Read about glassblowers on the island of Murano

There are many well-known glassblowers on Murano who have contributed to the island's long tradition of handmade glass art.

Here are some of the most famous glassblowers on Murano

1. Angelo Barovier - One of the most famous glassblowers on Murano and the founder of Barovier & Toso, one of the island's most renowned glass firms.

Vintage Murano wall lamps in one of the techniques Barovier continually works with, find them here

2. Lino Tagliapietra - A renowned glassblower known for his innovative and experimental work with glass. He has also taught glassblowing around the world.

3. Archimede Seguso - Another famous glassblower known for his work with glass mosaics and colored glass.

Archimede Seguso worked especially with alabastro and opal glass in an organic ribbed technique, see all vases at Murano Vintage here

1. Paolo Venini - One of the most significant glassblowers on Murano in the 20th century and the founder of Venini Glass, one of the island's most iconic glass companies.

Today, Venini glass is primarily mouth-blown in monochrome glass, but Paolo Venini also worked with the zanfirico technique, see the selection of bowls

1. Ercole Barovier - A noted glassblower known for his work with the millefiori technique, which involves creating patterns in the glass using small colored glass rods.

These glassblowers and many others on Murano have contributed to the island's long and rich tradition of glass art and have helped shape the Italian craft tradition.

Experience the result of the masters' work in our collection of Murano lamps. Read about the the 700-year history of Murano glass or our complete guide to Murano glass.