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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Barovier & Toso Murano aventurina glass table lamp base, circa…

1950s Murano Aventurina Glass Table Lamp Base

Barovier & Toso Murano aventurina glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, 51 cm high overall

Archimedes Seguso Italian Murano glass table lamp with original…

1950s Italian Murano Glass Table Lamp with Original Shade

Archimedes Seguso Italian Murano glass table lamp with original shade, circa 1950s, original red foil label to base 'Made in Murano, Italy', 42 cm high overall

Barovier & Toso Murano pink glass table lamp base with gold…

Pink and Gold Murano Glass Table Lamp Base

Barovier & Toso Murano pink glass table lamp base with gold inclusions, resting on four feet, 47 cm high overall

Murano sommerso glass table lamp, clear, yellow and red…

Murano Glass Table Lamp with Brass Fittings and Shade

Murano sommerso glass table lamp, clear, yellow and red coloured Murano glass with brass fittings and shade. Slender form with a fabric cord. Italy, c 1970s, 93 cm high, 35 cm deep

Vetri Murano mushroom table lamp, pink and white swirled glass.…

Pink and White Murano Mushroom Table Lamp

Vetri Murano mushroom table lamp, pink and white swirled glass. C 1970s, Italy, 40 cm high, 34 cm deep

Pair of Murano glass table lamps, pink and clear glass with…

Murano Glass Table Lamps with Shades, 1950s, Italy

Pair of Murano glass table lamps, pink and clear glass with brass and plastic fittings. Both retain original Murano stickers and come with shades. Italy, c 1950s, 30 cm high, 26 cm deep

A pair of Mazzega Murano glass table lamps, Italian, 1970's,…

Amber-crumb Mazzega Murano glass table lamps

A pair of Mazzega Murano glass table lamps, Italian, 1970's, formed as smooth swirling clear glass shards, the interiors scattered with rough amber glass crumbs, 34 cm high

A pair of Murano table lamp bases, in pink and gold, three…

Pink and Gold Murano Table Lamp Bases with Bubble Inclusions

A pair of Murano table lamp bases, in pink and gold, three knopped stem and bubble inclusions. Height: 58 cm. (2)

Murano turquoise & aventurine glass table lamp, with applied…

Turquoise Murano Glass Table Lamp with Applied Flower Design

Murano turquoise & aventurine glass table lamp, with applied flowers, height 52 cm

Two Murano mushroom table lamps, opaque and transparent Murano…

Swirled Murano Mushroom Lamps: Opaque & Transparent Glass, Italy 1970s

Two Murano mushroom table lamps, opaque and transparent Murano glass with swirl patterns. Stickers present, Italy, c 1970s, 26 cm high, 22 cm deep

Av Mazzega Murano glass triangular table lamp, opaque glass…

Vintage Av Mazzega Murano Glass Triangular Table Lamp

Av Mazzega Murano glass triangular table lamp, opaque glass with black coated metal fittings. Murano sticker to base, Italy, c 1970s, 34 cm high, 21 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Pair of Murano glass mushroom lamps, white opalescent swirled…

Opalescent Swirled Glass Mushroom Lamps from 1960s Italy

Pair of Murano glass mushroom lamps, white opalescent swirled glass, Italy, c 1960s, 22 cm high, 20 cm deep

A pair of vintage latticino Murano glass figural table lamps…

1950s Murano Glass Figural Table Lamps with Shades (Pair)

A pair of vintage latticino Murano glass figural table lamps with shades, circa 1950s, 46 cm high

Barovier & Toso Murano glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, 50…

1950s Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Table Lamp Base

Barovier & Toso Murano glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, 50 cm high

Barovier & Toso vintage Murano glass table lamp base with…

Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp Base with Aventurina Gold

Barovier & Toso vintage Murano glass table lamp base with aventurina gold inclusions, mid 20th century, 40 cm high

Dino Martens (attributed) vintage pink and black Murano glass…

Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamp Base, Mid 20th Century

Dino Martens (attributed) vintage pink and black Murano glass table lamp base, mid 20th century, 47 cm high overall

A Murano glass table lamp base, mid 20th century, 34 cm high…

Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Table Lamp Base

A Murano glass table lamp base, mid 20th century, 34 cm high overall

Cenedese aquarium Murano glass table lamp, 43 cm high overall

Cenedese Murano Glass Table Lamp - 43cm High Overall

Cenedese aquarium Murano glass table lamp, 43 cm high overall

A vintage Murano glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, bearing…

A vintage Murano glass table lamp base, circa 1950s, bearing original red circular label 'Made In Murano, Italy', 45 cm high

Pair of Murano glass table lamps, height 62 cm

Pair of Murano glass table lamps, height 62 cm

An impressive vintage Murano glass fruit basket table lamp, the…

An impressive vintage Murano glass fruit basket table lamp, the exterior of the metal frame basket lined with glass leaves with bunches of glass grapes and assorted fruit filling and spilling out of the basket, the high metal handle lined with more glass…

vintage Murano glass grape table lamp, a central green bunch of…

vintage Murano glass grape table lamp, a central green bunch of grapes surrounded by leaves, on a lobed round pink base with aventurine detail. (some old chipping and requires rewiring), height 37 cm.

A Murano orange and clear glass table lamp Italian circa 1960…

A Murano orange and clear glass table lamp Italian circa 1960 45 cm high, Italian circa 1960, 45 cm high

Murano Rugiadoso leaf table lamp attributed to Barovier;…

Murano Rugiadoso leaf table lamp attributed to Barovier; sculpted transparent glass with metal and plastic fittings.; Italy; c 1950s; 23 cm high, 20 cm deep.

A Murano figural glass table lamp and shade in amber and cream,…

Murano Amber and Cream Glass Figural Table Lamp, Mid-Century

A Murano figural glass table lamp and shade in amber and cream, mid 20th century, 56 cm high

An impressive Murano glass grapevine table lamp, circa 1930s…

1930s Murano Glass Grapevine Table Lamp with Gilt Metal

An impressive Murano glass grapevine table lamp, circa 1930s the entwined gilt metal vine frame applied with green coloured glass leaves, supporting two lights within bunch of glass grapes, all raised on a circular lobed red glass base with aventurine…