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Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray / Vide-Poche by Giulio Radi for Avem
By Giulio Radi, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This ashtray / catchall is made in murano glass with murrines and silver leaf
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray or Trinket Bowl by Avem Attributed to Dino Martens
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Dino Martens
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
It is made in murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Original orange murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Large vintage Murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1970s.
The bowl is in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Original murano glass Sommerso ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage murano glass ashtray Sommerso made in Italy in the 1970s.
The bowl is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Original murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1970s.
Artist's signature on base.
The bowl is in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Original yellow murano glass ashtray by Bucella Cristalli Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Murano glass ashtray by Bucella Cristalli Murano made in Italy in the 1970s.
The bowl is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Murano Glass Ashtray, Triangular, Red/Blue Sommerso. Flavio Poli Seguso c.1970s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
vintage Murano glass ashtray is in good condition for its age and use, with some minor age-related flaws
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
1970s Blue Murano Glass Ashtray - Elegant Vintage Design
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Blue Murano Glass Ashtray – Elegant Vintage Design
This captivating blue Murano glass
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Table Lighter And Ashtray Set
By Mandruzzato
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage 1960s table lighter and ashtray set by Mandruzzato.
Both lighter and ashtray are in perfect
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Sommerso Ashtray In Murano glass, Italy 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Small Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray - Italy, 1960s. ''Sommerso'' is a technique
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Aquamarine Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
Made in aquamarine bullicante Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Orb Blue Art Glass Vintage Ashtray Italy
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass bowl or ashtray.
Italian Murano Sommerso orb
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Murano Venetian Handblown Art Glass Cobalt Blue Ashtray
By Andromeda Murano
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Murano Venetian handblown art glass flower shaped bowl or ashtray.
Sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Ashtrays Venetian Sculpture of Gondolas
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Blown Glass Gondola Ashtrays.
Gorgeous vintage Murano Venetian hand-blown art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Midcentury Murano Glass Ashtray in Frosted Glass with Blue Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Pezzato Art Glass Ashtray by Barovier & Toso 1950s
A heavy Murano art glass ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Pink Glass Ashtray – Retro Handmade Italian Glassware, Pastel Pin
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palermo, PA
This vintage Murano ashtray is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts of Italian glassware
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray in Frosted Glass with Blue Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Black Murano Glass Ashtray - Trinket Bowl by Fratelli Toso
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in polychrome Murano glass canes.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage decorative Murano bowl/ashtray in green and blue “Sommerso” glass
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage decorative Murano bowl/ashtray in green and blue “Sommerso” glass with included bubbles
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Black and Multicolored Murano Glass Clown Trinket Bowl / Ashtray, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
A Murano glass clown bowl / ashtray, with a cased body.
The hands serve as
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Mid-Century Blue & Clear Biomorphic Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
clear Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray with folded rims. Original Murano Glass sticker is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.37 in W 5.44 in D 5.44 in
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray leopard, tortoise spotted bowl in amber and a dark espresso-brown colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Cenedese Vintage Pink Pair of Opaline Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls, Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage. Venetian Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dish, Bowl or Ashtray 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano opaline pink colored / coloured glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern Murano purple colored / coloured glass round
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vintage Springer Style Square Black Murano Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Petite Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square vintage mid-century modern Murano glass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.6 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Ashtray in Green Sommerso Murano Glass, Coffee Table Accent, Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass - Table Decorative - Sculptural Accent
Many are the different types of glass created
Category
1960s Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Blue Green Art Glass Ashtray Catchall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Blue Green Art Glass Ashtray Catchall (Price is per piece
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Murano Glass Bowl Catchall or Cigar Ashtray Vintage, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Purple Murano Glass Ashtray-Catchall by Ercole Barovier mod. "Porpora"
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
Made in purple Murano glass with gold leaf. This is a piece of the "porpora
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Italian Ashtray, Massive "Uranium" Murano Glass, Yellow and Green Hues
Located in Milano, IT
For how magical it might seem at first glance, Murano glass is mostly a matter of chemistry. Color
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Vintage Brown Murano Glass Ashtray / Catchall by Fratelli Toso with Murrines
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
Made in Murano glass with murrines and silver flakes.
It is a vintage piece
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 2.96 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Vintage Murano Opal & Gold Aventurine Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Fratelli Toso I
By Fratelli Toso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Large Mid-Century Modern Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Decorative Bowl Ashtray.
A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
H 2.75 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Italian Murano Red and Clear Sommerso Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese (attributed) heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl or ashtray, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Bright Yellow Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl Ashtray
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Vintage Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Archimede Seguso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Double Cased Red and White Venetian Murano ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Art Glass Ashtray Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass
H 2.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
Vintage Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
By Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the Venetian isle of Murano, Italy.
A vintage mid-century modern Italian Murano red art glass ashtray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vintage Pair of Square Black Murano Glass Bowls Dishes or Ashtrays 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Murano glass bowls, dishes or ashtrays by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy circa 1980s. Elegant and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.6 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dish Bowl or Ashtray 1949
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
glass round circular dish, bowl or ashtray. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Cenedese Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble Bowl Dish or Ashtray
By Carlo Scarpa, Fontana Arte, Cenedese, Venini
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Scarpa for Venini. Made from stunning light aqua green Murano glass bullicante or "Bubble" glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.6 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Antonio Da Ros Vintage Italian Murano Clear Sommerso Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese large heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl or ashtray, circa 1975
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.56 in Dm 5.32 in
Murano Sommerso Glass Cigar Ashtray Dark Pink and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece. A beautiful brutalist and organic ashtray, Venice
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.38 in
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Vintage Grey & Blue Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Single midcentury, vintage 'Opalino' Murano glass bowl designed by Antonio da Ros (1936-2012) for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass "Tutti Frutti" Ashtray / Vide-Poche by Giulio Radi for Avem
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Giulio Radi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This ashtray / catchall is made in Bizantine zanfirico murano glass with
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Seguso Vintage Thick Round Pink 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray circa 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
, dish or ashtray by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in form - rather minimalist
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vintage Thick Round Amber 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray, C. 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
bowl, dish or ashtray by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in form - rather
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vintage Thick Round Pink 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray circa 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
ashtray by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in form - rather minimalist but with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.64 in Dm 6.34 in
Seguso Vintage Thick Round Amber 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray, C. 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
ashtray by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in form - rather minimalist but with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vintage Thick Round Pink 'Scavo' Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray circa 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning soft pink 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured round circular glass bowl, dish or ashtray by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Bowl / Ashtray in Sommerso Glass in the style of Flavio Poli 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
red glass with the "Sommerso" technique.
The style of this vintage glass bowl is inspired by the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.58 in Dm 5.32 in
Coffee table accent in Murano Glass , Clear Glass, 1940's Barovier , Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano Bowl - Vintage Glass Ashtray - Iridescent Glass
Vintage 1950s Murano glass
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
H 2.76 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in
Alfredo Barbini Violet and Gold Murano Glass Dish Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Murano glass dish, bowl, ashtray, or vide poche rendered in a beautiful handblown violet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Blown Glass
H 2.25 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Original blue murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1970s.
The bowl is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
"Sommerso" Murano Glass Ashtray with Amber and Green Tones by Seguso, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Vintage "Sommerso" Murano glass ashtray with amber and green tones signed by Seguso. The technique
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Original bordo murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage bordo murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1980s.
The bowl is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Original blue murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1980s.
The bowl is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
Original blue murano glass ashtray, Italy, 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage blue murano glass ashtray made in Italy in the 1980s.
The bowl is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
Materials
Murano Glass
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Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage murano glass ashtray you’re looking for. Each vintage murano glass ashtray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage murano glass ashtray — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage murano glass ashtray made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage murano glass ashtray over the years, but those crafted by Andromeda Murano, Cenedese and Antonio da Ros are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray?
Prices for a vintage murano glass ashtray start at $145 and top out at $874 with the average selling for $350.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Questions About Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
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