| In the distant past chandeliers were so rare and | | | | image of Murano's artistic glass with the declared |
| expensive that only royalty could afford them. | | | | intent of conserving, safeguarding and defending |
| Nowadays, there are so many different styles of | | | | Murano's thousand year old art of glass, and at |
| chandeliers available at all price levels that it is | | | | the same time to promote, develop and assist in |
| easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices! The | | | | properly marketing this important cultural heritage |
| right choice of a chandelier is extremely important | | | | in the world." |
| as it is one of the most important details of the | | | | Secondly, decide on a style you like, the size, and |
| interior design. That is why people who care about | | | | the number of lamps you need. Murano glass |
| the look and style of their home and want to | | | | chandeliers come in multitude of designs from |
| create a warm and welcoming atmosphere often | | | | classic ones that vary little from the antique |
| look for a unique, one-of-a-kind chandelier. Just | | | | pieces hanging in Venetian palazzos to art deco or |
| such a chandelier can be found in Murano, Italy. | | | | modern ones with clean lines and bold colors. |
| Murano island, located just north of Venice, Italy, | | | | Usually due its handmade nature, each chandelier |
| is a world-famous center of glass making that has | | | | can be further customized to your requirements |
| been housing the glass producers since the | | | | in terms of the colors and number of lamps. Keep |
| thirteenth century. All of the glass makers were | | | | in mind that Murano artisans can create anything |
| moved to this island in 1291 from Venice as a | | | | from small and simple wall sconces to large and |
| result of dangerous fires jeopardizing the largely | | | | intricate concert-hall pieces. |
| wooden structures of Venice. These days, all the | | | | Thirdly, consider the price ranges for the |
| major Murano glass producers are still based on | | | | chandelier styles you are interested in and |
| this small island, and they keep up the ancient | | | | definitely do your research to ensure you are |
| glass making traditions. | | | | getting a good deal. A quick online search will bring |
| Murano glass chandeliers are entirely hand-made in | | | | up multiple results that will not only allow you to |
| the ancient traditions of the craft using the same | | | | locate the online retailers that will sell a Murano |
| techniques and tools that were employed by the | | | | chandelier, but will also let you explore the various |
| artisans' predecessors centuries ago. That is why | | | | styles and compare prices. Just keep in mind as |
| when you are purchasing a Murano chandelier, you | | | | you are doing that to always ensure authenticity, |
| are not simply purchasing an object that was | | | | as counterfeit pieces from China and other places |
| made to light a room, you are actually purchasing | | | | outside of Venice will cost much less than the |
| a one-of-a-kind piece of history that has been | | | | genuine ones. If you cannot buy in Murano, you |
| created by master artisans with care and passion. | | | | are usually better off going with a direct importer |
| Murano glass is extremely high-quality and | | | | than with a reseller, who not only has limited |
| certainly one of the best types of art glass in the | | | | knowledge of the market and the products, but |
| world, so when you buy a Murano chandelier, you | | | | also will often charge a higher price and add extra |
| can rest assured that you are buying the very | | | | fees to your order. |
| best. | | | | Last but not least, you need to consider where |
| If you happen to be looking for a Murano | | | | you are going to put it. A Murano chandelier is not |
| chandelier, there are many things to consider | | | | just a light fixture, but a beautiful masterpiece |
| before you purchase one. First of all, if you are | | | | with rich history. It is a treasure that, if placed |
| not buying your chandelier physically in Murano, | | | | right, will create a special atmosphere in your |
| make sure you are dealing with a reputable seller | | | | home or office. Hanging it in a formal entryway, |
| who carries only authentic Murano glass. For that | | | | over a dining room table or in a living room are |
| you need to know whether the seller or the | | | | some of the options, but keep in mind that it |
| maker of the chandeliers are members of | | | | needs to work well with the rest of your decor |
| Consortium Promovetro - the only Venetian Glass | | | | and color scheme. |
| industry organization that promotes authenticity | | | | While there is a multitude of chandeliers on the |
| of Murano glass against the multitude of | | | | market today, there is simply nothing that |
| counterfeits and fakes available in the world | | | | compares to a Murano glass chandelier. The |
| today. Quoting from the Consortium's website, "it | | | | unique design, the amazing heritage, combined |
| represents over 70 craft and industrial businesses | | | | with the perfect skill and passion that goes into |
| on Murano and in Venice. Since its foundation, | | | | making these beautiful pieces of art is unparalleled |
| Promovetro has worked hard to promote the | | | | in the world. |