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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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$1,120
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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 Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Oro Cordonati Verde Oro Vase, Italy 1949 Reference: Archimede Seguso Quaderno 13
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Murano Glass

Pair of ‘Bellflower’ Wall Sconces by Seguso Vetri d’Arte Murano, Italy, 1938
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exceptional and rare pair of wall sconces designed by Seguso Vetri d’Arte under the artistic direction of Archimede Seguso in Venice, circa 1938. These sculptural lights take the ...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Brass

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Fuchsia Sommerso Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in pink color. Manufactured by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. Eye-catching pink fuchsia color. A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray. An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl. Great as gift idea! Labelled underneath. Overall dimensions: 14,5 cm W x 14 cm D x 4 cm height. A curated selection of Murano art glass bowl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Signed Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Vase Gold Italian Art Deco 1980s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Murano vase designed and signed by Archimede Seguso. Unlike other Seguso pieces that produced in the same period or later this one is signed by the master Archimede Se...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s. Beautiful elongate shape with yellow and white alabastro glass ca...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Italian Murano Fruit Sculpture Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and relatively large Modern/Midcentury Modern Italian Murano art glass pear sculpture, circa mid-to late-20th century, Italy. Piece is signed "Archimede Seguso" and "Muran...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art. Archimede Se...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

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Archimede Seguso Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$563More Lighting, Table LampsGlass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass1950s
2025$1,680Glass, Decorative BowlsGold, Blown Glass1980s
2025$518Decorative BowlsArt Glass, Murano Glass1950s
2025$1,387Vases, UrnsGlass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass1950s
2025$487VasesGlass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass1970s
2025$740Animal SculpturesArt Glass, Murano Glasscirca 20th Century
2025$535VasesMurano GlassCirca 1960
2025$900Ashtrays, Decorative BowlsGlass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass1950s
2025$1,800Chandeliers and PendantsBrass, Blown Glasscirca 1965
2025$200AshtraysGold, Murano Glass1960s
2025$800Glass, Figurative SculpturesArt Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass, Gold Leaf, Glasscirca 1950
2025$157GlassGlass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass1950's
2025$500Animal SculpturesGlass, Art Glass, Blown Glass1950s
2025$4,844Wall Lights and SconcesBrass, Murano Glasscirca 1940
2025$9,222Chandeliers and PendantsMurano Glass, Blown Glass1940
2025$425Decorative Bowls, Decorative Dishes and Vide-PocheGlass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glasscirca 1950
2025$650Animal SculpturesArt Glass1980
2025$435Animal Sculptures, GlassArt Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glasscirca 1950
2025$800Figurative Sculptures, Animal SculpturesArt Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glasscirca 1950-1960
2025$524More Lighting, Table LampsBlown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass1950s
$1,120
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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