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Seguso Emerald Green Murano Glass Seashell Decorative Dish
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown emerald green Murano glass seashell bowl with inclused bubbles by Seguso, Italy, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Art Glass

Set of four Murano Glass Seashell sconces Iridescent color in brass frame 1980s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Set of four Murano Glass Seashell sconces Iridescent color in brass frame 1980s. A Quartet of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Seashell Wall Lights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano glass, in good condition. The scalloped edge of the sconces imitate the look of seashells. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
Located in Milano, IT
two spikes: one smaller and shorter, the other longer and thinner. The vintage Murano glass seashell
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
H 6.3 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Murano Art Glass Yellow and Transparent Seashell
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a stunning vintage Murano art glass seashell, a captivating testament to the beauty and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Murano Seashell Glass Bowl
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano glass bowl. This stunning handblown glass seashell has beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Seashell Jewelry Dish, Small
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian modern Murano emerald green art glass seashell jewelry dish, circa mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Barovier Murano Gold Seashell Centerpiece Bowl
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Murano handblown cased clear glass with gold flecks shell shaped centerpiece bowl.     
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Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Large Seguso Murano Blue Conch Seashell Centerpiece Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large eye-catching seashell or conch shaped Seguso Murano Sommerso Italian glass bowl centerpiece
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Vintage 1980s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Large Gold Silver Murano Counch Seashell Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare and monumental scale shell shaped Murano glass bowl. Thick handblown glass has a gold cast and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Murano Barbini Venetian Baby Blue Conch Seashell Centrepiece Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seashell shaped Murano Italian handblown white and baby blue twisted ribbed glass bowl centrepiece.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Glass

Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large "Seashell" Shaped Centerpiece Bowl by Yalos for Murano Glass
By Yalos Casa, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Large "seashell" shaped centerpiece bowl by Yalos Murano Glassworks of Venice, circa 2000s
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

1950s Glass 'Shell' Sculpture by Flavio Poli, for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Murano
By Flavio Poli
Located in London, GB
Acid-etched sommerso elongated glass stylised seashell in shaded purple, red and clear glass. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Barcelona, ES
exquisite pink Murano art glass seashell sculptural centerpiece bowl has eye-catching shapes and color with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Seashell Murano Glass Gold Leaf Inclusions, 1950, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Seashell Murano glass gold leaf inclusions, 1950, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Style Large Blown Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece Purple Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy Venetian Archimede Seguso attributed blown Murano Art Glass made in a Glass Studio similar to
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. Measurements
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Oggetti Clear Orange Swirl Seashell Italian Art Glass Snail Sculpture
By Salviati, Oggetti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano clear glass and orange swirl seashell Italian art glass snail sculpture
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Orange White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange and white opal Italian art glass seashell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Cenedese Murano Opalescent Purple White Italian Art Glass Clam Seashell Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and purple Italian art glass clam shell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Sculptural Seashell Dishes, Salts
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of three vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Barbini Murano White Orange Gold Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures Bowls
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell sculptural bowl. Documented to Alfredo Barbini, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Sculptural Conch Seashell Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, vintage Murano hand blown clear iridescent Italian art glass sculptural conch
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Murano Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, iridescent, gold flecks and textured Italian art glass scissor
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Massive Pair of Iridescent Seashell Sconces in Blown Murano Glass, 1980s Italy
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Pair of Iridescent Seashell Sconces in Blown Murano Glass, 1980s Italy. Italian Venetian
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Signed Red Pink Italian Art Glass Conch Seashell Sculpture Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown cranberry red - pink Italian art glass conch seashell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass seashells. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. Photos of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cenedese Murano Opalescent Blue White Italian Art Glass Fan Conch Seashell Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white Italian art glass seashell bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Opalescent Pink Spots White Italian Art Glass Scroll Design Seashell Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and pink spots Italian art glass decorative
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Sommerso, Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Green White Orange Mosaic Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
flecks Italian art glass sculptural fan shape conch / seashell bowl. The pattern of the bowl is made with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Orange Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass conch seashell sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the Pulveri design, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano White Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass sculptural seashell bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. The piece has a white outer
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Dark Amethyst Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Seashell Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano White Black Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptural Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell sculptural bowl. Documented to Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Large Purple Black Italian Art Glass Double Position Clam Seashell Vase
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and purple Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Candlesticks and Bowl Set
By Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous set of vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass conch shell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass twisting seashell dishes / sculptures. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company. The mouth of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please per item (3 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier Murano Green Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Ring Dish Sculptures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass twisting seashell dishes / sculptures. Documented to the Barovier e Toso company, with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Murano Blue White Art Glass Seashell Bowl Vase Midcentury Modern Italy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white over azure blue (sky blue) Italian Murano art glass conch seashell bowl or vase
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Midcentury Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Clam Shaped Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 left! Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass clam shaped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Red White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Salviati, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Gold

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Candy Dish Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed shell shaped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Blue White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks art glass seashell bowl / sculpture
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Gold Leaf

A.Ve.M. Murano Red Yellow Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ashtray Bowl
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Giulio Radi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, silver flecks Italian art glass seashell shaped sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Silver Leaf

Valentino for Murano, Italy. Rare art glass bowl shaped like a seashell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Valentino for Murano, Italy. A rare art glass bowl shaped like a seashell with a loose pearl
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Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass "Bolle in Aria" Wall Sconce, Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Geneve, CH
transparent tempered glass, a central portion in frosted glass, colored spheres of Murano glass and a
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pinzan Murano Art Glass Genie Decanter Orange White Yellow Swirls Nautical Shell
By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati
Located in Miami, FL
Engraved Giuliano Pinzan stunning and rare design Murano Art Glass hand blown red, orange, peach
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2010s Aruban Space Age Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano 1970s Mouth Blown Shell Clam Bowl in Pink Alabastro Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano pink clam bowl. Mouth-blown in alabaster glass inspired by a seashell and has the
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Vintage 1970s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Cartier Signed Murano Clear Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Shell Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cartier, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear Italian art glass ribbed decorative seashell
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Conchiglia Sconce
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Conchiglia, "Shell" Murano glass sconce by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Handmade, blown Murano glass in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Blown Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Deco Glass Conch Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare large vintage Murano hand blown clear iridescent Italian art glass conch seashell sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chandelier Barovier & Toso Pink Shell Vintage Murano Glass Italy 1930s, in stock
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Zürich, CH
The Vintage Chandelier by Barovier & Toso showcases a central cup in seashell form with rare pink
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Venetian Murano Opal Shell Gold Flecks Fish Stem Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass with ornate seashell decoration, fish stem vase / table object. Created in the manner of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, monumental, vintage Murano hand blown blue with gold flecks Italian art glass seashell
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Murano Tan Camel and White Opaline Art Glass Bowl Attributed to Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano tan/camel/caramel and white opaline art glass bowl, Midcentury Modern period
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Two Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Rostrato Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A pair of brass and Rostrato Murano glass wall sconces in the manner of Barovier; they work with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Blue Pulveri Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Shell Trinket Bowl Dish
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue pigments and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Murano Glass Vanity Table Mirror With 24 Karat Gold Dust and Bronze Frame
By Barovier
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th Century Murano glass vanity table mirror made by Barovier, circa 1950s. This remarkable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Gold, Bronze

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Murano Glass Seashell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal murano glass seashell for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every murano glass seashell was constructed with great care. Find 72 options for an antique or vintage murano glass seashell now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect murano glass seashell — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each murano glass seashell bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made murano glass seashell over the years, but those crafted by Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Murano Glass Seashell?

A murano glass seashell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $660, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
Questions About Murano Glass Seashell
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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