What is Murano?
Murano is an archipelago off Venice in Italy, world-famous for its exceptional glass art and the traditional craftsmanship behind it. Since 1291, Murano has been the center of Venetian glass production, when the glassblowers were moved from Venice to Murano for fire safety reasons.
For more than 700 years, Murano’s glassblowers have refined techniques that have made the island renowned around the world. Murano glass is today associated with high quality, strong craft traditions and a distinctive artistic expression.
Working as a Murano glassblower requires many years of training and great technical skill. Therefore, genuine Murano glass is not only a beautiful product but also a hallmark of quality that testifies to generations of expertise and dedication.
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What are Murano lamps?
Murano lamps are handmade lamps crafted by skilled Italian glassblowers from Murano or the Venice area. They are characterized by their beautiful colors, lively patterns and distinctive shapes, with each piece of glass bearing the mark of traditional craftsmanship.
At Vetro we create our lamps in close collaboration with our Murano maestro. Each lamp is developed with a focus on quality, authenticity and aesthetics — combining classic Italian glass art with Vetro's own design language.
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How are Murano lamps produced?
Our Murano table lamps, ceiling lamps and wall lamps are made according to the old glass traditions from Murano and the Venice area. The glassblowers are called maestri, and their special craftsmanship has been passed down through generations.
There are many different glass techniques, but the Italian glassblowers from Murano are known for guarding their methods and expertise. The basic principles are the same: the glass is heated until it becomes workable, after which it is shaped by hand with great precision, experience and a feel for the material.
The result is lamps where each individual glass piece has its own expression — created with respect for tradition and in close collaboration with our Murano maestro.
How does Murano glass get its color?
During the process of forming a glass lamp, various minerals are added that give the glass its beautiful colors and distinctive shades. This is part of the traditional Murano craftsmanship, where materials, heat and technique together create the glass’s unique expression.
In some designs, gold and silver are also used to create depth, sparkle and patterns between the different glass layers. The technique is used in lamps, bonbonnières and other glass objects — helping to make each piece of glass truly special.
Who is Vetro?
Vetro creates lamps where color is allowed to take center stage and where the handmade is at the heart. Each lamp is made to bring personality, warmth and character into modern homes.
Our lamps are not just functional objects but mood makers that spread joy and add a personal touch to a room. We believe that light is not only about being able to see — but about being able to feel.
Where can I see the Murano Candy lamps?
You can experience our handmade Murano Candy-lamps in our showroom on Amagerbro in Copenhagen:
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Prøvestensbroen 3, st. tv.
2300 København S
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Here you can see our Murano Candy table lamps, ceiling lamps and wall lamps up close and experience the colors, glass details and the lamp’s unique expression in person.
Our showroom is centrally located on Amagerbro and is easy to visit by both car and public transport. There is free parking right by the door for up to 2 hours with a parking disc. If you come by metro, we are within walking distance from Amagerbro Station, and there are several bus lines nearby.
Visit us in Copenhagen and experience the Murano Candy lamps — handmade Murano lamps created to bring color, warmth and personality into your home.
Payment
When you shop online at vetro.dk, you can pay easily and securely with MobilePay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa/Dankort, Maestro or Mastercard.
If you visit our showroom on Amagerbro in Copenhagen, you can pay with MobilePay or cash.
We therefore offer flexible payment options, whether you buy your Murano Candy lamp online or in our physical showroom.
What are your return policies?
When you shop online at vetro.dk, you have a 14-day return right from the day you receive your order.
For purchases in our showroom or for collection, the purchase is binding and products are not taken back. However, we offer a 30-day exchange option to a different color in the same size, so you have the opportunity to see the lamp in your own home and ensure that the color suits the room.
Exchanges require that the lamp is in the same condition as at purchase and presented with the receipt.
How do you ship my items?
We ship all orders insured and with a tracking number, so you can follow your order from the moment it is dispatched until it arrives with you.
We primarily ship with PostNord and UPS. Some lamps and glass objects may, however, be sent with another carrier depending on size, weight and delivery address.
As soon as your order is packed, you will receive an email from Vetro with all necessary delivery details and tracking information.
The vast majority of orders are dispatched within 24 hours.
What does shipping cost?
We offer free shipping to parcel shops as standard on all orders where this delivery method is available.
If you instead want delivery directly to your address, home delivery can be chosen for an additional fee at checkout.
Your order is sent insured and with tracking, so you can safely follow your Murano Candy lamp or your glass object all the way from Vetro and home to you.
We take responsibility for the shipment until it has been delivered to you, so you can shop with confidence — even when ordering fragile, handmade lamps online.
Which bulb should I use for my Murano Candy lamp?
Our lamps have either an E14 or E27 socket, depending on the model. We recommend using LED bulbs in your Murano lamp — both for energy consumption, lifetime and heat generation.
For our table lamps we typically recommend an LED bulb of about 4W.
For our ceiling lamps and pendants we typically recommend an LED bulb of about 8–11W for general room lighting.
You can safely use dimmable LED bulbs and smart bulbs such as Philips Hue. You can also add a dimmable bulb directly in the cart. It requires a dimmer on the switch to be dimmable — if you don’t have a dimmer, it will work as a regular bulb.
Especially for our white lamps we recommend 2700K, which gives a soft, warm-white light. It is the most common light color for home lighting and highlights the glass’s expression in a beautiful and pleasant way.
Which lamp should I choose?
If you are unsure which lamp best suits your home, we are happy to help you find the right size, shape and color.
Our Murano Candy lamps are created for different rooms, needs and moods — whether you are looking for a table lamp, ceiling lamp, pendant or wall lamp. We advise you based on your room, your interior and the atmosphere you want to create.
You are always welcome to book a visit to our showroom on Amager Strand in Copenhagen, where you can see the lamps in person. You can also book a video call if you would like personal guidance online.
What is swirl?
Swirl is one of the most iconic characteristics of our Murano Candy lamps. It is a mouth-blown pattern where the colors twist through the glass and create a lively, almost fluid expression.
The technique requires great precision and experience to master. Swirl was especially used in Murano glass’s heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, and today it is a rare craft that only a few glassblowers master.
On many lamps you can both see and feel the structure in the glass if you run your hand across the surface. In daylight the swirl pattern gains a special play, where colors, shapes and glass layers stand out beautifully.
What is a plafond?
A plafond is a ceiling lamp that sits close to the ceiling and therefore does not require much space or ceiling height. It is a natural choice if you want a lamp that provides good lighting while also adding color, character and personality to the room.
A Murano plafond is flat on the back and can be mounted directly on the ceiling. Some models can also be used as a wall lamp, depending on shape and mounting. Plafonds are particularly popular in entryways, bathrooms, bedrooms and other rooms where you want beautiful lighting without a hanging lamp.
At Vetro we create Murano plafonds in collaboration with our Murano maestro and offer a wide selection in different shapes, colors and sizes. A Murano Candy-plafond is therefore a beautiful choice for those who want a handmade lamp with a striking expression — also in rooms with lower ceiling height.
