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Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
Mid-Century Large Murano Glass Fruit Bowl
H 2.76 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl Dramatic and modern, this 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Midcentury Large Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning colored Murano glass fruit bowl in a beautiful shape.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Large Murano Glass Bowl
Midcentury Large Murano Glass Bowl
H 7.09 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass serving bowl. In the middle a figure of a squirrel. The glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl for Walnuts
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H 9.06 in Dm 13.39 in
Large Murano Art Glass Charger and Bowl. Red and Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Red and Black swirl Murano hand blown art glass bowl and charger. Mint Condition Plate 21.75
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Art Glass

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Blown Murano Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Italien sculptural hand-blown Murano art glass decorative bowl, Ashtray in dark pink, blue
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set Italian Venetian Murano Glass Cobalt Blue Sherbet Bowls, 1960s, Italy Venice
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
/ sherbet cups and a large serving bowl. Perfect hand blown cobalt blue and clear Murano glass to enhance
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Aqua Blue & Gold Hand blown Murano Glass Bowl. This elegant Mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl Amber Colored, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional murano glass bowl out of the famous workshops in Italy from the era around 1960/70
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bowl Red/Orange Mid-Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, highly decorative Murano glass bowl out of the renown workshops in Italy from around
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl - Red/ Orange Tones, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative large Murano glass bowl out of the renown workshops in Italy from the mid century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Galliano Ferro Murano Large Pink & Opalescent White Glass Bowl
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent large and heavy (1.5kg unpacked) 1950/60's Venetian biomorphic glass bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
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 Murano Glass "Sommerso" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Glass, Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "LUCID" 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 Murano Glass "Floral" 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

Anzolo Fuga Centerpiece/Charger, Large Bowl, Murano Glass by Avem
By Anzolo Fuga, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Murano charger by the well known master blower Anzolo Fuga , This is a great 2 spirals
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "RED-GREEN" 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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguo attr large Murano centerpiece/bowl in Sommerso /uranium glass.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing and heavy blue bowl in sommerso , uranium glass attr to Seguso in leaf shape .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Large Green 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

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Murano Glass

Vintage Large Vibrant Murano Mid Century Yellow Bullicante Art Leaf Form Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Vibrant Murano Glass Yellow Bulli Cante Art Glass Leaf Foam Bowl, Large Ruffled Lip an Oval
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Gold

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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Pink Gold" 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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" 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

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Murano Glass

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 This
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Red 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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" 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 Murano Glass "Pink" Floral 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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" 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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Multi-Color" 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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "Gold Dust" 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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "RED" 1Kg 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

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Murano Glass

1950s Art Glass Compote Bowl Leaf Cup Set Mid-Century Venini Fratelli Toso
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Italy, c.1948-1955. Handkerchief vase, cup, and footed bowl. Blown glass with lattimo zanfirico
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Art Glass

Large Italian Murano Sommerso Flavio Poli Glass Black & Clear Free Form Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Murano Sommerso Flavio Poli Glass Black & Clear Free Form Bowl Italy, Circa 1960
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Seguso Large Sculptural Glass Bowl with Gold Aventurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful folded Italian Murano Seguso cased folded glass bowl is large and Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Seguso Large Springer Style Square Black Murano Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Karl Springer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray by
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Pink Murano Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attr.
By Maurizio Albarelli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage mid-century modern textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray, dish or vide-poche
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass 1, 4Kg "Floral" 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

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass 1, 1kg "FLORAL" 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 Murano Glass "RED-WHITE" 1, 4Kg Bowl 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 Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage midcentury Italian Murano glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large 2.2kg Glass "multicolor" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
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

Stunning Large Organic Murano Glass Bowl Catchall Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Art Glass

Large Italian Blue 'Sommerso' Murano Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Maurizio Albarelli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl or dish attributed to Maurizio Arabella for Seguso Vetri
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass white-red 1, 1 kg Bowl 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 1, 1 Kg Murano Glass "Multi-Color" Bowl 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

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Murano Glass

Large 2, 2 Kg Murano Glass "ORANGE" shell Bowl Element Vase Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, shell element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Cenedese Venetian Italian Murano Glass Blue Spirali Bowl or Serving Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage midcentury Italian, Venetian Murano spirali glass serving bowl or dipping dish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Murano Glass

Wonderful Lorin Marsh Beehive Bowl Smoke Grey Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh "Beehive Bowl" in smoke grey Murano hand blown art glass large centerpiece
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Large Vintage Italian Murano Black Glass Bowl 'Attri.' Maurizio Albarelli
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vintage Italian Murano Pink Scavo Glass Bowl Maurizio Albarelli Attributed
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Maurizio Albarelli, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage textured Italian glass bowl, ashtray or dish attributed to Maurizio Albarelli or
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lorin Marsh Large "Ridged Bowl" Amber Murano Glass Centerpiece Brass Tripod Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Lorin Marsh large "RIDGED BOWL" in Amber, Murano art glass centerpiece bowl with tripod
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Brass

Post Modern Blue and Clear Large Decorative Hand Blown Murano Art Glass Bowl
By Murano 5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage exquisite post modern decorative hand blown Murano art crystal glass bowl with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

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Mid Century Modern Large Glass Bowl Murano For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern large glass bowl murano for your home. Each mid century modern large glass bowl murano for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and blown glass. Find 696 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern large glass bowl murano now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern large glass bowl murano, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern large glass bowl murano, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern large glass bowl murano over the years, but those crafted by Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.