Carmagnola Murano Glass Lantern

Description

Venetian lantern made of mouth-blown Murano glass by Murano masters, rediscovering the history of the Venetian traditions of glass art with the precision and attention to detail that sets us apart.

Every step of the workmanship is handcrafted, and the item ordered will be made expressly for your home.

Comes with Belvetro Murano Certificate of Guarantee and Authenticity.

Each chandelier is shipped with included replacement parts and assembly instructions for quick and easy assembly.

Delivery is in 30-40 days by 100% insured express courier.

Would you like more information? Don’t hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help you choose your Murano chandelier, a value that lasts.

The history of Venice’s famous street lamps

Beginning in the year 1,000, there are certain records of the first rudimentary measures taken by the city of Venice to illuminate its streets and its many canals. Until that date, nighttime traffic was a decidedly risky undertaking; just think how the total lack of light to brighten the streets was compounded by the deeper darkness of stores and homes.

Because they were built entirely of wood, lighting lamps or fires was prohibited due to the ever-present danger of fire.

Beginning in 1128, under Doge Domenico Michiel, a number of small lights began to appear, placed on the walls of the houses, with the function of burning all night and “infusing” courage to wayfarers who could spot them even from afar. However, it was a regulation that, while partly meeting the needs of the time, was totally disproportionate to the needs.

It seems that alongside the ‘personal equipment recommended for moving around at night ( flashlights and later lanterns) in special circumstances of plagues, riots, or when protection against thugs was most urgent and necessary, lighting could be imposed on homeowners by ordering them to place a lantern equipped with a lighted tallow candle in their first-floor windows.

With such systems and measures it would come to the year 1730 when rational lighting of the entire city with oil lanterns was finally arranged. The first 843, affixed to the walls of the buildings, increased to 1750, in the year 1761, and 1778 in April 1773.

One document states that at the ‘beginning of the 19th century the Serenissima had 2030 lanterns scattered around the city. In charge of lighting were the bubblers, lamplighters equipped with a ladder and the necessary equipment to be able to carry out this task to the best of their ability.