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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Rodolfo Dordoni Lumiere table lamp for Foscarini, aluminium…

Rodolfo Dordoni Lumiere table lamp for Foscarini, aluminium tri-foot base with dark cherry red / brown glass shade. Italy, designed 1990, 34 cm high, 20 cm deep

Diesel Living fork standard lamp for Foscarini, adjustable…

Diesel Living fork standard lamp for Foscarini, adjustable linen shade on steel base and stem. Italy, c 2000s, 180 cm high, 41 cm wide, 77 cm deep

Diesel Living fork standard lamp for Foscarini, adjustable…

Diesel Living fork standard lamp for Foscarini, adjustable linen shade on steel base and stem. Italy, c 2000s, 172 cm high, 40 cm wide, 90 cm deep

Rodolfo Dordoni Lumiere table lamp for Foscarini, blown glass…

Rodolfo Dordoni Lumiere table lamp for Foscarini, blown glass mirrored diffuser on an aluminium tri footed base. Sticker present. Italy, designed 1990, 34 cm high, 18 cm deep

Roberto & Palomba Gregg suspension lamp for Foscarini, hand…

Roberto & Palomba Gregg suspension lamp for Foscarini, hand blown translucent white satin glass and lacquered metal. Stamped. Italy, c 2000s, 48 cm high, 45 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Cage rocket table lamp, diesel collection, manufactured by…

Cage rocket table lamp, diesel collection, manufactured by Foscarini, black metal cage, with matching stand, height 31 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Marc Sadler Twiggy Lettura floor lamp for Foscarini, black…

Twiggy Lettura Floor Lamp by Marc Sadler

Marc Sadler Twiggy Lettura floor lamp for Foscarini, black coated fiberglass-based composite material, Pmma, polycarbonate, and black coated metal. Lights both upwards and downwards. Austria / Italy, c 2010s, 161 cm high, 46 cm deep

Marc Sadler Twiggy Lettura floor lamp for Foscarini; white…

Twiggy Lettura Floor Lamp by Marc Sadler

Marc Sadler Twiggy Lettura floor lamp for Foscarini; white coated fibreglass-based composite material, Pmma, polycarbonate, coated metal and aluminium. France/ Italy; c 2015; 202 cm high, 165 cm wide, 60 cm deep

Marc Sadler 'Twiggy Elle' lamp for Foscarini, white coated…

Twiggy Elle Lamp by Marc Sadler for Foscarini

Marc Sadler 'Twiggy Elle' lamp for Foscarini, white coated metal and aluminium, Italy, c 2000s, 203 cm high, 60 cm wide, 187 cm deep

An Aplomb pendant by Lucidi e Pevere for Foscarini, a special,…

Aplomb Pendant: Concrete Elegance and Focused Light

An Aplomb pendant by Lucidi e Pevere for Foscarini, a special, exclusively formulated concrete plays the starring role in the Aplomb lamps, a model that combines sophistication with texture to cast a concentrated beam of light downwards, height 36 cm,…

A 'Le Soleil' pendant by Foscarini, designed by Vincente Garcia…

Foscarini's Le Soleil Pendant Lamp

A 'Le Soleil' pendant by Foscarini, designed by Vincente Garcia Jimenez, the suspension lamp with diffused and direct light. Diffuser consisting of 6 rings of various diameters and shapes with an oblique cut, made of matt finish injection moulded…

Allegro Vivace suspension lamp by Atelier Oi for Foscarini,…

Allegro Vivace Suspension Lamp by Atelier Oi

Allegro Vivace suspension lamp by Atelier Oi for Foscarini, lacquered aluminum, gilt metal, Italy, designed c 2000s,

Ludovica and Roberto Palomba (Italian) Gregg Terra lamp, c.…

Palomba's Terra Lamp by Foscarini

Ludovica and Roberto Palomba (Italian) Gregg Terra lamp, c. 2010, manufactured by Foscarini, rotational moulded polyethylene and varnished metal, retains manufacturer's stamp

Foscarini 'Twiggy' floor lamp, red perforated metal,…

Foscarini Twiggy Red Perforated Floor Lamp

Foscarini 'Twiggy' floor lamp, red perforated metal, fibreglass-based composite, Italy, designed 2008, 160 cm high, 46 cm deep

Marc Sadler 'Mini Twiggy' lamp for Foscarini coated…

Mini Twiggy Lamp by Marc Sadler

Marc Sadler 'Mini Twiggy' lamp for Foscarini coated fiberglass-based composite material, Pmma, polycarbonate, coated metal and aluminium (slightly off balance), Italy c2015, 56 cm high, 25 cm deep

Foscarini 'Twiggy Lettura' floor lamp red perforated metal,…

Red Twiggy Lettura Floor Lamp by Foscarini

Foscarini 'Twiggy Lettura' floor lamp red perforated metal, fibreglass-based composite, Italy designed 2008, 160 cm high, 46 cm deep

Foscarini 'Twiggy Lettura' floor lamp, red perforated metal /…

Perforated red floor lamp by Foscarini

Foscarini 'Twiggy Lettura' floor lamp, red perforated metal / fibreglass-based composite, Italy, designed 2008 160 cm high, 46 cm deep

Diesel cage Piccola suspension lamp for Foscarini, black hand…

Handcrafted Diesel Cage Suspension Lamp

Diesel cage Piccola suspension lamp for Foscarini, black hand craftet steel, Italy, c. 2016, 69 cm high, 34 cm deep

Ferruccio Laviana Orbital floor lamp for Foscarini, glass…

Laviana Orbital Floor Lamp by Foscarini

Ferruccio Laviana Orbital floor lamp for Foscarini, glass plates, lacquered metal scructure, (damage to top), Italy, c 1992, 182 cm high, 32 cm deep

Ferruccio Laviani Orbital floor lamp for Foscarini, glass…

Orbital Floor Lamp by Laviani for Foscarini (8 words)

Ferruccio Laviani Orbital floor lamp for Foscarini, glass coloured plates, lacquered metal structure., Italy, c.1992

A Foscarini Twiggy lamp. Italy. Designed by Marc Sadler

Foscarini Twiggy Lamp by Marc Sadler

A Foscarini Twiggy lamp. Italy. Designed by Marc Sadler