What is bubble glass called?

The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.

What is controlled bubble glass?

Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.

What is glass with bubbles called?

Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.

Bubble Green Glass

Bullicante Vase

Controlled Bubble

Bubble Chandelier Italian

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Large

$2,180

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Large

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Small

$1,840

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Small

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Pietro toso table lamp, Green and bubble Sommerso Murano, Italy

$2,119

Midcentury Pietro toso table lamp, Green and bubble Sommerso Murano, Italy

By Pietro Toso

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Featuring handblown Murano sommerso glass in deep emerald green with embedded air bubbles and subtle clear layer, topped by a pleated white fabric shade on brass fittings for sophist...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details

$2,950

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Its tall, robust form features a vibrant emerald green core encased within crystal-clear glass, accentuated by delicate bubble inclusions that appear to float like suspended pearls.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian mid-century modern oval vase in green glass, 1980s

$481

Italian mid-century modern oval vase in green glass, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern oval vase in green glass, 1980s Oval vase in green bubble glass. 1980s Good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large 30cm Bubble Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finland 1970

$630

Large 30cm Bubble Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finland 1970

By Tamara Aladin, Riihimäen Lasi Oy

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

The vase was produced in the 1970s in Finland and are made of green glass with bubble structure on the top. The vase has a nice brutalist bubble surface structure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Large Bubble Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland, 1970s

$630

Large Bubble Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland, 1970s

By Riihimäen Lasi Oy, Tamara Aladin

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

The vase was produced in the 1970s in Finland and are made of green glass with bubble structure on the top. The vase has a nice brutalist bubble surface structure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight

$500

Murano Red Purple Gold Leaf Fish Italian Art Glass Green UV Reactive Paperweight

By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown fish in green glass and bubbles Italian art glass paperweight.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Malta Solifleur Vase with Wide Rimmed Mouth and Inclusions, Signed Phoenician

$274

Malta Solifleur Vase with Wide Rimmed Mouth and Inclusions, Signed Phoenician

By Mdina

Located in Verviers, BE

Features typical Mediterranean colors, threads of sea-green swirling over a base of the yellow-green glass with bubble inclusions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Uranium Glass Ashtray

$300

Uranium Glass Ashtray

Located in New York, NY

Uranium glass ashtray. Acid green uranium glass bubble bowl ashtray with four lobed corners on circular base.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

Materials

Uranium Glass

"Biot" Vide-Poche in Blown Glass, France

$515

"Biot" Vide-Poche in Blown Glass, France

By Biot

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant, Biot-style blown glass catchall, crafted from olive-green tinted glass and characterized by numerous air bubbles trapped within the material.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Minimalist Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection Of Four Large Italian Midcentury Glass Vases

$1,219 / set

Collection Of Four Large Italian Midcentury Glass Vases

Located in Kent, Dover

A collection of four large Italian Mid-Century glass vases of various designs, comprising an angled grey opaque glass vase, an emerald green bubble glass vase, a hand blown green gla...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Early Mario Gambaro for Murano Art Glass Gold Fleck Millefiori Vase Italy Signed

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Early Mario Gambaro for Murano Art Glass Gold Fleck Millefiori Vase Italy Signed

By Mario Gambaro

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful controlled bubble green art glass vase made by Mario Bambaro for Murano glass, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare 20th C European Colored Glass Metallic Overlay Vase Florida Estate

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

Rare 20th C European Colored Glass Metallic Overlay Vase Florida Estate

Located in New York, NY

Vase is Magnificently decorated with Metallic Scrolled Detail and Metallic Bubbles in Green Colored Glass. Illegible inscription at base.

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Miniature Kraka vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Sweden

$1,008Sale Price|20% Off

Miniature Kraka vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Sweden

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

This poetic narrative is translated into glass through Palmqvist’s masterful technique: a clear crystal body encasing a delicate net-like structure formed by suspended air bubbles in...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Sommerso

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Bubble Green Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of bubble green glass for your home. An item from our selection of bubble green glass — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of bubble green glass — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of bubble green glass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of bubble green glass over the years, but those crafted by Archimede Seguso, Block Crystal and Flavio Poli are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bubble Green Glass?

Prices for a piece of bubble green glass start at $84 and top out at $32,500 with the average selling for $652.

Questions About Bubble Green Glass

What is bubble glass called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.
What is controlled bubble glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.
What is glass with bubbles called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.