Tag Archives: Murano
The story of Murano glass – From inferno to the world museums
by The Shopping Sherpa The story of Murano glass – From inferno to the world museums A trip through Italy is all about beauty, art and history. Everywhere you turn, there is an ancient villa, or a ruin of a palace, or a thousand years old orchard. There is light like nowhere else in the [...]
Decorate Your House with Murano Glass Vases
by BombDog Decorate Your House with Murano Glass Vases Beauty, class, art can take many shapes and forms, but have you ever imagined that a simple vase can make a difference between a dull room and a stylish and beautiful one? If you haven’t, then it means that you have never seen or come across [...]
Murano Chandelier – A Reflection of Venice in Your Home
by Peter Ashton aka peamasher Murano Chandelier – A Reflection of Venice in Your Home Murano glass stands for beauty, quality craftsmanship, and tradition. From as early as 1200’s Murano glassmakers operated their furnaces to create beautiful objects from such trivial substances as sand, sodium, and certain basic minerals. The foundations of the craft came [...]
History Of Murano Glass
by ConanTheLibrarian History Of Murano Glass The Origins The origins of glassmaking in Venice go back to the times of the Roman Empire when molded glass was used for illumination in bathhouses. Blending Roman experience with the skills learned from the Byzantine Empire and trade with the Orient, Venice emerged as a prominent glass-manufacturing center [...]
How Do I Choose and Shop for the Right Size Murano Chandelier?
How Do I Choose and Shop for the Right Size Murano Chandelier? “A fine chandelier is an investment that will add to the value of your home.” How To Choose The Right Size And Lighting Power Of A Murano Chandelier Your Murano chandelier must be the most decorative element in your room. It is designed [...]
Selecting An Experienced Murano Glass Repair Service Is Key To A Successful Repair