L'Officina General Store's Murano glass collection brings together Pre-Loved Murano wall lights and vases, one of a kind and graded before listing, from €125.
Murano Glass, Made on One Island
Murano is a small island in the Venetian lagoon, and its glassmaking dates to 1291, when the Venetian Republic ordered the city's furnaces moved across the water. Seven centuries on, the craft still shows in the glass itself: blown and shaped by hand, with small variations no machine repeats. At L'Officina General Store, Murano is a place, not a style, so we use the name only for glass that comes from there. Every Pre-Loved piece is graded, cleaned and photographed to the same standard as anything new.
Murano Glass Home Decor: Light, Texture and Shape
Murano glass earns its place in a room through what it does with light. A rostrato vase, with its hand-applied spikes, scatters daylight across a table or shelf. A wall light in graniglia or grit glass, worked with granules of glass, softens the bulb into a warm, mineral glow, lit or unlit. Choose one piece per room and give it space: a wall light in the hall, a single vase on the dining table. Let the glass do the work.
Murano Glass Tableware: Made to Be Used
Murano glass belongs on the table as much as on the wall. Hand-blown glassware, carafes and vases bring weight and light to a laid table, and sit naturally beside linen, stoneware and wood. Pre-Loved Murano glassware reaches L'Officina General Store one piece at a time, so the edit changes and every find is one of a kind. Wash by hand in lukewarm water with mild soap, dry with a soft cloth and keep it away from sudden changes in temperature. Cared for simply, it lasts for generations. Discover the full edit in our Murano Glass collection. Buy once. For life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murano glass?
Murano glass is glass made on the island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon, a centre of Italian glassmaking since 1291.
Which are the main Murano glass houses?
The best known are Venini (founded 1921), Barovier & Toso (a glassmaking family with roots in 1295), Seguso (a family tradition dating to 1397), Salviati (1859), Fratelli Toso (1854) and Mazzega (1946). Many pieces from these houses are unsigned, so provenance matters.
Which eras of Murano glass are most collected?
Collectors look for the Art Deco glass of the 1920s and 1930s, the layered sommerso glass of the 1950s and 1960s, and the bold colour and sculptural lighting of the 1960s and 1970s. Mid-century Murano glass is the period most often sought.
Is L'Officina's Murano glass authentic?
Yes. L'Officina General Store uses the name Murano only for glass made there, and every Pre-Loved piece is graded, cleaned and photographed before it is listed.
How can you recognise genuine Murano glass?
Look for hand-finished detail, a polished or rough pontil mark on the base, small variations in the glass, and a label, signature or certificate where one exists. Many older pieces are unsigned, so provenance matters.
How should Murano glass be cared for?
Wash by hand in lukewarm water with mild soap and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid the dishwasher and sudden changes in temperature.
Can Pre-Loved Murano glass be returned?
Yes. Pre-Loved pieces follow the same delivery, returns and customer service as new products at L'Officina General Store.