Murano lamps are handmade by Italian glassblowers from Murano or the area around Murano. They are characterized by their colorful glass, patterns and special shape. At Murano Vintage, we exclusively curate original Murano lamps as well as special interior objects.
We have a special love for the recognizable swirl design of the 1970s and on our webshop you can find both vintage Murano pendants, flat ceiling lamps, mushroom lamps, wall lamps and vases.
Vintage Murano pendant in a soft pink shade with brass suspension.See more vintage Murano pendants here
The flat plafond lamps can be easily mounted on surfaces and are ideal for rooms with low ceilings or as a sculptural wall lamp. See the entire selection here
Read about special characteristics of Muranohere
How do I recognize Murano glass?
If you want to know if what you are holding in your hands is original Murano glass, here are some tips you can follow
1. Look for the glassblower's signature or a sticker
Murano glass is a work of art and is often not signed - but you may be lucky. If the glassblower has engraved his name, the signature may be difficult to spot, we therefore recommend looking for it in daylight. See example of signature here
Up through the 1970s/80s it became more common to put an em label / sticker on the glass to indicate the origin. We often find on the vintage glass that previous owners have removed these. See example of label / sticker here
Vintage Murano mushroom with original label, find it here
2. No two pieces of Murano glass are alike
Glassblowing is a craft and Murano is in a special class, in fact the Murano glassblowers are the most respected in the world. Because the glass is blown and subsequently shaped, you will never come across two identical pieces of glass. In that case, it is not mouth-blown glass, you will probably end up with pressed glass (mass production).
They look alike, but they are never quite the same. This is really where you can see that you are standing with a mouth-blown piece of glass. See other wall lamps
3. Beautiful shades, challenging techniques and special patterns
If you travel to the island of Murano in the Venice lagoon, you will be immediately overwhelmed by all the strong shades and decorative pieces of glass that the island is filled with. Renowned glassblowers such as Archimede Seguso, Venini, Flavio Poli and Fratelli Toso have been behind some of the most recognizable Murano art pieces, where all the colors of the rainbow have been played with. At Murano Vintage, we are equally fascinated by the techniques that are allowed to appear on the white opal glass.
The carafe here is a combination of the well-known strong nuances and an unrivaled quality. This one is already sold, but discover other vases and bowls here
Have you been wanting to visit Murano? Read about our last trip here