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Material: Murano Glass
Art Deco Signed Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Valencia, VC
Step into the lavish world of Art Deco elegance with this exquisite Murano glass vase, a timeless masterpiece handcrafted in the Murano island, near Venice, during the opulent 1980s....
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Red Murano Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass with a polygonal shape, in different colors with predominant red.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Opalescent Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent orange, and murrines Italian art glass flower vase. The vase is covered with layers of silver leaf, that triggers a chemical...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

1960s Barovier Style Large Transparent Murano Vase
Located in Roma, IT
A hand-blown transparent glass Murano glass vase in the style of Barovier. It has a wonderful petal-like opening at the top, reflects the light beautifully and is in super condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Chambord bottle by Alessandro Menidini for Venini 1992
Located in Torino, IT
Chambord bottle designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini. Rare spherical-shaped blown glass bottle with verdemare murrine and sapphire decoration with black glass neck and truncate...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Black White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece is signed "Murano" and by the artist, but cannot make o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Black White Stripes Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown white and black Italian art glass fazzoletto flower vase. Created in the manner of Dino Martens and the Venini company. The vase has ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Footed Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown swirling white and aventurine flecks Italian art glass footed flower vase. Atrtibuted to Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.) company, and in the styl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

BAROVIER & TOSO - Vaso in vetro di murano rostrato - ITALIA 1940
Located in Milano, IT
BAROVIER & TOSO - Un bellissimo vaso originale degli anni 40, fatto a MURANO (VENEZIA), lavorato con una tecnica inventata da la stessa ditta, chiamata rostrato per tutte queste punt...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

New Murano Glass XL Dark Green Battuto Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 18” tall with the stopper on and 5.5” diameter. Heavy, dark bottle ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The vase made with the same technique of the tumblers in another listing. After the success of the tumbler group, I asked the maestro to make a vase that would keep the design and t...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore sabbiato Small Vase in Horizon and Orange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Bicolore small vase in horizon and orange Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano Alexandrite Red Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light purple with circular murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to Antonio Da Ros, designer / architect and Artis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria medium vase in horizon Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone da...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara small vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battuti vase in Amber Murano glass by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz De Santillana for Venini. It evokes a lily standing tall, in tones of Amber and Grape. Its translucent appearance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Set of Six Green Gold Murano Drinking Glasses with Jug, 1990
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of 6 "Balloton" glasses and jug in blown Murano glass in green color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Trad...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with murrina Millefiori. This set is called "GOTI DE FORNASA". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his employees did these Murano glasses to drink during work breaks. Glass processing for this service is performed by Murano artisans with great care and precision, placing one by one the pieces of glass (Murrina) in a hot plate and then are fused together with crystal to form a charming mosaic. Project by Livio Campanella...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Bottle"
Located in Milano, IT
Yes, it's true, it's a bottle, a decanter, but it is also an excuse to embellish the table, a even if you only load it with water, the "twisted" processing of the glass, gives ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, im...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful undulating stripes of polychr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Livio Campanella Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Murano Glass Vase, 1988s
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive working of Murano glass to produce this fantastic venetian blown glass vase with murrine Millefiori and covered with gold leaf 24 c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Toso Mid-Century Modern Amber Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
This boxes are a beautiful invention of the master glassmaker Toso Murano who designed them in 1982. They can be used as jewelry boxes, and they are beautiful thanks to the reflectio...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass vases with white interiors and iridescent mirrored exteriors. We stay captivated by the organic,"caught in fusion” scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Pink Green Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Mid-Century Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal green, pink and copper twisting ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of Fratelli Toso company, and designer Dino Mart...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Blown Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Murano Archimede Seguso Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Single-Handled Art Glass Jug Vase in Ancient Roman Style - Timeless Beauty from Murano This single-handled art glass jug vase is another impre...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vittorio Zuffi Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic and aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative double handles cabinet vase. Documented to the Vittorio Zuff...
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Alfredo Barbini Murano Signed Rib Cage Design Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear, indented and ribbed Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for Oggetti. Signed on the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Color Swirl Italian Art Glass Flower Twist Rim Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown rainbow color swirls over white Italian art glass flower vase with scissor cut rim. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, in the "Apparenza" desi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Venetian Murano Amethyst Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, early antique Venetian hand blown amethyst pink and gold flecks Italian art glass fish stem flower vase. Created in the manner of the Salvi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Small 1950's Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to mid-century Italian designer Flavio Poli, this 1950's vase is composed of green in amber sommerso Murano glass blown in a teardrop form with a bulbous bottom gracefully...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Style Pair of Vintage Murano “Vetro Sommerso” Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. A colorful and lively pair of glass vases; they were created in a small furnace in Murano (Italy) using the “vetro sommerso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Surrounded by Red Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Red Vase by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: D 42 x W 16.5 x H 16.2 cm Materials: Murano Glass and Iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Surrounded by Red Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Red Vase by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: D 38.8 x W 16.7 x H 16.2 cm Materials: Murano Glass and Iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Surrounded by Red Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Surrounded by Red Vase by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: D 26 x W 16.7 x H 16.2 cm Materials: Murano Glass and Iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Unhearted Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Unhearted Vase by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: D 22.5 x W 15 x H 10.5 cm Materials: Murano Glass and Iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High Sc...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Iron

1960s Cenedese Attributable Light Blue Scavo Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a valuable and sought-after piece among collectors of Murano glass. Cenedese is a well-known and respected glassmaker in Murano, Italy, famous for its high-quality glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid century modern Murano vase in amber colored glass
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century modern Murano vase in beautiful amber-colored glass. It's just as stunning with or without flowers. Perfect for a bedside table, bathroom setting, or entrance.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage murano vase Italy 1980s, Mid-century modern design
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful white Murano art glass vase made in Italy in the 1980s. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 25 cm / 9,84 inches Height: 21 cm / ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass - Fontana arte 2666
Located in Naples, FL
Made by Fontana Arte, Milan. Glass, blue and dark blue.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Original Murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a “factory of originals” founded in 1958 by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, combining innovation...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Red Orange Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Flower Vases
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 vases available ) - Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso deep red orange Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Galliano Ferro - Fornasa De Murano A L'In...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

1960s Italian Murano Sommerso Grey & Clear Rectangular Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Italian Murano rectangular glass vase made in the Sommerso (submerged) style. The interior of the vase is charcoal grey with clear glass surrounding it. In very good vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1950s Italian Murano Sommerso "Maple Leaf' Brown Yellow & Clear Art Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian Murano art glass vase in beautiful colours of golden brown and yellow submerged in clear glass attributed to Archimede Seguso or Cristallo Venezia CCC. The three clear ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Green Vase Amphora in Pulegoso Glass By Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini, 1928
Located in Madrid, ES
The large vase in pulegoso glass with ten ribbed gilded handles applied one on top of the other is a masterpiece designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi, who is credited with introducing o...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vase Model 3627 In Topazio Oro, Induto By Flavio Poli, Italy 1937
Located in Hellouw, NL
Vase model 3627 in topazio oro,induto. By Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte.This Murano glass Vase named model 3627 in topazio oro, designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso vetri d'arte,...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Published in their book (last p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Yellow Topaz Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso topaz and yellow Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. According to the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined design large vase in submerged Murano glass in shades of yellow and green made by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of glasses attributed to Barovier and Toso
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of glass and bubble vases attributed to Barovier and Toso. One smaller Good conditions. Thank you
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined large artistic Murano glass vase in shades of green made by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. Made with green blown glas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Uncover Rare Finds: Authentic Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels for Sale on 1stDibs

Immerse yourself in the world of authentic vintage Murano glass vases and vessels, which elevate any dining setting with their dramatic colors. The collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.  

These objects are made of Murano glass, named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every vintage Murano glass vase or vessel is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling hues and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

Find authentic antique and vintage Murano glass vases and vessels on 1stDibs.

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