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Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art glass bowl 1960s
A large and heavy Murano Sommerso glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jard...
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Midcentury Modern Murano Sommerso Art glass vase 1960s
A large and heavy Murano Sommerso glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful green yellow midcentury Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful colored mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Glass
Archimede Seguso Mid-Century Modern Murano "Sommerso" Large Floor Vase
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Vetri d'Arte Murano key, production number 13742.
Archimede Seguso was one of the most famous
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern, Murano 'Sommerso' Blue Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1960
Located in Catania, IT
This Murano glass vase has the same workmanship as a "sommerso". The "sommerso" is an art form of
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Alessando Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Textured Glass Vase
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Modern Cobalt & Azure Blue Murano Sommerso Textured Glass Vase
Striking and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large Murano glass vase.
Beautiful and rare vase with oval shaped sides and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Murano Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully colored mid-century Murano glass vase from the workshops of Sommerso in Venetia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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
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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
3 Mid Century Murano Sommerso Italian Art Glass Fish Figurines Sculpture MCM
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Dayton, OH
"Set of three mid century hand crafted Murano Sommerso art glass sculptures in the shape of fish
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Art Glass
H 14.125 in. W 6 in. D 3 in.
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Glass Teardrop Sculpture, Italy, c. 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Mid-Century Murano glass sculpture in the form of a teardrop. Sommerso glass with bubble
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
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Murano Glass, Lucite
Mid Century Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Pink/ Green, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Highly decorative mid century Murano Glass Vase from the renown workshops in Italy around 1960/70
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Art Glass
1960's Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York City, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern large decorative Murano glass bowl, in vintage original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Round Heavy Murano Mid-Century Modern Transparent Glass Ashtray Italy 1960s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Murano attributed heavy glass ashtray made in Italy in the late 1960s.
In very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Murano Amber Green Glass Bookends - a Pair
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green amber Italian art glass bookend sculptures. Can be used
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Murano glass sommerso table lamp, circa 1950s. White and clear art glass are swirled in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Art Glass, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Blue Blown Glass Trefoil Murano Style Bowl Dish
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern blue blown glass trefoil murano style bowl dish/ item features thick
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Glass
H 3.5 in. W 10.5 in. D 9.5 in.
Mid-Century Small Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Charming and beautiful colored Murano glass vase for one flower.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
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Murano Glass
Small Faceted Vase Sommerso Tricolore Murano Glass, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful tricolore Sommerso block vase Murano glass made in the 1970s. This small vase has a rare
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Harlequin Figurine
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano Sommerso gold flecks Italian art glass harlequin figurine.
Beautiful murano hand blown
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Decanter
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass decanter composed of a purple hued body, accented with a gold speckled glass bass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fish Aquarium Made of Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass aquarium with sticker still attached. In excellent condition.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
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Blown Glass
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
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Murano Glass
Set of Two Small Vases Sommerso Murano Glass, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful set of two Sommerso Murano glass vases made in the 1970s. These two small vases have nice
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Swirl Mushroom Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful vintage Italian Murano mushroom lamp in pale blue and white. These pieces are hand
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
Striking Italian Sommerso Blown Murano Glass Tall Penguin
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Italian Murano glass tall Penguin beautiful condition and colors circa 1960's.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.89 in. W 1.5 in. D 1.5 in.
1960s Murano Bronze-Mounted Glass Casket Attributed to Sommerso
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage bronze-mounted clear thick Murano glass casket attributed to Sommerso having a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
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Glass
Petite Swan Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish petite swan sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The sommerso
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Stylish Elephant Sommerso Art Glass Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish elephant sommerso art glass sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Applied and Decorated Murano Large Art Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Englewood, NJ
A highly decorative and vibrant Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase with decorated with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 17.25 in. W 8 in. D 3.25 in.
Mid-Century Murano Glass Centerpiece/ Bowl, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative mid-century Murano Glass Centerpiece out of the famous workshops in Italy around
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Sommerso Murano Art Glass Sculptural Starfish Bowl Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in National City, CA
1960s Sommerso Murano Art glass sculptural bowl, Italy
Retains label.
Measures: 8.25 diameter x
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Murano Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Delicate mid century Murano glass vase from the renown glass art workshops in Italy. Artfully made
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Very Intense Red Murano Sommerso Silver Flecks Ruffled Edge Bowls
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of 1950s red/silver Murano Sommerso silver flecks ruffled edge bowls, made in Italy.
With
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
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Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Orange Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1950's
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vibrant orange Murano glass pendant light, 1950s. Rewired and ready to hang.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Liqueur Set Stemware and Decanter Mid-Century Modern, Murano Italy 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of six beautiful glasses and a decanter. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Decanter is approx. 11 7/8" high and 4" at the widest point. Each Glass is appr...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
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Blown Glass
H 7.88 in. W 4 in. D 2.75 in.
Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully shaped, large mid-century Murano glass vase from the renown workshops in Italy around
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Ashtray Oval Shape Green Blue Color Venini
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in National City, CA
We are pleased to offer for your consideration a vintage Murano ashtray in an oval shape in blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful mid century red/ orange Murano glass vase out of the renown glass art workshops of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Sommerso Uranium Art Glass Pyramid Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Large sommerso uranium art glass pyramid sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece is clear
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Sommerso Murano Art Glass Triple Cased Bronze & White Glass Catchall, Bowl Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Sommerso Murano Mid-Century Modern art glass triple cased bowl in gold dusted bronze, White & Clear
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Murano Glass
H 2.5 in. W 6.38 in. D 5.5 in.
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Italian Glass Murano Mushroom Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Murano mushroom lamp from the 70s. The lamp is white with pink confetti throughout
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Blown Glass
H 13 in. W 9 in. D 9 in.
Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unique mid century Murano glass bowl out of the world renown workshops in Italy from the period
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Italian Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Birds C1965
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of three hand blown art glass birds. Chickens, are amazing in the various color schemes. Each one is a little bit different than the other due to being hand made. In exc...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Art Glass
H 10 in. W 3 in. D 6.75 in.
Murano Glass Penguin Vase Mid Century, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century Murano Glass Penguin Vase out of the famous workshops in Italy from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large, Heavy Blue and Teal Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano Sommerso blown glass vase. Thick and heavy, beautiful blue and teal / green colors. Tiny
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Art Glass
Beautiful Multicolored Art Glass Sommerso Bowl Vintage, Murano, Italy, 1980s
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 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Art Glass
H 4.25 in. W 10.63 in. D 12.13 in.
Pink and Clear Sommerso Art Glass Vase Object Sculpture Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a murano glass company. A beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 12.25 in. W 6.75 in. D 6.75 in.
Green and Clear Sommerso Art Glass Vase Object Sculpture Murano, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 9.75 in. W 6.25 in. D 6 in.
Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl Pentagonal, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary pentagonal Murano glass bowl out of the world renown workshops in Italy from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Red / Orange, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful large mid-century Murano glass vase out of the famous glass art workshop Sommerso in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Green/ Yellow, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, large Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase out of the renown glass art workshops of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Blue and Clear Apple Sculpture Paperweight
By Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Modern Murano art glass in turquoise and clear apple fruit glass sculpture or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Figurine "The Noble Lady", Italy, circa 1950
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Artfully designed Murano glass figurine out of the famous workshops in Venice from the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
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Murano Glass
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Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern murano sommerso for your home. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, every mid century modern murano sommerso was constructed with great care. There are 2073 variations of the antique or vintage mid century modern murano sommerso you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century modern murano sommerso you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern murano sommerso made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli and Alfredo Barbini each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern murano sommerso that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso?
Prices for a mid century modern murano sommerso can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $59,500, while the average can fetch as much as $843.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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