Seguso clear and gold-splashed vase, Murano, circa 1950. 40 cm high. Reference: Umberto Franzoi, art glass by Archimede Seguso, Arsenale Editrice, Venice, 1991 (exhibition catalogue from the exhibition of the same name at the…

A Italian Seguso glass vase, Murano, late quarter of the 20th…

Seguso Glass Vase, Murano, Late 20th Century, 24.5 cm

A Italian Seguso glass vase, Murano, late quarter of the 20th century. 24.5 cm high

A Italian Venini 'Calabash' vase, Murano, dated 2002. 21.3 cm…

Murano Venini 'Calabash' Vase, 2002, 21.3 cm

A Italian Venini 'Calabash' vase, Murano, dated 2002. 21.3 cm high

Purple Murano glass vase with orange circular inclusions

Purple and Orange Murano Glass Vase

Purple Murano glass vase with orange circular inclusions

Murano flash lacquered vase

Flash Lacquered Murano Vase

Murano flash lacquered vase

Large Murano glass Studio vase of substantial quality, stamp to…

50cm Murano Glass Studio Vase with Stamp

Large Murano glass Studio vase of substantial quality, stamp to base. Height 50 cm

A Murano glass vase with gilt handles. 40 cm high

Gilt-Handled Murano Glass Vase - 40 cm

A Murano glass vase with gilt handles. 40 cm high

Venetian sterling silver overlaid ruby glass vase. St marks…

Venetian Sterling Silver & Ruby Glass Vase with Gondola Design

Venetian sterling silver overlaid ruby glass vase. St marks square & gondola decoration. Height 34 cm

Tall Murano glass vase. Red & blue decoration. Height 57 cm

Red and Blue Murano Glass Vase (57cm)

Tall Murano glass vase. Red & blue decoration. Height 57 cm

A pair of large pale blue and gold speckled Murano glass vases,…

Murano Glass Vases, Blue and Gold Speckled, Italian 1970

A pair of large pale blue and gold speckled Murano glass vases, Italian, circa 1970. 41 cm high

A pair of gold speckled and amber moulded Murano glass vases,…

Gold Speckled Murano Glass Vases, Italy 1970

A pair of gold speckled and amber moulded Murano glass vases, Italian, circa 1970. 38 cm high

Vintage Murano ruby glass vase 21 cm height

Murano Ruby Glass Vase - 21cm Height

Vintage Murano ruby glass vase 21 cm height

Murano bird dish and a vase, approx 18 cm high and shorter (2)

Murano Bird Dish and Vase Set

Murano bird dish and a vase, approx 18 cm high and shorter (2)

A sizeable Italian Murano tortoiseshell glass vase, of conical…

Italian Murano Tortoiseshell Glass Vase - 42cm Height

A sizeable Italian Murano tortoiseshell glass vase, of conical form, labelled 'Vetri Artistici' and 'Made In Italy', purchased ECC Lighting 1999, height 42 cm

Murano black and red glass figure vase, approx 44 cm high

Black and Red Murano Glass Figure Vase (44cm)

Murano black and red glass figure vase, approx 44 cm high

Murano pair of art glass vases in green & yellow, with original…

Murano Art Glass Vases in Green & Yellow

Murano pair of art glass vases in green & yellow, with original paper label 'Genuine Venetian glass made in Murano Italy' to the base. Height 43 cm

A good Murano modernist vase, 30 cm tall. Multi coloured with…

Modernist Murano Vase with Hot Glass Pinched Alterations

A good Murano modernist vase, 30 cm tall. Multi coloured with four hot glass pinched alterations.

An art glass vase and a dish, mid 20th century, in the manner…

Mid-century Art Glass Vase and Dish

An art glass vase and a dish, mid 20th century, in the manner of Murano sommerso wares or Scandinavian glass, a fan shaped blue and aqua vase with a thick fire polished rim and a clear spreading foot; and a pink and clear nut dish of organic form with a…

Murano glass fish vase, measures 31 cm high

Murano Glass Fish Vase - 31cm High

Murano glass fish vase, measures 31 cm high

Two Venetian glass vases, red and blue, approx 40 cm high and…

Pair of Venetian Glass Vases: Red and Blue

Two Venetian glass vases, red and blue, approx 40 cm high and shorter (2)

Large Murano blue glass twin handled vase, approx 22 cm high

Murano Blue Glass Twin Handled Vase - 22cm High

Large Murano blue glass twin handled vase, approx 22 cm high

Heavy glass Murano vase, approx 26 cm high

26cm Murano Glass Vase

Heavy glass Murano vase, approx 26 cm high

A Murano purple cornucopia art glass vase. Height 18 cm

Murano Purple Cornucopia Art Glass Vase - 18cm Height

A Murano purple cornucopia art glass vase. Height 18 cm

A multicoloured Murano art glass vase, with applied millefiori…

Multicoloured Millefiori Murano Glass Vase - 29cm Height

A multicoloured Murano art glass vase, with applied millefiori decoration. Height 29 cm

A flared Murano glass vase, with an amber base and green rim.…

Amber and Green Murano Glass Vase with Fish Ornaments

A flared Murano glass vase, with an amber base and green rim. 36 cm high. Together with two Murano glass ornaments, modelled of fish in seaweed

A 19th century Venetian, ruby cameo vase of baluster form with…

Venetian Ruby Cameo Vase with Lady Portrait, 35cm

A 19th century Venetian, ruby cameo vase of baluster form with a flared neck and gilt decoration, with a painted cameo of a lady wearing a low-cut dress. Slight chip to base, 35 cm high

Alexandria Clark, Giovanna's Peonies, Murano Vase, oil on…

Giovanna's Murano Peonies

Alexandria Clark, Giovanna's Peonies, Murano Vase, oil on canvas, approx 50 cm x 60 cm

Large Murano art glass vase with gold fleck ribbing

Gold-Flecked Ribbed Murano Art Glass Vase

Large Murano art glass vase with gold fleck ribbing

Ercole Barovier, pair of Murano glass vases, c. 1960 bollicante…

Gold Inclusion Murano Glass Vases

Ercole Barovier, pair of Murano glass vases, c. 1960 bollicante glass with gold inclusions, manufactured by Barovier and Toso, etched to base 'Toso Murano' (2). Height 33 cm. Diameter 26 cm

A pair of Venetian gilt and enamelled green glass two handled…

Gilt and Enamelled Green Glass Vases

A pair of Venetian gilt and enamelled green glass two handled vases 20th century 39 cm high

Coronado Oro Murano glass vase. Barovier?, ribbed design.…

Barovier Ribbed Murano Glass Vase - 20cm Height

Coronado Oro Murano glass vase. Barovier?, ribbed design. Height 20 cm

A black Murano vase by 'Venini' signed and stickered

Signed Black Murano Venini Vase

A black Murano vase by 'Venini' signed and stickered

A blue and white Murano glass vase by 'Venini' with sticker and…

Signed Venini Murano Glass Vase with Sticker

A blue and white Murano glass vase by 'Venini' with sticker and signed to base

A multi-coloured Murano glass vase,in the Pezzatto technique by…

Venini Pezzatto Murano Glass Vase by Bianconi

A multi-coloured Murano glass vase,in the Pezzatto technique by Venini, signed & original sticker. Part of a collection by Fulvio Bianconi.

Very large Murano blue and green vase labelled by 'V. Nason &…

V. Nason & Co. Murano Vase in Blue and Green

Very large Murano blue and green vase labelled by 'V. Nason & Co.'

Murano Miro art glass vase with abstract panels and a double…

Abstract Panels Murano Glass Vase

Murano Miro art glass vase with abstract panels and a double glass lip. Height 46 cm

Large Murano glass vase using the 'murrine' technique, signed…

Murrine Murano Glass Vase, Signed Sticker

Large Murano glass vase using the 'murrine' technique, signed with sticker

Stanchet Livio Venetian glass vase, inscribed to base,…

Venetian Glass Vase with Etched Courting Couple Decoration

Stanchet Livio Venetian glass vase, inscribed to base, 'Incisore P.Stanchet. Livio Murano 1960,' and 'LS.' etched decoration of courting couple in a garden, gondola and palace, and gazebo with fountain. Height 21.5 cm, diameter 16 cm

Large blue Italian Murano twin handled glass vase, height 38 cm.…

Italian Murano Twin Handled Glass Vase from Orlando Brown Collection

Large blue Italian Murano twin handled glass vase, height 38 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Italian Murano art glass vase with applied rope handle, signed,…

Murano Glass Vase with Rope Handle, Signed - Orlando Brown Collection

Italian Murano art glass vase with applied rope handle, signed, height 30 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Carlo Scarpa, Bollicine vase, c. 1935 with applied handles,…

Gold Inlaid Glass Vase by Carlo Scarpa

Carlo Scarpa, Bollicine vase, c. 1935 with applied handles, glass with gold leaf inclusions, acid etched to base 'Venini Murano', manufactured by Venini, height 35 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Italian Murano art glass spherical vase yellow and brown…

Yellow and Brown Speckled Murano Glass Vase

Italian Murano art glass spherical vase yellow and brown speckled pattern with milky white interior, height 30 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Italian Murano ruby hand blown vase together with a blue Murano…

Murano Ruby Vase and Blue Carafe with Bowl Set

Italian Murano ruby hand blown vase together with a blue Murano carafe and matching bowl (3), height 27 cm, 23 cm, 8 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW

Italian red Murano art glass baluster vase with circular foot,…

Red Murano Glass Baluster Vase, Orlando Brown Collection

Italian red Murano art glass baluster vase with circular foot, height 36 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Italian Murano triple overlay art glass vase with chartreuse…

Murano Triple Overlay Art Glass Vase - Orlando Brown Collection

Italian Murano triple overlay art glass vase with chartreuse green interior, height 22 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

A very large Murano glass vase by Luca Vidal, signed by Luca…

Luca Vidal's Signed Murano Glass Vase

A very large Murano glass vase by Luca Vidal, signed by Luca Vidal

A very large Murano glass vase by Eugenio Ferro C. Signed

Large Signed Eugenio Ferro Murano Glass Vase

A very large Murano glass vase by Eugenio Ferro C. Signed

A Venetian overlaid glass vase, 19th century hand painted with…

Hand-painted Venetian Glass Vase with Figurative Cartouches

A Venetian overlaid glass vase, 19th century hand painted with figurative and floral cartouches, 52 cm high

Vintage Murano glass vase 20.5 cm high, together with a dolphin…

Murano Glass Vase with Dolphin Group

Vintage Murano glass vase 20.5 cm high, together with a dolphin figure group

A Murano green sommerso vase. Height 17.5 cm

Green Sommerso Murano Vase - 17.5 cm Height

A Murano green sommerso vase. Height 17.5 cm

A tall Murano red sommerso glass vase. Height 24.5 cm

Tall Murano Red Sommerso Glass Vase (sorry, it's 11 words)

A tall Murano red sommerso glass vase. Height 24.5 cm

Murano Corroso vase, circa 1960, 61 cm high

1960 Murano Corroso Vase - 61cm Height

Murano Corroso vase, circa 1960, 61 cm high

Murano 'Pezzato' glass vase for Venini by Fluvio Bianconi C.…

Istanbul Pezzato Vase by Fluvio Bianconi for Venini

Murano 'Pezzato' glass vase for Venini by Fluvio Bianconi C.1950's, acid marked from the 'Istanbul' collection

Mid 20th century Murano glass, comprising fish, ashtrays and a…

Murano Glass Collection: Fish, Ashtrays, and Vase

Mid 20th century Murano glass, comprising fish, ashtrays and a vase (6) vase 25.5 cm

An Italian Murano glass vase, of hexagonal section with blue…

Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Hexagonal Shape, 23.5 cm

An Italian Murano glass vase, of hexagonal section with blue sommerso in a clear glass body in the manner of Mandruzzato. With original affixed Murano sticker. Height 23.5 cm

Large Murano purple glass vase

Grand Purple Murano Glass Vase

Large Murano purple glass vase

Italian Sumerso Murano facetted glass vase. Diameter 15 cm

Sumerso Murano Facetted Glass Vase - 15cm Diameter

Italian Sumerso Murano facetted glass vase. Diameter 15 cm

Set of three Murano Madruzzato amethyst glass vases of…

Madruzzato Amethyst Glass Vases Set

Set of three Murano Madruzzato amethyst glass vases of graduated size

A Venetian overlaid glass vase 19th century, hand painted with…

Venetian Enamel and Gilt Vase with Hand-painted Cartouches

A Venetian overlaid glass vase 19th century, hand painted with figurative and floral cartouches within enamel and gilt reserves. 52 cm high

A mid century Murano burgundy sommerso glass vase. Height 13 cm

Burgundy Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, 13cm Height

A mid century Murano burgundy sommerso glass vase. Height 13 cm

A vintage Murano glass sommerso facet walled vase, submerged…

Mandrazutto-style Murano Glass Sommerso Vase

A vintage Murano glass sommerso facet walled vase, submerged purple and amber in a sapphire blue case, in the manner of Mandrazutto. Tiny frits to some edges. Height 21 cm

A vintage Murano sommerso glass vase, submerged emerald green…

Emerald and Amber Sommerso Glass Vase

A vintage Murano sommerso glass vase, submerged emerald green and amber in clear glass, tall rectangular shape. Tiny frit at bottom corner. Height 25 cm

Small Murano orange and yellow striped glass vase by 'F & M.…

Striped Murano Glass Vase by Ballarin

Small Murano orange and yellow striped glass vase by 'F & M. Ballarin'

A large Murano art glass vase, c.1940. Width 40 cm

1940 Murano Art Glass Vase - 40cm Width

A large Murano art glass vase, c.1940. Width 40 cm

Tobia Scarpa (born 1935), an Occhi vase manufactured by Venini…

Venini Glass Occhi Vase by Tobia Scarpa, 1968

Tobia Scarpa (born 1935), an Occhi vase manufactured by Venini glass, c. 1968 original lable Venini / Murano Venezia / No. 8401 / made in Italy to side. Height 22 cm. Literature: for a similar example please refer to Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini…

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) A fluted vase manufactured by Venini…

Fluted Sarpaneva Venini Vase, 1994

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) A fluted vase manufactured by Venini glass, c.1994 engraved Venini / 94 / Sarpaneva to base and original lable Venini Murano / made in Italy to side. Height 25 cm

Murano AVEM, glass vase decorated in the tutti frutti pattern.…

Murano AVEM Tutti Frutti Glass Vase (29 cm)

Murano AVEM, glass vase decorated in the tutti frutti pattern. Height 29 cm

A Murano gold speckled clear glass ribbed ovoid vase, Italian,…

Gold-speckled Murano glass vase, 1950

A Murano gold speckled clear glass ribbed ovoid vase, Italian, circa 1950. 19 cm high

A Venetian gilt and enamelled blue glass floor vase of waisted…

Gilt Enamelled Blue Glass Venetian Floor Vase, 104cm

A Venetian gilt and enamelled blue glass floor vase of waisted form, 104 cm high