The Italian city of Murano is famous for one thing above the rest, glass blowing. What originally started as a craft of peasants in Venice, managed to move further north into the city Murano and begin to produce incredibly intricate and desirable glass sculptures and other works of art. This style of glass blowing has managed to become a luxurious accessory, and in many different forms. One of the most popular types of Murano blown glassware has become the Murano glass vase. Oddly enough this style of vase is often not even used for its actual purpose. Some people choose to use it as a piece to hold flowers and plants (its true purpose), while others are so marveled by its beauty that they treat it as a piece of art. Neither approach is wrong, and both options are very acceptable.
It just so happens that you can find a Murano glass vase in myriad shapes, sizes, colors and overall styles. In order to find the right Murano glass vase for your home or office, the best thing to do is first familiarize yourself with the vast selection and variety of these vases available. If you choose to do this in a store, it is always a good idea to give yourself a few extra minutes of browsing the selection before making your final decision. Often times you will find that every Murano glass vase that you see is more stunning than the next. Take a look around the Internet if you truly want to see what all the fuss is about.
Prior to purchasing a Murano glass vase as a gift, or as an ornament for the office or home, you should get a general idea of what qualities you are looking for and how much you are looking to spend. These types of vases have a broad range in price variety, from as low as $40 and upwards of several thousand. Take a look around and find some pieces in your price range.
There are really five major factors that contribute to the price of a Murano glass vase that you should concern yourself with. First is the style and artist of the vase. The more intricate the glass patterns tend to be, the more expensive they usually are. If an artist has established himself and garnered a good reputation as a glass blower or even as a collection, his or her works will most likely be expensive. The second quality is the size of the Murano vase. Assuming the piece is made with high quality materials, it will usually get more expensive as it gets larger in size. This is not to say that smaller pieces will not be expensive. The quality of the materials tends to have a direct correlation with the price of a Murano glass vase. Finally, the age of a Murano vase is incredibly important. As these vases are often used as part of an art collection, they usually will appreciate in value as the pieces get older.