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Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps, Red, Gold Leaf, Bullicante, 1990s
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps, Red, Gold Leaf, Bullicante, 1990s

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Table Lamps, Red, Gold Leaf, Bullicante, 1990s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Suspended within the core is genuine twenty-four-karat gold leaf dust (foglia d'oro), integrated with the complex bullicante technique to produce a regular, geometric grid of control...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Trout Fish Lucio Zanetti
Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Trout Fish Lucio Zanetti

Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Trout Fish Lucio Zanetti

Located in Toledo, OH

Colorless glass with controlled air bubbles. Ground polished pontil signed in script Lucio Zanetti.

Category

20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Six Light Chandelier Attr. Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy ca. 1930
Art Deco Six Light Chandelier Attr. Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy ca. 1930

Art Deco Six Light Chandelier Attr. Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy ca. 1930

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Large Murano glass chandelier consisting of 6 lights and made in clear glass and some pieces with some controlled air bubble decoration. Manufactured between 1920 and 1940 in the is...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Judith Via Wolff Dichroic Paperweight, Glows in UV, New York Studio Art Glass
Judith Via Wolff Dichroic Paperweight, Glows in UV, New York Studio Art Glass

Judith Via Wolff Dichroic Paperweight, Glows in UV, New York Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage art glass paperweight features an abstract biomorphic central design element in blue glass with metallic pigments, raising from the bottom and forming a mountain-like shape....

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Modernist Barovier & Toso Style Fluted Murano Lamp
Modernist Barovier & Toso Style Fluted Murano Lamp

Modernist Barovier & Toso Style Fluted Murano Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Buffalo, NY

A lovely vintage Murano lamp of clear ribbed glass with controlled "bullicante" bubbles and gold inclusions in the style of Barovier & Toso.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Collection Of Three Colorful Luxury Glass Inkwells
Collection Of Three Colorful Luxury Glass Inkwells

Collection Of Three Colorful Luxury Glass Inkwells

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Amazing group of vintage glass inkwells including: Round bulbous form blue ink well with glass hinged lid, brass collar, controlled air bubbles. Unmarked. Heavy piece with thick wal...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian Murano Art Glass Emerald Green Vase, Bullicante Model, 1960s
Italian Murano Art Glass Emerald Green Vase, Bullicante Model, 1960s

Italian Murano Art Glass Emerald Green Vase, Bullicante Model, 1960s

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

The Bullicante method, which involves the inclusion of controlled air bubbles within the glass, creates a mesmerizing optical effect that enhances the visual appeal of the piece.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Early Hiroshi Yamano Art Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, 1988
Early Hiroshi Yamano Art Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, 1988

Early Hiroshi Yamano Art Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, 1988

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Early Art Glass sculpture by Hiroshi Yamano features a grouping of raising controlled air bubbles in the center of a clear glass disc object.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Archimede Seguso Murano Bullicante Black & Clear Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray
Archimede Seguso Murano Bullicante Black & Clear Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray

Archimede Seguso Murano Bullicante Black & Clear Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Barcelona, ES

This eye-catching Murano glass bowl or ashtray is made in clear glass with black flecks and controlled air bubbles. The black inclusions and the air bubbles are distributed as ribbon...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Bullicante Table Lamps on Black Marble Bases
Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Bullicante Table Lamps on Black Marble Bases

Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Bullicante Table Lamps on Black Marble Bases

Located in London, GB

Each lamp features two stacked clear Murano glass spheres, created using the celebrated Bullicante technique, where controlled air bubbles are suspended within the glass to create de...

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Murano Glass Table Lamp by Alfredo Barbini in Seafoam Green
1950s Murano Glass Table Lamp by Alfredo Barbini in Seafoam Green

1950s Murano Glass Table Lamp by Alfredo Barbini in Seafoam Green

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The lamp has vertical ribs with controlled gold bubbles throughout, resting on an antiqued giltwood base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Gilbert Johnson Veiled Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, Studio Art Glass
Gilbert Johnson Veiled Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, Studio Art Glass

Gilbert Johnson Veiled Glass Sculpture or Paperweight, Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

American studio glass sculpture or paperweight features organic elongated shape with a veiled internal design. Controlled air bubbles, that are dispersed inside the glass, create an...

Category

1990s American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Large Venetian Green Murano Glass Mid Century Modern Chandelier
Large Venetian Green Murano Glass Mid Century Modern Chandelier

Large Venetian Green Murano Glass Mid Century Modern Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

The structure combines green and gold glass components throughout, unified by the consistent use of controlled air bubbles and aventurine inclusions within the glass.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Seguso Murano Pink Opal White Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl
Seguso Murano Pink Opal White Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

Seguso Murano Pink Opal White Heart Shaped Art Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pink / cranberry glass submerged into opalescent white glass using the Sommerso technique and controlled air bubbles. Use it as rings bowl, ashtray or display it as decorative bowl a...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Galliano Ferro Murano Yellow Amber Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray
Galliano Ferro Murano Yellow Amber Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray

Galliano Ferro Murano Yellow Amber Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spectacular Murano art acid glass yellow and amber decorative bowl with air bubbles. Attributed to Galliano Ferro, Italy, 1950-1960s This beautiful hand blown glass bowl has a decora...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Seguso Murano Sommerso Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl / Ashtray
Seguso Murano Sommerso Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl / Ashtray

Seguso Murano Sommerso Bullicante Blue Glass Bowl / Ashtray

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Barcelona, ES

It is nicely decored by inner controlled air bubbles thorough and gold aventurine dust.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Blue Triedro Glass and Brass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Blue Triedro Glass and Brass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Blue Triedro Glass and Brass

By Giovanni Dalla Fina

Located in Villaverla, IT

Venetian master glassmakers mouth-blew each tapered cone cup using intense cobalt blue glass, working delicate controlled air bubbles in the bullicante technique throughout the matri...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Large Sculpture or Paperweight, New York Art Glass
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Large Sculpture or Paperweight, New York Art Glass

Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Large Sculpture or Paperweight, New York Art Glass

By Thomas Kelly

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Subtle reflections of the central colored core in clear glass part of the paperweight and in controlled air bubble in the center add complexity and visual interest to otherwise minim...

Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Red, 24-Karat Gold Bullicante Flakes
Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Red, 24-Karat Gold Bullicante Flakes

Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl, Red, 24-Karat Gold Bullicante Flakes

Located in Villaverla, IT

Venetian master glassmakers mouth-blew and hot-worked the vessel using complex sommerso and bullicante techniques, trapping a precise geometric grid of controlled air bubbles within ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase

By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)

Located in Barcelona, ES

This beautiful Murano glass vase features a recreation of the octopus skin. It has controlled air bubbles and applied murrina glass drops at the exterior part.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Bohemian Hand Painted and Enamelled Glass Vase Depicting a Fox Hunting Scene
Bohemian Hand Painted and Enamelled Glass Vase Depicting a Fox Hunting Scene

Bohemian Hand Painted and Enamelled Glass Vase Depicting a Fox Hunting Scene

Located in Central England, GB

It is hand blown in apple green thick glass which has been skilfully filled with controlled air bubbles uniquely adding to its appearance.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bohemian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Brass Pineapples Ice Bucket or Trinket Boxes, Mid-Century Modern
Set of Three Brass Pineapples Ice Bucket or Trinket Boxes, Mid-Century Modern

Set of Three Brass Pineapples Ice Bucket or Trinket Boxes, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

The smallest one is not a box but has a neat crystal body with controlled air bubbles and solid brass leaves.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Barovier e Toso Fluted Murano Lamp
Mid-Century Barovier e Toso Fluted Murano Lamp

Mid-Century Barovier e Toso Fluted Murano Lamp

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely vintage Murano lamp of clear ribbed glass with controlled "bullicante" bubbles and gold inclusions by Barovier e Toso.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Murano Bullicante / Gold Infused Rose Color Glass Centerpiece Vase
20th Century Murano Bullicante / Gold Infused Rose Color Glass Centerpiece Vase

20th Century Murano Bullicante / Gold Infused Rose Color Glass Centerpiece Vase

By Giampaolo Nason

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The intricate bullicante technique, characterized by controlled air bubbles within the glass, adds a unique and dynamic texture to the piece.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Bullicante / Gold Infused Rose Colored Glass Tableware Centerpiece Bowl
Murano Bullicante / Gold Infused Rose Colored Glass Tableware Centerpiece Bowl

Murano Bullicante / Gold Infused Rose Colored Glass Tableware Centerpiece Bowl

By Giampaolo Nason

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The intricate bullicante technique, characterized by controlled air bubbles within the glass, adds a unique and dynamic texture to the piece.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Gold

Murano, 1930, Italian, Technique Bullicante, Hand-modeled, Massello
Murano, 1930, Italian, Technique Bullicante, Hand-modeled, Massello

Murano, 1930, Italian, Technique Bullicante, Hand-modeled, Massello

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Technique Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a grid or thre...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Chandelier in Murano Design, Barovier & Toso, Italian style, Art Deco, 1930
Chandelier in Murano Design, Barovier & Toso, Italian style, Art Deco, 1930

Chandelier in Murano Design, Barovier & Toso, Italian style, Art Deco, 1930

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Hanging lamp Material: Murano Style: Art Deco Country: Italian Design: Barovier & Toso Technique Bulicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely tra...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Pulegoso, 1930, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante, Attributed to Venini
Murano Pulegoso, 1930, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante, Attributed to Venini

Murano Pulegoso, 1930, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante, Attributed to Venini

By Paolo Venini

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Technique Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a grid or thre...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1940, Italian, Technique: Bullicante, Hand-modeled, Iridescent.
Murano, 1940, Italian, Technique: Bullicante, Hand-modeled, Iridescent.

Murano, 1940, Italian, Technique: Bullicante, Hand-modeled, Iridescent.

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Iridescent or Pearlescent Effect (Iridescent Glass) o The outer surface of the clear/smoked glass has a smooth iridescent finish that reflects flashes of color when light hits it. o...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Mortar in order to grind , 1920, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante
Murano Glass Mortar in order to grind , 1920, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante

Murano Glass Mortar in order to grind , 1920, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Technique Bullicante. Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a grid or thre...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Techniques: Bullicante, Sommerso, Murano Massello Italian.
Murano Glass Vase Techniques: Bullicante, Sommerso, Murano Massello Italian.

Murano Glass Vase Techniques: Bullicante, Sommerso, Murano Massello Italian.

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Technique Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a grid or thre...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano vase 1950, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante, Cordonato, Hand-modeled
Murano vase 1950, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante, Cordonato, Hand-modeled

Murano vase 1950, Italian, Techniques: Bullicante, Cordonato, Hand-modeled

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Techniques: Technique Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Technique Bullicante , 1930, Italian, Art Deco.
Murano Technique Bullicante , 1930, Italian, Art Deco.

Murano Technique Bullicante , 1930, Italian, Art Deco.

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Murano Technique Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a grid ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pulegoso
Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pulegoso

Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Paolo Venini Technique Pulegoso

By Paolo Venini

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Technique Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a grid or thre...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Techniques: Lattimo, Bullicante
Murano, 1950, Italian, Techniques: Lattimo, Bullicante

Murano, 1950, Italian, Techniques: Lattimo, Bullicante

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Later, during the 1950s, lattimo glass was adopted by almost all the glass furnaces on the island and achieved excellent results in figures. Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical b...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1930, Italian.  Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Murano, 1930, Italian.  Attributed to Carlo Scarpa

Murano, 1930, Italian. Attributed to Carlo Scarpa

By Carlo Scarpa

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

During the 1950s, the sommerso style became world-famous thanks to the work of Flavio Poli, artistic director of Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles....

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930
Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930

Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930

By Barovier Seguso & Ferro

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Murano Technique Bullicante Controlled and symmetrical bubbles. The glass remains completely transparent, but inside it houses uniform and perfectly aligned rows of bubbles (a grid...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Gold

Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, Style, Italia 1950
Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, Style, Italia 1950

Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, Style, Italia 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The techniques most used by Archimede Seguso were: Bullicante: controlled and uniform bubbles trapped within the Murano glass, in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Murano Glass

Amaizing Murano, 1960, Italian, Attributed to Seguso
Amaizing Murano, 1960, Italian, Attributed to Seguso

Amaizing Murano, 1960, Italian, Attributed to Seguso

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

The techniques most used by Archimede Seguso were: Bullicante: controlled and uniform bubbles trapped within the Murano glass, in the 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Quaker Edwardian Classical Compote in Stirling Castle Pattern
Quaker Edwardian Classical Compote in Stirling Castle Pattern

Quaker Edwardian Classical Compote in Stirling Castle Pattern

By Quaker Silver Company

Located in New York, NY

Ovoid glass support with controlled bubble and silver acanthus leaf borders; mounted to silver gadrooned flange.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano White and Silver Inclusions Glass Table Lamp
Murano White and Silver Inclusions Glass Table Lamp

Murano White and Silver Inclusions Glass Table Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Murano Italian hand blown white glass table lamp, with silver mica flecks throughout and grey tone controlled bubbles on custom acrylic base. Rewired with new three way socket and co...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Light Pink Murano Glass Ashtray by Barbini
Light Pink Murano Glass Ashtray by Barbini

Light Pink Murano Glass Ashtray by Barbini

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Stamford, CT

Light pink with all-over bullicante (controlled bubbles) and gold flecks.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight

Georgous Big Dolphin and Fish Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight

By Arte Nuova Murano

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Showing some blue dolphins and fishes with a Coral Reef inside, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yellow and clear.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Art Glass Bowl with Air Bubbles
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Art Glass Bowl with Air Bubbles

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Art Glass Bowl with Air Bubbles

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing folded rim hand blown Murano glass ashtray / bowl with gold flecks and controlled air bubbles. Attributed to Barovier e Toso.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

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Controlled Bubble For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic controlled bubble available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, blown glass and metal, every controlled bubble was constructed with great care. Find 134 options for an antique or vintage controlled bubble now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the controlled bubble you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each controlled bubble bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one controlled bubble that is appealing in its simplicity, but Murano, Fratelli Toso and Ercole Barovier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Controlled Bubble?

Prices for a controlled bubble start at $95 and top out at $6,400 with the average selling for $875.

Questions About Controlled Bubble

  • 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.