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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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

Fulvio Bianconi: a large glass bowl for Mazzega, circa 1965, of…

Colorful Italian Glass Bowl by Fulvio Bianconi (1965)

Fulvio Bianconi: a large glass bowl for Mazzega, circa 1965, of oval conical outline, in red glass with blue and green bands, clear overly and shaped base. Length 63 cm, width 23 cm, height 16 cm

Fulvio Bianconi: Murano glass bowl, c. 1960s, for Mazzega I.V.R.…

Colorful Murano Glass Bowl by Fulvio Bianconi

Fulvio Bianconi: Murano glass bowl, c. 1960s, for Mazzega I.V.R., the footed oval bowl decorated in fasce orizzontali of red, blue and green. Height 14 cm

Venini, Forato, amber Murano glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi,…

Amber Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi

Venini, Forato, amber Murano glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1950s, 19 cm high, 24 cm wide

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

Attributed to Bianconi Venini art glass vase, height 28 cm

Bianconi Venini Art Glass Vase - 28cm Height

Attributed to Bianconi Venini art glass vase, height 28 cm

Pair of glass birds Italian Murano-Venini, 1970s by Fulvio…

Murano-Venini Glass Bird Mantle Vases by Bianconi (1970s)

Pair of glass birds Italian Murano-Venini, 1970s by Fulvio Bianconi, modelled as mantle vases, 19 x 20 cm, (unmarked)

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue…

Cobalt and Green Bianconi Venini Vase

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue with a fused medial belt of cased green and white, acid etched three lines to base Venini Murano Italy, height 24 cm

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue…

Bianconi Venini Cobalt Blue Vase with Green and White Belt

Fulvio Bianconi Venini cylindrical vase C1960s, cobalt blue with a fused medial belt of cased green and white, height 24 cm

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996), Fasce sommerso' vase, c.…

Colorful Sommerso Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996), Fasce sommerso' vase, c. 2003, produced by Venini, clear blown glass with sommerso bands of blue, pink, green, yellow and red, signed 'Venini, Fluvio Bianconi, 2003/69', retains decal label 'Venini, height 30.5 cm

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996), Pantalone', c. 1950, for…

Bianconi Venini Glass Sculpture, "Pantalone"

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996), Pantalone', c. 1950, for Venini, white, red and black glass with applied trails, with acid stamp 'Venini Murano Italia, height 33.5 cm

A Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996) for Venini Pezzato glass…

Venini Pezzato Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi (1992)

A Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996) for Venini Pezzato glass vase, this example executed in 1992, inscribed Venini/ 92, Fulvio Bianconi to the base, 20.5 cm high.

A Venini figure 'Giangurgolo' from the 'Commedia Dell'arte…

Venini Giangurgolo Figure by Fulvio Bianconi

A Venini figure 'Giangurgolo' from the 'Commedia Dell'arte series' designed by Fulvio Bianconi, acid-stencil signature to base. 36 cm high

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996). Forato vase, circa 1960…

Green Forato Vase by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996). Forato vase, circa 1960 produced by Venini, glass with green tinge and punctured hole, acid stamp underneath

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996). Large 'A Fasce…

Venini Horizontally Banded Glass Vase

Fulvio Bianconi (Italian, 1915-1996). Large 'A Fasce Orizzontali' vase, circa 1953 for Venini, of cylindrical form with horizontal bands of red, emerald green, blue and russet brown glass on clear body, with circular acid stamp 'Venini Murano Italia'

Venini 'Fazzoletto' handkerchief vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa…

Venini Handkerchief Vase by Bianconi, 1950

Venini 'Fazzoletto' handkerchief vase by Fulvio Bianconi, circa 1950, of typical form with yellow glass encased in opaque white, signed to base, 27 cm width x 27 cm high

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi,…

Italian Venini 'Pezzato' Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Murano

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Murano, dated 1997. 22.5 cm high

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi,…

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, 1992

An Italian Venini 'Pezzato' glass vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Murano, dated 1992 inscribed Venini/ 92, Fulvio Bianconi to the base. 28 cm high

A multi-coloured Murano glass vase,in the Pezzatto technique by…

Venini Pezzatto Murano Glass Vase by Bianconi

A multi-coloured Murano glass vase,in the Pezzatto technique by Venini, signed & original sticker. Part of a collection by Fulvio Bianconi.

Murano 'Pezzato' glass vase for Venini by Fluvio Bianconi C.…

Istanbul Pezzato Vase by Fluvio Bianconi for Venini

Murano 'Pezzato' glass vase for Venini by Fluvio Bianconi C.1950's, acid marked from the 'Istanbul' collection

Murano glass bowl for Venini by Fluvio Bianconi C.1950's with…

Vintage Venini Murano Glass Bowl by Bianconi

Murano glass bowl for Venini by Fluvio Bianconi C.1950's with original paper sticker

Fulvio Bianconi, Macchie vase, Italy c. 1950, clear and…

Venini Macchie Vase by Fulvio Bianconi

Fulvio Bianconi, Macchie vase, Italy c. 1950, clear and coloured glass, manufactured by Venini, Italy, retains decal sticker

Fulvio Bianconi, Fasce Orizzontale bottle, Italy c. 1953, clear…

Venini's Fasce Orizzontale Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi

Fulvio Bianconi, Fasce Orizzontale bottle, Italy c. 1953, clear and coloured glass, manufactured by Venini, Italy, acid stamp 'Venini Murano Italia'