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What is the famous glass factory in Venice, Italy?

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What is the famous glass factory in Venice, Italy?
Opinions may vary on what is the most famous glass factory in Venice, Italy. However, the island of Murano is arguably the best-known center for glass production in Venice. Since the 13th century, skilled artisans have been producing glassware in Murano. Some of the most celebrated makers that have been located on the island include Barovier & Toso, Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Effe Due Murano, Barbelli, Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto and Paolo Venini. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
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Set of 6 stemmed glass in clear glass with uranium yellow sphere, Cenedese 1950.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six very elegant goblets from Cenedese, Murano. For collectors and lovers of beautiful Murano glass. The glasses have Cenedese's typical thin collar immediately below the cup ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949
Located in Milan, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949 Reference: Archimede Seguso Quaderno 13
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Fratelli TOSO Rare Table Lamp / Night-Light, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Table Lamp / Night-Light by Fratelli Toso, Venice, Italy, c. 1900. Rare in this size, this exquisite table lamp, or night-light, is a stunning example of Venetian craftsmanship by th...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Massive Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Blue Gray Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 60s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in blue grey color. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Blue gray glass cased into clear blue glass using the Sommerso technique. Excellent condition. No chips, no cracks to notice. Specially balanced proportions and amazing color. Gorgeous placed as a part of a set with other faceted Murano vases or used alone as flower vase or decorative vase. ( The other Murano glass decorative objects shown at the images are avaliable at our marketplace) Great as a gift idea! Measures: 26 cm H x 13 cm W x 13 cm D Weight: 3190 gr The Red Mandruzzato Murano Glass Vase...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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

1970s Organic Signed Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A fluid organic hand-blown glass design by Alfredo Barbini made in the 1970s. This rare collector's bowl is in excellent condition. It is signed Barbini on the base.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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