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Midcentury Iridescent Pink "A Scavo" Murano Glass Italian Vase, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic iridescent pink vase with double handle in "A Scavo" Murano glass. This fantastic piece
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Vintage 1930s European Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Karl Springer Style 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Karl Springer style 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured square glass bowl, dish or ashtray by Seguso
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Seguso White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Maurizio Albarelli
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large and heavy 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass bowl or dish attributed to Maurizio
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Seguso Vetri D'Arte Amber and White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large, long 'pencil' necked 'a Scavo' amber and white colored / coloured glass vase or vessel by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Amphora or Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 16 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / colored glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Amphora or Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 17 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tall Green 'A Scavo' Murano Glass Fluted Vase Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Murano, Italy. Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftmanship with the use of the 'Scavo
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Ensemble of 'A Scavo' Murano Art Glass Vases and Vessels
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Murano, Italy. Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftmanship with the use of the 'Scavo
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Ensemble of 'A Scavo' Murano Art Glass Vases and Vessels
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful collection / ensemble of 'a Scavo' colored / coloured glass vases and vessels, some of
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Two Midcentury Seguso Vetri d'Arte "A Scavo" Murano Glass Italian, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing midcentury set of two colored glass vases "A SCAVO". This wonderful set is attributed to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Scavo Murano Art Glass Frosted Glass Amphora Vase
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Scavo Murano Art Glass Vase. It depicts a lemon color “frosted” glass amphora shaped vase
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Revival Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Cenedese Attributable White Scavo Murano Glass Big Amphora Vase
By Cenedese Scavo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a valuable and sought-after piece among collectors of Murano glass. Cenedese is a well
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Blow Centrepiece Vase Signed Cenedese Scavo Technique, Italy, 1970s
By Cenedese, Cenedese Scavo
Located in Rome, IT
This absolutely gorgeous and monumental signed Italian Murano Cenedese sculptural hand blown glass
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Scavo Cenedese Blue Glass Vase from the 1950s
By Cenedese Scavo
Located in Milano, MI
Blue vase in Scavo di Cenedese glass made in the 1950s. Measures: Ø 13 cm, H 19 cm Scavo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass “Scavo” Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass pair of “scavo” sconces in an hand-blown ivory color. Each sconce was created using
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass “Scavo” Sconces
Murano Glass “Scavo” Sconces
H 18.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Murano Glass Scavo Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass scavo chandelier. Each leaf of the chandelier is used with the scavo technique, which
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Scavo Chandelier
Murano Glass Scavo Chandelier
H 16.5 in W 63 in D 6.5 in
Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very large Murano glass vase by Cenedese in the scavo technique, with iron oxide areas on a clear
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
H 18.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Murano "Scavo" Glass Selle Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning chandelier made of Murano glass pieces overlapping to create a feathered effect. The hand
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Scavo Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Italian Murano blown scavo glass vase of Classical Roman form with two green
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Scavo Vase
Italian Murano Scavo Vase
H 8 in W 7 in D 6 in
Mint Green Italian Scavo Glass Aubergine Eggplant Figurine Vegetable Sculpture
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern mint green scavo glass murano art glass Aubergine Figurine, Eggplant Sculpture
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Scavo Corroso Murano Lamp
By Seguso & Cenadese
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning example of a late 20th century Scavo Corroso* Vase, attributed to Seguso/Karl
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Vintage 1970s Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large Murano glass vase in the scavo technique, smoky glass finish with iron oxide accents
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Blue and Grey "Scavo" Murano Glass Vases, Italy, Bottacin Venezia, 1960s
By Lavorazione Arte Murano
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing pair of mid-century "SCAVO" stained glass vases. These wonderful set was realized in Venice
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Archimede Seguso Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Franco Moretti, Cenedese Scavo, Cenedese
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Single-Handled Art Glass Jug Vase in Ancient Roman Style - Timeless Beauty from Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970 Additional information: Date : 1960-80 Origin : Murano, Italy Bowl
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20th Century Italian Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970
Murano Scavo Glass Ewer, c1970
H 12.8 in Dm 3.55 in
Murano "Scavo" Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Handblown Murano glass chandelier with gilt brass structure. Sustained by two gilt brass stems, the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cenedese Murano Scavo Glass Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large murano scavo glass vase by Gino Cenedese with oval form and swirl indentation. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Stunning Murano Glass "Scavo" Black Glass Bowl / Compote by Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian glass 'Scavo' bowl by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). Scavo glass indicates that the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Franco Moretti, Cenedese Scavo, Cenedese
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
master glassblower from the island of Murano, Venice, Italy. He hailed from a family with a rich heritage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Archimede Seguso Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Studio Art Glass
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Franco Moretti, Cenedese Scavo, Cenedese
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
skills of glass artists from the mid-20th century, attributed to Seguso in Murano. The glass is etched
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Scavo Corroso Lamp, II
By Seguso & Cenadese
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a remarkable example of a late 20th century Scavo Corroso* Vase, attributed to Seguso/Karl
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Group of Three Cenedese "Scavo" Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A group of three Murano amethyst glass vases in the Scavo technique, giving an antique, smoky
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20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Murano glass vase "A SCAVO" attributable to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. Elegant
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Murano glass vase "A SCAVO" attributable to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. Elegant
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Murano glass vase "A SCAVO" attributable to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. Elegant
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Oversized Multi-Layered Murano Scavo Glass Chandelier
Located in East Hampton, NY
Murano glass chandelier with four cascading levels of layered Murano alternating textured glass and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Cenedese 'a Scavo' Red, Yellow & Black Italian Murano Glass Vase 1989
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning Italian signed Cenedese Murano art glass vase or vessel with a wonderful modernist form
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

SIGNED Cenedese Murano 'Scavo' Yellow Glass Swan Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a beautiful Venetian yellow glass swan sculpture, made on the island of Murano, near Venice
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-20th Century Modern Italian Frosted Murano Glass Scavo Bowl by A. Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern italian frosted Murano glass decorative scavo bowl by Alfredo Barbini By
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

White Scavo Murano Glass and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s large white scavo Murano glass and bronze on a plaster base table lamp. It takes one small
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Seguso Vintage Mid-Century Blue 'a Scavo' Curved Murano Glass Vase with Handles
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Textured 'a Scavo' blue colored / coloured glass vase with handles by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Scavo Art Glass Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Pink and Blue Scavo Art Glass Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, 1960s Murano small vase in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
-up appearance of archaeological artefacts, possibly by Seguso. Scavo means "unearthed", a special
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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano White-Scavo Decanter Bottle with Ball Stopper
By Cenedese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cenedese murano white-scavo decanter bottle with ball stopper. Italy, circa 1980s. We are
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20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Murano Vase in Frosted Turquoise
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Huge Seguso Black Scavo Murano Glass Bowl Centrepiece 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Seguso Vetri d'Arte black 'a Scavo' centrepiece bowl circa 1980s/1990s in the style of Karl
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano "Scavo" Glass Round Teal Color Italian Chandelier, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
chandelier. All in Murano "scavo" glass with teal leaves placed all around. The color of this very Classic
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Scavo Glass Figure of a Jester
By Ermanno Nason
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An Italian Murano glass figure of a jester in a Scavo finish attributed to Ermanno Nason for
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Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Scavo Glass Figure of a Jester
Scavo Glass Figure of a Jester
H 8 in W 11 in D 5 in
Italian Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s This refined and elegant
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

1980s Alfredo Barbini Modernist Scavo Murano Glass Square Bottle Vase
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Modernist Yellow Scavo Murano Glass Bottle by Alfredo Barbini is a stunning example of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Gino Cenedese, Important Scavo Work Murano Glass Vase, Martinuzzi Style
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of the Master blower. Gino Cenedese Murano glass work of art vase . This is a superb
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Spiral Decorated Scavo Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Viro
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing spiral decorated scavo vase by Seguso Viro. Amazing decoration and workmanship. Have not
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Cenedese Decorative Object Bowl Centerpiece Murano Glass Scavo Midcentury 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Palermo, IT
Large bowl/centrepiece made of spiral Murano glass with the Scavo technique. This technique
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Scavo Gray Ivory Murano Glass Organic Flushmount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
enclosed by a row of very organic rectangular plates in textured cream and grey Murano glass, worked with
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2010s Italian Art Deco Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This stunning handblown vase was handblown on the Venetian island of Murano by Seguso- one of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Scavo Vase in Amber Murano Glass Venice Italy 1970s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Villaverla, IT
Seguso Scavo Vase in Amber Murano Glass Venice Italy 1970s Entirely handcrafted in the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Scavo Glass Vase by Seguso, Murano, Italy, 20th Century
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Scavo glass vase by Seguso, Murano, Italy, 20th century. A large neoclassic shape vase with Scavo
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Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Gino Cenedese 'a Scavo' Glass Vase with Fall Leaves
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Gino Cenedese 'A Scavo' glass vase with fall leaves A rare a Scavo glass vase manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Pink Murano Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attr.
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or Vittorio Rigattieri for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa late
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase, 1960s
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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A Scavo Murano For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the a scavo murano you’re looking for. Each a scavo murano for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 229 variations of the antique or vintage a scavo murano you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect a scavo murano — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each a scavo murano bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made a scavo murano has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese and Alfredo Barbini are consistently popular.

How Much is an A Scavo Murano?

Prices for an a scavo murano can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $290 and can go as high as $19,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Questions About A Scavo Murano
  • 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.
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    Murano glass is crafted by hand on Murano Island in Italy. This artisan-crafted glass often features a mosaic-like look and is known for beautifully vibrant colors. Browse a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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    Murano Bullicante is a style of Murano glass. It is created by laying layers of air bubbles in a grid pattern, which are then pulled with a blowpipe to create the tiny depressions seen on the surface of the glass. You’ll find a variety of Murano glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    First made popular in the 1970s, Murano lamps are hand-blown lamps made by glassmakers on Murano island in Italy. The lamps are characterized by their mushroom shape. Shop a collection of authentic Murano lamps from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Arte Murano refers to art from the Murano region of Italy, specifically Venetian glass. Murano is the worldwide leader in art glass and has been since 1291. This lovely glass is typically brilliantly colored and elaborately decorated with years of craftsmanship and style incorporated into each piece. Shop a range of antique and modern art glass from Murano, Italy on 1stDibs.
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    Ars Cenedese Murano is an Italian manufacturer of fine glasswares, established in 1946 by Gino Cenedese. Today, their glassworks are held in high regard for their exclusive and high-quality designs. Shop a collection of genuine Cenedese Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Murano glass is commonly found in neutral, sombre, or dazzling and bright colors such as Venetian red, orange, yellow melon, cobalt blue, aquamarine, emerald green, topaz, and amethyst. Murano glassmakers employ a variety of minerals to tint the glass mass. As the glass mass heats up, the minerals melt and impart certain hues to the glass, such as blue from cobalt, red from gold, green from iron, or pink from manganese. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass lighting and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Murano mushroom lamp is a type of light fixture easily identifiable by its tapered shape that resembles a mushroom. The name Murano indicates that the lamp features a colorful type of art glass that is handmade in Murano, Italy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano art glass.
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    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To identify Murano glass, look for a label. You may find it on the bottom or the back of a piece. The label will usually specify the name of the glassworks that produced it. Consult trusted online resources to determine if a given artisan or workshop is known for making Murano glass. Authentic Murano glass is universally known for its quality, so look for pieces that feature smooth, even surfaces and bold, vibrant colors. The Vetro Artistico Murano trademark is an official trademark of the Venetian Glassmakers Association and may be of use in determining if your Murano glass is authentic, but buyers should keep in mind that the market is flooded with imitations of this glass. Experts recommend working with a certified appraiser to get assistance with identifying specific pieces. Find a range of Murano glassware 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Murano paperweights are not always marked. In some cases, you may find a label on the bottom that tells you the name of the workshop or shows the signature of the master. However, the labels can come off, and some workshops don't use them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Murano glass paperweights.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, paperweights are one of the many items that are made in the glass factory on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Known as the finest producers of art glass in the world, Murano makes a variety of glass items including paperweights. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original Murano art from Italy.
  • 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.