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About this piece
Italy
c.1980s
A beautifully sculptural Murano glass vase in a rich emerald satin finish. The elegant hourglass form sits lightly on three applied clear glass feet, creating a sense of lift and balance that feels playful.
Hand-blown in Italy and finished with a soft (satinato) acid-etched surface, the glass has a velvety matte quality while still retaining the luminosity of Venetian glassmaking.
Unmarked but consistent with Venetian studio production from the late twentieth century. A striking decorative object that works equally well styled alone or with a few simple stems.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
- Brand & Designer
- Murano
- Color
- Green
- Style
- Italian
- Material
- Glass
- Condition
- Excellent
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Design Story
Its history began in the late 13th century, when glassmakers from Venice were moved to the island of Murano. Officially, the relocation was meant to reduce fire risks from the furnaces, but it also helped protect the secrets of Venetian glassmaking, which quickly became some of Europe’s most valuable artistic techniques.
Over the centuries, Murano artisans developed methods that transformed glass into something almost sculptural. Techniques like filigree, latticino, sommerso, and gold leaf detailing gave Murano pieces their unmistakable richness and depth. Every object was shaped by hand, making no two pieces exactly alike.
Murano glass reached its peak during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, when it was collected by royal families and wealthy European households. Yet despite centuries of changing tastes, the essence of Murano craftsmanship remained remarkably consistent: patience, precision, and mastery of fire.
Today, Murano glass continues to occupy a unique place between decorative art and collectible design. Whether in the form of dramatic chandeliers, delicate vases, or contemporary sculptures, each piece carries the legacy of an artisan tradition that has survived for more than 700 years.
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