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 cased glass vase, of cushion profile rising to small…

Teal Murano Glass Vase with Droplet Decor, Made in Italy

A Murano cased glass vase, of cushion profile rising to small pulled points in modulating teal hues with an internal random droplet decor, with foil label Murano glass, made in Italy, 14 cm high, 17 cm wide, 9 cm deep

A signed porthole cameo paperweight by John Deacons, Scotland,…

Signed John Deacons Porthole Cameo Paperweight, Scotland 2006

A signed porthole cameo paperweight by John Deacons, Scotland, 2006, the sky blue double layered porthole paperweight with a suspended latticino globe featuring clematis and pansy flowerheads, signed to pontil with a miniature cane, Jd 2006, with Scotch…

A pair of vintage Murano glass duck figurines, 1950s/60s, in a…

Vintage Murano Glass Duck Figurines, 1950s/60s, Mezza Filigrana Decor

A pair of vintage Murano glass duck figurines, 1950s/60s, in a white and aubergine mezza filigrana decor, with aventurine inclusions to the beak and feet, metallic label underside, I & E.D, otherwise unmarked, but in the manner of Dino Martens, Aureliano…

A vintage Murano glass squirrel figurine, of solid cased form…

Vintage Murano Glass Squirrel Figurine with Silver Foil Inclusions

A vintage Murano glass squirrel figurine, of solid cased form with silver foil on black inclusions, unmarked, 14.5 cm high

An Italian cased glass ornamental disc, with layered colours…

Italian Cased Glass Ornamental Disc on Clear Glass Plinth

An Italian cased glass ornamental disc, with layered colours and a perimeter fringed effect thickly cased in clear glass and angle mounted to a clear glass plinth, unmarked, in the manner of Galliano Ferro, 19 cm high, 12 cm diameter

A large Murano cased glass vase, heavy gauge and of organic…

Organic Form Murano Glass Vase with Red Bubble Decor

A large Murano cased glass vase, heavy gauge and of organic form with pronounced ribs and a pulled rim, with an internal wavy red and frothy bubble decor, unsigned, 35.5 cm high

A Murano glass totem figure, in uranium yellow and red, of…

Murano Glass Totem Figure in Uranium Yellow and Red

A Murano glass totem figure, in uranium yellow and red, of solid form with cased facial features, unmarked, 34.5 cm high

A large Murano glass polar bear figurine, of solid cased form…

Murano Glass Polar Bear Figurine, 25.5 cm High, Collectible

A large Murano glass polar bear figurine, of solid cased form with petite features picked out in black and clear glass, illegible decal to base, 25.5 cm high, 18 cm wide

A sommerso glass mammoth figurine, of solid form in yellow and…

A sommerso glass mammoth figurine, of solid form in yellow and cased red colours with applied eyes, unmarked, 14 cm high, 18.5 cm wide

A Formia Di Murano glass

Murano Glass "Asian Figurine" in Blue and Black, Italy

A Formia Di Murano glass "Asian Figurine", made in Italy. Made from blue and black glass. Incised signature to the base underside. Height 14 cm, diameter 8 cm

A Murano Art glass ruby red vase, made in a bulbous form to the…

Murano Art Glass Ruby Red Vase with Clear Triangles

A Murano Art glass ruby red vase, made in a bulbous form to the lower body, with clear glass triangular motifs to the outer. Height 20.5 cm, width 11 cm

A tall Murano vase, a vertical splayed form in red glass…

Red and Amber Murano Glass Vase: Tall Splayed Form

A tall Murano vase, a vertical splayed form in red glass graduating to an amber base. Height 29.5 cm, width 20 cm, diameter 12.5 cm

A large Murano vase, made with black glass and featuring opaque…

Black and White Murano Glass Vase with Spots

A large Murano vase, made with black glass and featuring opaque white glass spots. Height 40 cm, diameter 20 cm

Rare Lorendano Rosin Murano glass sculpture signed to lower…

Signed Lorendano Rosin Murano Glass Sculpture with Certificate and Booklet

Rare Lorendano Rosin Murano glass sculpture signed to lower base, together with certificate and information booklet, width 24 cm x height 19 cm

Flavio Poli Murano glass vase in blue and purple, 24 cm high.

Blue and purple Flavio Poli Murano glass vase, 24 cm

Flavio Poli Murano glass vase in blue and purple, 24 cm high.

Murano sommerso glass beak vase, 23.5 cm high.

Sommerso Murano Glass Beak Vase, 23.5 cm Height

Murano sommerso glass beak vase, 23.5 cm high.

Seguso (attributed) Murano glass statue of a kneeling Chinese…

Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Kneeling Chinese Figure Statue

Seguso (attributed) Murano glass statue of a kneeling Chinese figure, mid 20th century, 16 cm high

Seguso red sommerso Murano glass vase, with original foil label,…

Seguso Red Sommerso Murano Glass Vase with Original Label

Seguso red sommerso Murano glass vase, with original foil label, 20 cm high.

Barovier&Toso Murano ruby sommerso glass vase with aventurina…

Barovier&Toso Ruby Sommerso Glass Vase with Aventurina Decoration

Barovier&Toso Murano ruby sommerso glass vase with aventurina decoration, 20.5 cm high.

A Murano pink glass floral centrepiece, mid 20th century, 42 cm…

Murano Pink Glass Floral Centrepiece, Mid 20th Century, 42cm High

A Murano pink glass floral centrepiece, mid 20th century, 42 cm high

Flavio Poli early blue Murano glass fish statue with gold…

Early Blue Murano Glass Fish Statue with Gold Inclusions

Flavio Poli early blue Murano glass fish statue with gold inclusions, 8.5 cm high

A Murano glass ostrich statue, 31 cm high

Handcrafted Murano Glass Ostrich Statue, 31cm High

A Murano glass ostrich statue, 31 cm high

A monumental Venetian ruby glass vase with floral enamel…

Venetian Ruby Glass Vase with Enamel Overlay by Antonia Salvadori

A monumental Venetian ruby glass vase with floral enamel overlay, attributed to Antonia Salvadori, 52 cm high

A Venetian tall ruby glass vase with green jewelled and gilt…

Venetian Ruby Glass Vase with Green Jewelled Decoration, 49.5cm

A Venetian tall ruby glass vase with green jewelled and gilt decoration, 49.5 cm high

A Venetian Murano black glass vase with gilt and jewelled…

Murano black glass vase with gilt and jewelled decoration

A Venetian Murano black glass vase with gilt and jewelled decoration, 20th century, 37 cm high

A Venetian Murano blue glass vase with jewelled and gilded…

Murano blue glass vase with jewelled and gilded decoration

A Venetian Murano blue glass vase with jewelled and gilded decoration, 20th century, 36 cm high

Alfredo Barbini Murano glass duck statue, 10 cm high, 12 cm long

Barbini Murano Glass Duck Statue, 10 cm High, 12 cm Long

Alfredo Barbini Murano glass duck statue, 10 cm high, 12 cm long

Afro Celotto Murano Art glass vase with reticello, canes, etc,…

Afro Celotto Murano Art Glass Vase with Reticello Design

Afro Celotto Murano Art glass vase with reticello, canes, etc, engraved 'Afro Celotto, Murano', 27 cm high

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano glass fish statue, 20 cm high

Murano Glass Fish Statue, 20 cm High

Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano glass fish statue, 20 cm high

A Murano sommerso glass vase with beak top, 26 cm high

Murano sommerso glass vase with beak top, 26 cm high

A Murano sommerso glass vase with beak top, 26 cm high

Seguso Brasil Art glass vase, with engraved signature and…

Seguso Brasil Art Glass Vase, Engraved Signature, Original Label, 26cm

Seguso Brasil Art glass vase, with engraved signature and original label, 26 cm high

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

Murano figure of a crane, multi-coloured Art glass sculpture

Colorful Murano glass crane sculpture: a stunning art piece

Murano figure of a crane, multi-coloured Art glass sculpture

Seguso Viro Murano glass vase, c.1980. Of baluster form, in…

Seguso Viro Murano glass vase, c.1980. Of baluster form, in blue, green and clear glass, signed 'Seguso Viro, Murano' to base, with original label, height 25 cm

Set of eight Murano glass champagne flutes, in cranberry…

Set of eight Murano glass champagne flutes, in cranberry coloured glass with gilt and enamel overlay accents, height 27 cm (8)

Pair of Murano F & M Ballarin glass vases, of slightly tapered…

Pair of Murano F & M Ballarin glass vases, of slightly tapered form, in tones of blue, red and green, with original labels, height 24 cm and 24.5 cm (2)

A red Murano glass vase, mid 20th century, the flared vase on a…

A red Murano glass vase, mid 20th century, the flared vase on a citrus green base, with attached but indistinct foil label, probably for Murano glass, 28 cm high, note, an identical item is held in the collection of the Hamilton gallery, Victoria

A 1960s faceted 'Goccia' Murano glass vase by Alessandro…

A 1960s faceted 'Goccia' Murano glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy. Maker's sticker attached. Height 20.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 8 cm

A Murano glass apple by Venini, 1950s, Italy. Height 8.5 cm,…

A Murano glass apple by Venini, 1950s, Italy. Height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm, depth 9 cm

A Murano glass apple by Barovier & Toso, 1960s, Italy. Height…

A Murano glass apple by Barovier & Toso, 1960s, Italy. Height 10.5 cm, width 11 cm, depth 10 cm

A 1960s Murano glass vase by Barovier and Toso, Murano, Venice,…

A 1960s Murano glass vase by Barovier and Toso, Murano, Venice, Italy. Height 17 cm, width 15 cm, depth 11 cm

Murano vase, with tapered neck, alternating green, blue, yellow,…

Murano vase, with tapered neck, alternating green, blue, yellow, and orange, internal vertical stripes, height 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

Dino Rosin (Italian, b. 1948), Calcedonian glass sculpture,…

Dino Rosin (Italian, b. 1948), Calcedonian glass sculpture, 'Aphrodite', c. 2000, Murano glass, coloured and scavo glass, with black glass stand, signed 'Dino Rosin' to base, with applied factory lozenge mark, signed and numbered, 'Dino Rosin, Arte studio…

Michele Onesto for Vetreria Oball, Murano sommerso glass vase,…

Michele Onesto for Vetreria Oball, Murano sommerso glass vase, of disc form with elongated upward sweeping side, in red, blue and clear glass, incised ?Michele Onesto, Murano? to base, with original label, height 14 cm

Michele Onesto for Vetreria Oball, Murano sommerso of ovoid…

Michele Onesto for Vetreria Oball, Murano sommerso of ovoid form, in red, blue, yellow and clear glass, signed 'Michele Onesto Murano' to base, slight a/f (chip to base), height 13.5 cm and width 12 cm

Alessandro Mandruzzato, Murano glass vase of faceted baluster…

Alessandro Mandruzzato, Murano glass vase of faceted baluster form, with textured sides, in red, yellow and clear sommerso glass, unsigned, height 18 cm and width 9.5 cm

Luigi Onesto Murano sommerso glass vase, of teardrop form, in…

Luigi Onesto Murano sommerso glass vase, of teardrop form, in tones of red, blue, yellow with controlled bubbles, signed 'L.Onesto' to base, height 15.5 cm and width 7.5 cm

Luigi Mandruzzato Murano Quadrato glass vase, c.1960s, in amber…

Luigi Mandruzzato Murano Quadrato glass vase, c.1960s, in amber and pale blue sommerso glass, with original and rarer 1960's Luigi Mandruzzato label named and titled Murano Italy, height 19.5 cm and width 5.5 cm

Murano sommerso glass block vase, attributed to Alessandro…

Murano sommerso glass block vase, attributed to Alessandro Mandruzzato, c.1970's, of rectangular form, in tones of azure blue, green and pale yellow (uranium), height 14.5 cm and width 4.5 cm

Murano figural glass candelabra, depicting a figure kneeling on…

Murano figural glass candelabra, depicting a figure kneeling on one knee holding a sconce in each hand, in tones of red, black, white and gilt, height 33 cm

Michele Onesto, Murano for Oball sommerso glass vase, c.1980,…

Michele Onesto, Murano for Oball sommerso glass vase, c.1980, of compressed ovoid form, in black, red and clear glass, signed 'Michele Onesto, Murano' to base, with original Oball label and Murano Verification label, slight a/f to front, height 19 cm and…

Seguso Viso Murano glass vase, c.1980. Of baluster form, in…

Seguso Viso Murano glass vase, c.1980. Of baluster form, in blue, green and clear glass, signed 'Seguso Viro, Murano' to base, with original label, height 25 cm

A large Murano Dino Rosin Art glass sculpture, height 43 cm

A large Murano Dino Rosin Art glass sculpture, height 43 cm

Barovier and Toso,

Barovier and Toso, "Neomurrino" Vase, blown glass, signed, original Murano label to base, together with original box, 22.5 x 21 x 21 cm

C. Colizzo for OroVetro Murano, Blown glass vase, signed to the…

C. Colizzo for OroVetro Murano, Blown glass vase, signed to the base and dated 2022, 40 x 26 x 26 cm

A pair of Murano glass vases, with gold leaf detail, clear…

A pair of Murano glass vases, with gold leaf detail, clear blown glass, signed and inscribed Murano to the base, 32.2 x 23.2 x 23.2 cm: each

A Murano glass angel fish, mid 20th century, the Art glass…

A Murano glass angel fish, mid 20th century, the Art glass angel fish figure with a red cased glass interior with polychrome pulled canes, apparently unmarked. Height 27 cm

A Murano Cassina vase, in heavily intaglio patterned green…

A Murano Cassina vase, in heavily intaglio patterned green glass. Signed and dated to the base 'Cassina 98', 13.5 cm

Murano Art glass Trapeze sculpture, unusual Art glass figure in…

Murano Art glass Trapeze sculpture, unusual Art glass figure in purple/red colour cased glass with metal rod with frosted glass base height 50 cm

A blue Murano glass vase with candy cane inclusions and flared…

A blue Murano glass vase with candy cane inclusions and flared rim, an impressive 42 cm high and 46 cm wide

Luigi Onesto pair of blue Murano glass statues of Chinese…

Luigi Onesto pair of blue Murano glass statues of Chinese figures (one kneeling), signed 'L. Onesto, Murano', 31 cm and 34 cm high

Bianco Nero Murano glass fox statue, 16 cm high

Bianco Nero Murano glass fox statue, 16 cm high

V. Nason Murano glass duck statue, with original label 'V.…

V. Nason Murano glass duck statue, with original label 'V. Nason & C., Murano, Italy', 13 cm high

Oriente glass vase designed by Dino Martens, late 20th century,…

Oriente glass vase designed by Dino Martens, late 20th century, 27 cm high

Salviati ribbed Sommerso glass vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1960,…

Salviati ribbed Sommerso glass vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1960, etched 'Salviati, 2004', 20.5 cm high

A vintage Murano glass fish statue, 11.5 cm high, 29 cm long

A vintage Murano glass fish statue, 11.5 cm high, 29 cm long

Group of ten Murano glass drinking vessels, mid 20th century,…

Group of ten Murano glass drinking vessels, mid 20th century, 18 cm high

Dino Rosin 'Aphrodite' Murano glass sculpture, engraved 'Dino…

Dino Rosin 'Aphrodite' Murano Glass Sculpture, 34cm High

Dino Rosin 'Aphrodite' Murano glass sculpture, engraved 'Dino Rosin' on the base, with additional glass button monogram, 34 cm high

A Murano glass vase with green and black banded decoration, 20.…

Green and Black Banded Murano Glass Vase - 20.5 cm

A Murano glass vase with green and black banded decoration, 20.5 cm high

A Murano glass snail ornament, engraved signature to base dated…

1976 Murano Glass Snail Ornament with Engraved Signature

A Murano glass snail ornament, engraved signature to base dated 1976, with original foil label, 10 cm high, 15 cm long

A Murano glass vase with blue sommerso base, 30 cm high

Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase: 30cm Height

A Murano glass vase with blue sommerso base, 30 cm high

A blue and pink Murano glass vase, circa 1960s, 28 cm high

1960s Murano Glass Vase: Blue & Pink, 28 cm High

A blue and pink Murano glass vase, circa 1960s, 28 cm high

A blue Murano glass vase with beak top, 28 cm high

Blue Murano Glass Vase: Elegant 28cm Beak Top Design

A blue Murano glass vase with beak top, 28 cm high

An amethyst and blue Murano glass stem vase, circa 1960s, 27 cm…

1960s Murano Glass Stem Vase: Amethyst & Blue Beauty

An amethyst and blue Murano glass stem vase, circa 1960s, 27 cm high, 18 cm diameter

A Murano Art glass vase, mid 20th century, with remains of…

Mid 20th Century Murano Art Glass Vase with Foil Label

A Murano Art glass vase, mid 20th century, with remains of original foil label, 17.5 cm high

A red and yellow Murano sommerso glass vase, bearing original…

Red and Yellow Murano Glass Vase: Italian Artistry at its Finest

A red and yellow Murano sommerso glass vase, bearing original foil label 'Murano glass, made in Italy', 30.5 cm high

A pair of Murano glass vases in cranberry and purple, circa…

Cranberry and Purple Murano Glass Vases, Circa 1960

A pair of Murano glass vases in cranberry and purple, circa 1960, 17 cm high

Murano green and red sommerso glass beak vase, circa 1950s,…

1950s Murano Green and Red Sommerso Glass Beak Vase (30cm)

Murano green and red sommerso glass beak vase, circa 1950s, with original foil label 'Genuine Venetian glass, made in Murano, Italy', 30 cm high

Fulvio Bianconi Forato green Murano glass vase, 23 cm high

23 cm High Fulvio Bianconi Forato Green Murano Glass Vase

Fulvio Bianconi Forato green Murano glass vase, 23 cm high

Murano latticino glass vase, mid 20th century, 22 cm high

Mid 20th Century Murano Latticino Glass Vase (22cm Height)

Murano latticino glass vase, mid 20th century, 22 cm high

Venini pink and white latticino Murano glass vase with gold…

1950s Venini Pink & White Latticino Murano Glass Vase

Venini pink and white latticino Murano glass vase with gold inclusions, circa 1950s, 26 cm high, 22.5 cm wide

Ercole Barovier pair of Oro Murano glass baskets for Barovier &…

1950's Oro Murano Glass Baskets by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso

Ercole Barovier pair of Oro Murano glass baskets for Barovier & Toso, circa 1950's, 19 cm high, 21 cm wide

Dino Martens Murano Fasce Bianco Nero vase for Aureliano Toso,…

Dino Martens Murano Fasce Bianco Nero Vase, Circa 1954

Dino Martens Murano Fasce Bianco Nero vase for Aureliano Toso, circa 1954, bearing remains of original paper label, 40.5 cm high

Italian Murano smoke glass mirror, layered two tone mirror with…

1970s Italian Murano Smokey Glass Layered Two-Tone Mirror

Italian Murano smoke glass mirror, layered two tone mirror with smokey and mirrored glass, Italy, c 1970s

Barovier vase, pink to clear gradient with gold fleck…

Barovier Pink to Clear Gradient Vase with Gold Flecks

Barovier vase, pink to clear gradient with gold fleck inclusions, Italy, c 1960s, 27 cm high, 27 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Vetreria Oball, sommerso Art…

Luigi Onesto Murano Glass Vase: Pink, Purple, Green, Clear

Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Vetreria Oball, sommerso Art glass vase in pink, purple, green and clear. Signed to the base 'Luigi Onesto, Murano', Italy, c 1990s, 22.5 cm high, 16 cm wide, 6 cm deep

Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Vetreria Oball, sommerso…

Aqua Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by L. Onesto

Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Vetreria Oball, sommerso glass in aqua blue tones and clear glass. Signed to the base 'L. Onesto, Murano' with the original Oball labels affixed to the side, Italy, c 1990s, 17 cm high, 16 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Oball, purple, blue, pink,…

Luigi Onesto Murano Glass Vase: Oball Sommerso Collection

Luigi Onesto Murano glass vase for Oball, purple, blue, pink, and clear sommerso glass. Signed to the base and numbered 1/1 with original Oball label, Italy, c 1990s, 18 cm high, 14 cm wide, 6 cm deep

Venetian style wall mirror 117.5 cm x 61 cm

Venetian Wall Mirror: Elegant 117.5 cm x 61 cm Design

Venetian style wall mirror 117.5 cm x 61 cm

Murano glass standing Mexican figure height 22 cm

22 cm Murano Glass Mexican Standing Figure

Murano glass standing Mexican figure height 22 cm

An Archimede Seguso Murano figure of a parrot, amber glass on a…

Amber Glass Parrot on Black Trunk by Seguso - Signed

An Archimede Seguso Murano figure of a parrot, amber glass on a black trunk, signed to base. Height: 28 cm.

A pair of Murano glass swans, in red and amber and with clear…

1960 Murano Glass Swans: Red, Amber, and Clear Beaks

A pair of Murano glass swans, in red and amber and with clear glass beaks, circa 1960. Height: 37, 48 cm. (2)

A pair of Murano glass figures, man and woman dancing, with…

1950 Murano Glass Dancing Figures with Latticino and Aventurine

A pair of Murano glass figures, man and woman dancing, with latticino and aventurine inclusion, circa 1950. Height 36 cm. (2)

Dino Rosin, a Murano glass 'Mother and Child' sculpture, C.1990,…

Rosin's Murano Glass 'Mother and Child' Sculpture, C.1990

Dino Rosin, a Murano glass 'Mother and Child' sculpture, C.1990, the clear and multicoloured calcedonian glass forming an abstracted figure of a mother and child, signed to base 'Dino Rosin', height 72 cm