Alessandro Coppola Tableware Brands^Murano Glass Amethyst Cake Stand, 25cm

This Murano glass amethyst cake stand provides an elegant backdrop for homemade cakes and other sweet treats. Made in Italy, it has a sturdy glass base and a purple swirl pattern that resembles a far-flung galaxy. Place it in the centre of your table to add a touch of Italian glamour to birthday parties and afternoon tea. With its eye-catching purple hue, it’s perfect for serving a lemon and lavender cake or cupcakes with pastel-coloured icing.

As these are all handmade by artisans, each piece is one of a kind and there will be slight variations.

What is Murano glass?

Murano glass is produced on a small island in the Venetian Lagoon using techniques that are over 1000 years old. It is a painstaking process during which a mixture of silica sand, potassium, soda and lime is melted at 1500 degrees. Once it has cooled to 800 degrees and thickened in consistency, it is mouth-blown into shape by the local glass masters. Minerals are added to the glass mixture to create the bold colours and elaborate designs Murano is famous for. Known as ‘art glass’, Murano glass comes in many forms, including tableware, figurines, jewellery and chandeliers.