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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Fratelli Toso Murano glass consol bowl, 16.6 cm high, 66 cm wide

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Console Bowl, 16.6 cm x 66 cm

Fratelli Toso Murano glass consol bowl, 16.6 cm high, 66 cm wide

Murano glass vase, Fratelli Toso millefiori cane satin glass…

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Millefiori Cane Satin Vase 13cm

Murano glass vase, Fratelli Toso millefiori cane satin glass twin handle vase 13 cm

Fratelli Toso pair of Italian pastel 'Mop' glass jugs, circa…

Italian Pastel Mop Glass Jugs Pair, 1960s

Fratelli Toso pair of Italian pastel 'Mop' glass jugs, circa 1960s, pencil inscription '6/6 pair', 23 cm high

Fratelli Toso Murano glass bowl with aventurine inclusions and…

Aventurine Murano Glass Bowl with Milk Glass Back

Fratelli Toso Murano glass bowl with aventurine inclusions and milk glass back, circa 1960, 24 cm wide

Fratelli Toso pink opalino Murano glass clam shell bowl, circa…

Pink Opalino Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl, 1950

Fratelli Toso pink opalino Murano glass clam shell bowl, circa 1950, 23.5 cm high, 35 cm wide

Murano Fratelli Toso bowl, decorated with candy cane, red and…

Candy Cane Latticino Bowl by Murano Fratelli Toso

Murano Fratelli Toso bowl, decorated with candy cane, red and white latticino

Murano glass bowl, Venetian latticino and multicolour cane dish…

Multicolour Murano Glass Bowl by Fratelli Toso

Murano glass bowl, Venetian latticino and multicolour cane dish attributed to Fratelli Toso

Glass reference Fratelli Toso Italian glass 1854-1980, Schiffer…

Fratelli Toso Italian Glass: 1854-1980

Glass reference Fratelli Toso Italian glass 1854-1980, Schiffer 2004

Attr. Fratelli Toso (1884-1979) a Murano glass bowl; the ogee…

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bowl with Spiral Decoration

Attr. Fratelli Toso (1884-1979) a Murano glass bowl; the ogee shaped black glass bowl internally decorated with a spiral of orange, red and copper glass, paper label to base. Height 8.9 cm, diameter 24.1 cm

Fratelli Toso Murano vase, pink alabastro glass, Italy, c 1950s,…

Pink Alabastro Glass Vase from Fratelli Toso Murano, Italy

Fratelli Toso Murano vase, pink alabastro glass, Italy, c 1950s, 44 cm high, 14 cm deep

Pair of bookends Travertine by Fratelli Maqnnelli, Italy circa…

1970's Italian Travertine Bookends by Fratelli Mannelli

Pair of bookends Travertine by Fratelli Maqnnelli, Italy circa 1970's, height 15 cm

Fratelli Toso, millefiori Murano glass jug, circa 1920s, 20 cm…

1920s Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murano Glass Jug, 20cm High

Fratelli Toso, millefiori Murano glass jug, circa 1920s, 20 cm high

Vetreria Fratelli Toso, murrine Murano glass bowl by Errmano…

Errmano Toso Murano Glass Bowl, 1956

Vetreria Fratelli Toso, murrine Murano glass bowl by Errmano Toso, circa 1956, 20 cm high

Vetreria Fratelli Toso, murrine tall Murano glass vase by…

Errmano Toso Murrine Tall Glass Vase, 1956

Vetreria Fratelli Toso, murrine tall Murano glass vase by Errmano Toso, circa 1956, 44 cm high

Vintage Italian Aventurine glass vase, possibly Fratelli Toso,…

Italian Aventurine Glass Vase - Fratelli Toso?

Vintage Italian Aventurine glass vase, possibly Fratelli Toso, height 35 cm, very minor scratches to base

Two Vetreria Fratelli Toso Murano vessels, clear glass with…

Murano Swirl Glass Vessels, Italy c. 1970s

Two Vetreria Fratelli Toso Murano vessels, clear glass with sculptured interior swirls, Italy, c 1970s, largest 20 cm high, 31 cm wide, 11 cm deep

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

Fratelli Toso, small Murrina vase, retains paper decal label,…

Fratelli Toso Murrina Vase with Label - 18 cm

Fratelli Toso, small Murrina vase, retains paper decal label, height 18 cm

Ermanno Toso (act.1922-1973), lidded decanter circa 1955…

Fratelli Toso Lidded Decanter, 1955

Ermanno Toso (act.1922-1973), lidded decanter circa 1955 manufactured by Fratelli Toso 46 cm high

Pollio Perelda, Stellate vase, Italy c. 1950, clear and…

Stellate Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy 1950

Pollio Perelda, Stellate vase, Italy c. 1950, clear and coloured glass, manufactured by Fratelli Toso, retains decal label