Skip to main content

Controlled Bubble

to
64
342
185
531
18
11
323
32
30
13
13
5
2
1
1
1
1
7
523
29
11
326
134
1
2
9
7
51
64
28
14
15
534
284
279
246
147
465
378
64
64
27
560
548
548
31
31
18
13
13
Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell by Venini Murano attrib., Italy 1970
Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell by Venini Murano attrib., Italy 1970

Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell by Venini Murano attrib., Italy 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Venini, Flavio Poli

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 element really rare and hard ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Amber Sommerso Bowl in Style of Seguso, Glows in UV
Murano Glass Amber Sommerso Bowl in Style of Seguso, Glows in UV

Murano Glass Amber Sommerso Bowl in Style of Seguso, Glows in UV

By Seguso, Venini, Flavio Poli

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

A beautiful, sculptural vintage Italian Murano hand blown bowl in style of Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte was made in sommerso technique of amber glass with controlled bubble e...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Robert Eickholt Large Dichroic Disc Sculpture, American Art Glass
Robert Eickholt Large Dichroic Disc Sculpture, American Art Glass

Robert Eickholt Large Dichroic Disc Sculpture, American Art Glass

By Robert Eickholt

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The piece has flattened disc shape with flowing rows of controlled bubbles emphasizing the soft, rounded outline and directing the eye towards the colorful central design element.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

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 Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" 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 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 Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

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 Glass "Strawberry" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Seguso Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass "Strawberry" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Seguso Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass "Strawberry" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Seguso 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

Murano Barovier 'Zebrati' Decor Glass Shell Bowl Hollywood Regency, 1960s
Murano Barovier 'Zebrati' Decor Glass Shell Bowl Hollywood Regency, 1960s

Murano Barovier 'Zebrati' Decor Glass Shell Bowl Hollywood Regency, 1960s

Located in London, GB

Displaying a rich yellow-amber hue, the bowl incorporates the bullicante (controlled bubble) technique, in which gold adheres to each bubble, creating a distinctive decorative pattern.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Giovanni Dalla Fina Iridescent White Murano Glass Textured Vase, 1990s
Giovanni Dalla Fina Iridescent White Murano Glass Textured Vase, 1990s

Giovanni Dalla Fina Iridescent White Murano Glass Textured Vase, 1990s

By Giovanni Dalla Fina

Located in Villaverla, IT

Master glassmaker Giovanni Dalla Fina expertly adorned the cylindrical body with large, applied clear glass prunts, or cabochons, which are densely packed with controlled bubble incl...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Art Glass Vase
Vintage Italian Art Glass Vase

Vintage Italian Art Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A delicate lattice effect, achieved through a controlled bubble technique, lends remarkable depth and texture to the glass, highlighting the artistry and innovation synonymous with I...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

"String Of Pearls" Glass Vase By Gunnel Nyman For Nuutäjarvi-Nottsjö
"String Of Pearls" Glass Vase By Gunnel Nyman For Nuutäjarvi-Nottsjö

"String Of Pearls" Glass Vase By Gunnel Nyman For Nuutäjarvi-Nottsjö

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Gunnel Nyman

Located in Norwalk, CT

The "String of Pearls" is celebrated for its masterful use of controlled bubbles (a technique known in Finnish as helminauha).

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb
Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

Magnum Murano Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture Fish Ocean Beach Sea Orb

By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese, Elio Raffaeli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hand made on the venetian island of murano in Italy, this gorgeous aquatic paperweight sculpture features multiple layers of an oceanic deep sea scene with colorful angel fish, coral...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

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

Vintage Polish Blown Glass Vase
Vintage Polish Blown Glass Vase

Vintage Polish Blown Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The standout feature is a masterfully executed "controlled bubble"—a distinctive teardrop-shaped air pocket—suspended perfectly within the solid glass foot.

Category

Late 20th Century Polish Minimalist Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Cut Glass Paperweight – Flowers In Inclusion (bohemian Style).
Antique Cut Glass Paperweight – Flowers In Inclusion (bohemian Style).

Antique Cut Glass Paperweight – Flowers In Inclusion (bohemian Style).

Located in Bilzen, BE

Features: Handmade faceted crystal dome with brilliant optical clarity and symmetrical multi-facet cuts Encased lampwork floral design in vivid colors: red, yellow, green, and blue,...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl in Style of Seguso, Glows in UV
Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl in Style of Seguso, Glows in UV

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl in Style of Seguso, Glows in UV

By Venini, Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

A beautiful, sculptural vintage Italian Murano hand blown bowl in style of Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte was made in sommerso technique of blue glass with controlled bubble ef...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White
Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White

Daum France Blown Crystal Art Glass Paperweight Signed Egg Shape Red Blue White

By Daum, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Signed Etched Daum France Clear Crystal Art Glass Egg Shape Paperweight with a Flower Design in Red, Black & White with Artistic Controlled Bubbles. A very beautiful Crystal ...

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970
XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

XL Glass Bullicante "Red" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Venini Murano, Italy, 1970

By Venini, 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 red, what makes the element really rare and hard to...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

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

Green Glass Vase with Controlled Air Bubbles by Jacob Bang, 1950s
Green Glass Vase with Controlled Air Bubbles by Jacob Bang, 1950s

Green Glass Vase with Controlled Air Bubbles by Jacob Bang, 1950s

By Kastrup

Located in Esbjerg, DK

It is made from hand blown clear and green glass featuring tiny controlled air bubbles created using a small syringe.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina with Tropical Fish, 1990s
Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina with Tropical Fish, 1990s

Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina with Tropical Fish, 1990s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Two meticulously hand-modeled tropical fish—one in bright orange and yellow, the other in striking white and blue—appear to swim through a field of "Bullicante" controlled bubbles. T...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Seguso Murano Glass Bowl, Lavender and White, Circa 1950s
Vintage Seguso Murano Glass Bowl, Lavender and White, Circa 1950s

Vintage Seguso Murano Glass Bowl, Lavender and White, Circa 1950s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese, Seguso, Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Miami, FL

The outside of the bowl is pure white with rows of controlled bubbles that move up onto the rim. The inside of the bowl is a beautiful lavender/eggplant color.

Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Latticino Filigrana Glass Paperweight, Marked, 1950s-1960s
Fratelli Toso Murano Latticino Filigrana Glass Paperweight, Marked, 1950s-1960s

Fratelli Toso Murano Latticino Filigrana Glass Paperweight, Marked, 1950s-1960s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The pink and blue filaments vary in color intensity, ranging from light pastels to bright pops of color; controlled bubbles are positioned among the latticino fragments, creating an ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Galliano Ferro Murano Glass Bowl, Uranium Bullicante, Italy, 1960s
Galliano Ferro Murano Glass Bowl, Uranium Bullicante, Italy, 1960s

Galliano Ferro Murano Glass Bowl, Uranium Bullicante, Italy, 1960s

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Glasgow, GB

The piece is executed with thick glass walls, giving it a substantial weight and a tactile quality that reinforces its dual function as both an object of display and a practical bowl...

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Iridescent Opalescent Murano Glass Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Iridescent Opalescent Murano Glass Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s

Iridescent Opalescent Murano Glass Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s

By Giovanni Dalla Fina

Located in Villaverla, IT

This opalescent Venetian art glass features controlled bubbles and applied bosses in a postmodern style.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Opaline Filigrana Murano Chandelier
Mid-Century Opaline Filigrana Murano Chandelier

Mid-Century Opaline Filigrana Murano Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

That lower section is distinguished by controlled bubbles and vertical ribbing, details that lend depth and a gentle shimmer across the surface.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Boho Italian Murano Cockatoo
Vintage Boho Italian Murano Cockatoo

Vintage Boho Italian Murano Cockatoo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The bird is dramatically perched atop a heavy, clear glass sphere infused with "bullicante" (controlled bubbles), adding a layer of effervescent texture and light refraction to the c...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pipe in Murano in color orange, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled
Pipe in Murano in color orange, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled

Pipe in Murano in color orange, 1950, Italian, 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 Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pipe in Murano in color orange, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled
Pipe in Murano in color orange, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled

Pipe in Murano in color orange, 1950, Italian, 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 Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pipe in Murano in color yellow, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled
Pipe in Murano in color yellow, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled

Pipe in Murano in color yellow, 1950, Italian, 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 Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Pipe in Murano in color Green, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled
Pipe in Murano in color Green, 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled

Pipe in Murano in color Green, 1950, Italian, 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 Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Glass Blue Four Leaf Clover Sommerso Bowl, Glows in UV
Seguso Murano Glass Blue Four Leaf Clover Sommerso Bowl, Glows in UV

Seguso Murano Glass Blue Four Leaf Clover Sommerso Bowl, Glows in UV

By Murano Glass Sommerso, Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Heavy, sculptural Murano glass bowl was made of blue glass with controlled bubbles effect encased inside the clear glass layer in sommerso technique.

Category

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

Materials

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

Pair of Mid Century Modern Paperweights in Ruby Murano glass, Italy 1970s
Pair of Mid Century Modern Paperweights in Ruby Murano glass, Italy 1970s

Pair of Mid Century Modern Paperweights in Ruby Murano glass, Italy 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

Each piece is formed as a substantial, near-perfect sphere of rich ruby-red glass, densely populated with suspended air bubbles of varying sizes. The controlled bubble inclusions cre...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Turtle Sculpture & Ashtray by Barovier & Toso
Mid-Century Murano Glass Turtle Sculpture & Ashtray by Barovier & Toso

Mid-Century Murano Glass Turtle Sculpture & Ashtray by Barovier & Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Vienna, AT

Creator: Barovier & Toso Design Period: 1950–1959 Place of Origin: Murano, Italy Materials: Blown Murano Glass, 24k Gold Leaf Technique: Cordonato Oro (Ribbed Gold), Bullicante (Cont...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Bull Sculpture with Original Label, Italy, circa 1960s
Murano Glass Bull Sculpture with Original Label, Italy, circa 1960s

Murano Glass Bull Sculpture with Original Label, Italy, circa 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The combination of the geometric inclusions and the controlled bubble effect creates a dynamic visual rhythm, allowing the sculpture to catch and refract the light beautifully from e...

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso, 1960s
Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso, 1960s

Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Attributed to Fratelli Toso, 1960s

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Glasgow, GB

The composition is further enriched by the use of bullicante, a controlled bubble technique in which evenly spaced air bubbles are suspended within the body of the glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Brian Lonsway Paperweight, Toledo OH, American Art Studio Glass, 1980
Brian Lonsway Paperweight, Toledo OH, American Art Studio Glass, 1980

Brian Lonsway Paperweight, Toledo OH, American Art Studio Glass, 1980

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage sculptural art glass paperweight features a free-flowing central core of light amber glass and controlled bubbles, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique.

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Mikael Axenbrant “Yasur” Mid Century Swedish Art Glass Vase, 1980s
Mikael Axenbrant “Yasur” Mid Century Swedish Art Glass Vase, 1980s

Mikael Axenbrant “Yasur” Mid Century Swedish Art Glass Vase, 1980s

Located in Nottingham, GB

His work is recognised for its technically demanding construction, substantial sculptural forms and innovative use of colour, controlled bubbles, filigree and other decorative techni...

Category

Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Coral Pink Frond Textured Murano Attributed to Barovier
Mid-Century Coral Pink Frond Textured Murano Attributed to Barovier

Mid-Century Coral Pink Frond Textured Murano Attributed to Barovier

By Barovier

Located in Chicago, IL

‘Bullicante’ is a glass-blowing technique in which the glassmaker intentionally creates and controls bubbles within the glass to form desired patterns.

Category

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier-Attributed, Signed Murano Red Glass Vase with a Bullicante Rim
Barovier-Attributed, Signed Murano Red Glass Vase with a Bullicante Rim

Barovier-Attributed, Signed Murano Red Glass Vase with a Bullicante Rim

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant Murano art glass vase, attributed to Barovier and signed, characterized by a striking ruby red cylindrical body and a clear glass upper section enriched with fine controlled ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Six Arm Bullicante and Rigaree Murano Chandelier
Midcentury Six Arm Bullicante and Rigaree Murano Chandelier

Midcentury Six Arm Bullicante and Rigaree Murano Chandelier

Located in Chicago, IL

"Bullicante" is a glass-blowing technique in which the glassmaker intentionally creates and controls bubbles within the glass to form desired patterns.

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980
Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh Scotland, Ca 1980

By Caithness Scotland

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The paperweight has a cone, egg shaped form, having colours including blue swirl with orange net to the centre and medium bubble and smaller controlled bubbles, making a very distinc...

Category

20th Century Scottish Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Pulegoso Glass MCM Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Murano Pulegoso Glass MCM Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

Murano Pulegoso Glass MCM Table Lamp, Italy, 1970s

By Seguso

Located in Beograd, RS

The hexagonal form is distinguished by an intricate network of controlled bubbles and mineral-like inclusions, creating a remarkable stone-like appearance that shifts between ivory, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Seguso Vetri d’Arte Wall Light in Murano Pulegoso Glass
Seguso Vetri d’Arte Wall Light in Murano Pulegoso Glass

Seguso Vetri d’Arte Wall Light in Murano Pulegoso Glass

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Below, the elongated glass cup employs a controlled bubble (bullicante-like) effect, with larger, more rhythmically dispersed air inclusions.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Tall Post-Modern Art Glass Vase by Young & Constantin, Green and Cobalt Organic
Tall Post-Modern Art Glass Vase by Young & Constantin, Green and Cobalt Organic

Tall Post-Modern Art Glass Vase by Young & Constantin, Green and Cobalt Organic

By Young & Constantin 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Their work often features bold color combinations, organic forms, and techniques such as controlled bubbles and sommerso layering. Dimensions: 5"W x 2.75"D x 19.75"H Circa: 1990s...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Late 20th Century Italian Murano Overlaid Crystal Glass Decorative Vase
Large Late 20th Century Italian Murano Overlaid Crystal Glass Decorative Vase

Large Late 20th Century Italian Murano Overlaid Crystal Glass Decorative Vase

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The vase is extensively worked with colorful overlapping murrine and several layers of blown glass, combined with the bullicante technique, where large controlled bubbles are trapped...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Venetian Murano Glass Dolphin Candlestick with Gold Leaf
1960s Venetian Murano Glass Dolphin Candlestick with Gold Leaf

1960s Venetian Murano Glass Dolphin Candlestick with Gold Leaf

Located in Villaverla, IT

These elements feature a masterfully achieved "controlled bubble" pattern—a signature Venetian technique where tiny spheres of air are trapped in a perfect, rhythmic grid.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Vintage Murano Bullicante & Gold Aventurine Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso
Vintage Murano Bullicante & Gold Aventurine Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso

Vintage Murano Bullicante & Gold Aventurine Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Chicago, IL

The clear shade is decorated with "Bullicante", which in Italian literally means "full of bubbles". To get the controlled bubble effect, a metallic mold with spikes comes in contact ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Karin Hammar for Stockholms Glasbruk Vase, Sweden Art Glass, Glows in UV
Rare Karin Hammar for Stockholms Glasbruk Vase, Sweden Art Glass, Glows in UV

Rare Karin Hammar for Stockholms Glasbruk Vase, Sweden Art Glass, Glows in UV

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Graphic, geometrical body of the vase was made in blue glass with dark blue pigment inclusions and controlled bubbles; it is supported by a bright mottled yellow glass base.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Murano Glass Vase with 24K Gold Flecks after Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso
Murano Glass Vase with 24K Gold Flecks after Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso

Murano Glass Vase with 24K Gold Flecks after Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

It features the complex bullicante technique, creating a remarkably uniform, captive matrix of controlled air bubbles that interact brilliantly with the golden inclusions.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Handblown Tall Glass Centerpiece Epergne from Biot France
Handblown Tall Glass Centerpiece Epergne from Biot France

Handblown Tall Glass Centerpiece Epergne from Biot France

By Biot

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful and not often found in this striking rose and clear color, hand blown art glass with signature controlled bubble base created by master glass blowers using original equipme...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Lorraine Austin for Snake Oil Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass
Lorraine Austin for Snake Oil Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass

Lorraine Austin for Snake Oil Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large round art glass paperweight features complex multicolored fused glass and controlled bubbles core, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Rare Patricia Esch Large Red Vase, Early American Studio Glass
Rare Patricia Esch Large Red Vase, Early American Studio Glass

Rare Patricia Esch Large Red Vase, Early American Studio Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Mostly monochromatic ruby red color showcases the fluid, organic shape of the vase, while light gradations of color in the lower part of the vase and some controlled bubbles help con...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Rare Patricia Esch Bud Vase, Early American Studio Glass, 1969
Rare Patricia Esch Bud Vase, Early American Studio Glass, 1969

Rare Patricia Esch Bud Vase, Early American Studio Glass, 1969

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Stripes of fused glass in dark, jewel-like green color showcase the fluid, organic shape of the vase, while light gradations of color and some controlled bubbles help convey the dens...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Jim Karg Sommerso Flame Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s
Jim Karg Sommerso Flame Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

Jim Karg Sommerso Flame Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage studio art glass sculpture or paperweight features flame shaped body with swirling colored glass core in red, white, and blue colors, accented with large controlled bubbles ...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture
Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Pear Scupture

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The red hues make the pieces visually vibrant, while the controlled bubbles add texture and light-reflecting qualities.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Gold Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Circa 1970s
Murano Gold Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Circa 1970s

Murano Gold Table Lamp by Giovanni Dalla Fina, Circa 1970s

By Giovanni Dalla Fina

Located in Villaverla, IT

The glass itself is mesmerizing, utilizing signature techniques developed by the masters of Murano: Controlled-Bubble Technique: This intricate process involves trapping hundreds of...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid-Century Gold Aventurine Bullicante on White Murano Table Lamps
Pair of Mid-Century Gold Aventurine Bullicante on White Murano Table Lamps

Pair of Mid-Century Gold Aventurine Bullicante on White Murano Table Lamps

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Chicago, IL

The bullicante technique creates the controlled bubbles that ornament the glass, creating a polka dot pattern throughout.

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s
Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

Jim Karg Sommerso Disk Sculpture, American Studio Glass 1990s

By Rollin Karg

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage studio art glass sculpture or paperweight features disk or pebble shaped body with swirling colored glass core in red, white, and blue colors, accented with large controlled ...

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

George Thompson for Steuben Glass Art Deco Paperweight 1952, Signed
George Thompson for Steuben Glass Art Deco Paperweight 1952, Signed

George Thompson for Steuben Glass Art Deco Paperweight 1952, Signed

By Steuben Glass, George Thompson

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage large art glass paperweight features sculptural oval silhouette with central design of a wide white glass latticino ribbon wrapped around large controlled bubble, encased in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas
18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas

18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extraordinary large example, the clear handblown goblet, the bowl of the goblet, finely engraved with the armorial crest of Gundlach family with a controlled bubble collar. Raised...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Controlled Bubble", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.