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 Murano glass blackamoor figure with gold inclusions, circa…

Murano Glass Blackamoor Figure with Gold Inclusions, 1930

A Murano glass blackamoor figure with gold inclusions, circa 1930, 41 cm high

A Murano blue glass vase, Italy, circa 1960s, 25 cm high

Murano Blue Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s (25cm)

A Murano blue glass vase, Italy, circa 1960s, 25 cm high

Venini Murano glass pair of two branch candelabra, Italian,…

Venini Murano Glass Candelabra Pair, 1950s

Venini Murano glass pair of two branch candelabra, Italian, circa 1950s, original label 'Venini, Murano, Venezia, made in Italy', 20.5 cm high

Murano sommerso glass vase, Italian, circa 1960, signed 'Formia…

Formia Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, 1960, Signed

Murano sommerso glass vase, Italian, circa 1960, signed 'Formia Murano', 36.5 cm high

Venini Murano pink and green latticino glass handkerchief vase,…

1960s Venini Murano Latticino Glass Handkerchief Vase

Venini Murano pink and green latticino glass handkerchief vase, Italian, circa 1960s, 16 cm high, 30 cm across

Venini Murano pink latticino glass handkerchief vase, Italian,…

Pink Latticino Glass Handkerchief Vase by Venini Murano

Venini Murano pink latticino glass handkerchief vase, Italian, circa 1981, engraved 'Venini, Italia, '81', 27 cm high, 34 cm across

Venini Murano latticino glass pink and white handkerchief vase,…

Venini Murano Pink & White Latticino Handkerchief Vase

Venini Murano latticino glass pink and white handkerchief vase, Italian, circa 1960s, labelled 'Venini Murano made in Italy', 25 cm high, 32 cm across

A Murano glass figurine of a Dandy, blue, gold & clear glass,…

Blue and Gold Murano Glass Dandy Figurine

A Murano glass figurine of a Dandy, blue, gold & clear glass, height 24.5 cm

A signed Murano art glass fish sculpture of large proportions…

Murano Blue Fish Sculpture

A signed Murano art glass fish sculpture of large proportions with deep blue highlights, inscribed 'Murano mw 2000', height 16 cm, length 40 cm

Vintage Murano glass fish figure, 22 cm high

22cm Murano Glass Fish Figure

Vintage Murano glass fish figure, 22 cm high

A pair of blue Venetian glass figurines, second half 20th…

Blue Venetian Glass Commedia dell' Arte Figurines

A pair of blue Venetian glass figurines, second half 20th century, the rococo Commedia dell' Arte Carnival male and female figures in cased blue, and white glass, applied clear glass embellishments with 'Gold dust, aventurine inclusions, and raised upon…

A Murano set, ear studs and necklace, red glass on cord, with…

Red Murano Glass Set with Certificate and Box

A Murano set, ear studs and necklace, red glass on cord, with certificate. Boxed.

A large Murano glass vase with millefiori decoration

Millefiori Murano Glass Vase

A large Murano glass vase with millefiori decoration

Good studio glass standing geisha figure, pink glass torso,…

Murano-style Pink Glass Geisha Figure (20cm)

Good studio glass standing geisha figure, pink glass torso, Murano style,height 20 cm

Mario Cecchi 'Lumaca' sculpture, hand carved teak, mouth blown…

Murano Glass Shell Sculpture by Mario Cecchi 'Lumaca'

Mario Cecchi 'Lumaca' sculpture, hand carved teak, mouth blown glass shell, Murano, Italy, c 1969, 24 x 39 x 24 cm

Murano glass fish for Venini, glass, Italy, c 1950s, 12 cm high,…

Venini Murano Glass Fish Sculpture

Murano glass fish for Venini, glass, Italy, c 1950s, 12 cm high, 32 cm deep

A large and impressive Venetian hand painted and gilded ruby…

Venetian Tiepolo-inspired Hand-Painted Ruby Glass Goblet

A large and impressive Venetian hand painted and gilded ruby glass goblet, depicting a painting after Giambattista Tiepolo 'Il Ripudio di Agar' (The Rupudiation of Agar), the original painted in 1719, finely painted with ornate rococo encircling leafy…

Murano glass standing woman figure woman in green robe with…

Green Robed Aventurine Woman

Murano glass standing woman figure woman in green robe with aventurine decoration, height 23 cm approx.

Murano blue glass coffee cup & saucer lace decoration on blue…

Blue Glass Lace Coffee Cup & Saucer

Murano blue glass coffee cup & saucer lace decoration on blue glass body.

Seguso sommerso vase, c. 1960, hand blown clear and blue glass

Blue Clear Sommerso Vase, Hand Blown 1960

Seguso sommerso vase, c. 1960, hand blown clear and blue glass

Attributed to Seguso sommerso leaf vase, c. 1960, hand blown…

Seguso Sommerso Leaf Vase, Hand Blown Glass, 1960s

Attributed to Seguso sommerso leaf vase, c. 1960, hand blown green and blue glass

Luciano Gaspari (Italian) sommerso vase, c. 1960, executed by…

Salviati Hand Blown Glass Vase with Green Stripes

Luciano Gaspari (Italian) sommerso vase, c. 1960, executed by Salviati, hand blown clear and orange glass with green stripes, signed 'Salviati'

Attributed to Livio Seguso (Italian) abstract sculpture, c.…

Clear Etched Glass Abstract Sculpture by Livio Seguso

Attributed to Livio Seguso (Italian) abstract sculpture, c. 1980, clear and etched glass, of circular form, signed

Lino Tagliapietra (Italian, b. 1934) platter, 1983, for Effetre…

Tagliapietra Platter: Internally Decorated Glass, 1983

Lino Tagliapietra (Italian, b. 1934) platter, 1983, for Effetre international, internally decorated clear and black glass, etched 'Lino Tagliapietra 1983 Effetre International'

Loredano Rosin (Italian, 1936-1991) sculpture, c. 1985, clear…

Calcedonia Glass Sculpture by Loredano Rosin

Loredano Rosin (Italian, 1936-1991) sculpture, c. 1985, clear and Calcedonia glass, signed 'Loredano Rosin', with two Murano Venezia acid stamps

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

Vistosi Glass Chick Sculpture by Pianon

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

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

Blue Glass Chick Sculpture with Millefiori Eyes

Alessandro Pianon (Italian, 1931-1964) Pulcino glass sculpture, c. 1960, for Vistosi, the oval shape blue glass body internally decorated, with millefiori glass eyes, on copper wire feet

Attributed to Archimede Seguso (Italian) large vase, c. 1950,…

Gold Leaf and Red Cane Glass Vase

Attributed to Archimede Seguso (Italian) large vase, c. 1950, clear glass internally decorated with gold leaf inclusion, and applied red canes

A Murano red & amber glass swirl sculpture, height 26 cm

Swirling Murano Glass Sculpture

A Murano red & amber glass swirl sculpture, height 26 cm

A large Murano glass swan, mid-century, beautiful curved form,…

Mid-Century Murano Glass Swan in Pink and Black

A large Murano glass swan, mid-century, beautiful curved form, in pink and black with striped decoration, height 30 cm, length 36 cm

Ragazzi & Co. Murano glass patchwork plate, early 21st century,…

Murano Patchwork Plate by Ragazzi & Co

Ragazzi & Co. Murano glass patchwork plate, early 21st century, original manufacturers label on the front, 23 cm diameter

Seguso Pair of Murano glass vases, circa 1960, original labels…

Pair of Seguso Murano Glass Vases, 1960

Seguso Pair of Murano glass vases, circa 1960, original labels 'Seguso Verti D'Arte, Murano, Made In Italy', 19.5 cm high

Murano type glass abstract figure sinuous swan form figure, on…

Sinuous Swan Glass Figure on Heavy Square Base

Murano type glass abstract figure sinuous swan form figure, on square heavy glass base, height 35 cm, total.

A Murano pale blue Italian art glass swirl vase, c.1960s,…

Murano Pale Blue Swirl Vase, 1960s

A Murano pale blue Italian art glass swirl vase, c.1960s, height 14 cm

A Murano glass oval vase in green & brown, height 18 cm

Green and Brown Murano Glass Oval Vase (18 cm)

A Murano glass oval vase in green & brown, height 18 cm

Venetian Murano glass angel fish figure height 20.5 cm

Murano Glass Angel Fish Figure - 20.5 cm Height

Venetian Murano glass angel fish figure height 20.5 cm

Venetian glass lamp mid century, designed by Ercole Barovier,…

Mid-Century Venetian Glass Lamp by Ercole Barovier

Venetian glass lamp mid century, designed by Ercole Barovier, made by Murano Firm Barovier e Toso, in Cordonato d'Oro glass, height 47 cm

A Murano uranium glass vase, cylindrical form with a deep base,…

Uranium Glass Vase, Murano, 20cm Height

A Murano uranium glass vase, cylindrical form with a deep base, height 20 cm.

A Murano art glass vase, square form with internal green and…

Green and Yellow Murano Glass Vase

A Murano art glass vase, square form with internal green and yellow toning, original paper label, height 20 cm.

A Murano glass vase, coffin shape with internal blue and yellow…

Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Coffin Vase

A Murano glass vase, coffin shape with internal blue and yellow tones, with original paper label, height 20 cm.

A pair of Murano glass wall sconces

Murano Glass Wall Sconces Pair

A pair of Murano glass wall sconces

An octagonal Venetian mirror 110 cm high, 61 cm wide

Octagonal Venetian Mirror: 110cm x 61cm

An octagonal Venetian mirror 110 cm high, 61 cm wide

A clear and ruby Murano glass vase

Ruby Murano Glass Vase

A clear and ruby Murano glass vase

An amber 'Toffee' Murano glass vase

Amber Toffee Murano Glass Vase

An amber 'Toffee' Murano glass vase

An amber 'Toffee' Murano glass vase

Toffee Murano Glass Vase

An amber 'Toffee' Murano glass vase

Good set eight Murano champagne flutes, each of blue glass,…

Blue Murano Champagne Flutes with Gilt Flecks

Good set eight Murano champagne flutes, each of blue glass, with blue and aventurine gilt flecked sphere to column, and hollow circular bases, (height 15 cm each).

Good Murano glass inkwell/paperweight, decorated with red,…

Murano Glass Millefiori Inkwell/Paperweight

Good Murano glass inkwell/paperweight, decorated with red, white and blue millefiori base and stopper, height 13.5 cm

Venini pale green vase, acid etched, stamped, Italy, c 1930s

Venini Acid Etched Pale Green Vase, 1930s Italy

Venini pale green vase, acid etched, stamped, Italy, c 1930s

Barovier & Toso 'Cordonato D'Oro' vase, Italy, c 1950s, 33 cm…

Golden Cord Vase by Barovier & Toso

Barovier & Toso 'Cordonato D'Oro' vase, Italy, c 1950s, 33 cm high, 18 cm wide, 14 cm deep

Luigi Onesto Murano vase, Italy, c 1980s, 24 cm high, 21 cm wide

Luigi Onesto Murano Vase, Italy, 1980s, 24x21cm

Luigi Onesto Murano vase, Italy, c 1980s, 24 cm high, 21 cm wide

Mid-century Seguso vase, Italy, c 1950s, 46 cm high, 15 cm wide

Seguso Mid-Century Italian Glass Vase, 46 cm

Mid-century Seguso vase, Italy, c 1950s, 46 cm high, 15 cm wide

Pair of Murano glass figures, depicting a man and women dressed…

Murano Glass Hat Couple

Pair of Murano glass figures, depicting a man and women dressed in hats in tones of red, white and gold fleck glass, height 29 cm (2)

Murano glass angel fish, in tones of blue and clear glass,…

Blue and Clear Murano Glass Angel Fish (24 cm)

Murano glass angel fish, in tones of blue and clear glass, height 24 cm

Silvano Signoretti Murano glass bust 'Head, cast glass with…

Murano Glass Bust with Pronounced Facial Features

Silvano Signoretti Murano glass bust 'Head, cast glass with pronounced facial features, elongated nose and chin and deep set eyes, signed to the underside, 35 cm height.

Flavio Poli (Italian, 1900-1984), sommerso' vase, c. 1950,…

Pink and Yellow Glass Vase by Flavio Poli

Flavio Poli (Italian, 1900-1984), sommerso' vase, c. 1950, probably executed by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, pink, yellow and clear glass, unsigned, height 36.5 cm

Dino Martens (Italian, 1894-1970), duck sculpture, c. 1950,…

Dino Martens Duck Sculpture

Dino Martens (Italian, 1894-1970), duck sculpture, c. 1950, probably executed by Aureliano Toso, internally decorated and applied glass, retains remnant of decal label, height 27 cm

A Murano glass figurine and jug, 20th century, the taller 21 cm

Murano Glass Figurine and Jug Set

A Murano glass figurine and jug, 20th century, the taller 21 cm

A Murano blue glass vase, Italy, circa 1960, 20 cm high

Murano Blue Glass Vase, Italy 1960, 20cm High

A Murano blue glass vase, Italy, circa 1960, 20 cm high

A Murano glass coffin walled vase, sommerso blue in a yellow…

Sommerso Blue Murano Glass Coffin Vase, Mandrazutto Style

A Murano glass coffin walled vase, sommerso blue in a yellow and clear casing, in the manner of Mandrazutto, height 21.5 cm.

A Murano blue and green art glass vase, height 26 cm

Blue and Green Murano Art Glass Vase (26 cm)

A Murano blue and green art glass vase, height 26 cm

Murano glass centrepiece 34 cm high approx.

34cm Murano Glass Centrepiece

Murano glass centrepiece 34 cm high approx.

A pair of Murano glass swan figurines. Height 26 cm.

Murano Glass Swan Figurines, 26cm Height

A pair of Murano glass swan figurines. Height 26 cm.

A large Murano art glass vase, blue tint with aventurine…

Murano Aventurine Glass Vase with Millefiori Overlay

A large Murano art glass vase, blue tint with aventurine inclusion, millefiori and colourful overlay design. Circa 1990. Height 33 cm.

A Murano art glass monkey, seated. Circa 1950. Height 19 cm.

Murano Monkey Art Glass Sculpture

A Murano art glass monkey, seated. Circa 1950. Height 19 cm.

A Murano art glass Pelican, with fish. Height 19 cm.

Murano Pelican with Fish Art Glass Sculpture

A Murano art glass Pelican, with fish. Height 19 cm.

A Murano art glass vase, organic form, clear with red tint.…

Red Tinted Organic Murano Glass Vase - 40cm Height

A Murano art glass vase, organic form, clear with red tint. Height 40 cm.

A Murano glass vase, decorated with applied stylised face.…

Stylised Face Murano Glass Vase - 34cm

A Murano glass vase, decorated with applied stylised face. Height 34 cm.

A large Murano glass Fazoletto vase, crimson and violet tint on…

Crimson and Violet Murano Glass Fazoletto Vase

A large Murano glass Fazoletto vase, crimson and violet tint on clear base. Height 28 cm.

An impressive Murano glass vase, in blue, clear and red colours,…

Ovoid Murano Glass Vase with Snake Handles

An impressive Murano glass vase, in blue, clear and red colours, ovoid with 'snake' handles. Paper label, height 30 cm.

A Murano glass miniature ovoid vase, with blue pink & white…

Mottled Murano Glass Miniature Vase (6cm)

A Murano glass miniature ovoid vase, with blue pink & white mottled pattern, height 6 cm

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue…

Cobalt and Green Bianconi Venini Vase

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue with a fused medial belt of cased green and white, acid etched three lines to base Venini Murano Italy, height 24 cm

Large Murano art glass centrepiece/bowl width 36 cm

36cm Murano Art Glass Centrepiece/Bowl

Large Murano art glass centrepiece/bowl width 36 cm

Large Murano art glass centrepiece/bowl width 36 cm

Murano Art Glass Centrepiece: 36cm Wide Bowl

Large Murano art glass centrepiece/bowl width 36 cm

A large cobalt blue Venetian glass Centerpiece, ribbed design…

Venetian Blue Glass Centerpiece, 22.5cm Height

A large cobalt blue Venetian glass Centerpiece, ribbed design with a mottled pearlescent finish, height 22.5 cm, depth 39.5 cm

Eight Carlo Moretti glass coupes 20th century conical in form…

Carlo Moretti Glass Coupes on Stand

Eight Carlo Moretti glass coupes 20th century conical in form set on stand, height 8 cm, diameter 13.5

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue…

Bianconi Venini Cobalt Blue Vase with Green and White Belt

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue with a fused medial belt of cased green and white, height 24 cm

Venini Murano glass handkerchief vase height 20 cm

Venini Handkerchief Vase - 20cm

Venini Murano glass handkerchief vase height 20 cm

Murano glass rooster 26 cm high

26cm Murano Glass Rooster

Murano glass rooster 26 cm high

Pair of good Murano glass Blackamoor candlesticks maker:…

Blackamoor Murano Glass Candlesticks with Pink Costumes

Pair of good Murano glass Blackamoor candlesticks maker: Barovier & Toso, with pink 'foglia d'oro' costumes, with aventurine candleholders and circular bases, height 32 cm

Good Murano art glass vase height 39 cm

Murano Art Glass Vase - 39cm Height

Good Murano art glass vase height 39 cm

Ruby coloured Murano glass basket vase with label

Murano Ruby Glass Basket Vase with Label

Ruby coloured Murano glass basket vase with label

Murano glass stylised vase with original label

Stylised Murano Glass Vase with Original Label

Murano glass stylised vase with original label

Vecchia Murano cased glass vase, green glass overlaid in wide,…

Green Murano Glass Vase with Enamel Flowers and Gilt Accents

Vecchia Murano cased glass vase, green glass overlaid in wide, decorated with enamel flowers and accented in gilt, signed to base, height 25 cm

Two Murano glass ducks by Archimede Seguso, Italian, circa 1960,…

Pair of Murano Glass Ducks by Archimede Seguso

Two Murano glass ducks by Archimede Seguso, Italian, circa 1960, original foil label 'Genuine Venetian Glass, Made in Murano Italy, 14 cm high

A Murano sommerso glass rabbit, Italian, circa 1960, 28 cm high

Murano Sommerso Glass Rabbit, Italian, 1960, 28cm High

A Murano sommerso glass rabbit, Italian, circa 1960, 28 cm high

A Murano glass 15 piece tea set, 20th century, the teapot is 21…

Murano Glass 15-Piece Tea Set with 21cm Teapot

A Murano glass 15 piece tea set, 20th century, the teapot is 21 cm high

An Italian Murano glass vase, circa 1960, 30 cm high

1960 Murano Glass Vase, 30cm High

An Italian Murano glass vase, circa 1960, 30 cm high

Serguso Murano Pulegoso glass vase, Italy, circa 1960, remnant…

1960 Italian Murano Pulegoso Glass Vase

Serguso Murano Pulegoso glass vase, Italy, circa 1960, remnant of foil label (illegible), 23 cm high, 17.5 cm diameter

Venetian pair of hand blown goblets one of which is sitting on…

Venetian Romance Goblets

Venetian pair of hand blown goblets one of which is sitting on a trumpet form base, whilst the other on a fluted stem with ball and featuring cherubs and figures amongst a field of flowers, likely an allegory pertaining to romance, height 24 cm

Amedeo Rossetto millefiori art glass vase in a vibrant…

Rossetto Millefiori Art Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Handles

Amedeo Rossetto millefiori art glass vase in a vibrant conglomerate of murrine and gold leaf handles, outswept rim and baluster mid section. Signed to base by master glass blower, comes with pieces. Condition: very good, little or minor wear apparent…

Pair of miniature Venetian glass vases with millefiori…

Millefiori Venetian Glass Vases Pair

Pair of miniature Venetian glass vases with millefiori decoration

A Murano blue & pink glass bud vase, height 27 cm

Blue & Pink Murano Glass Bud Vase - 27cm

A Murano blue & pink glass bud vase, height 27 cm

Pair of Murano glass rooster figurines in red and green tones…

Red and Green Murano Rooster Pair with Aventurine Highlights

Pair of Murano glass rooster figurines in red and green tones with aventurine highlights, height 24 cm

Pair of Murano glass figurines 21 cm high

Murano Glass Figurines (or) Pair of Murano Figurines

Pair of Murano glass figurines 21 cm high

A vintage Venetian mirror, the double floral frame enclosing…

Floral Venetian Mirror

A vintage Venetian mirror, the double floral frame enclosing clear and etched small mirror panels. Width 90 cm, height 59 cm.

Pair of art glass lady figures (1950s 60s) H 20 cm, in the…

Venetian-style Art Glass Lady Figures with Gilt Specks

Pair of art glass lady figures (1950s 60s) H 20 cm, in the Venetian style, of a lady and gent with' flowing' clothes in red glass with gilt specks to the clear sections such as the gents cravat and sleeves, possibly c1950s - 1960s, height 20 cm