Murano Chandeliers - Surviving the test of time

Murano chandeliers were always the sign of owners' high style and great taste. For the last three centuries they have been the symbol for luxury and opulence. All designers and decorators know that there is nothing that will give a home that touch of uniqueness as a Murano glass chandelier.

Murano glass chandeliers have been decorating royal palaces and homes of rich and famous for centuries and many famous chandeliers were made with a special client in mind. The antique Murano chandeliers demand today extremely high prices at auctions and are quickly grabbed by those who can afford to own a piece of history and an object of exceptional beauty. But, even contemporary Murano chandeliers are made with the same attention to detail, extremely high skill and artistic integrity of the glass artists of Murano.

Although different Murano glass houses produce glass chandeliers that reflect their own style and their artists' skill, they all have that distinctive Murano touch that makes Murano glass chandeliers so easily recognizable even by non-initiated in the art of glass. Many glass makers are producing copies of ancient Murano chandeliers that are still hanging in museums, galleries and royal homes, as even in today's contemporary homes they are in high demand.

There is a bit of a snob value in owning a Murano chandelier, but it is much more than that. They are really exceptional pieces of art. They usually consist of a large number of pieces that are individually created, by hand of a highly skill artisan, and then put together according to artist's design, or whimsy. And they are often whimsical, even playful, and although some might find them too ornate, their colors, and beauty of each piece that makes the whole, create a stunning effect, especially when lighted.

Murano chandeliers come in many different styles, sizes and colors. Some of the most famous are copies of the famous 'chiocche' design created by the old Murano master Briati in 18th century. Others are created of hundreds of glass flowers of different colors. Some consist of four, six or eight lights and can be fairly large. For those who prefer a bit simpler design, there are Murano glass chandeliers of a single color.

Whatever the taste of the home owner, or his decorator, there is a Murano chandelier that would fit perfectly into their style and artistic vision. Even simple, minimalistic designs would benefit from a splash of color and a burst of light from Murano chandeliers.

Murano chandeliers are also wonderful gifts. They constantly appreciate in value and will never go out of fashion, so they present a valuable inheritance as well. There is a range of specialists who offer their services for cleaning, maintaining and repairing Murano chandeliers, to keep them at the peak of their beauty.

Of course, such popularity of Murano glass chandeliers inspired many to create copies, so it is important to get Murano chandeliers from reputable dealers and distributors who work directly with Murano glass artists. The difference in quality is fairly obvious, but the difference in value is incomparable. Only genuine Murano chandeliers can survive the test of time, and like a good wine, only get better and more appreciated as they get older.

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