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What is the famous Italian glass?

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What is the famous Italian glass?
The famous Italian glass is Murano glass. It is a clear silica glass that typically features vibrant colors. Murano glass is named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. A number of artisans and glassworks on the island produce lighting and decorative objects. Find a collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Murano Scavo vase in cobalt blue captures the essence of Italian glass artistry. The Scavo technique gives it a weathered, ancient look, reminiscent of artifacts from an...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Modernist Purple Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant and striking modernist vase is a testament to the innovative artistry of the Cenedese glassworks on Murano. Dating from the 1960s, this piece features a sophisticated pu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-blown Murano Iridescent Celadon Scavo Double Handle Vase
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Murano double-handle vase, hand-blown in Italy circa 1980, exemplifies the finest artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Crafted using the Scavo technique, the vase featu...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1960s Luxury Handrafted Vase in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury handcrafted vase in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 11,41 H inches diam 1...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century
Located in Palermo, IT
FLAVIO POLI. Production Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Design Italy 1950 ca. Vase in colorless, light blue and lilac sommerso glass, drop-shaped body with flat circular mouth. Please watch the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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