Where to find Murano glass?
Murano is an island off Venice, Italy, which is world-renowned for its glass art and the craftsmanship behind it. In 1291, the Italian government decided, due to the risk of fire, that the glassblowers could only work on the island of Murano. In the past 700 years, everything from the glass bottle to the mirror was invented by Murano glassblowers.
However, Murano is much more than just a beautiful island. Being a Murano glassblower is a special certification and a stamp of quality in itself. It typically takes 7-10 years to become a Murano glassblower and is thus reserved for the very best.
Read more about visiting Murano Island here
What is a vintage Murano vase?
Murano vases are hand blown on Murano Island next to Venice and shaped by skilled glass artists. They are known for their colorful and lively designs, which often include colorful patterns and shapes that can be simple or complex.
Many Murano vases are also decorated with gold or silver threads, giving them an extra shiny and glamorous look. effect. These vases can be small and discreet, or large and impressive, and they are often used as decorative elements in the home or as collector's items. See all our Murano vases with swirl and in the shades blue, pink, green and white.
If you are in doubt how to recognize an original vintage Murano vase, then read our guide here
Beautiful Murano vases with swirl
The swirl patterns on Murano vases are usually created by mixing different colors of glass, and then fusing them together in a special way. This requires a great degree of precision and craftsmanship, as it is important that the colors are mixed in the right way and that the temperature is precisely controlled so that the glass strips do not fuse together too much. You can read much more about swirl vases here
Visit Murano Vintage in Copenhagen
You are always welcome to visit our warehouse in Copenhagen and see our curated selection of vintage Murano lamps, glass vases and bowls. We offer personal help for your interior design project and choosing your next lamp.
Our warehouse is located on the urban Amagerbro and can be easily accessed by car (parking at the door). If you use public transport, we are within walking distance of Amagerbro metro station and several bus lines. We look forward to your visit.
Store address
Vermlandsgade 66
2300 København S
See opening hours 2023