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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

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 Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso

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

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 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

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

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

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, Flavio Poli, Venini

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 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 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 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 "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 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 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

Italian Murano Glass Vase, Iridescent White, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
Italian Murano Glass Vase, Iridescent White, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina

Italian Murano Glass Vase, Iridescent White, 1990s — Giovanni Dalla Fina

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

Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Galliano Ferro, Blue Bullicante, 1960s
Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Galliano Ferro, Blue Bullicante, 1960s

Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Galliano Ferro, Blue Bullicante, 1960s

By Galliano Ferro

Located in Glasgow, GB

Rows of controlled air bubbles form rhythmic decorative patterns through the body, their appearance shifting with the curvature and thickness of the glass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

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 Murano Glass Sommerso, Daum

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 Crys...

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 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

Art Deco Iridescent Murano Shell chandelier by Barovier e Toso  circa 1930
Art Deco Iridescent Murano Shell chandelier by Barovier e Toso  circa 1930

Art Deco Iridescent Murano Shell chandelier by Barovier e Toso circa 1930

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Merida, Yucatan

Complemented by matching canopy and finial in clear *Bullicante / controlled bubble* Murano glass — a signature Barovier technique.

Category

Vintage 1930s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

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 Barbini, Seguso, Cenedese, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 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, 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

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

Italian Murano Glass Vase, Iridescent Opalescent, 1980s — Giovanni Dalla Fina
Italian Murano Glass Vase, Iridescent Opalescent, 1980s — Giovanni Dalla Fina

Italian Murano Glass Vase, Iridescent Opalescent, 1980s — Giovanni Dalla Fina

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

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

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 Flavio Poli, Seguso, Murano Glass Sommerso

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

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

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...

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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

Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase, Red and 24-karat Gold Sommerso, 1980s
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase, Red and 24-karat Gold Sommerso, 1980s

Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase, Red and 24-karat Gold Sommerso, 1980s

Located in Villaverla, IT

Venetian master glassmakers mouth-blew the vessel using traditional furnace techniques, combining the submerged sommerso method with an intricate bullicante controlled bubble pattern...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Caithness Glass Ascension Paperweight by Alastair Macintosh, 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 Glass Large Golden Apple Sculpture Paperweight, Glows in UV
Murano Glass Large Golden Apple Sculpture Paperweight, Glows in UV

Murano Glass Large Golden Apple Sculpture Paperweight, Glows in UV

By Salviati

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The delicate gold leaf or aventurine central core is encased in a layer of clear glass with matrix of controlled bubbles in sommerso technique, adding depth and complexity to the pie...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

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, ...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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

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 ...

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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.

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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.

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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Candy Collection in Blue Flower-Form Art Glass Bowl
Vintage Murano Art Glass Candy Collection in Blue Flower-Form Art Glass Bowl

Vintage Murano Art Glass Candy Collection in Blue Flower-Form Art Glass Bowl

By Murano 5

Located in San Diego, CA

The collection includes examples with vibrant millefiori-style inclusions, metallic and aventurine-like flecks, controlled bubbles, striped and twisted canes, textured surfaces, and ...

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

Materials

Art 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...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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Controlled Bubble For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Controlled Bubble?

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

Questions About Controlled Bubble

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Controlled bubble glass, also known as Bolle or Bullicante, is glass that’s embedded with bubbles. Particularly popular during the 1950s among Murano glass artists, the bubbles are typically created by rolling the molten glass on a metal surface covered in sharp spikes, poking holes that are then covered with another layer of glass, trapping air in the holes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Controlled bubble glass pieces.