Murano glass production dates back to the early Middle Ages in the Venetian Republic (now Venice, Italy). Between the twelfth and the fourteenth Centuries the Venetian glass industry conquered all European and East Mediterranean markets with the force of its merchant fleet. In 1291 because of fire risks in the city, most of the houses being built of wood, it was decided to move the glass industry to Murano. Importance of the industry to the local economy a law was proclaimed in 1441, that foreigners are to be totally excluded from the practice of glass art. Over the centuries many different techniques and innovations of the glass art, materials, and design have kept Murano Glass the top in the world in quality and design to this day.

    Light fixtures that use Murano glass could be made anywhere and of any style for any room, what they all would have in common is that they have first quality glassware made in Italy. A couple of the most popular techniques Murano has today in their glassware are, the rich alabaster like swirl glass, and the "scavo glass" which appears to be sugar frosted.

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