8 Best Places to Shop in Islands of the Lagoon, Venice

This is not your grandmother's lace—these fourth-generation lace makers have updated their designs to produce exquisite bed linens, lampshades, and other items.

To see more of glassmaking's artistic side, visit this gallery-shop that highlights works from international contemporary glass artists.

The world's oldest glass company, founded in 1295, still produces exquisite—and expensive—chandeliers and lamps.

In addition to contemporary fine-art glass, this high-end manufacturer gives tours of its Murano factory, something that most studios in this elite category do not do.

Vases, sculptures, objects, and jewelry from one of Murano's best glassworks are on offer.