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Murano Shell Glass Wall Light Sconce by Limburg, Germany, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Beautiful wall light with a Murano glass in shell form made by Glashütte Limburg, Germany
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Extra Large Rare Pink Rolled Edge Art Glass Murano Glass Shell Bowl
By Formia Murano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Extra-Large Murano Glass Rolled Edge Shell Bowl, High Quality Murano Glass has a Unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage Murano glass shell made in the 1960s. The decorative element is entirely made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
Vintage Decorative Murano Glass Shell
H 6.3 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Conch Shell Art Glass Bowl by Glass Studio Murano
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful conch shell art glass bowl by Glass Studio Murano, circa 1980s. The piece is clear glass
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Archimede Seguso
Located in Delft, NL
Archimede Seguso murano glass clam shell bowls, Italy, 1960s Archimede Seguso murano glass clam
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

1980s Murano Glass Shell in Purple and Yellow
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Murano glass shell in purple and yellow.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Heavy xxl Murano Glass "LUCID" Bowl Shell Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Salviati, Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, antique, early Venetian / Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Shell Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Murano shell chandelier.
Category

Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Shell Chandelier
Murano Shell Chandelier
H 19.69 in Dm 22.45 in
Large Murano Glass "Sommerso" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

unique Murano Glass "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
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

unique 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 "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

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Murano Glass

1, 47kg Floral Glass "Lucid" Bowl Shell Centerpiece Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Heavy Multicolor Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano Italy 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" 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

Organic Murano Glass "Purple" 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

Murano Glass "Red-Yellow" 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

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

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bullicante Bubble "Green" Vase Element Shell Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass "LUCID" 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

Organic Murano Glass "Purple" 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

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

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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

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Strawberry" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Seguso Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Producer
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Leopard Tortoise Shell Pattern Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art glass Handkerchief vase 1960s. Mid-Century beautiful, turtle shell hand blown Murano
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Barovier & Toso clam shell form bowl, Murano Italy. Impressive large scale and heavy gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Murano Art Glass Shell Bowl, in the Manner of Tosso or Martens
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Art 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

1.7kg Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" 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 Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink Murano glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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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
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant green Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Pair of Green and Gold Cornucopia Murano Glass Cups Italy 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Rare and marvelous pair of green and gold Cornucopia Murano glass cups, Italy, 1960s. These
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink Murano glass
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Red Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple red Murano
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

2, 5kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" 57cm Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

1, 9kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" 50cm Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Heavy 2, 3kg Murano Glass "Centerpiece" Bowl Shell Element Murano, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage glass shell bowl element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1, 3kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. The element has a nice
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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
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple pink
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Large 1, 5kg Murano Sculptural Glass Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. The element has a nice
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" 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

Murano Glass "Gold Dust 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

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass "Pink Gold Dust" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso
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

Murano Glass "Pink" Bowl Element Shell Flavio Poli attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attrib
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Murano Glass

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" 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 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 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

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Murano Glass

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" 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 "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

Murano Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano Barovier and Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Barovier&Toso, 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

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Sculpture in Bollicine Glass with Gold
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass shell sculpture in Bollicine glass with gold Highlights. Vibrant pink
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

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Murano Shell Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of murano shell glass available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, murano glass and metal. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of murano shell glass, we have 740 options in-stock, while there are 31 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of murano shell glass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An object in our assortment of murano shell glass, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made option in this array of murano shell glass has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barovier&Toso, Cenedese and Alfredo Barbini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Murano Shell Glass?

The average selling price for a piece of murano shell glass at 1stDibs is $1,200, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $309,977 for the highest priced.
Questions About Murano Shell Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. 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. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. 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. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 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 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
    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.