View Venetian Murano Art Glass Lamp. label. Flared Top and Base. Modernist Lighting. Ribbed Glass Form By Murano; Glass; Height: 34 inches, Width: 8.25 inches, Depth: 8.25 inches 34 x 8.25 x 8.25 in; ...

By the late 1400s the glass blowers of Murano — named for the island to which they had been ordered because their ovens were a fire hazard among the wooden palaces of Venice — had ...

Of course, like sand, the main component of glass, such expertise was impossible to fully contain. Murano lost its dominance by the 18th century, as countries including France, England and Germany ...

The art of Murano glass 05:37. Seth Doane has found a true GLASS ACT, just across the water from Venice: The furnaces glow orange and belch heat. And at around 3,000 degrees, something almost ...

To hear Rossi speak about glass is to understand how essential it is to the people of Murano. “When you wipe it with a cloth, it shines anew, even if it’s 30 years old,” he said.

But despite the gleaming showrooms and the glass Christmas tree in the main square, the mood in Murano is grim. Gino Seguso, 70, has less reason to complain than most.

A former place of worship on Murano, home to Venetian glass blowing since 1291, has been resurrected as a shopping and cultural destination; its backers hope it will lure more visitors to island ...

Murano is a city located on the Venetian Lagoon in Italy. The city is known for its glass-making tradition, which goes back to the 13th century. The city is home to several glass museums and ...

Experience the art of Venetian glass crafting, where centuries-old traditions meet modern artistry to create stunning Murano glass masterpieces. This intricate design process involves skilled ...