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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Ercole Barovier, Oro Murano glass vase for Barovier, & Toso,…

1950s Oro Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier

Ercole Barovier, Oro Murano glass vase for Barovier, & Toso, circa 1950's, 26.5 cm high

Seguso, sommerso tricolour baluster shaped vase in red, blue…

Flavio Poli Sommerso Tricolour Vase

Seguso, sommerso tricolour baluster shaped vase in red, blue and mauve by Flavio Poli, circa 1950's, 20 cm high

Large 'Nilo' Giampolo Seguso glass vase in blue & white, signed…

Limited Edition Blue and White Seguso Glass Vase

Large 'Nilo' Giampolo Seguso glass vase in blue & white, signed on base, limited edition 67/99, 31 cm high approx. Seguso label, 1993.

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

Mimmo Rotella for Bisazza, Italy, vase, heavy casing and…

Mimmo Rotella Bisazza Murano Vase 1996

Mimmo Rotella for Bisazza, Italy, vase, heavy casing and decorated with green spots, manufacture on the island of Murano, signed and dated 1996 to underside, 17 x 22.5 x 22.5 cm

Satin vase for Venini, tea coloured glass with brushed finish.…

Tea-Coloured Satin Vase by Venini

Satin vase for Venini, tea coloured glass with brushed finish. Signed, dated and retains Venini sticker. Italy, produced 2017, 37 cm high, 16.5 cm deep

A Murano opalescent glass pendant, by Barovier & Toso, circa…

Opalescent Glass Pendant with Floral Details

A Murano opalescent glass pendant, by Barovier & Toso, circa 1940, the conical shade crafted in rippled opalescent glass with applique glass leaf and floral details with gold foil inclusions, approximately 105 cm long

Murano Pezzato Patchwork murrine cylinder glass vase by Angelo…

Murano Patchwork Murrine Cylinder Glass Vase by Angelo Ballarin

Murano Pezzato Patchwork murrine cylinder glass vase by Angelo Ballarin, signed 'Murano a Ballarin' to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor scratches to the base. Height 24.8 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 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

A Murano art glass vase by Luigi Onesto, circa 1960's inscribed…

Luigi Onesto Murano Art Glass Vase, 1960s

A Murano art glass vase by Luigi Onesto, circa 1960's inscribed to base L. Onesto, Murano 27 cm high

A Murano red and blue striped glass photograph frame, Italian,…

Murano Striped Glass Photo Frame, 1950s Italian Design

A Murano red and blue striped glass photograph frame, Italian, circa 1950. 30.5 cm high, 25 cm wide

A Murano moulded rose glass photograph frame, Italian, circa…

Murano Glass Rose Photo Frame, 1950s Italian

A Murano moulded rose glass photograph frame, Italian, circa 1950. 26 cm high, 20.5 cm wide

A Murano circular clear and moulded glass photograph frame,…

Murano Glass Photo Frame, Circa 1950

A Murano circular clear and moulded glass photograph frame, Italian, circa 1950. 31 cm diameter

A Venini latticino Uovo table lamp, Italian, circa 1950. 47 cm…

Venini Latticino Uovo Table Lamp, 1950s Italian Design

A Venini latticino Uovo table lamp, Italian, circa 1950. 47 cm high

A glass Murano millerighe vase, by Raffael Eros for Avem,…

Murano Millerighe Vase by Raffael Eros for Avem

A glass Murano millerighe vase, by Raffael Eros for Avem, Murano Venezia incised signature under the base: 'Millerighe, Raffael Eros', green inner with multiple-coloured canes sliver backed with aventurine, height 30 cm

Stunning 19th century Venetian glass teacup and saucer, by M.Q.…

19th Century Venetian Glass Teacup & Saucer by M.Q.Testolini

Stunning 19th century Venetian glass teacup and saucer, by M.Q.Testolini, in ruby glass, decorated with repeating cartouches displaying stylised flowers, with gilt and enamelled borders, original label to base of teacup (2)

Two Sommerso vases hand blown brown, yellow and green glass (2)

Hand Blown Sommerso Vases in Brown, Yellow and Green Glass

Two Sommerso vases hand blown brown, yellow and green glass (2)

Venetian cut glass mirror, 20th century, with foliate cresting…

Venetian Etched Floral Mirror

Venetian cut glass mirror, 20th century, with foliate cresting and ribbon surround, the bevelled plates etched with floral sprays, 100 x 74 cm

Seguso figurine of an Angel-fish, glass, 45 cm high, 10 cm wide,…

Seguso Glass Angel-fish Figurine

Seguso figurine of an Angel-fish, glass, 45 cm high, 10 cm wide, 23 cm deep, Italy

Dino Rosin 'Balancing Rocks' Murano glass sculpture, engraved…

"Balancing Rocks" Murano Glass Sculpture by Dino Rosin

Dino Rosin 'Balancing Rocks' Murano glass sculpture, engraved signature to plinth, plus additional glass button prunt, 67 cm high overall

Barovier & Toso goblet style Murano glass vase with aventurine…

Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine and Bolle Inclusions

Barovier & Toso goblet style Murano glass vase with aventurine and bolle inclusions, 42.5 cm high

Venini, Forato, Murano glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, in green…

Green and Purple Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi

Venini, Forato, Murano glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, in green and purple, circa 1950s, 34 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

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

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…

A pair of gilded Venetian glass ewers, 20th century, together…

Gilded Venetian Glass Ewers and Stemmed Glasses Set

A pair of gilded Venetian glass ewers, 20th century, together 13 stemmed glasses, jugs 36 cm high

Oval Venetian glass mirror, Italian, early 20th century, 69 cm…

Early 20th Century Venetian Glass Mirror

Oval Venetian glass mirror, Italian, early 20th century, 69 cm x 45 cm

Simon Moore Fasciati Murano glass vase for Salviati, engraved…

Salviati Murano Glass Vase by Simon Moore Fasciati (2006)

Simon Moore Fasciati Murano glass vase for Salviati, engraved to base 'Salviati / 2006' and with Salviati label, height 24.4 cm, diameter 13 cm

Murano millifiore vase with a flared lip, single footed base &…

Murano Millifiore Vase with Flared Lip and Handles

Murano millifiore vase with a flared lip, single footed base & two handles, unmarked, with a 'VR' sticker. Condition excellent to good, almost as new condition. Height 31.5 cm

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

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

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

A Murano glass horse sculpture by Arnaldo Zanella, 20th century,…

Signed Murano Glass Horse Sculpture by A. Zanella

A Murano glass horse sculpture by Arnaldo Zanella, 20th century, signed to the belly 'A Zanella', 24 cm high

A Murano art glass vase by Barovier and Tose, straight sided…

Barovier & Tose Murano Tortoiseshell Glass Vase

A Murano art glass vase by Barovier and Tose, straight sided and decorated with a 'Tortoiseshell' pattern, signed to base, 20 cm high

A Murano oval clear moulded glass photograph frame, Italian,…

Murano Glass Oval Photo Frame - 1950 Italian Design

A Murano oval clear moulded glass photograph frame, Italian, circa 1950. 27.5 cm, 22 cm wide

A vintage hand blown smoked Murano glass vase, with black hand…

Smoked Murano Glass Vase with Inlaid Pattern

A vintage hand blown smoked Murano glass vase, with black hand tooled inlaid pattern. Signed Murano to base. 43.5 cm high

19th century Venetian glass goblet, of facetted form, decorated…

Venetian Glass Goblet with Floral Cartouches

19th century Venetian glass goblet, of facetted form, decorated with repeating cartouches displaying stylised floral medallions, with gilt and enameled borders, height 14.5 cm

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) vase, 'Filigrane di Tapio'…

Wirkkala Venini Filigrane Vase 1981

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish, 1915-1985) vase, 'Filigrane di Tapio' series, 1981 executed by Venini, inlaid lattimo glass with filigree, etched 'Venini Italia Tw 81', retains factory's decal label

Pino Signoretto for Vetri Murano Chinese couple hand blown amd…

Hand-blown Chinese Couple by Pino Signoretto for Vetri Murano

Pino Signoretto for Vetri Murano Chinese couple hand blown amd applied glass, signed to base (2)

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

sommerso Glass Vase, c. 1960, in the manner of Seguso, clear,…

Seguso-style Sommerso Glass Vase in Pink and Burgundy

sommerso Glass Vase, c. 1960, in the manner of Seguso, clear, pink and burgundy glass, height 31.5 cm

Tony Zuccheri vase for Barovier & Toso, glass (signed), 38 cm…

Zuccheri Barovier & Toso Glass Vase (Signed)

Tony Zuccheri vase for Barovier & Toso, glass (signed), 38 cm high, 15 cm deep, Itay

An impressive Murano glass sculpture of two swans 74 cm high

Graceful Swans: Murano Glass Sculpture

An impressive Murano glass sculpture of two swans 74 cm high

Pino Signoretto (Italian, b. 1944), Murano art glass Sculpture,…

Murano Glass Sculpture by Pino Signoretto

Pino Signoretto (Italian, b. 1944), Murano art glass Sculpture, signed 'Signoretto Pino', minor chips to base, height 69 cm

Attributed to Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974). Horse…

Green and Clear Glass Horse Figurine

Attributed to Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974). Horse figurine green and clear glass, (A/F)

A Murano acid etched vase. C. 1960s, Italy. Etched fisherman…

Murano Fisherman Etched Vase by Peter Pelzel

A Murano acid etched vase. C. 1960s, Italy. Etched fisherman scene by Peter Pelzel

A blue Venetian mirror, early 20th century, cartouche shaped,…

Blue Venetian Mirror with Floral Details and Amber Border

A blue Venetian mirror, early 20th century, cartouche shaped, fine floral details in blue glass, in a border of amber, etched decoration. 570 x 36 cm

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

Barovier & Toso Murano glass candelabra, circa 1950, a??29 cm…

1950 Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Candelabra - 29cm

Barovier & Toso Murano glass candelabra, circa 1950, a??29 cm high, 25 cm wide

Murano glass Pezzati murrine patchwork vase, circa 1980, 8.5 cm…

Pezzati Murrine Patchwork Murano Glass Vase (1980)

Murano glass Pezzati murrine patchwork vase, circa 1980, 8.5 cm high, 10 cm wide

Barovier & Toso Argo Murano glass vase, circa 1962, 34 cm high

1962 Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Vase, 34cm

Barovier & Toso Argo Murano glass vase, circa 1962, 34 cm high

Murano glass patchwork vase, circa 1980, 18.5 cm high

Patchwork Murano Glass Vase - 1980

Murano glass patchwork vase, circa 1980, 18.5 cm high

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

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 Venetian over mantel mirror of oval form, early 20th century,…

Early 20th Century Venetian Oval Mantel Mirror

A Venetian over mantel mirror of oval form, early 20th century, 120 cm high, 69 cm wide

A pair of multi coloured and silver splashed Murano glass vases,…

Multicoloured Murano Glass Vases, 1960s

A pair of multi coloured and silver splashed Murano glass vases, Italian, circa 1960, 28 cm

Tobia Scarpa (Italian, b. 1935), 'Occhi' vase, designed 1960,…

Tobia Scarpa Venini Murano Glass Teardrop Vase

Tobia Scarpa (Italian, b. 1935), 'Occhi' vase, designed 1960, executed by Venini, model 8526, hand-blown Murano glass, of narrow teardrop form, 'Talpa' quadrangular murrine design, height 25.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Six Venetian gilt, clear glass and coloured goblets. (6)

Venetian Gilt and Coloured Glass Goblets Set

Six Venetian gilt, clear glass and coloured goblets. (6)

A Murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto, incised L. Onesto to the…

Luigi Onesto Murano Glass Vase, 24 cm

A Murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto, incised L. Onesto to the base, 24 cm high

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a Toucan multicoloured…

Multicoloured Murano Glass Toucan on Branch Base

Murano Venetian art glass, figure of a Toucan multicoloured green, purple and gold fleck on clear glass branch base with original label, height 30 cm

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

Venini blue Murano glass vase (model no. 500.09), signed…

Signed Venini Blue Murano Glass Vase, '92 - 27cm

Venini blue Murano glass vase (model no. 500.09), signed 'Venini '92', 27 cm high

Venini, sommerso red Murano glass vase, circa 1950's, acid…

Sommerso Red Murano Glass Vase by Venini

Venini, sommerso red Murano glass vase, circa 1950's, acid etched 'Venini, Murano, Italia', 7 cm high, 12 cm wide

An Italian sommerso Murano blue art glass vase, late 20th…

Italian Murano Sommerso Blue Glass Vase, Signed, 19cm

An Italian sommerso Murano blue art glass vase, late 20th century, signed on the base, 19 cm high

Murano AVEM, glass vase decorated in the tutti frutti pattern.…

Murano AVEM Tutti Frutti Glass Vase (29 cm)

Murano AVEM, glass vase decorated in the tutti frutti pattern. Height 29 cm

Archimede Seguso (Italian, 1909-1999), paperweight, c.1993,…

Archimede Seguso Limited Edition Glass Paperweight

Archimede Seguso (Italian, 1909-1999), paperweight, c.1993, clear and coloured glass, with control air bubble, limited edition 35/100, signed and dated to base, height 12 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

An Alfredo Barbini Murano vase, Twisting waist in shades of…

Blue Twist Murano Vase by Alfredo Barbini

An Alfredo Barbini Murano vase, Twisting waist in shades of blue. Signed to base. Height 27.5 cm, width 20 cm, depth 10 cm

Murano Salviati, glass floral centrepiece with three canberry…

Aventurine Tulip Centrepiece

Murano Salviati, glass floral centrepiece with three canberry coloured tulip flowers and carved leaves, decorated with gold fleck aventurine

Murano chalice in the manner of Seguso, translucent glass,…

Translucent Murano Chalice, Italy c.1960s

Murano chalice in the manner of Seguso, translucent glass, Italy, c 1960s, 55 cm high, 24 cm deep

Murano Venetian art glass, large heavy figure of a purple…

Purple Parrot Venetian Art Glass Figure

Murano Venetian art glass, large heavy figure of a purple parrot on green and clear glass base with original label, height 40 cm

Barovier (Italian) fish sculpture clear, pink and blue sommerso…

Tricolor Sommerso Fish Sculpture by Barovier

Barovier (Italian) fish sculpture clear, pink and blue sommerso glass

Pair of Seguso Murano art glass abstract sculptures, signed to…

Seguso Murano Art Glass Abstract Sculptures (Pair)

Pair of Seguso Murano art glass abstract sculptures, signed to bases, height 58 cm, one not attached to base

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

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

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

Italian Fazzoletti Filigree yellow Murano glass handkerchief…

Yellow Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1950s

Italian Fazzoletti Filigree yellow Murano glass handkerchief vase, circa 1950's, most likely Venini, 14 cm high, 13 cm wide

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

An Italian green glass vase with Air bubble Inclusions, by…

Green Glass Vase with Air Bubbles, Tuscany, 30cm

An Italian green glass vase with Air bubble Inclusions, by Vetreria Taddei & Poli Tuscany, 30 cm high

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

Archimede Seguso (Italian, 1909-1999), twin handle vase, c.…

Green Glass Amphora Vase by Archimede Seguso

Archimede Seguso (Italian, 1909-1999), twin handle vase, c. 1950, hand blown and applied green glass, of amphora form, retains Archimede Seguso label, height 22 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A large rectangular Venetian style mirror. the mirror with…

Venetian Mirror with Floral Detailing

A large rectangular Venetian style mirror. the mirror with applied mirrored borders decorated with navette and fish eye cuts and continuous vegetal bands in a frosted finish, with applied glass flowers to the crest and corners. Height 180 cm. Width 120 cm

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 Murano clear glass oval moulded glass photograph frame,…

Murano Glass Oval Photo Frame, 1950s Italian

A Murano clear glass oval moulded glass photograph frame, Italian, circa 1950. 27.5 cm diameter

A Murano glass centrepiece, the stretched organic form in blue…

Organic Murano Glass Centrepiece in Blue and Green Tones

A Murano glass centrepiece, the stretched organic form in blue and green tones to the base, the body of amber and red. 49 cm x 23 cm

Venini sommerso, glass vase, thick walled rectangular vase with…

Venini Submerged Glass Vase

Venini sommerso, glass vase, thick walled rectangular vase with purple interior cased in clear glass. Height 24 cm

Large and impressive Murano overlayed vase with speckled glass…

Speckled Murano Overlay Vase

Large and impressive Murano overlayed vase with speckled glass decoration

Marco Toso Borella Murano art glass plaque, titled verso 'La…

Murano Art Glass Plaque: La Bottega Del Caffe

Marco Toso Borella Murano art glass plaque, titled verso 'La Bottega Del Caffe', hand painted art glass plaque, initialed MTB. Shadow box: 46.5 cm x 43.5 cm frame approx.

Good quality Venetian style mirror, of sectional design,…

Mottled Silver Venetian Sectional Mirror - 118 x 80cm

Good quality Venetian style mirror, of sectional design, mottled silver frame, approx 118 cm high, 80 cm wide

Venetian style rectangular mirror, approx 152 cm high, 100 cm…

Venetian Rectangular Mirror - 152 x 100 cm

Venetian style rectangular mirror, approx 152 cm high, 100 cm wide

Seguso sommerso Murano glass vase by Michele Onesto, incised…

Michele Onesto Sommerso Murano Glass Vase

Seguso sommerso Murano glass vase by Michele Onesto, incised 'Michele Onesto, Murano' with original label, 19 cm high

A Murano green art glass vase with blue spots and aventurine…

Green Murano Glass Vase with Blue Spots and Aventurine

A Murano green art glass vase with blue spots and aventurine inclusions, 37 cm high

Barovier & Toso Murano glass candelabra with aventurine gold…

Gold Inclusions Candelabra by Barovier & Toso

Barovier & Toso Murano glass candelabra with aventurine gold inclusions, circa 1950, 24 cm high, 25 cm wide