Glistening glass in all its glory, whether it is the humble drinking vessel or a grand ornamental chandelier. The beauty of glass brightens and illuminates our homes and has been part of our home décor for centuries. It has become more intricate, colourful, and affordable in part due to mass production.

The Italians, of course, have produced a vast selection of beautiful, glistening glass items over the years in their Venetian factories that can attract impressive prices. The most famous factory is that of Murano, who produce stunningly beautiful items in all shapes and sizes. The vibrant coloured glass in red and blue that Murano manufactures is incredibly attractive, from lamp bases to paperweights, the craftsmanship is of an extremely high quality.

The French have also been masters of glassware for many years. From the attractive and practical Baccarat crystal glassware to the beautiful and highly collectable Lalique. Both hold high favour amongst glass collectors worldwide.

British glass is by no means inferior; we have caught up in skill and intricacy. Anyone having visited the Isle of Wight glass factory will be in awe of the work the glass blowers show in the beautiful items they produce. They, too, now attract comparable prices for their large handmade glass items.

Other glass makers are also well known for their high-quality, glistening glass, such as the Irish Waterford factory, which produces fabulous crystal-cut glass bowls and vases. We cannot forget the superb Victorian and Edwardian glass, which is highly decorative and can catch the light, shine and sparkle, and light up a dark corner. We have a vast array of splendid glass items on both floors of our inviting and eclectic store!

Come and soak up the ambience and enjoy your walk around, admiring glistening glass in all its glory! Beautiful items are available to peruse and purchase. Glassware Glass & Crystal 005-instagram