A Murano glass chandelier is a work of art created by skilled craftsmen 

A true Murano glass chandelier is hand crafted by masters from the island of Murano, Italy. The craft of glassmaking has taken place on this tiny Venetian island ever since 1291. Glassmaking was moved to this island from the main part of Venice as most the homes were made of wood. The production of glass in Venice possessed quite a fire threat with the extreme heat required to melt glass. A Murano chandelier  is a one of a kind work of art and cannot be compared with mass produced chandeliers.

These works of art are an investment and will be the highlight of a room. Not only are Murano glass chandeliers beautiful but they shed light in artful manner. There are many false claims of chandelier being of murano glass or venetian glass but are not. A true Murano chandelier will be signed and certificated by the craftsmen that made it like any fine piece of art.

The skills required to make a Murano glass chandelier have been passed down through the generations. There are not many of these skilled craftsmen left making a Murano an even more desireble chandelier. Even if you cannot afford one you can still appreciate the skill and time that went into making these one of kind chandeliers.