In this article we will tell you about the origins of the Christmas ball, the advantages of glass balls over plastic, and introduce you to our collectible glass Christmas balls.
Origins of Christmas balls
The earliest Christmas decorations date back to 16th century Germany, where Christmas tree and decorations were an integral part of the festivities. It is said that the first Christmas balls were nuts, sweets and apples (perhaps symbolizing the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden).
Balls as we know them today were also born in Germany, in the 19th century, and were made of blown glass, handmade and decorated with bright colors and elaborate ornaments.
If you too are fascinated by tradition and want to take a dip into the past and go back to the origins of Christmas decorations, Murano Design’s collectible glass Christmas balls may be right for you.
Besides being more faithful to tradition, glass also definitely has more advantages from an aesthetic point of view: in fact, it retains its luster longer than plastic and reflects light better (which is very beautiful and important in a Christmas tree).
Relying on artisans also allows you to customize them: you simply need to contact us and explain how you would like them.
Collectible glass Christmas balls
Christmas ball with murrine and classic silver leaf decoration
The following are just a few of our Christmas ball collections, as our assortment is constantly evolving.
We strive to keep the selection fresh by periodically introducing new styles and colors that reflect the latest trends in the world of Christmas decor.
If you would like to stay up-to-date on the latest additions to our collection or if you would like to request your own set of custom Christmas balls, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our team is here to assist you in choosing the perfect decorations for your environment and to make your Christmas even more special with a touch of elegance and originality. We are excited to share the magic of the holidays with you through our exclusive Christmas balls.
Our first proposal is a solid color set with Murrine, also solid color, decorated with gold leaf.
Solid color is a good choice in case you have difficulty with matching or if you like a Christmas tree with a more modern and “minimal” design.
The photo shows balls in blue, orange and white, with white or orange murrine with gold highlights, but on request they can be made in any color you wish.
Diameter: 8 / 10 cm
In this paragraph, we present Christmas balls decorated with classic Murano’s Murrine, with bright colours and strong combinations. The entire ball is also covered with gold leaf to accentuate the play of light of the colourful murrine.
Absolutely recommended for those who want a colourful, eye-catching tree with the flavour of Venetian tradition.
Diameter: 8 / 10 cm
The following Christmas balls were covered with gold leaf and then coloured murrini were set on the outside. The tops of the balls, on the other hand, have been covered with a cast glass drop decoration.
They can be a good compromise between the solid colour of the first set and the great variety of colours of the second set.
Diameter: 8 / 10 cm
Personalised Christmas balls
If none of our previous proposals seem to suit you, have no fear and contact us, we will be happy to make Christmas balls according to your taste and with the decorations you prefer.
Christmas ball with embedded raw murrine and drop-cast glass decoration
