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 pair of gold speckled green Murano glass vases, Italian circa…

Murano Glass Vases with Gold Speckles - Signed

A pair of gold speckled green Murano glass vases, Italian circa 1960 approx 43 cm high, 32 cm diameter, signed to base

Ettore Sottsass, Italian (1917-2007) 'Mizar' handblown glass…

Mizar Handblown Glass Vase by Ettore Sottsass

Ettore Sottsass, Italian (1917-2007) 'Mizar' handblown glass vase, made by Toso Vetri d'Arte, Murano Italy, circa 1980 32 cm high, 29 cm diameter

Venetian glass millefiori jug

Millefiori Venetian Glass Jug

Venetian glass millefiori jug

A pair of small venetian style parlour mirrors, aged antique…

Antique Venetian Style Parlour Mirrors, 51 x 31 cm

A pair of small venetian style parlour mirrors, aged antique glass, each approx 51 cm x 31 cm

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

Signed Murano Art Glass Vase with Multi-Coloured Panels

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 15 cm

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

Murano Ballarin Multi-Coloured Glass Vase, Signed

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 25 cm

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino glass sculpture,…

Pulcino Glass Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino glass sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, 'U' shape green glass body, with internal applied murrines in blue and red, with millefiori glass eyes, raised on copper wire feet, height 31 cm

Attributed to Alfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912-2007), two glass…

Barbini Glass Block Sculptures

Attributed to Alfredo Barbini (Italian, 1912-2007), two glass block sculptures, c. 1960, clear glass with internal pipe motifs in black and gold (2), height 16 cm, width 14 cm, depth 4.5 cm

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino glass sculpture,…

Vistosi Pulcino Glass Sculpture, 1960

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino glass sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, 'U' shape green glass body, with internal applied murrines in blue and red, with millefiori glass eyes, raised on copper wire feet, retains original Vistosi label,…

A Murano style art glass vase, height 20 cm

Murano Style Art Glass Vase - 20cm Height

A Murano style art glass vase, height 20 cm

A Murano style art glass vase, no chips. Height 48 cm

Murano Art Glass Vase - 48cm Height

A Murano style art glass vase, no chips. Height 48 cm

Venetian Murano glass dancing lady figurine, height 20 cm approx

Murano Glass Dancing Lady Figurine - 20cm Height

Venetian Murano glass dancing lady figurine, height 20 cm approx

Tony Zuccheri vase for Barovier & Toso, glass (signed), 38 cm…

Zuccheri Barovier & Toso Glass Vase (Signed)

Tony Zuccheri vase for Barovier & Toso, glass (signed), 38 cm high, 15 cm deep, Itay

Barovier vase, with clear applied flowers, 30 cm high, 17 cm…

Barovier Flower Vase, 1930s Italy

Barovier vase, with clear applied flowers, 30 cm high, 17 cm deep, c1938s, Italy

Murano Fratelli Toso 'Starry night' vase, clear, teal and mauve…

Starry Night Murano Glass Vase

Murano Fratelli Toso 'Starry night' vase, clear, teal and mauve swirl glass, 25 cm high, 18 cm deep, Italy

Seguso figurine of an Angel-fish, glass, 45 cm high, 10 cm wide,…

Seguso Glass Angel-fish Figurine

Seguso figurine of an Angel-fish, glass, 45 cm high, 10 cm wide, 23 cm deep, Italy

Barovier & Toso Patchwork vase, glass (labeled), 36 cm high, 14…

Barovier & Toso Patchwork Glass Vase - Italy

Barovier & Toso Patchwork vase, glass (labeled), 36 cm high, 14 cm deep, Italy

A Murano opalescent peacock figure length 48 cm

Opalescent Murano Peacock Figure - 48cm

A Murano opalescent peacock figure length 48 cm

Murano red salmon figure with aventurine detail. condition good,…

Aventurine-detailed Murano Red Salmon Figure (49 cm)

Murano red salmon figure with aventurine detail. condition good, minor wear to the base. Length 49 cm

Murano pink glass & Aventurine cornucopia vase of heavy…

Pink Aventurine Murano Glass Cornucopia Vase

Murano pink glass & Aventurine cornucopia vase of heavy proportions. condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 26 cm

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in green & white tones, with…

Green and White Murano Millefiore Vase with Sticker - 12.5cm

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in green & white tones, with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear to the base. height 12.5 cm

A large Murano Venini Latticino handkerchief, vase, mid 20th…

Murano Venini Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Signed, Mid 20th Century

A large Murano Venini Latticino handkerchief, vase, mid 20th century, signed stencilled acid signature to base. Height 30 cm, (slight AF rim)

Pair of art glass baskets (possibly Murano)

Murano-Inspired Art Glass Baskets

Pair of art glass baskets (possibly Murano)

A Murano glass turtle, 4 x 8 cm

Miniature Murano Glass Turtle

A Murano glass turtle, 4 x 8 cm

A pair of Murano glass classical figures, Appear in good…

Murano Glass Classical Figures in Good Condition

A pair of Murano glass classical figures, Appear in good condition.

Murano glass Archimede Seguso obelisk 32 cm high approx

32cm Murano Glass Obelisk by Archimede Seguso

Murano glass Archimede Seguso obelisk 32 cm high approx

Large 'Nilo' Giampolo Seguso glass vase in blue & white, signed…

Limited Edition Blue and White Seguso Glass Vase

Large 'Nilo' Giampolo Seguso glass vase in blue & white, signed on base, limited edition 67/99, 31 cm high approx. Seguso label, 1993.

A Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996) for Venini Pezzato glass…

Venini Pezzato Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi (1992)

A Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996) for Venini Pezzato glass vase, this example executed in 1992, inscribed Venini/ 92, Fulvio Bianconi to the base, 20.5 cm high.

Murano Vetro Artistico art glass vase with candy stripes.…

Candy Striped Murano Art Glass Vase

Murano Vetro Artistico art glass vase with candy stripes. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 17 cm

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink & white tones, with…

Pink & White Murano Millefiore Vase with Original Sticker

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink & white tones, with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear to the base. Height 13 cm

A Murano horse bust with coloured foil inclusions

Murano Horse Bust with Foil Inclusions

A Murano horse bust with coloured foil inclusions

A Zanetti for Murano glass horse bust

Zanetti Murano Horse Bust Exchange

A Zanetti for Murano glass horse bust

Quality 19th century Venetian hexagonal mirror

Venetian Hexagonal Mirror, 19th Century Quality

Quality 19th century Venetian hexagonal mirror

Very large Murano glass vase

Grand Murano Glass Vase

Very large Murano glass vase

Multicoloured Murano vase (with certificate of authenticity and…

Authentic Multicoloured Murano Vase

Multicoloured Murano vase (with certificate of authenticity and original sticker)

Rainbow striped Murano vase (with certificate of authenticity…

Authentic Rainbow Striped Murano Vase

Rainbow striped Murano vase (with certificate of authenticity and original sticker)

Venetian style rectangular mirror, approx 152 cm high, 100 cm…

Venetian Rectangular Mirror - 152 x 100 cm

Venetian style rectangular mirror, approx 152 cm high, 100 cm wide

Large Venetian style mirror (A/F), approx 155 cm high, 95 cm…

Venetian Mirror, 155x95cm (A/F)

Large Venetian style mirror (A/F), approx 155 cm high, 95 cm wide

A Murano cut and cased glass trumpet pedestal vase. 1994, in…

Murano Cobalt Glass Trumpet Vase

A Murano cut and cased glass trumpet pedestal vase. 1994, in clear glass cased in striking cobalt, the vase with slender panels of slice cuts and pinwheel and flower borders to a scalloped zig zag edged rim, raised upon a cut globular stem and a stepped…

Antique French venetian domed front marriage panel, approx 53…

French Venetian Marriage Panel, 53x32cm

Antique French venetian domed front marriage panel, approx 53 cm high, 32 cm wide

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink, blue, green & white…

Millefiore Murano Campanella Vase in Pink, Blue & Green

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink, blue, green & white tones, with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear to the base. Height 13 cm

Murano Loredano Rosin (1936-1991) nude figure on stand, glass,…

Murano Nude Figure on Stand

Murano Loredano Rosin (1936-1991) nude figure on stand, glass, signed, (Chip to edge)

Murano art glass mask on metal stand, 16.5 cm high

Murano Glass Mask on Metal Stand

Murano art glass mask on metal stand, 16.5 cm high

Murano glass vase 16 cm high approx.

16cm Murano Glass Vase

Murano glass vase 16 cm high approx.

Murano horse figure in swirling brown, yellow & white tones,…

Swirling Murano Horse Figure

Murano horse figure in swirling brown, yellow & white tones, unsigned. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Height 27 cm

Murano Archimede Seguso frosted glass floral centrepiece with…

Frosted Glass Floral Centrepiece by Seguso

Murano Archimede Seguso frosted glass floral centrepiece with pink flowers on an aqua stemmed clear glass leaf, with original sticker. Condition, good, minor wear to the base. Length 33 cm

Eleven glass lolly ornaments, including Murano

Eleven Murano Glass Lolly Ornaments

Eleven glass lolly ornaments, including Murano

A Murano style glass fish statue. 44 cm high

Murano Glass Fish Statue - 44cm

A Murano style glass fish statue. 44 cm high

A Murano style glass marlin fish statue. 66 cm

Murano Glass Marlin Statue - 66cm

A Murano style glass marlin fish statue. 66 cm

Small Venetian style mirror, approx 83 cm x 50 cm

Venetian-style Mirror, 83x50cm

Small Venetian style mirror, approx 83 cm x 50 cm

A fine Venetian liqueur set with ruby overlay

Ruby Venetian Liqueur Set

A fine Venetian liqueur set with ruby overlay

A set of twelve ruby Murano wine glasses, the straight sided…

Ruby Murano Spiral Wine Glasses Set

A set of twelve ruby Murano wine glasses, the straight sided vases each with a fine spiral decor with a clear hollow knopped stem to a spreading foot; originally purchased at Georges. Height 14.5 cm

A set of six ruby glass Murano champagne Coupes, the glasses…

Murano Ruby Spiral Champagne Coupes Set

A set of six ruby glass Murano champagne Coupes, the glasses each with a fine spiral decor with a clear hollow knopped stem and a spreading foot; originally purchased through Georges. Height 12 cm

A tall art glass vase, handmade Murano glass by Venini. 45 cm…

Murano Glass Vase by Venini - 45cm Tall

A tall art glass vase, handmade Murano glass by Venini. 45 cm high

A large Murano amphora style, vessel vase. Last quarter 20th…

Murano Amphora Vase with Factory Marks

A large Murano amphora style, vessel vase. Last quarter 20th century. Engraved factory marks and signature to base. Height 54.7 cm. Note: with receipt: Mazzuccato, Murano, Italy

An impressive Murano glass sculpture of two swans 74 cm high

Graceful Swans: Murano Glass Sculpture

An impressive Murano glass sculpture of two swans 74 cm high

A signed Murano (?) multi-coloured cologne 14 cm high

Colorful Murano Glass Cologne Bottle

A signed Murano (?) multi-coloured cologne 14 cm high

Murano Vetro Artistico art glass vase with candy stripes.…

Candy Striped Murano Art Glass Vase

Murano Vetro Artistico art glass vase with candy stripes. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 17 cm

Murano green glass octagonal jewellery box hand painted with…

Murano Green Glass Octagonal Jewellery Box with Gilt Detail

Murano green glass octagonal jewellery box hand painted with floral & gilt detail mounted on four cast gilded feet, writen to verso 'Decorato a Mano Murano Oro 24k'. Condition good, some minor losses to the paint. Dimensions 23 x 16 x 13.5 cm

Murano glass pair of dancing figures in blue with clear glass…

Damaged Murano Glass Dancing Figures in Blue

Murano glass pair of dancing figures in blue with clear glass aventurine bases. Condition good to poor, lady has lost her head & hand. Height 34 cm

A large pair of Murano glass vases, Italian, 20th century, 42…

Murano Glass Vases, Italian, 20th Century, 42 cm High

A large pair of Murano glass vases, Italian, 20th century, 42 cm high

A Venini glass vase by Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006), incised…

Sarpaneva Venini Glass Vase, 2002

A Venini glass vase by Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006), incised Venini/2002/Sarpaneva, 45 cm high

A large Murano red heart shaped vase, 20th century, 29 cm high

Murano Red Heart-Shaped Vase, 20th Century, 29cm High

A large Murano red heart shaped vase, 20th century, 29 cm high

Glass fruit. Venetian glass with pink & white swirl & gold…

Pink Swirl Glass Fruit with Gold Speckles

Glass fruit. Venetian glass with pink & white swirl & gold speckled top

Nine piece Venetian glass sweet set, in cobalt blue & gilt…

Cobalt Blue Venetian Glass Sweet Set with Gilt Decoration

Nine piece Venetian glass sweet set, in cobalt blue & gilt decoration

Pino Signoretto (Italian, b. 1944), Murano art glass Sculpture,…

Murano Glass Sculpture by Pino Signoretto

Pino Signoretto (Italian, b. 1944), Murano art glass Sculpture, signed 'Signoretto Pino', minor chips to base, height 69 cm

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture,…

Pulcino Glass Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, square shape olive green glass body, with internal applied murrines in blue and orange, with millefiori glass eyes, raised up on copper wire feet, one eye possibly…

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture,…

Pulcino Glass Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, ball shape orange glass body, with millefiori glass eyes, raised up on copper wire feet, minor chip to beak, height 21 cm

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture,…

Pulcino Glass Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, the oval shape blue glass body decorated with orange stripes, with millefiori glass eyes, raised up on copper wire feet, height 16 cm

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture,…

Pulcino Glass Sculpture by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964), Pulcino Glass Sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, 'U' shape green glass body, with internal applied murrines in blue and red, with millefiori glass eyes, raised up on copper wire feet, height 31 cm

Murano glass figure form candle holder. Mario Badioli (b.1940).…

Signed Murano Glass Candle Holder Figure by Badioli

Murano glass figure form candle holder. Mario Badioli (b.1940). Signed to base. Height 32 cm

Murano 'Eli Vetri D'arte' art glass vase with millefiore…

Murano Millefiore Art Glass Vase, Signed

Murano 'Eli Vetri D'arte' art glass vase with millefiore patterns. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 19 cm

A pair of Murano gold speckled vases with applied moulded glass…

Murano Gold Speckled Vases with Glass Handles (8 words)

A pair of Murano gold speckled vases with applied moulded glass handles, Italian, circa 1960

A pair of Murano clear glass vases with pointed lug detail,…

Murano Glass Vases with Pointed Lugs, 1950s Italian

A pair of Murano clear glass vases with pointed lug detail, Italian, circa 1950, 41.5 cm

A pair of striking Murano clear gold splashed and black moulded…

Murano Gold and Black Vases, 1970

A pair of striking Murano clear gold splashed and black moulded detail vases, Italian, circa 1970, 42 cm

An unsual pair of Murano red and clear glass heart shaped vases,…

Murano Heart-Shaped Glass Vases, 1950s

An unsual pair of Murano red and clear glass heart shaped vases, Italian, circa 1950, 30 cm high

A striking pair of black and gold speckled glass Murano vases…

Murano Black and Gold Speckled Vases by Constantini

A striking pair of black and gold speckled glass Murano vases signed Vittorio Constantini to base, Italian, circa 1960, 40 cm

A pair of multi coloured and silver splashed cylindrical Murano…

Multi-Coloured Murano Glass Vases with Silver Splashes

A pair of multi coloured and silver splashed cylindrical Murano glass vases, Italian, circa 1960, 25.5 cm

Quality Venetian glass miniature vase

Venetian Glass Miniature Vase - High-Quality Collectible

Quality Venetian glass miniature vase

Suite of six Venetian cut crystal long stem goblets

Venetian Crystal Long Stem Goblets Set of 6

Suite of six Venetian cut crystal long stem goblets

Group of three Venetian cut crystal long stem goblets

Venetian Crystal Trio: Long Stem Goblets

Group of three Venetian cut crystal long stem goblets

Murano glass peacock candlestick with gold inclusions 20 cm…

Murano Peacock Candlestick & Crystal Vases Set

Murano glass peacock candlestick with gold inclusions 20 cm high, together with a pair of crystal posy vases with SW maker's mark to base

Murano mid 20th century  Mandruzzato Box encased amber &…

Mandruzzato Amber & Amethyst Glass Box with Gold Mounts

Murano mid 20th century Mandruzzato Box encased amber & amethyst glass with gold plated 24ct mounts, 13 cm length (very minute chip to rim)

Murano mid 20th century  Mandruzzato Vase encased yellow, 24 cm…

Mid-Century Murano Mandruzzato Encased Yellow Vase, 24cm Height

Murano mid 20th century Mandruzzato Vase encased yellow, 24 cm height

Murano mid 20th century  Mandruzzato Vase encased ink blue long…

Mid-century Murano Mandruzzato Faceted Vase in Ink Blue

Murano mid 20th century Mandruzzato Vase encased ink blue long stem faceted vase, 32 cm height

Murano Vetro Artistico art glass vase with candy stripes.…

Candy Striped Murano Art Glass Vase - Signed

Murano Vetro Artistico art glass vase with candy stripes. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 17 cm

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink, blue, green & white…

Murano Millefiore Vase in Pink, Blue & Green Tones

Murano Campanella millefiore vase in pink, blue, green & white tones, with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 12.5 cm

A Roman style art glass vase, 20th century, Murano Italy. 26 cm

Murano Roman-style Art Glass Vase (26cm)

A Roman style art glass vase, 20th century, Murano Italy. 26 cm

Mauve Murano vase

Majestic Murano Mauve Vase

Mauve Murano vase

Venetian style mirrored picture frame, approx 30 cm high, 22 cm

Venetian Mirrored Picture Frame - 30x22cm

Venetian style mirrored picture frame, approx 30 cm high, 22 cm

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

Millefiori Murano Art Glass Vase with Flared Rim

Murano art glass vase with large panels of millefiori motifs & a flared rim, signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 20.5 cm

Mid 20th century Mandruzzato Murano long stem vase yellow…

Yellow Encased Long Stem Vase from Mandruzzato Murano

Mid 20th century Mandruzzato Murano long stem vase yellow encased, 24 cm height

Vintage Murano red glass basket decorated with leaves and…

Gold and Clear Murano Glass Basket with Grape Decorations

Vintage Murano red glass basket decorated with leaves and grapes in gold and clear, height 19 cm approx

Murano ruby and green glass vase. Baluster form with clear…

Murano Ruby and Green Glass Vase with Label

Murano ruby and green glass vase. Baluster form with clear glass base, bears label 30 cm high.

Murano vase in contemporary style baluster flared form green…

Contemporary Murano Vase: Green and Clear Glass (48cm)

Murano vase in contemporary style baluster flared form green and clear glass 48 cm

Murano and clear glass vase of baluster form. 26 cm high

Baluster Clear Glass Vase from Murano, 26cm

Murano and clear glass vase of baluster form. 26 cm high