Give a unique Murano lamp as a gift for a very special occasion

Here’s our take on why a Murano lamp can be the perfect gift. Do you have an upcoming occasion where the gift can be something truly special? It could be for a wedding or a birthday — read on.

Find the perfect Murano lamp for a gift

Are you attending a wedding, christening, or another major celebration where the gift should be something special? We have no doubt: a Murano lamp is an absolutely memorable gift that can bring joy for many years. Especially a vintage Murano lamp shows that you have carefully chosen your present.

Murano lamps combine functionality with craftsmanship and design history. If you choose a lamp as a gift, it will always have a practical purpose in addition to being beautiful. We often need far more lamps than we expect — for the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and often several in each room. Alongside the practical need, we want unique homes, and here it’s clear that a Murano lamp is more than just a lamp. All are mouth-blown, which means each lamp is unique in shape and you will never find an exact duplicate. In that way, the gift you give is always unique in itself.

A wedding is a big day, as is a christening or a birthday — especially milestone birthdays. We therefore think the gift can be something special, a present that will be remembered on a memorable day. The question is, which one should you choose?

These considerations should guide you when choosing a Murano lamp

Think about who you are giving the lamp to. Should it be large or small? Should it be eye-catching? Should it be a table lamp, ceiling lamp, or wall lamp?

If the Murano lamp can be large, consider a ceiling lamp to hang over the dining table or in the bedroom. It could be a white ceiling lamp with a swirl, or a ceiling lamp with a filigrana pattern. Murano lamps with swirl are generally popular because they are pleasant to look at and showcase fine craftsmanship, showing how skilled the Italian glassblowers are at working with glass. A filigrana lamp is made in clear glass with distinct rings, often in white. It is incredibly beautiful when the light is on, or when the sun shines through the glass and the pattern spreads across the ceiling. These are two elegant lamps that no one will ever tire of. We can promise that. They are classic and easy to style in the modern Nordic home.

A small table lamp is another gift option. It could be the popular Murano mushroom, which comes in several sizes but in the small size can easily stand on the windowsill, dresser, or bedside table. It can be easily integrated into any home and is perhaps especially popular in white for that reason. It is simple.

If the lamp is for someone who appreciates color and you want something extra, you can go for one of the rarer Murano lamps. When we talk about rare pieces, it is often vintage Murano lamps in bold colors and unusual shapes. It could be a bright pink or turquoise-blue table lamp. You might be lucky to find a mushroom table lamp in those colors, and if you’re really lucky, a multicolored one — a combination of shades. Vintage is what makes it more unique, because you can’t just go down and order more of them.

Read about our rare vintage Murano lamps here

There are large and small ones, those that hang or stand on their own. The possibilities are many. Once you’ve decided which type of lamp you want to give, start hunting for both shape and color. No two Murano lamps are the same.

Find the perfect gift in our collection of Murano lamps. See our Murano table lamps or the popular Candy lamps. Also read our guide to choosing the right shade.