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Archimede Seguso

Italian, 1909-1999

Archimede Seguso redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. This next generation included his sons and grandsons, who carried on and further expanded the family legacy of Venetian art glass. The survival and revival of traditional glassblowing combined with unique design are the legacies left behind by a master.

Seguso grew up in the family furnaces of the Soffieria Barovier Seguso and Ferro, where his training began at age 11. By the time he turned 20, he was a maestro in his own right, joining the family business as a partner.

In 1933 the company changed its name to Seguso Vetri D’Arte, and Seguso gained sole control. He collaborated with designers Flavio Poli and Vittorio Zecchin, which allowed him to achieve artistic sovereignty leading to the opening in 1946 of his own furnace, Vetreria Seguso Archimede. There, he could explore his design ideas with creative freedom. In 2007, the 23rd generation of Seguso glassmakers took the lead at Seguso Vetri D’Arte. Brothers Gianluca, Pierpaolo and Gianandrea Seguso carry a six-century dynasty of Seguso glass into the 21st century.

Archimede Seguso’s art glass pays homage to tradition. Seguso studied and mastered techniques from centuries past, but he also pioneered innovative approaches, such as submersion and unconventional color constitutions. He awarded future generations with stunning and unprecedented effects, such as ribbed textures, rings, needle shapes and the appearance of embedded objects.

A lifetime of achievement created by Seguso is honored in museums worldwide, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, MoMA in New York and Museum Kunstpalast in Dusseldorf, to name a few. His exhibit resume spans decades, beginning with XX Biennale, Venezia, in 1936. It includes a 1989 exhibit of “Il Maestro dei Maestri” at Tiffany & Co., New York, and 2013 exhibitions at Musée Maillol in Paris and Museo della Basilica di San Marco in Venice.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Archimede Seguso glass, decorative objects, lighting and mirrors alongside a collection from his brother Angelo Seguso and his grandsons’ firm Seguso Viro.

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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear Italian art glass ribbed working handle flower basket / vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The basket has an original "M...
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Archimede Seguso, Pink 'Alabastro' Murano Vase Italy 1950s
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Archimede Seguso italian red and gold Murano Glass vase circa 1950.
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Incredible Archimede Seguso red and gold Murano glass vase circa 1950.
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Seguso Duck Loving Couple Figurines Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
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This vintage mid-century wrapping around each other loving couple of ducks in pink alabastro art glass, crafted by Seguso, is a charming representation of the skilled artistry of the...
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Decorative Object Vide-Poche Seguso Murano Glass Midcentury Modern Italy 1950s
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Vide-poche/decorative object by Archimede Seguso produced in Italy in the 1950s. The pocket emptier was made of transparent massive Murano glass with a circular body and external pro...
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Archimede Seguso suspension lamp in glass structure and metal , Venini 1940ca
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An elegant suspension lamp designed by Archimede Seguso in 1940s and produced by Venini, Italy. It's structure is made of glass and metal supports. Archimede Seguso was born in Mur...
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Archimede Seguso furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Archimede Seguso furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Archimede Seguso were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Piero Fornasetti, Alfredo Barbini, and Flavio Poli. Prices for Archimede Seguso furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £192 and can go as high as £60,094, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £1,209.

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