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Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Bowl after Seguso, circa 1960s
Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Bowl after Seguso, circa 1960s

Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Bowl after Seguso, circa 1960s

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

Piece is oblong with a controlled bubble 'bullicante' design. A great piece for a cocktail table, sideboard/credenza, shelf, etc.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass 1950s Rocket Decanter
Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass 1950s Rocket Decanter

Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass 1950s Rocket Decanter

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass decanter.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Barbini 1950s Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Rocket Decanter
Murano Barbini 1950s Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Rocket Decanter

Murano Barbini 1950s Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Rocket Decanter

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks rocket shaped Italian art glass decanter.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier/Barbini Large Hand Blown Crystal Shell Bowl
Barovier/Barbini Large Hand Blown Crystal Shell Bowl

Barovier/Barbini Large Hand Blown Crystal Shell Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The internal layer is filled with gold leaf and the outer cased layer is extremely well executed controlled bubbles, in a technique named "Bullicante".

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s
Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s

Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl with Silver Flecks, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

An amazing colorful hand blown Murano glass bowl with controlled bubbles and aventurine technique with silver flecks.

Category

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

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Mid Century Murano Bowl att. to Seguso
Large Mid Century Murano Bowl att. to Seguso

Large Mid Century Murano Bowl att. to Seguso

Located in New York, NY

The blue glass features gold flake inclusions, with controlled bubbles, and a polished pontil. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to display condition, free o...

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Josef Schott Bubble Glass Table Lamp, Silk Shade, Smålandshyttan, Sweden, 1960s
Josef Schott Bubble Glass Table Lamp, Silk Shade, Smålandshyttan, Sweden, 1960s

Josef Schott Bubble Glass Table Lamp, Silk Shade, Smålandshyttan, Sweden, 1960s

By Josef Schott, Smålandshyttan

Located in The Hague, NL

The heavy glass body refracts the light softly when illuminated, emphasizing the dimensional quality of the controlled bubble decoration. The lamp is paired with a renewed silk shade...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silk, Glass

Kosta Boda Green and Clear Art Glass Collectable Paperweight
Kosta Boda Green and Clear Art Glass Collectable Paperweight

Kosta Boda Green and Clear Art Glass Collectable Paperweight

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful vintage glass art paperweight with multi sized controlled bubbles in green and clear accenting the close concentric complex.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Large Barbini Murano White Gold Ribbed Glass Table Lamp
Large Barbini Murano White Gold Ribbed Glass Table Lamp

Large Barbini Murano White Gold Ribbed Glass Table Lamp

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large Murano Italian handblown ribbed glass white and gold controlled bubbles table lamp by Alfredo Barbini. The hand blown glass is decorated with pair of round gold inclusions glas...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Large Murano Mazzega White & Clear Table Lamps
Pair Large Murano Mazzega White & Clear Table Lamps

Pair Large Murano Mazzega White & Clear Table Lamps

By Mazzega

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The design of the glass is executed with a unique clear and white control bubble pattern. Newly wired with 3-way brass sockets and rayon covered cords.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass "Red Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass "Red Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass "Red Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

It is made in Murano technique with controlled bubbles inside the glass and has a fantastic form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight
Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Postmodern Murano Glass Amber Bird Figurine Paperweight

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful bird figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; amber colored glass gather with swirls of light-colored glass ribbons is cased over with clear glass. Controlled...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Murano Glass

xl  Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
xl  Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

xl Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant light yellow Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is yellow what makes the vase really rare and h...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Rare Sommerso Glass Fish by Marcolin Brothers, 1960s
Vintage Rare Sommerso Glass Fish by Marcolin Brothers, 1960s

Vintage Rare Sommerso Glass Fish by Marcolin Brothers, 1960s

By FM Konstglas 1

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Rare FM Konstglas Ronneby amber fish 32cm long of the 1960s A beautiful and rare example of a fish glass figurine from the Swedish FM Konstglas company, made in the controlle...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Multicolor Murrine Art Glass Paperweight
Murano Multicolor Murrine Art Glass Paperweight

Murano Multicolor Murrine Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano glass faceted paperweight with multicolor murrina and air bubbles, Italy, 1960s. Spectacular and luxury large Murano handblown colorful Millefiori paperweight with faceted edg...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray Blue
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray Blue

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray Blue

By Angelo Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Bowl is a blue hue with a controlled bubble design. Great as a standalone piece, jewelry catchall, nut bowl, etc., or as an ashtray with its clear/transparent cigarette rest on edge ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Beranek Czech Art Glass Vase by Pavel Juda
Beranek Czech Art Glass Vase by Pavel Juda

Beranek Czech Art Glass Vase by Pavel Juda

By Beranek Glass 1, Pavel Juda

Located in Fairfield, CA

Lovely tapered shape with a spiral of interior controlled bubbles leading from the center to the base.

Category

Late 20th Century Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Blown Irregular Shaped Plum Low Vase, Contemporary
Murano Blown Irregular Shaped Plum Low Vase, Contemporary

Murano Blown Irregular Shaped Plum Low Vase, Contemporary

Located in Westport, CT

Wonderful one of a kind artisan blown irregular block-shaped low vase/bowl with large controlled bubbles to one side and center floating orb shape in layers of plum and citron execut...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Scalloped Edge
Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Scalloped Edge

Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Scalloped Edge

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

Bowl is blue and silver with a controlled bubble design, in the style of Italian designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1960s, Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase

Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Ballerina Table Lamps in Lavender Glass
Vintage Murano Ballerina Table Lamps in Lavender Glass

Vintage Murano Ballerina Table Lamps in Lavender Glass

Located in Smyrna, GA

Beautiful chunks of glass with PEACOCK design in dark LAVENDER, with SILVER flecks within. Controlled bubbles and ballerina-like petaled base of clear glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass Bullicante red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
Large Murano Glass Bullicante red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

Large Murano Glass Bullicante red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant red Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is red what makes the vase really rare and hard to find.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Bullicante Glass Ashtray Bowl Seguso Attributed 1950s
Murano Bullicante Glass Ashtray Bowl Seguso Attributed 1950s

Murano Bullicante Glass Ashtray Bowl Seguso Attributed 1950s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Stockholm, SE

This beautifully hand-blown piece showcases a rich cobalt blue interior encased within thick, clear glass infused with delicate bullicante (controlled bubble) technique, creating a l...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Footed Squared Top Compote Bowl
Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Footed Squared Top Compote Bowl

Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Footed Squared Top Compote Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and unusual shape, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pedestal compote bowl.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Barbini Vintage 50s Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Cookie Jar
Murano Barbini Vintage 50s Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Cookie Jar

Murano Barbini Vintage 50s Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Cookie Jar

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown turquoise blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass cookie jar / container.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Gold Leaf

Balboa Opalescent Murano Bullicante Table Lamp
Balboa Opalescent Murano Bullicante Table Lamp

Balboa Opalescent Murano Bullicante Table Lamp

By Balboa

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage 1950's Balboa Murano bullicante controlled bubble opalescent glass table lamp on step tiered white alabaster base. 8 inches by 8 inches square base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Murano Barbini Teal Blue Green Gold Fleck Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Murano Barbini Teal Blue Green Gold Fleck Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray

Murano Barbini Teal Blue Green Gold Fleck Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

The bowl has four indents on the rim, with "Bullicante" controlled bubble decoration and filled with gold leaf on the inside.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant green Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is green, what makes the vase really rare and hard to ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Fratelli Toso Opal Pink Bubbles Vintage Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Murano Fratelli Toso Opal Pink Bubbles Vintage Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Murano Fratelli Toso Opal Pink Bubbles Vintage Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, and published in the company books.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Modern Krosno Tapered Green Vase Art Glass Poland
Mid-Century Modern Krosno Tapered Green Vase Art Glass Poland

Mid-Century Modern Krosno Tapered Green Vase Art Glass Poland

By Krosno

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Hand blown tapered with controlled bubble at the bottom. Dimensions: 11" H x 5" diameter Delivery within 200 miles from San Diego CA is available for an additional fee.

Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Boho Tamara Aladin Bubble Vase
Vintage Boho Tamara Aladin Bubble Vase

Vintage Boho Tamara Aladin Bubble Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It is in great vintage condition, showing minor wear and perhaps a controlled bubble or two in the glass consistent with its hand-blown age and history.

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Large 1.3kg Murano Glass Bullicante purple Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970
Large 1.3kg Murano Glass Bullicante purple Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970

Large 1.3kg Murano Glass Bullicante purple Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant light purple Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is purple with bubbles inside the glass what ma...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Gold Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant
Murano Gold Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant

Murano Gold Glass Bell Shaped Chandelier or Pendant

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The glass has vertical ribbing along with rows of controlled bubbles. Attributed to Barovier & Toso. Fixture uses regular A base bulb.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant purple Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic leaf form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant dark red Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is dark red what makes the vase really rare and har...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Orange Gold Fleck Bubbles Pear Top Italian Art Glass Container Vanity Jar
Murano Orange Gold Fleck Bubbles Pear Top Italian Art Glass Container Vanity Jar

Murano Orange Gold Fleck Bubbles Pear Top Italian Art Glass Container Vanity Jar

By Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rich persimmon orange over white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass candy container or vanity jewelry box.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Murano Icy Venini Ceiling Fixture
Vintage Murano Icy Venini Ceiling Fixture

Vintage Murano Icy Venini Ceiling Fixture

By Venini

Located in Westport, CT

Vintage Venini dome shaped ceiling fixture upheld by a lovely graduated center stem and canopy blown in the pulegoso technique (controlled bubbles that created a shimmery illuminati...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass Bullicante blue silver Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970
Large Murano Glass Bullicante blue silver Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970

Large Murano Glass Bullicante blue silver Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant light brown Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is blue with silver flakes inside the blue glass...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante PINK Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970s
Large Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante PINK Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970s

Large Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante PINK Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant light brown Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is PINK what makes the vase really rare and har...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant purple pink Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic leaf form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant green Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic round form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant purple pink Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic leaf form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant purple pink Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic leaf form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant purple red Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic leaf form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Vases with Gold Dust and Bullicante Bubbles
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Vases with Gold Dust and Bullicante Bubbles

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Vases with Gold Dust and Bullicante Bubbles

Located in Villaverla, IT

Venetian master glassmakers formed each vase using traditional mouth-blown glass methods, meticulously trapping controlled air bubbles within molten crystal glass layers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Shape. Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant purple pink Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic leaf form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Table Lamps by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1960s
Murano Glass Table Lamps by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1960s

Murano Glass Table Lamps by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1960s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of similar Murano Italian handblown white and gold controlled bubbles glass table lamps by Alfredo Barbini.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair Large Murano Torchiere Sconces with Black Glass Base
Pair Large Murano Torchiere Sconces with Black Glass Base

Pair Large Murano Torchiere Sconces with Black Glass Base

Located in Troy, MI

Oversized, twisted black glass finials are accented with a ribbed, brass band and the mouth blown globes have gold inclusions and controlled bubble detailing. Rectangular polished br...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Located in Fairfield, CA

Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefully flattened small circle to the side of the top, it is unknown what...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Barovier et Toso, Circa Mid-20th Century
Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Barovier et Toso, Circa Mid-20th Century

Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Barovier et Toso, Circa Mid-20th Century

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

Bowl is oblong with an organic modern form and big controlled bubble design. A beautiful blue hue and great piece for a sideboard/credenza, cocktail table, etc.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Pink Murano Sommerso Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1960s
Archimede Seguso Pink Murano Sommerso Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1960s

Archimede Seguso Pink Murano Sommerso Bullicante Glass Bowl / Ashtray, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Gorgeous hand blown glass bowl in pink color with controlled bubbles and organic design shape. Attributed to Archimede Seguso.

Category

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

Materials

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

Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant purple Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The ashtray has a nice organic leaf form.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl
Italian Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl

Italian Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl

By Angelo Seguso, Venini

Located in New York, NY

Piece is a juicy orange hue with a controlled bubble 'bullicante' design. Great as a standalone piece, to hold jewelry on a vanity, office desk, or for nuts, etc. on side or cocktail...

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture After Seguso, Circa 1960s
Italian Murano Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture After Seguso, Circa 1960s

Italian Murano Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture After Seguso, Circa 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in New York, NY

Pheasant bird is a light yellow/ginger ale hue with a controlled bubble design and beautiful feather detail.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Sommerso Bullicante Art Glass Bowl
Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Sommerso Bullicante Art Glass Bowl

Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Sommerso Bullicante Art Glass Bowl

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Round shaped handblown blue Murano glass bowl or ashtray with controlled bubbles bowl attributted to Galliano Ferro.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

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

Art Deco Glass Bowl by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1930s with Gold Leaf
Art Deco Glass Bowl by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1930s with Gold Leaf

Art Deco Glass Bowl by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1930s with Gold Leaf

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

In a beautiful combination of clear cased glass with loads of gold leaf inclusions encased in the glass, and a controlled bubble effect known as 'a bolle'. This piece also has the or...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass 2, 4kg Bullicante Bubble Bowl Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
Glass 2, 4kg Bullicante Bubble Bowl Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

Glass 2, 4kg Bullicante Bubble Bowl Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

An elegant light brown Murano glass element utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bubbles within the glass. The main color is brown, what makes the vase really rare and ha...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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Controlled Bubble For Sale on 1stDibs

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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.