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Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in
Midcentury Large Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Large Murano Glass Bowl
Midcentury Large Murano Glass Bowl
H 7.09 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl Dramatic and modern, this 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Murano Art Glass Charger and Bowl. Red and Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Red and Black swirl Murano hand blown art glass bowl and charger. Mint Condition Plate 21.75
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass serving bowl. In the middle a figure of a squirrel. The glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
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H 9.06 in Dm 13.39 in
Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Blown Murano Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Italien sculptural hand-blown Murano art glass decorative bowl, Ashtray in dark pink, blue
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ sherbet cups and a large serving bowl. Perfect hand blown cobalt blue and clear Murano glass to enhance
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Blue Murano Glass Bowl - Mid-Century Modern, Italy circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Superb large blue Murano glass bowl out of the famous workshops in Venice/ Italy from the late mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bowl Amber Colored Mid-Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
as a bowl for fruits/ candies or simply as an eye-catching centerpiece. This large murano glass bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl, Green/ Clear Tones - Italy ca. 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
coming from the period around 1960/70. This amazing looking mid century Murano glass bowl reminds of a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Galliano Ferro Murano Large Pink & Opalescent White Glass Bowl
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent large and heavy (1.5kg unpacked) 1950/60's Venetian biomorphic glass bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Sommerso" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "LUCID" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Anzolo Fuga Centerpiece/Charger, Large Bowl, Murano Glass by Avem
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Murano charger by the well known master blower Anzolo Fuga , This is a great 2 spirals
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "RED-GREEN" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Vintage Large Vibrant Murano Mid Century Yellow Bullicante Art Leaf Form Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Vibrant Murano Glass Yellow Bulli Cante Art Glass Leaf Foam Bowl, Large Ruffled Lip an Oval
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Pink Gold" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguo attr large Murano centerpiece/bowl in Sommerso /uranium glass.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and heavy blue bowl in sommerso , uranium glass attr to Seguso in leaf shape .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Pink" Floral Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "RED" 1Kg Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

1950s Art Glass Compote Bowl Leaf Cup Set Mid-Century Venini Fratelli Toso
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Italy, c.1948-1955. Handkerchief vase, cup, and footed bowl. Blown glass with lattimo zanfirico
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Art Glass

Large Italian Murano Sommerso Flavio Poli Glass Black & Clear Free Form Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Murano Sommerso Flavio Poli Glass Black & Clear Free Form Bowl Italy, Circa 1960
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Seguso Large Springer Style Square Black Murano Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray 1980s
By Karl Springer, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl. This elegant Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Seguso Large Sculptural Glass Bowl with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful folded Italian Murano Seguso cased folded glass bowl is large and Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass 1, 4Kg "Floral" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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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
Large vintage mid-century modern textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray, dish or vide-poche
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass 1, 1kg "FLORAL" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "RED-WHITE" 1, 4Kg Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Stunning Large Organic Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage midcentury Italian Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large 2.2kg Glass "multicolor" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass white-red 1, 1 kg Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large 1, 1 Kg Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large 2, 2 Kg Murano Glass "ORANGE" shell Bowl Element Vase Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, shell element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano 1.5kg Glass Faceted Sommerso Bowl Element Ashtray
Located in Munich, DE
Crafted for durability and stability, our 1.5 kg ashtray offers substantial weight, ensuring it stays firmly in place while adding a touch of sophistication to your smoking area.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Large Cenedese Venetian Italian Murano Glass Blue Spirali Bowl or Serving Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Italian, Venetian Murano spirali glass serving bowl or dipping dish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Vittorio Rigattieri, Maurizio Albarelli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Large Vintage Italian Murano Black Glass Bowl 'Attri.' Maurizio Albarelli
By Vittorio Rigattieri, Maurizio Albarelli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elevate your smoking experience with our transparent ashtray—modern and minimalist, it blends seamlessly into any décor.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Large Barovier Toso Murano Red White Silver Flecks Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Huge Midcentury Italian Murano Heart Centerpiece Bowl, Red and White Glass, Silver Flecks
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Large Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl, Interior Pink Lavander, Gold Flecks , 1950s
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Rare and beautiful centerpiece ashtray/bowl in Murano glass. Incredible example of midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Barware

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Glass

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Large Midcentury Murano Glass Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic large midcentury murano glass bowl available at 1stDibs. Each large midcentury murano glass bowl for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. There are 700 variations of the antique or vintage large midcentury murano glass bowl you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large midcentury murano glass bowl, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each large midcentury murano glass bowl bearing mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made large midcentury murano glass bowl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini and Barovier&Toso are consistently popular.

How Much is a Large Midcentury Murano Glass Bowl?

Prices for a large midcentury murano glass bowl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,109.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.