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Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple
Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple

Vintage SDS Seapoot Group Art Glass Floral Paperweight, Cobalt Blue & Purple

Located in San Diego, CA

. #9101 The centerpiece is meticulously crafted with layers of pointed purple petals that spiral outward from a vibrant yellow and red millefiori cane "eye" at the core. Delicate co...

Category

Late 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Elegant Pair of Murano Black & Gold Vases by Pino Signoretto. Italy, 1960's.
Elegant Pair of Murano Black & Gold Vases by Pino Signoretto. Italy, 1960's.

Elegant Pair of Murano Black & Gold Vases by Pino Signoretto. Italy, 1960's.

By Pino Signoretto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The vertically ribbed (optic) bodies are further embellished with controlled bubble inclusions, adding depth and texture to the surface.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Barovier & Toso Ruby Red Murano Bullicante Ashtray with Gold Foil, 1950s
Rare Barovier & Toso Ruby Red Murano Bullicante Ashtray with Gold Foil, 1950s

Rare Barovier & Toso Ruby Red Murano Bullicante Ashtray with Gold Foil, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Bochum, NRW

This sculptural piece showcases the bullicante (controlled bubble) technique, a hallmark of Venetian master glassmakers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Barovier Toso Italian Art Glass Flower Vase White Opalescent Gold Flecks
Murano Barovier Toso Italian Art Glass Flower Vase White Opalescent Gold Flecks

Murano Barovier Toso Italian Art Glass Flower Vase White Opalescent Gold Flecks

By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano White Orange Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures Bowl
Barbini Murano White Orange Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures Bowl

Barbini Murano White Orange Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptures Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark orange, white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell sculptural bowl.

Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Murano Pink Glass Lamps by Alfredo Barbini, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Murano Pink Glass Lamps by Alfredo Barbini, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Murano Pink Glass Lamps by Alfredo Barbini, Italy

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Winter Park, FL

Hand-blown swirled ribbed glass with controlled bubbles. Original alabaster capital and stem and stacked marble bases, each lamp slightly different, one is whiter.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Alabaster, Brass

Large Millefiori Paperweight attrib. to Saint Louis, Scrambled Paperweight
Large Millefiori Paperweight attrib. to Saint Louis, Scrambled Paperweight

Large Millefiori Paperweight attrib. to Saint Louis, Scrambled Paperweight

By Saint Louis

Located in Miami, FL

This art piece has faceted edges and controlled bubbles, attributed to Saint Louis Cristallerie.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murrine

Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Chunky Ashtray Bowl
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Chunky Ashtray Bowl

Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Chunky Ashtray Bowl

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark purple, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass triangle shape bowl.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Brad Shute Abstract Red & White Paperweight, American Art Glass
Brad Shute Abstract Red & White Paperweight, American Art Glass

Brad Shute Abstract Red & White Paperweight, American Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

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

Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

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

Brad Shute Abstract Sculpture or Paperweight, American Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking piramidal sculpture or paperweight has abstract red and white glass design encased inside clear glass; controlled bubbles, dispersed among the free-flowing colored glass sw...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Murano Italian Mid-Century Manufacture Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Mount / Sconce
Murano Italian Mid-Century Manufacture Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Mount / Sconce

Murano Italian Mid-Century Manufacture Amber Bubble Glass Ceiling Mount / Sconce

Located in Prato, Tuscany

The thick blown glass diffuser is distinguished by a refined controlled bubble technique, achieved by incorporating minute air inclusions within the glass mass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Base Collectible Art Glass
Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Base Collectible Art Glass

Murano Hand Blown Paperweight Yellow Flower with Blue Base Collectible Art Glass

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Art glass paperweight featuring a large yellow flower with controlled bubble center pistil, cobalt blue base.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Barbini White Black Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptural Bowl
Murano Barbini White Black Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptural Bowl

Murano Barbini White Black Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculptural Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black, white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell sculptural bowl.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The inside of the paperweight is also filled with clear controlled bubbles. Paper weight for the sophisticated desk, vanity or coffee table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Art Deco Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare Murano hand blown controlled bubbles in clear Italian art glass conch seashell sculpture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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

Schmidt Rhea Heart Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass, 1981
Schmidt Rhea Heart Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass, 1981

Schmidt Rhea Heart Paperweight, American Studio Art Glass, 1981

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Blue, pink, and white palette is used in conjunction with graphic, layered aesthetic; controlled bubbles add movement and guide the eye along the central composition.

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Andrew Galvin Footed Tray, American Studio Art Glass
Andrew Galvin Footed Tray, American Studio Art Glass

Andrew Galvin Footed Tray, American Studio Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Bright colors are accentuated by small amounts of controlled bubbles inside the glass; distinct color palette and interesting glass texture elevate and add visual interest to otherwi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Decorative Dishes and...

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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 in color red, 1930, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled
Murano in color red, 1930, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled

Murano in color red, 1930, 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 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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 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

"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 Gunnel Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

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, Elio Raffaeli, Cenedese

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

Archimede Seguso Art Deco Murano Gold Glass Table Lamp, 1940s
Archimede Seguso Art Deco Murano Gold Glass Table Lamp, 1940s

Archimede Seguso Art Deco Murano Gold Glass Table Lamp, 1940s

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Brescia, Brescia

The rounded lower body is embellished with delicate raised motifs and controlled bubbling, giving the piece remarkable depth and a precious jewel-like appearance when illuminated.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

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, Flavio Poli, Seguso

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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