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Large Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950s
By Cenedese
Located in Milan, IT
Large Cenedese Murano glass aquarium, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Vintage Murano glass aquarium with nine multicolored fishes.
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

  • Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vintage Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
H 4.73 in. W 5.91 in. D 2.17 in.
Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass aquarium paperweight by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese brilliant
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
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H 2.76 in. W 4.73 in. D 2.37 in.
Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful vitange murano glass aquarium paperweight, 6 fishes inside by Alfredo Barbini for
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

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Murano Glass

  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
  • Vitange Murano Glass Aquarium Paperweight
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H 3.15 in. W 3.15 in. D 3.15 in.
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977 Signed and dated Barbini 18.6.77.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Seguso Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Aquarium, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Murano glass aquarium, produced by the mastery of Archimede Seguso, high level
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
By Romano Donà
Located in Milan, IT
Massive Murano glass vase signed by Romano Donà, manufactured in the 1990s. Rich aquarium details
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1990s Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

  • Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
  • Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
  • Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
  • Murano Glass Aquarium Vase by Romano Donà
H 13.78 in. W 5.91 in. D 4.93 in.
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Aquarium, C. 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Archimede Seguso. Italian Murano glass fish aquarium. Featuring multicolored inclusions with two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

  • Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Aquarium, C. 1950
  • Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Aquarium, C. 1950
  • Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Aquarium, C. 1950
  • Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Aquarium, C. 1950
H 7.49 in. W 9.45 in. D 2.76 in.
Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese
By Riccardo Licata, Gino Cenedese
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing vintage Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium in beautiful condition, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Murano Glass

Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by V.A.C.
By Riccardo Licata
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing vintage Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium in beautiful condition, manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

  • Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by V.A.C.
  • Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by V.A.C.
  • Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by V.A.C.
  • Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by V.A.C.
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H 4.34 in. W 6.89 in. D 2.37 in.
Riccardo Licata Midcentury Murano Glass "Aquarium" Sculpture for Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese, Riccardo Licata
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful sculpture in blown Murano artistic crystal glass. This fantastic item was designed in
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, 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

Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculptue, Italy, 1950s
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Wonderful Murano aquarium fish tank block. Two colorful tropical fish with silver flecks captured
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Alberto Dona 1980 Blue Red Yellow Green Murano Glass Aquarium Round Sculpture
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
This aquarium sculpture in blown Murano glass is signed by Alberto Dona', of flat round shape
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Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Aquarium or Fish Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Aquarium or fish bowl by Barbini. A gold fleck lamp work fish in clear glass with a pink or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Blown Glass

Rare Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Aquarium Fish Wall Sconces by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Biagini, Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s Murano glass wall sconces by Alfredo Barbini for glass company Cenedese each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Rare Pair of 1950s Murano Glass Aquarium Fish Wall Sconces by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of 1950s Murano glass wall sconces by Alfredo Barbini for glass company Cenedese each
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Seguso “Cenedese” Table Lamp Murano Glass Wood Aquarium, 1955, Italy
By Seguso & Cenadese
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Cenedese table lamp Murano glass wood Murano glass aquarium, 1955, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Table Lamps

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Glass

Very Large Murano Aquarium Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, circa 1960
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium" Rare Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass aquarium with three fish, squid
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Vintage 1960s Italian Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

  • Very Large Murano Aquarium Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, circa 1960
  • Very Large Murano Aquarium Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, circa 1960
  • Very Large Murano Aquarium Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, circa 1960
  • Very Large Murano Aquarium Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, circa 1960
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H 8.67 in. W 9.06 in. D 4.73 in.
Seguso Aquarium Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Aquarium Murano glass 1950 Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Glass

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Murano Glass

  • Seguso Aquarium Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
  • Seguso Aquarium Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
  • Seguso Aquarium Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
  • Seguso Aquarium Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
H 6.7 in. W 9.85 in. D 2.37 in.
Beautiful Jellyfish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Conch Shell Jellyfish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or statue. Showing a jellyfish
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Blue Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a blue jelly fish
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Jelly Fish and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Fish Reef and Octopus Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a octopus holding a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Reef Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some multicolored
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Gorgeous Large Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some multicolored
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Stunning Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful stunning large Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture was
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Stunning Large Two Jellyfish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Showpiece
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning large Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Stunning Large Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Rare Showpiece
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning large Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Stunning Large Two Blue & Yellow Jellyfish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning large Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Archimede Seguso, Murano, Sculpture in Mouth-Blown Art Glass, "Aquarium"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Archimede Seguso, Murano. Sculpture in mouth-blown art glass. "Aquarium". Italian design, mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass

Beautiful Two Jellyfish Bag Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Statue Object
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

MCM Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture by Murano Glass
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM art glass double side fish aquarium sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Murano Hand Blown Aquarium Vase attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano hand blown fish vase infused with color attributed to Barbini. Vase has a partial Murano
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Vintage Double Side Fish Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight, Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight or sculpture. Showing a fish
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Murano Sculpture in Mouth Blown Art Glass, Aquarium, Italian Design, 1960s / 70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano sculpture in mouth-blown art glass. Aquarium. Italian design, 1960s / 70s. Measures: 13.5
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Vintage 1960s Italian Glass

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Paper Way Fish Aquarium
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful double-sided glass fish aquarium by Italian Murano. Nice condition, no chips or cracks.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Glass Studio of Murano Handcrafted Fish Aquarium
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern splendid aquarium with two colorful fish and controlled bubble by Murano. Made
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Swirl over Water Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing blue waves, with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Two Dolphins in Sea Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweight
By Arte Nuova Murano
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing two blue dolphins in a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Art Glass Fish Aquarium with Ocean Plant Bubbles Paperweight
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Very unique and rare shaped Murano paperweight depicting an ocean scene or an aquarium with fish
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses, in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Aquarium Paper Weight with Fish and Ocean Plants Bubbles
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique and rare shape Murano Paper Weight depicting a ocean scene or an aquarium - with fish
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Multicolor Murano Glass Fish Bowl, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the impact humankind has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

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Murano Glass, Plastic

Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium. Featuring multicolored inclusions with five fish
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

  • Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
  • Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
  • Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
  • Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
H 5.52 in. W 7.49 in. D 1.58 in.
Cenedese Murano Italian Art Glass Two Fishes Aquarium Block
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass art block depicting two colored fishes in an aquarium with its own algae and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Red Murano Glass Fish Bowl, Veleni by L+W, 2022, Limited Edition Collectibles
By Lanzavecchia + Wai
Located in Milan, IT
hands of Murano’s glass blowers, a contemporary vanitas shedding awareness on the impact humankind has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass

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Murano Glass, Plastic

Alfredo Barbini Aquarium Murano Glass Object for Cenedese 1960
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Munich, DE
Alfredo Barbini Aquarium Murano Glass Object for Cenedese 1960 in very colorful Murano glass with
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Fish Aquarium, C. 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Archimede Seguso. Italian Murano glass fish aquarium. Featuring multicolored inclusions with three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Artistic Handmade Aquarium Murano Glass by Roberto Beltrami
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Solid Murano glass acquarium made with the Sommerso techinique. This technique requires a blown
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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Artistic Handmade Aquarium Murano Glass by Roberto Beltrami
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Solid Murano glass acquarium made with the sommerso technique. This technique requires a blown
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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Alfredo Barbini Aquarium Murano 3 Fish Glass Object for Cenedese, 1960
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Munich, DE
Very colorful Murano glass block Aquarium with inclusions of rare three fishes and sea plants
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Collection Four Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Paperweights Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful set of four Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass paper weights or statues
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Vintage 1980s Italian Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass, 1980s. This is an authentic
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern, Alfredo Barbini Oval Bowl in Transparent Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Catania, IT
numerous glass statues and the so-called Aquariums, that is «blocks of colorless glass that incorporated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Orange Gold Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture, Cenedese Murano
By Cenedese
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful handmade Murano glass sculpture.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Aquarium /Fish Tank Murano Glass, Sculpture/Paperweight Attr Licata
By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great aquarium, fish tank in Murano Glass, by Cenedese and attributed to Riccardo Licata, well
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Cenedese Murano Red Blue Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, blue, yellow stripes, and silver flecks Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

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Murano Glass Aquarium For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the murano glass aquarium you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and blown glass, every murano glass aquarium was constructed with great care. Find 91 options for an antique or vintage murano glass aquarium now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a murano glass aquarium — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A murano glass aquarium, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made murano glass aquarium has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini and Murano are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Glass Aquarium?

Prices for a murano glass aquarium can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $7,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,201.
Questions About Murano Glass Aquarium
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify genuine Murano glass, first check for the certificate of authenticity. Sometimes, but not always, there will be a label with the workshop and the signature of the maker on the piece. Shop a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is highly-coveted due to the glassblowing processes used to create each piece. Murano glass is known for its vivid color, handcrafted in Murano and Venice and a favorite among collectors and home interior decor enthusiasts. Browse a wide array of Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass does indeed have a pontil mark. Murano glass is individually blown in Venice, Italy, and the mark at the bottom is made by the rod used by the artisan when they shape the piece. Shop a collection of Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of ways to ensure the authenticity of your Murano glass clown. The easiest way is with a certificate of authenticity, which comes with all Murano glass pieces. It should state that the piece was made in Venice or Murano. Any other location is not Murano glass. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.

Salvatori Commissioned Several Famous Architects to Create Miniature Homes in Stone

Salvatori Commissioned Several Famous Architects to Create Miniature Homes in Stone

Gabriele Salvatori explains how the COVID lockdowns inspired his design company's latest collection, the Village.

12 Cool Clocks That Artfully Tell Time

12 Cool Clocks That Artfully Tell Time

With these exceptional timepieces, watching the hours tick by is a pleasure.