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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Attributed to Ludovico Diaz de Santillana an engraved sommerso…

Sommerso Egg by Venini Glass, c.1968

Attributed to Ludovico Diaz de Santillana an engraved sommerso egg manufactured by Venini glass, c.1968 original lable Venini / Murano Venini / No. 415. / made in Italy. Height 13 cm. Literature: for a similar example please refer to Anna Venini Diaz de…

Pair of Murano Formia art glass sculptures, Vetro Artistico…

Formia Murano Art Glass Oriental Figures Sculptures

Pair of Murano Formia art glass sculptures, Vetro Artistico signed figures depicting oriental figures

Ornate Venetian mirror, 121 cm high, 60 cm wide

Venetian Mirror: Ornate Elegance, 121x60cm

Ornate Venetian mirror, 121 cm high, 60 cm wide

A large Murano Venini Latticino handkerchief, vase, mid 20th…

Murano Venini Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Signed, Mid 20th Century

A large Murano Venini Latticino handkerchief, vase, mid 20th century, signed stencilled acid signature to base. Height 30 cm, (slight AF rim)

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 yellow striped Murano glass carafe, 29 cm high

Yellow Striped Murano Glass Carafe - 29cm

A yellow striped Murano glass carafe, 29 cm high

Pino Signoretto, attributed, pair of Murano art glass Chinese…

Murano Glass Chinese Figures by Pino Signoretto

Pino Signoretto, attributed, pair of Murano art glass Chinese figures, i. 30 x 6.5 x 8.5 cm II. 23 x 7 x 11 cm

Quality 19th century Venetian hexagonal mirror

Venetian Hexagonal Mirror, 19th Century Quality

Quality 19th century Venetian hexagonal mirror

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

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

Barovier & Tosso pair of blue Murano glass lidded urns, circa…

Pair of Blue Murano Glass Urns, Barovier & Toso (1950s)

Barovier & Tosso pair of blue Murano glass lidded urns, circa 1950s, 30 cm high

Serguso sommerso Murano glass fish by Flavio Poli, 29 cm long

Murano Glass Fish by Flavio Poli

Serguso sommerso Murano glass fish by Flavio Poli, 29 cm long

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

Vincenzo Nason Murano glass polar bear statue, signed 'V.…

Signed V. Nason Murano Glass Polar Bear Statue

Vincenzo Nason Murano glass polar bear statue, signed 'V. Nason', 13 cm high, 20 cm long

Salviati Murano glass vase by Luciano Gaspari, circa 1950s,…

Salviati Murano Glass Vase by Luciano Gaspari (1950s)

Salviati Murano glass vase by Luciano Gaspari, circa 1950s, engraved Salviati, 16.5 cm high

Seguso, blue sommerso Murano glass candlestick, circa 1950's,…

Blue Murano Glass Candlestick by Seguso, 1950s

Seguso, blue sommerso Murano glass candlestick, circa 1950's, original label 'Made By Archimedes Seguso, Murano...', 10 cm high

Barovier & Toso art glass vase, of tapering form, with a…

Swirled Barovier & Toso Art Glass Vase (18cm)

Barovier & Toso art glass vase, of tapering form, with a swirled blue, green and gold fleck, signed to base, height 18 cm

Luigi Onesto (Italian, b. 1935), vase, c. 1980, clear and ice…

Controlled Bubble Glass Vase by Luigi Onesto

Luigi Onesto (Italian, b. 1935), vase, c. 1980, clear and ice blue blown glass, with controlled bubbles, signed to base 'L. Onesto Murano Italy', height 22 cm.

Yoichi Ohira (Japanese) large platter, 1988 executed by de Mayo…

Ohira Murano Glass Platter, 1988

Yoichi Ohira (Japanese) large platter, 1988 executed by de Mayo Murano, pink and green glass, signed 'De Mayo Murano 1988 6701' to base

Seguso Murano art glass vase. In green, orange & clear glass,…

Green, Orange & Clear Murano Glass Vase - 41cm

Seguso Murano art glass vase. In green, orange & clear glass, height 41 cm

Dino Martens (Italian, 1894-1970), Pitcher, c. 1950, for…

Dino Martens Pitcher for Aureliano Toso, c. 1950

Dino Martens (Italian, 1894-1970), Pitcher, c. 1950, for Aureliano Toso, applied and internally decorated blown glass, clear with green and white mezza filigrana, handle with gold inclusions, height 21.5 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

A floor lamp manufactured by Barbini Glass. Width 38 cm

Barbini Glass 38cm Width Floor Lamp

A floor lamp manufactured by Barbini Glass. Width 38 cm

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) A fluted vase manufactured by Venini…

Fluted Sarpaneva Venini Vase, 1994

Timo Sarpaneva (1926-2006) A fluted vase manufactured by Venini glass, c.1994 engraved Venini / 94 / Sarpaneva to base and original lable Venini Murano / made in Italy to side. Height 25 cm

Rare Italian Venini glass tall vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala

Venini Tall Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala

Rare Italian Venini glass tall vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala

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

An Italian green glass vase by Vetreria Taddei & Poli Tuscany.…

Italian Green Glass Vase by Taddei & Poli Tuscany

An Italian green glass vase by Vetreria Taddei & Poli Tuscany. 38.5 cm high

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

Seguso Submarine vase designed by Flavio Poli

Flavio Poli's Seguso Submarine Vase

Seguso Submarine vase designed by Flavio Poli

A sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli, Italian, circa 1960's 34…

1960's Italian Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli

A sommerso glass vase by Flavio Poli, Italian, circa 1960's 34 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.

A fine pair of Murano glass 'Thousand Flower' figurines, circa…

Murano Glass Thousand Flower Figurines

A fine pair of Murano glass 'Thousand Flower' figurines, circa mid 20th century, the rococo styled male and female pair, their attire modelled from a patchwork of vibrant millefiori, the heads, hands and other features in clear glass embellished with gold…

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

Opalino vase for Venini, taupe cased glass with a black glass…

Venini Opalino Taupe Vase, Signed and Dated

Opalino vase for Venini, taupe cased glass with a black glass base. Signed, dated and retains Venini sticker. Italy, produced 2017, 42 cm high, 20 cm deep

Archimede Seguso (1909-1999) a pair of pink Murano glass candle…

Pink Murano Glass Candle Holders by Archimede Seguso

Archimede Seguso (1909-1999) a pair of pink Murano glass candle holders; circa 1950s, cylindrical with striated ribbed sides, original labels to base. Height 12.5 cm, width 5.5 cm

A Murano glass vase with gilt handles. 40 cm high

Gilt-Handled Murano Glass Vase - 40 cm

A Murano glass vase with gilt handles. 40 cm high

Venetian glass mirror in a shield form. 140 cm high

Shield-shaped Venetian Glass Mirror - 140cm High

Venetian glass mirror in a shield form. 140 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.

Archimedes Seguso filigrana reticello Murano glass vase, circa…

1950 Murano Glass Vase by Archimedes Seguso

Archimedes Seguso filigrana reticello Murano glass vase, circa 1950, 24.5 cm high

Murano Licio Zanetti signed blue art glass bust of a lady…

Licio Zanetti Blue Glass Lady Bust

Murano Licio Zanetti signed blue art glass bust of a lady signed to the base. Condition: good, minor wear to the base, height 16.5 cm

Rare Art Deco Italian (Venetian) mirrored table

Venetian Art Deco Mirrored Table

Rare Art Deco Italian (Venetian) mirrored table

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

Murano Aqua Glass Photo Frame, 1950s Italian

A Murano aqua moulded glass photograph frame, Italian, circa 1950. 21 cm high, 18 cm

A handblown art glass vase by Oggetti, from the island of…

Murano Handblown Art Glass Vase by Oggetti

A handblown art glass vase by Oggetti, from the island of Murano, Italy. Flattened cylindrical form. Original manufacturer's label affixed, signed to base. Height 32 cm, width 18 cm, depth 10 cm

Murano glass classical green vase, reeded with gilt highlights.…

Reeded Green Murano Glass Vase with Gilt Highlights

Murano glass classical green vase, reeded with gilt highlights. 34 cm high

Murano large peacock figure, Opulent glass large figure

Opulent Murano Glass Peacock Figure

Murano large peacock figure, Opulent glass large figure

Vintage Venetian mirror with raised borders and floral…

Venetian Floral Mirror with Raised Borders

Vintage Venetian mirror with raised borders and floral ornaments, 125 cm x 105 cm approx

A large Murano glass gold splash fish ornament, 20th century,…

Murano Gold Splash Fish Ornament - 20th Century

A large Murano glass gold splash fish ornament, 20th century, 45 cm high

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

Venini, Spirali Murano glass cylindrical vase, circa 1981,…

Venini Murano Glass Vase, Spirali, 1981

Venini, Spirali Murano glass cylindrical vase, circa 1981, engraved 'Venini, Italia, 81', with original label 'Venini, Made In Italy', 27 cm high

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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 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

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