What is controlled bubble glass?

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.

What is bubble glass called?

The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.

What is glass with bubbles called?

Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.

What is the famous Italian glass?

The famous Italian glass is Murano glass. It is a clear silica glass that typically features vibrant colors. Murano glass is named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. A number of artisans and glassworks on the island produce lighting and decorative objects. Find a collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.

Italian Bubble Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Red

19th Century Murano Art Glass

Italian Bar Large

Green Bubble

Controlled Bubble Ashtray

Bubble Vase

Sets Of Murano Glass Bowls

Murano Pink Bubble Bowl

Space Age Italian Bubble Glass & Chrome Pendant Light, 1970's

$1,162

Space Age Italian Bubble Glass & Chrome Pendant Light, 1970's

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage bubble clear glass pendant light with blue rim. Made in Italy in the 1970's. New wiring.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Rare Italian Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1960s

$1,878

Rare Italian Bubble Glass Ceiling or Wall Flush Mount, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful rare clear and matt glass ceiling or wall flush mount by Limburg, Italy, 1960s. Lamp

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Glass

1950s Murano Art Glass Ashtray Pair Controlled Bubble Italy

$1,250 / set

1950s Murano Art Glass Ashtray Pair Controlled Bubble Italy

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

. Controlled bubble Made in Italy, circa the 1950s Dimensions: 2 H x 4.75 W x 4.75 D Please visit take a look

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Bubble Glass Pitche, Italy, 1970s

$213Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage Bubble Glass Pitche, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Bubble glass pitcher is a beautiful original bronze-colored glass decorative object: Made in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Glass 1kg Bubble yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970s

$939

Large Murano Glass 1kg Bubble yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 6 Vintage Murano Drinking Glasses with Bubble Stem, Italy, 1970s

$692 / set

Set of 6 Vintage Murano Drinking Glasses with Bubble Stem, Italy, 1970s

By Murano 5

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This vintage set of 6 Murano drinking glasses from 1970s Italy showcases the elegance and weight of

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20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Salviati Murano Italy Pink Gold Bubbles

$1,737

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Salviati Murano Italy Pink Gold Bubbles

By Salviati

Located in Munich, DE

Wonderful rich pink art glass vase by Salviati & Co, Italy with the original gold colored paper

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Vintage Green Bubble Stem Cocktail Murano Glasses, Italy, 1970s

$575 / set

Set of 6 Vintage Green Bubble Stem Cocktail Murano Glasses, Italy, 1970s

By Murano 5

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This vintage set of 6 Murano glass cocktail glasses from 1970s Italy captures the playful elegance

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set 12 Blown Bubble Glass Mid-Century Modern Drinking Glasses Glassware, Italy

$650 / set

Set 12 Blown Bubble Glass Mid-Century Modern Drinking Glasses Glassware, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern heavy blown bubble glass drinking glasses, glassware, stemware made in

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Crystal Glass Dots Bubbles Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1970s

$112Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Crystal Glass Dots Bubbles Ashtray Bowl, Italy, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in White Bubble Glass, Italy 1970s

$500

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray in White Bubble Glass, Italy 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous Mid Century Modern White Bubble Murano glass ashtray. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Italian Design Murano Pulegoso Decanter Opaque Blue Bubble Art Glass 1950s

$657Sale Price|20% Off

Large Italian Design Murano Pulegoso Decanter Opaque Blue Bubble Art Glass 1950s

By Venini

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

similar to works by Carlo Scarpa. This beautiful piece will be a lovely addition to any Italian art glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Orange Gold Flecks Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

$1,400

Murano Orange Gold Flecks Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is made in the "Bullicante" technique

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Centrepiece in Murano Glass Red with 24-Karat Gold Bubbles

$1,760

Italian Centrepiece in Murano Glass Red with 24-Karat Gold Bubbles

Located in Villaverla, IT

Elegant Italian centrepiece in Murano glass red with 24-karat gold bubbles, in a very particular

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Italian Art Glass Ashtray, Bubbles Design and Sterling Silver Details

$892Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Italian Art Glass Ashtray, Bubbles Design and Sterling Silver Details

Located in Barcelona, ES

Murano glass ashtray with million bubble drops and sterling silver accents. Italy, 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Mid-century Modern Blue Hobnail Bubble Glass Decanter and Stopper

$395

Italian Mid-century Modern Blue Hobnail Bubble Glass Decanter and Stopper

Located in Miami, FL

Italian Mid-century Modern Blue Hobnail Bubbled Glass Decanter and Stopper Offered for sale is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass Bullicante red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

$645

Large Murano Glass Bullicante red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano with Bubbles, 1930, Italian

$6,000

Murano with Bubbles, 1930, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Murano with bubbles We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

large 33cm Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element, Italy, 1970s

$645

large 33cm Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass vase element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$528

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

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Glass 2, 4kg Bullicante Bubble Bowl Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

$1,126Sale Price|20% Off

Glass 2, 4kg Bullicante Bubble Bowl Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

$647

Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass vase element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Amber Art Glass Ashtray with Controlled Bubbles, Italy, circa 1960s

$410

Murano Amber Art Glass Ashtray with Controlled Bubbles, Italy, circa 1960s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Murano art glass ashtray, handcrafted in Italy during the mid-20th century, circa 1960s. This

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Honey Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$692

Murano Glass "Honey Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Red Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$528

Murano Glass "Red Bubble" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Seguso Bubbling Pink Confection Murano Glass Bowl

$375

1950s Seguso Bubbling Pink Confection Murano Glass Bowl

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Miami, FL

Resembling a sea anemone, this blown glass vessel by Seguso is indeed a delight with its salmon

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

xl Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

$1,056

xl Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante yellow Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1.3kg Murano Glass Bullicante purple Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970

$704

Large 1.3kg Murano Glass Bullicante purple Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy, 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

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

$763

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

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

$645

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Bullicante blue silver Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970

$1,056

Large Murano Glass Bullicante blue silver Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante PINK Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970s

$1,056

Large Murano Glass 1.2kg Bullicante PINK Bubble Bowl Element Shell, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled

$4,000

Murano 1950, Italian, Technique: Bubbles controlled

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$821

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano with Bubbles, Iridescent, 1920, Italian

$1,200

Murano with Bubbles, Iridescent, 1920, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Murano with bubbles, iridescent We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$575

Large Green Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$645

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$575

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$645

Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$645

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

A. SEGUSO - Murano Controlled Bubble Amethyst Glass Ashtray - Italy - C.1960's

$600

A. SEGUSO - Murano Controlled Bubble Amethyst Glass Ashtray - Italy - C.1960's

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Chatham, ON

ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO - Mid Century studio glass ashtray or bowl - featuring controlled bubble

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage clear Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles

$369Sale Price|10% Off

Vintage clear Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles

Located in Milano, IT

Murano Ball in clear glass - Glass Sculpture Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles

$369Sale Price|10% Off

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles

Located in Milano, IT

Murano Ball in Violet - Glass Sculpture Vintage Murano paperweight in the shape of a sphere with

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Ashtray w/ sterling silver 925, Italy, 1970s

$880

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Ashtray w/ sterling silver 925, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element with sterling silver layers Origin: Murano, Italy

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Bubble by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s

$763

Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Bubble by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s

By Barovier&Toso, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element by Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Murano Glass Bubble Structure Bowl Shells Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s

$692

Set of 2 Murano Glass Bubble Structure Bowl Shells Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli, G. Campanella & Co.

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl elements set of 2 Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s These

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Murano Glass Bubble Structure Bowl Shells Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s

$528

Set of 2 Murano Glass Bubble Structure Bowl Shells Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s

By G. Campanella & Co., Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl elements set of 2 Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano 1970s elegant blown glass pitcher green bubble glass - a good mood jar

$446

Murano 1970s elegant blown glass pitcher green bubble glass - a good mood jar

By Lavorazione Arte Murano

Located in Landshut, BY

Murano 1970s elegant blown glass pitcher green bubble glass " good mood jar "

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Stained Glass

Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$563

Large 1, 2kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$1,056

Large 1, 4kg Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles

$328Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Purple Murano Glass Sculpture/Paperweight, Ball with Included Bubbles

Located in Milano, IT

in a deep, vibrant hue of purple glass, it has included bubbles that confer it depth and volume. It

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Bubble by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s

$645

Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Bubble by Barovier and Toso, Italy 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli, Barovier&Toso

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element by Barovier and Toso Origin: Murano, Italy

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 6 Wine Glass, Bubble XL, Mouth-Blown, Trasparent, Kanz

$662 / item

Set of 6 Wine Glass, Bubble XL, Mouth-Blown, Trasparent, Kanz

By kanz

Located in Venezia, Veneto

borosilicate glass, choosing to pursue the principle of randomness. The result is the chalice Bubble, whose

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Bubbled glass vase Transparent with purple reflections on both necks 1978

$457

Murano Bubbled glass vase Transparent with purple reflections on both necks 1978

By Carlo Moretti

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Murano Bubbled glass vase Transparent with purple reflections on both necks 1978 Perfect condition

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Vintage 1970s Italian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Bubble Dressing Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier

$199 / set

Bubble Dressing Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier

By Gordon Guillaumier

Located in Milan, IT

Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a transparent blown glass set of four pieces for

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass, Cork

Vintage Seguso Murano Purple Pulegoso Bubble Glass Bowl with Appendages 60's

$380

Vintage Seguso Murano Purple Pulegoso Bubble Glass Bowl with Appendages 60's

By Archimede Seguso

Located in North Miami, FL

The gorgeous purple color and shape of this Italian vintage Murano Seguso oval hand blown glass

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Modern Turquoise Murano glass ashtray, controlled bubble technique

$763

Mid Century Modern Turquoise Murano glass ashtray, controlled bubble technique

By Seguso

Located in Beograd, RS

turquoise glass and it was mouth-blown in Italy, cca. 1960s. Ashtray is in good vintage condition without

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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Italian Bubble Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Italian bubble glass for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of Italian bubble glass, we have 542 options in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Italian bubble glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Italian bubble glass, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Barovier&Toso and Alfredo Barbini each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Italian bubble glass that is worth considering.

How Much is an Italian Bubble Glass?

Prices for a piece of Italian bubble glass start at $55 and top out at $52,100 with the average selling for $1,200.

Questions About Italian Bubble Glass

What is controlled bubble glass?
1 Answer
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.
What is bubble glass called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Italian term "bullicante" refers to glass that has a deliberate and regular pattern of bubbles inside. It's just one of the many techniques associated with fine Italian glassmaking. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of antique and contemporary bubble glass or bullicante from some of the world's top sellers.
What is glass with bubbles called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Glass with bubbles in it is called bubble glass or in Italian, the term is pulegoso. Some bubbles appear in glass because the techniques were not good and bubbles remain, but other bubbles were put there by the glass-maker. Adding bubbles to glass can be very intentional and there are many tools designed to help glass-makers create elaborate and symmetrical patterns. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original glass art from top artists.
What is the famous Italian glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
The famous Italian glass is Murano glass. It is a clear silica glass that typically features vibrant colors. Murano glass is named for the island of Murano, which is located in Venice's fragile lagoon. A number of artisans and glassworks on the island produce lighting and decorative objects. Find a collection of Murano glass on 1stDibs.