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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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Archimede Seguso Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
By Archimede Seguso
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Murano glass ashtray or catchall By Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 2"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Murano Glass

Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass Bowl, Red Sommerso, Gold Inclusion c.1950s Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 1950s Murano glass bowl, crafted by Archimede Seguso—an unusual and striking example of mid-century Italian glass artistry. The bowl’s kidney-shaped form showcases several skille...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Archimede Italy in years 30s fine perfume bottle vanity art glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Biella, IT
in the 1930s by Archimede Seguso Italy fine perfume bottle in clear Murano glass with clear glass collar and stopper.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Art Glass

A Pair of Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso Sconces for Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Gino Sarfatti, Archimede Seguso
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s, this rare pair of sconces by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Seguso represents the pinnacle of mid-century Italian design. Eac...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Metal

1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Pink & Green with Gold Leaf/Polveri
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri NOTICE: Our 1stDibs shop will be taking a break soon. This rare, mid-century modern biomorphic bowl by Se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso

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Gold Leaf

Archimedes Seguso Bowl 50's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Vo', Veneto
1950s cord vase. Clear glass with gold leaf and ruby red ribs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Murano Glass

Archimedes Seguso Bowl 50's
Archimedes Seguso Bowl 50's
H 7.88 in W 7.09 in
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Red Gold Italian Art Glass Ribbed Flower Bud Vase
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is publish...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso

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Gold Leaf

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Archimede Seguso Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$500Animal SculpturesArt Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass1960
2025$443Glass, Decorative BowlsOpaline Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass1960s
2025$352PaperweightsBlown Glass, Art Glass1960s
2025$1,050Table LampsBrass, Silk, Art Glasscirca 1975
2025$633Decorative Dishes and Vide-PocheMurano Glass1960-1969
2025$300VasesGlass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass1960s
2025$395More Desk Accessories, Animal SculpturesGlass, Art Glass, Gold Leaf, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glasscirca 1950
2025$500Decorative BowlsArt Glass, Murano Glasscirca 20th century
2025$900BottlesGlass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glasscirca 1950
2025$800JarsGlass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glasscirca 1950
2025$600JarsGlass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glasscirca 1950
2025$1,981Wall Lights and Sconces, More LightingBrass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass1940s
2025$500Decorative BowlsMurano Glass, Art Glasscirca 20th Century
2025$240Decorative BowlsArt GlassCirca 1950s
2025$164Animal SculpturesGlass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glasscirca 1960s
2025$785Animal SculpturesArt Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glasscirca 1950s
2025$1,450VasesArt Glass1960s
2025$409BottlesArt Glass1960s
2025$200Animal SculpturesArt Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glasscirca 1980
2025$450More Desk Accessories, Animal SculpturesMurrine, Glass, Silver Leaf, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass1960s
$1,048
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$115-$13,000
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Archimede Seguso furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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 gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Archimede Seguso were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Alfredo Barbini, and Aldo Londi. Prices for Archimede Seguso furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $90 and can go as high as $60,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,400.

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