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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Pair Venetian glass Murano figurines

Murano Glass Figurine Pair

Pair Venetian glass Murano figurines

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

Set of six turquoise Venetian glasses, each approx 15 cm high(6)

Turquoise Venetian Glass Set (6) - 15cm High

Set of six turquoise Venetian glasses, each approx 15 cm high(6)

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

Barovier and Toso Italian glass lamp,

Italian Glass Lamp by Barovier and Toso

Barovier and Toso Italian glass lamp,

Large pink glass Murano cornucopia, 24 x 33 cm wide. Circa 1960s

Pink Murano Glass Cornucopia, 1960s

Large pink glass Murano cornucopia, 24 x 33 cm wide. Circa 1960s

Pair Murano glass figures, Each standing 23 cm high. Latticino…

Gold Inlaid Latticino Murano Glass Figures

Pair Murano glass figures, Each standing 23 cm high. Latticino technique with gold inclusions

Murano glass Seguso cornucopia, 18 x 25 cm. retains Seguso…

Seguso Murano Glass Cornucopia with Label

Murano glass Seguso cornucopia, 18 x 25 cm. retains Seguso label to base

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.

Vintage Murano glass rooster, 19 cm high approx

Murano Glass Rooster, 19cm High

Vintage Murano glass rooster, 19 cm high approx

Murano glass fish vase, measures 31 cm high

Murano Glass Fish Vase - 31cm High

Murano glass fish vase, measures 31 cm high

Impressive Murano gold fleck red glass star with applied prunts,…

Murano Red Glass Star with Gold Flecks and Prunts

Impressive Murano gold fleck red glass star with applied prunts, approx 9.5 cm high, 33 cm diameter

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

Murano vasoline glass dragon ewer, c1950s. Height 28 cm

Vasoline Glass Dragon Ewer, 1950s

Murano vasoline glass dragon ewer, c1950s. Height 28 cm

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

Three shelves of various Venetian and other glasses

Venetian & Other Glass Collection

Three shelves of various Venetian and other glasses

A Venetian mirror, the bevelled plate within an engraved glass…

Engraved Venetian Mirror with Leafy Surmount

A Venetian mirror, the bevelled plate within an engraved glass banding, surmounted by engraved leaves. 88 cm high, 55 cm wide

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

Three Murano glass doves, with opalescent bodies and clear…

Salviati Murano Glass Opalescent Dove Trio

Three Murano glass doves, with opalescent bodies and clear glass beaks, marked 'Made in Italy, Salviati & Co.'. 10 cm high

A Venetian glass set, with eight champagne glasses, eight hock…

Gilded Venetian Glass Set with Reserves of Flowers

A Venetian glass set, with eight champagne glasses, eight hock glasses, fourteen red wine glasses, eight plates and two baskets, each with a gadrooned and painted reserves of flowers and ferns heads, highlighted in gilt

A Venetian glass wall sconce

Venetian Glass Sconce

A Venetian glass wall sconce

A 19th century Venetian wine jug. Together with a 19th century…

Venetian Wine Jug and Cameo Goblets Set

A 19th century Venetian wine jug. Together with a 19th century pair of Venetian cameo goblets. All with gilt fern decoration on a bulbous stem with a folded foot. The jug with a cameo of the mother. The goblets with cameos of her daughters. 20 cm high

Pair of Murano glass ducks, each white gilt and original paper…

Murano Glass Ducks with Gilt and Label, 11cm

Pair of Murano glass ducks, each white gilt and original paper label. 11 cm high

A Venetian style engraved mirror

Venetian Engraved Mirror

A Venetian style engraved mirror

Antique venetian Italian glass compote, Attributed to…

Venetian Glass Compote, Martinuzzi attributed, Italy 1930

Antique venetian Italian glass compote, Attributed to Martinuzzi, Italy, circa 1930. Thin, delicate form measuring 4 cm tall, with gold swirl and hot applied black foot with small pontil

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

A pair of Murano glass figures, woman in a dress and a…

Murano Glass Couple Figures, 38cm

A pair of Murano glass figures, woman in a dress and a gentleman, bearing Murano label. Height 38 cm.

A Murano glass figure of a toucan on a wave base. Height 44 cm.

Murano Glass Toucan on Wave Base

A Murano glass figure of a toucan on a wave base. Height 44 cm.

A Murano glass double fish sculpture surfing on a wave with…

Murano Glass Double Fish Surfing Sculpture

A Murano glass double fish sculpture surfing on a wave with three polished pontil marks to base. Height 33 cm.

Rare Art Deco Italian (Venetian) mirrored table

Venetian Art Deco Mirrored Table

Rare Art Deco Italian (Venetian) mirrored table

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

Charles Savoie, two Zanfirico goblets, both signed to base (2).…

Signed Zanfirico Goblets from L.H. Selman Ltd

Charles Savoie, two Zanfirico goblets, both signed to base (2). Height 42.5 cm, 43 cm. Provenance: L. H. Selman Ltd glass gallery, Santa Cruz, CA

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

An unusal Murano beaded glass posy of roses and foliage

Murano Glass Rose Posy

An unusal Murano beaded glass posy of roses and foliage

Murano glass wrestlers figure group, with gold inclusions, 21…

Gold-Inlaid Murano Glass Wrestlers

Murano glass wrestlers figure group, with gold inclusions, 21 cm high approx

Venetian style boudoir mirror, 56 cm high approx

Venetian Boudoir Mirror - Elegant and Chic

Venetian style boudoir mirror, 56 cm high approx

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

Murano somerso glass swan. Height of 27 cm.

27cm Somerso Glass Swan from Murano

Murano somerso glass swan. Height of 27 cm.

Venetian style oval mirror, approx 77 cm high, 40 cm wide

Venetian Oval Mirror - 77x40cm

Venetian style oval mirror, approx 77 cm high, 40 cm wide

A vintage Murano glass ibex figure with gold flake inclusions.…

1933 Murano Glass Ibex with Gold Flake Inclusions

A vintage Murano glass ibex figure with gold flake inclusions. Indistinct signature, dated 1933. Height 34.5 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 vase by 'Venini' signed and stickered

Signed Venini Blue and White Vase

A blue and white 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.

Murano art glass pair of masquerade figures in light blue with…

Blue and Gold Murano Masquerade Figures

Murano art glass pair of masquerade figures in light blue with gold flecks throughout, circa 1950. Height of tallest 26 cm

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.'

Timo Sarpaneva for Venini, Kukinto blue and green glass vase,…

Sarpaneva Venini Kukinto Blue/Green Glass Vase (42cm)

Timo Sarpaneva for Venini, Kukinto blue and green glass vase, signed and with original Venini sticker affixed. Height 42 cm

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

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in pink…

Murano Pink and Adventurine Glass Couple

A pair of Murano art glass figures, lady and gentleman in pink and adventurine. Height 35 cm (approx)

A Murano art glass lady figure, aqua and white, with…

Aqua Adventurine Lady: Murano Glass Figure

A Murano art glass lady figure, aqua and white, with adventurine. Height 24 cm

Venetian glass mirror

Venetian Glass Reflection

Venetian glass mirror

Blue white and gold Murano glass Dancer

Murano Dancer: Blue, White & Gold

Blue white and gold Murano glass Dancer

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

Murano glass fish. Red on clear base. Label attached. Height 25…

Red Murano Glass Fish on Clear Base

Murano glass fish. Red on clear base. Label attached. Height 25 cm

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

Pair of vintage Murano red & clear glass figures of a lady and…

Murano Glass Lady and Gent Figures

Pair of vintage Murano red & clear glass figures of a lady and gent, 25.5 & 26 cm high (2)

Pair of vintage Murano figures of a lady and gent, turquoise &…

Turquoise Murano Lady and Gent Figures (Set of 2)

Pair of vintage Murano figures of a lady and gent, turquoise & clear, 20 cm high (2)

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

Mutli coloured Italian Murano art glass with millefiori flower,…

Italian Murano Art Glass with Millefiori Flower

Mutli coloured Italian Murano art glass with millefiori flower, height 37 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

Italian blue Murano art glass with split lip and controlled…

Murano Art Glass with Controlled Bubbles - Orlando Brown Collection

Italian blue Murano art glass with split lip and controlled bubbles, height 26 cm. Provenance: Orlando Brown Collection, Mosman

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

Murano faceted paperwight, millefiori mushroom (label)

Faceted Murano Millefiori Mushroom Paperweight

Murano faceted paperwight, millefiori mushroom (label)

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

A large Murano glass pink & dark green poodle. Height 26 cm

Murano Glass Pink & Green Poodle - 26cm Height

A large Murano glass pink & dark green poodle. Height 26 cm

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

Venini Latticino glass vase, circa 1960, with a striped…

Maroon and White Latticino Glass Vase by Venini (1960)

Venini Latticino glass vase, circa 1960, with a striped cross-hatched filigree design in colours of maroon and white. 28 cm high.

Venetian glass mirror in a rectangular form. 138 cm high

Rectangular Venetian Glass Mirror - 138cm High

Venetian glass mirror in a rectangular form. 138 cm high

Venetian glass mirror in a shield form. 140 cm high

Shield-shaped Venetian Glass Mirror - 140cm High

Venetian glass mirror in a shield form. 140 cm high

Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), ruby glass vase with gold leaf…

Ruby and Gold Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso

Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), ruby glass vase with gold leaf inclusions circa 1955, original label to side and base 30 cm wide

Ercole Barovier (1889 - 1974), Bullicante vase with applied…

Bullicante vase with prunts by Ercole Barovier

Ercole Barovier (1889 - 1974), Bullicante vase with applied prunts, circa 1945, 31 cm high

Venini for Gianni Versace post Moderno vase dated 1997, glass…

Venini Versace Post Moderno Glass Vase (1997)

Venini for Gianni Versace post Moderno vase dated 1997, glass engraved to base, Venini / 97 / Gianni Versace 25 cm high includes original packaging and certificate of authenticity

Large freestanding Murano indoor fountain circa 1970, glass,…

Murano Glass Indoor Fountain - 1970s Vintage

Large freestanding Murano indoor fountain circa 1970, glass, copper, motorised components in current working order 190 cm high

Venini for Gianni Versace V.V.V vase dated 1997, glass engraved…

Venini for Gianni Versace Vase (1997) with Certificate

Venini for Gianni Versace V.V.V vase dated 1997, glass engraved to base Venini / 97/ Gianni Versace 25.5 cm high, includes original packaging and certificate of authenticity

Attributed to Alfredo Barbini (born 1912), vase circa 1950,…

Barbini Cased Glass Bullicante Vase, 1950

Attributed to Alfredo Barbini (born 1912), vase circa 1950, cased glass, bullicante 39 cm width

Flavio Poli (act. 1937-1963), sommerso vase circa 1955,…

Seguso Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, 1955

Flavio Poli (act. 1937-1963), sommerso vase circa 1955, manufactured by Seguso 29 cm high

Attributed to Archimede Seguso, pair of sommerso baskets circa…

Pair of Sommerso Baskets by Archimede Seguso

Attributed to Archimede Seguso, pair of sommerso baskets circa 1956, 29 cm high (each)

Murano Picasso head, circa 1990, signed Formia Murano to base…

Formia Murano Picasso Head Sculpture

Murano Picasso head, circa 1990, signed Formia Murano to base and with further labels 50 cm high

Giulio Radi (1885-1952), vase manufactured by Avem, circa 1958…

Avem Vase by Giulio Radi, 1958

Giulio Radi (1885-1952), vase manufactured by Avem, circa 1958 42 cm high

Murano Corroso vase, circa 1960, 61 cm high

1960 Murano Corroso Vase - 61cm Height

Murano Corroso vase, circa 1960, 61 cm high

Murano fish sculpture, circa 1960, 14.5 cm high

Murano Fish Sculpture (1960)

Murano fish sculpture, circa 1960, 14.5 cm high

A Murano glass horse sculpture, c.1960 Italy, designer unknown.…

Murano Gold Speckled Rearing Horse Sculpture

A Murano glass horse sculpture, c.1960 Italy, designer unknown. Clear glass with speckled gold decoration, depicting a rearing horse on base. Height 38.8 cm

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