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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

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 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

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

Italian Murano Orange Art Glass Bowl

By Venini, Angelo Seguso

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 Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

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

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

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

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

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

Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Barovier et Toso
Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Barovier et Toso

Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Bowl Barovier et Toso

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

Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Orchid Pink
Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Orchid Pink

Vintage Murano Glass Table Lamps Orchid Pink

Located in Smyrna, GA

Two pieces of heavily ribbed PINK ORCHID Opaline vintage Murano glass with controlled bubbles are cinched at the waist, separated by brass wafers.

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Sommerso Italian Art Glass Kidney Shape Bowl
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Sommerso Italian Art Glass Kidney Shape Bowl

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Sommerso Italian Art Glass Kidney Shape Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching hand blown Pink Sommerso Murano glass bowl with inner controlled bubbles. Attributed to Archimede Seguso.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid Century Mid Century Murano Table Lamp by Barovier Y Toso Made in Italy 1950s
Mid Century Mid Century Murano Table Lamp by Barovier Y Toso Made in Italy 1950s

Mid Century Mid Century Murano Table Lamp by Barovier Y Toso Made in Italy 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

The lamp features a waisted form glass body, with gold flake inclusion, controlled bubbles, with a textured ribbed body.. The lamp is in excellent, clean, working condition and it in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Brad Shute Abstract Paperweight, American Art Glass
Brad Shute Abstract Paperweight, American Art Glass

Brad Shute Abstract Paperweight, American Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking paperweight has abstract green and white glass design encased inside clear glass; controlled bubbles, dispersed among the free-flowing colored glass swirls, guide the eye a...

Category

1990s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Venini for Disaronno Blue and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy
Venini for Disaronno Blue and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy

Venini for Disaronno Blue and White Fused Glass Ice Bucket, Murano Italy

By Venini

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent blue colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded hand...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Blue and Silver Murano Glass Ashtray or Catch-all Bowl
Blue and Silver Murano Glass Ashtray or Catch-all Bowl

Blue and Silver Murano Glass Ashtray or Catch-all Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Miami, FL

Venetian hand blown turquoise and clear glass with controlled bubble design (bullicante) and silver and discreet gold aventurine in a spiral pattern.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of BarovierAttributed  Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Table Lamps
Pair of BarovierAttributed  Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Table Lamps

Pair of BarovierAttributed Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Table Lamps

By Barovier

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The lamps are composed of a heavy clear art glass with ribbed stems and bulbous bases accented with controlled bubbles and aventurine. The posted dimensions of the lamps include the ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s

By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Striking blue, mouthblown controlled bubble art glass vase with decorative black eyes with clear middle resembling the eyes on peacock feathers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Murano Turquoise Art Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini, 1950s
Murano Turquoise Art Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini, 1950s

Murano Turquoise Art Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini, 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful Murano glass dish, it is clear with gold flecks and controlled bubbles. The catchall bowl is filled with bubbles on the inside.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Ashtray – 1960s – Anise Yellow, Hand-Blown with Air Bubbles
Italian Murano Glass Ashtray – 1960s – Anise Yellow, Hand-Blown with Air Bubbles

Italian Murano Glass Ashtray – 1960s – Anise Yellow, Hand-Blown with Air Bubbles

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Main Features: Origin: Italy, circa 1960s Technique: Hand-blown glass (Murano-style) Color: Anise yellow, with light-reactive nuances Shape: Round and slightly organic form Func...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Expressive West German Full Glass Bubble Table Lamp, circa 1970
Expressive West German Full Glass Bubble Table Lamp, circa 1970

Expressive West German Full Glass Bubble Table Lamp, circa 1970

Located in Voorburg, NL

Designed in West Germany in the late 1960s–1970s, it features a substantial clear glass bowl with controlled bubble inclusions, suspended within a minimalist polished steel frame.

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mide-century Murano Pheasant Art Glass Sculpture attributed to Barovier & Toso
Mide-century Murano Pheasant Art Glass Sculpture attributed to Barovier & Toso

Mide-century Murano Pheasant Art Glass Sculpture attributed to Barovier & Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Murano Art Glass Pheasant Figurine Attributed to Barovier & Toso, this exquisite mid-century sculpture features a striking deep blue hue enhanced by controlled bubbles an...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

A 20th Century Gold Flecked Murano Glass Lamp by Seguso
A 20th Century Gold Flecked Murano Glass Lamp by Seguso

A 20th Century Gold Flecked Murano Glass Lamp by Seguso

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1940 A Murano glass lamp by Seguso, the internal mossy green glass with gold avventurine flecks, submerged in clear glass overlay with bullicante control bubbles, all s...

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s
Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s

Unique Seguso Bullicante Bubble Murano Glass Shell Bowl Vase, Italy, 1970s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s An elegant green brown Murano glass bowl utilizing the bullicante technique of controlled bu...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Amber Murano Glass Catch-all Bowl
Amber Murano Glass Catch-all Bowl

Amber Murano Glass Catch-all Bowl

Located in Miami, FL

Venetian hand blown glass with controlled bubble design (bullicante), discreet gold aventurine and organic floral form.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair
Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bookends Decorative Objects, Pair

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial set Italian Murano pear fruit and egg decorative art glass bookends or decorative objects with a controlled bubble design in the style of Italian designer...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bookends

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Barovier Attributed Murano Cased Art Glass Vase
Mid-Century Modern Barovier Attributed Murano Cased Art Glass Vase

Mid-Century Modern Barovier Attributed Murano Cased Art Glass Vase

By Angelo Barovier

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The vase is a cased white over turquoise glass with ripples around the rim and a cascading controlled bubbles with aventurine in cased clear glass down the ribs of the sides.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson
Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson

Signed Steuben White Swirl & Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson

By George Thompson, Steuben Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Featuring a mesmerizing white swirl encircling a central controlled bubble, this piece exemplifies the timeless beauty and precision of Steuben glass.

Category

20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

A 20th Century Italian Purple Murano Glass Bullicante Lamp by Seguso
A 20th Century Italian Purple Murano Glass Bullicante Lamp by Seguso

A 20th Century Italian Purple Murano Glass Bullicante Lamp by Seguso

By Seguso

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1940 An early twentieth century Murano glass bullicante lamp, the internal sphere in amethyst then dipped in blue glass with control bubbles throughout. Height of base...

Category

20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles
Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles

Vintage Murano Glass Centerpiece Plate in Cobalt Blue with Applied Bubbles

Located in Villaverla, IT

The signature feature is the breathtaking use of the Bullicante (Controlled Bubble) technique. Rather than simple random bubbles, these are meticulously arranged, varying in size and...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Churba, Argentina, 1970s
Modernist Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Churba, Argentina, 1970s

Modernist Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl by Churba, Argentina, 1970s

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Executed in hand-blown smoked Murano-style glass with abundant controlled bubbles suspended throughout the body, creating a rich organic texture and luminous depth.

Category

20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands
Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands

Large Vintage Murano Glass Paperweight with Millefiori Garlands

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The millefiori design is set on the coppery gold background with controlled bubbles that give it a quilted appearance.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Midcentury Czechoslovak Art Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Circa 1960
Midcentury Czechoslovak Art Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Circa 1960

Midcentury Czechoslovak Art Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Circa 1960

Located in Praha, CZ

The paperweight features a clear glass body with a green controlled bubble and stylized plant motif inside, showcasing the quality and craftsmanship of Czechoslovak art glass from th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Tri-Color Sommerso Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s
Murano Tri-Color Sommerso Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s

Murano Tri-Color Sommerso Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Murano Tri-Color Sommerso Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s Striking Murano art glass vase featuring a dynamic tri-color design in vibrant orange, clear glass with controlled bubbles, an...

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Emerald Green Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
Murano Emerald Green Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase

Murano Emerald Green Gold Flecks Bubble Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Summerso emerald green, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Ruby Red Italian Art Glass Bowl
Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Ruby Red Italian Art Glass Bowl

Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Ruby Red Italian Art Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching hand blown Murano Burgundy red, gold flecks and controlled bubbles art glass bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Italian Murano Blue Art Glass Ashtray or Bowl

By Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A small and beautiful Italian Murano art glass ashtray or bowl in the style of Seguso, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Bowl has a controlled bubble design and swirls of Murano glass b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage AVEM Mini Bud Vases, Murano Italy, Signed
Pair of Vintage AVEM Mini Bud Vases, Murano Italy, Signed

Pair of Vintage AVEM Mini Bud Vases, Murano Italy, Signed

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of striking hand-blown mini bud vases was made in ruby red glass with clear glass bases and handles; larger vase has gold leaf inclusions and controlled bubbles in the clear gl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Daum Crystal Sulphide Paperweight, Blue Flower Design, France, 1970s
Daum Crystal Sulphide Paperweight, Blue Flower Design, France, 1970s

Daum Crystal Sulphide Paperweight, Blue Flower Design, France, 1970s

By Daum

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This beautiful example dates from around the 1970s, and features an array of controlled bubbles at its base, which sparkle and catch the light in a most attractive way.

Category

20th Century French Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Unique Handmade Boussu Translucent Green Glass Table Lamp, Belgium, 1960s
Unique Handmade Boussu Translucent Green Glass Table Lamp, Belgium, 1960s

Unique Handmade Boussu Translucent Green Glass Table Lamp, Belgium, 1960s

By Boussu

Located in Voorburg, NL

This large scale hand blown glass lamp has a beautiful clear and green color inside, within the main clear layer, controlled bubbles have been released and stretched by the glass mak...

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Art Glass Bowl with Bird & Silver Flecks
Midcentury Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Art Glass Bowl with Bird & Silver Flecks

Midcentury Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Art Glass Bowl with Bird & Silver Flecks

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Whimsical long tailed drinking bird in clear glass with silver and gold flecks on a controlled bubbles silver flecked yellow Murano glass bowl.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large & Heavy Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirled Art Glass Vase with Aventurine
Large & Heavy Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirled Art Glass Vase with Aventurine

Large & Heavy Mid-Century Modern Murano Swirled Art Glass Vase with Aventurine

By Barovier

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Please note we have another similar styled vase with controlled bubbles also posted and from the same estate.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Barovier & Toso "Bullicante" Murano Glass and  Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Barovier & Toso "Bullicante" Murano Glass and  Brass Pendant/Chandelier

Barovier & Toso "Bullicante" Murano Glass and Brass Pendant/Chandelier

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

A Barovier e Toso pendant in handblown 'Bullicante' Murano glass and polished brass. A ribbed and controlled-bubble glass up-light shade supports a standard-size socket.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano glass lamps . wonderful champagne color circa 1960
Pair of Murano glass lamps . wonderful champagne color circa 1960

Pair of Murano glass lamps . wonderful champagne color circa 1960

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The lips have exquisite internal bubbles that have been applied in a controlled fashion.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960s Mid-century Pink Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio
1960s Mid-century Pink Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

1960s Mid-century Pink Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

This hand-blown glass piece radiates in a vivid pink palette, elevated by the complex bullicante method—a technique where controlled bubbles are trapped in a rhythmic pattern to add ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Matched Pair of Crystal Trumpet Vases-Pairpoint
Matched Pair of Crystal Trumpet Vases-Pairpoint

Matched Pair of Crystal Trumpet Vases-Pairpoint

By Pairpoint Silver Company

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The connector is a matched pair of controlled bubbles in a crystal clear ball givng them an overall modern and clean look.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Vases

Materials

Crystal

ICET Murano Set of 2 Ashtrays Bowls Sommerso Glass Red & Blue
ICET Murano Set of 2 Ashtrays Bowls Sommerso Glass Red & Blue

ICET Murano Set of 2 Ashtrays Bowls Sommerso Glass Red & Blue

By ICET Murano

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The larger, free-flowing controlled bubbles create an illusion of texture and a complex light reflections inside of the bowl; the thinner layer of clear glass allows the bright Borde...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Lamp by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Lamp by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Lamp by Alfredo Barbini, Italy, 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Winter Park, FL

Hand-blown cased glass with controlled bubbles in rare color combination of purple layered over blue.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Barbini Murano Vintage White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fan Rim Flower Vase
Barbini Murano Vintage White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fan Rim Flower Vase

Barbini Murano Vintage White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fan Rim Flower Vase

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass fan shaped rim flower vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Pendant Lamp Italian hand blown glass vintage
Alfredo Barbini Pendant Lamp Italian hand blown glass vintage

Alfredo Barbini Pendant Lamp Italian hand blown glass vintage

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in South Charleston, WV

Cased genie glass with pink inside, and controlled bubbles in the outer glass with gold circles and flecks embedded in the white.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Murano 1950 Technique: Bubbles controlled
Murano 1950 Technique: Bubbles controlled

Murano 1950 Technique: Bubbles controlled

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Murano Glass

Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed
Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed

Carol Lahy Fused Art Glass Decorative Square Vide-Poche or Ashtray, Signed

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

All areas of solid color glass have controlled bubbles effect, adding to the texture and complexity of the piece.

Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

A 1950s Barovier Bullicante Clear Murano Glass Oval Bowl
A 1950s Barovier Bullicante Clear Murano Glass Oval Bowl

A 1950s Barovier Bullicante Clear Murano Glass Oval Bowl

By Barovier

Located in Aci Castello, IT

These bubbles, also known as "controlled bubbles," add a tactile and visual dimension to the bowl, creating an engaging and dynamic surface.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Venetian/Murano Barbini Turquoise Exotic Bird Sculptures
Pair of Venetian/Murano Barbini Turquoise Exotic Bird Sculptures

Pair of Venetian/Murano Barbini Turquoise Exotic Bird Sculptures

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Cased with clear crystal over a fabulous color combination of gold and turquoise with controlled bubbles along the wings, then shading back down to gold leaf at the tail.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Bowl after Seguso
Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Bowl after Seguso

Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Bowl after Seguso

By Angelo Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial Italian Murano emerald green art glass bowl with a controlled bubble design in the style of designer Angelo Seguso, circa mid-20th century, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Smoke Brown Star Shaped Art Glass Bowl, Italy 1950
Murano Sommerso Smoke Brown Star Shaped Art Glass Bowl, Italy 1950

Murano Sommerso Smoke Brown Star Shaped Art Glass Bowl, Italy 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

It has Aventurine silver flecks inclussions and controlled bubbles in different sizes. It has green accents on the edges.

Category

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

Materials

Silver 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.