What is Aventurine in Murano glass?

Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.

How do I date glass vases?

To date glass vases, search for a maker's mark, usually located on the bottom of the piece. Find the marking on an authoritative online resource and use details about the style of the vase to estimate the age. A licensed appraiser can help you date unmarked vases. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique and vintage glass vases on 1stDibs.

What is a fluted glass vase?

A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.

How are glass vases made?

Glass vases are typically made by glass-blowing. Although techniques vary, glass-blowing generally involves heating glass components to very high temperatures to liquefy them. Then, artisans blow air into the glass through a long tube to shape it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of glass vases from some of the world's top sellers.

How do I identify a Viking glass vase?

To identify a Viking glass vase, first search the piece for a maker's mark that displays the Viking name. Because the manufacturer often used foil stamps to mark its work, older pieces may be missing their identifying labels. Should you not find a mark, browse Viking glass catalogues shared on trusted online resources, looking for images that match your vase. For further help identifying unmarked glassware, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Viking glass vases.

How do you identify a Murano glass vase?

To identify a Murano glass vase, see if you can find a stamp or tag on the bottom or interior. Murano is a Venetian island home to dozens of glassmakers rather than a single brand. As a result, authentic Murano glass vases may feature a variety of markings. Researching the specific marks found on your vase can help you determine if it originated from Murano. For unmarked pieces, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer due to the large number of knockoffs. Find a selection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?

To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.

How can I tell if I have a swung glass vase?

To tell if you have a swung vase, first examine the seam along the body. On swung vases, this seam is usually more prominent near the base and becomes fainter and fainter as it travels upward toward the neck. Also, swung vases tend to have irregularly shaped pinched or dipped openings. Find a collection of swung vases on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a Murano glass vase is real?

To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

Glass Vase Aventurine

Blue Murano Swirl

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass

Mid Century Swirl Vase

Blue Flower Vases

Aventurine Perfume Bottle

Italian Copper Vase

Materials

Art Glass

Petite Sky Blue with Black and Copper Aventurine Freckles Murano Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

This fine hand-blown glass vase, adorned with layers of light sky blue, black and glittering copper freckles, is a perfect way to subtly bring sophisticated and artistic tastes to an...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Polychrome Millefiori Glass Ewer Vase with Aventurine Highlig

$1,358

Mid-Century Murano Polychrome Millefiori Glass Ewer Vase with Aventurine Highlig

Located in London, GB

An exceptionally striking and beautifully proportioned mid-century vintage Murano art glass ewer or decorative pitcher, measuring 23 cm in height and 11 cm at its widest point. The m...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Murano Glass

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Large Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl in Amethyst and Gold Aventurine, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Murano Hand-Blown Amethyst and Gold Art Glass Vase or Centerpiece, 1970s Italian Murano Free-Form Art Glass Bowl with Ruffled Rim and Aventurine Trim Sculptural Murano Art Gl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid Century Italian Murano Archimide Seguso Clam Bud Vase with Gold Aventurine

$225

Mid Century Italian Murano Archimide Seguso Clam Bud Vase with Gold Aventurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant petite Archimide Seguso Murano bud vase with gold spreckles bottom excellent condition no chips or cracks.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Murano Zanfirico and Aventurine Glass Decanter Bottle with Stopper

$917

Mid Century Murano Zanfirico and Aventurine Glass Decanter Bottle with Stopper

Located in Nottingham, GB

Hand-blown using traditional Murano furnace techniques, the intricate canes—known historically as vetro a retortoli—require pre-fused glass rods to be pulled and twisted before being...

Category

Mid-20th Century Bottles

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Seguso Arte Vetro Murano Purple and Gold Aventurine Glass Carafe

$1,189

Mid Century Seguso Arte Vetro Murano Purple and Gold Aventurine Glass Carafe

Located in Nottingham, GB

An elongated, sweeping spout and slender neck define this hand-blown art glass carafe, shaped with a dynamic twisted-rib pattern that spirals down through the body. The rich amethyst...

Category

Mid-20th Century Garniture

Materials

Glass

Recent Sales

Murano Glass blown aventurine vases (2).

Unavailable

H 9.25 in

Murano Glass blown aventurine vases (2).

Located in New York, NY

Left to right: blown aventurine vase with four applied "allete" (wings) 9.25 inches high; amphora vase with two applied handles, 10.5 inches high.

Category

20th Century Vases

Fratelli Toso Italian Murano Art Glass Aventurine Vase

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 9.25 in D 5 in

Fratelli Toso Italian Murano Art Glass Aventurine Vase

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

Fratelli Toso Italian Murano Art Glass Aventurine vase Vase with Aventurine glass and a swirled red ribbon design with a curved rim.

Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

H 6.3 in Dm 3.15 in

Josephine gilded and enamelled red beaded green aventurine glass vase -German

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Exceptionally unusual Josephine Hutte green aventurine vase - gilded and enamelled in white in a secessionist style pattern with stylised branches and leaves with tiny applied red be...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Carlo Moretti Murano Aventurine Glass Vase

Sold

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Carlo Moretti Murano Aventurine Glass Vase

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Astoria, NY

Carlo Moretti Italian Murano glass aventurine vase with red and blue stripes, with a maker's sticker "Made in Italy Carlo Moretti."

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Blue Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso with Bronze Aventurine Glass

Sold

Sold

H 2.76 in W 1.78 in D 0.79 in

Aventurine Glass and Silver Perfume Bottle, Possibly Venetia and Others, 17th C

Located in Madrid, ES

Perfumer silver and aventurine glass. Possibly Venice and others, 17th century. Perfume bottle with silver frame, stopper and chain in its color (this one is plain and also forming...

Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Bottles

Materials

Silver, Other

Aventurine Geode Jar, a Green Cast Glass Sculpture with Gold by Angela Jarman

Sold

H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Aventurine Geode Jar, a Green Cast Glass Sculpture with Gold by Angela Jarman

By Angela Jarman

Located in London, GB

The Aventurine Geode Jar is a unique piece created from cast glass by the British artist Angela Jarman. Using the lost wax technique, it is cast from pale green and green lead crysta...

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Jars

Materials

Gold Leaf

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Mid Century Italian Murano Barovier & Toso School Art Glass Vase Circa 1950

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Mid Century Italian vase in the manner of Murano Barovier & Toso offers colorless cased emerald green art glass construction, circa 1950 Measures - 7"h x 4.3"w x 3.5"d A fine exam...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Art Glass Vase Seguso Vetri D'Arte Flavio Poli Sommerso Gold Barovier

$2,450

H 11.25 in Dm 6 in

Murano Art Glass Vase Seguso Vetri D'Arte Flavio Poli Sommerso Gold Barovier

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and exceptional murano art glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D'Arte. This unique large vase was hand made on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy. Executed...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

French Paul Millet Sèvres Manufacture Glaze Deep Green Ceramic Fruit Bowl c 1920

$408Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.71 in Dm 12.01 in

French Paul Millet Sèvres Manufacture Glaze Deep Green Ceramic Fruit Bowl c 1920

By Paul Millet

Located in Labrit, Landes

French handmade glazed ceramic fruit bowl deep green. Paul Millet, worked for most of his life in the Sèvres ceramic manufacture. At the beginning of his career circa 1890 he worked ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

$329

H 5.12 in Dm 5.91 in

Green/Blue Glass Bowl Art Nouveau Style

Located in Vienna, AT

Hand blown green/blue glass bowl contemporary made but in an Art Nouveau Style by a small glass workshop in Czech Republic. Another colors or forms on request possible.

Category

2010s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

$34,700

H 4 in W 11 in D 6 in

Exceptional French Renaissance Revival Jeweled Silver-Gilt Mounted Fluorite Dish

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and highly unusual French Renaissance Revival carved fluorite dish with elaborately chased and engraved silver-gilt mounts, dating to the second half of the nineteenth...

Category

Antique 1880s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Glass Vase Aventurine", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Glass Vase Aventurine For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass vase aventurine for your home. Each glass vase aventurine for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and murano glass. There are 37 variations of the antique or vintage glass vase aventurine you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the glass vase aventurine you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right glass vase aventurine, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made glass vase aventurine over the years, but those crafted by Fratelli Toso, Aureliano Toso and Dino Martens are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Glass Vase Aventurine?

The average selling price for a glass vase aventurine at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $9,909 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Vases for You

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.

Questions About Glass Vase Aventurine

What is Aventurine in Murano glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
How do I date glass vases?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To date glass vases, search for a maker's mark, usually located on the bottom of the piece. Find the marking on an authoritative online resource and use details about the style of the vase to estimate the age. A licensed appraiser can help you date unmarked vases. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique and vintage glass vases on 1stDibs.
What is a fluted glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.
How are glass vases made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Glass vases are typically made by glass-blowing. Although techniques vary, glass-blowing generally involves heating glass components to very high temperatures to liquefy them. Then, artisans blow air into the glass through a long tube to shape it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of glass vases from some of the world's top sellers.
How do I identify a Viking glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify a Viking glass vase, first search the piece for a maker's mark that displays the Viking name. Because the manufacturer often used foil stamps to mark its work, older pieces may be missing their identifying labels. Should you not find a mark, browse Viking glass catalogues shared on trusted online resources, looking for images that match your vase. For further help identifying unmarked glassware, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Viking glass vases.
How do you identify a Murano glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify a Murano glass vase, see if you can find a stamp or tag on the bottom or interior. Murano is a Venetian island home to dozens of glassmakers rather than a single brand. As a result, authentic Murano glass vases may feature a variety of markings. Researching the specific marks found on your vase can help you determine if it originated from Murano. For unmarked pieces, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer due to the large number of knockoffs. Find a selection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
How can I tell if I have a swung glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if you have a swung vase, first examine the seam along the body. On swung vases, this seam is usually more prominent near the base and becomes fainter and fainter as it travels upward toward the neck. Also, swung vases tend to have irregularly shaped pinched or dipped openings. Find a collection of swung vases on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a Murano glass vase is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

Alexandre Noll Carved a Niche for Wood Objects in the Mid-Century Canon

The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.

How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass

After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.

Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round

The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.

He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?

The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.

Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity

Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

More Ways To Browse

1970s Perfume

Loetz Kralik

Murano Long Neck Blue Vase

Seguso Ribbed Vase

Vintage Fan Shaped Vase

Copper Candy

Orange Swirl Vase

A Vases Beads

Antique Czech Glass Beads

Josef Rindskopf

Perfume Bottle Silver Stopper

View All Popular Vases Searches