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.
Archimede Seguso for Chanel 1960s light blue Murano glass rhinestones necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Archimede Seguso for Chanel necklace Light blue chained Murano glass Golden metal details and clear rhinestones Signed clasp closure Measur...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Etui Mobile Case 27LVA3117
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: MI0053 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2.5" Width: 0.8" Height: 4.7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 o...
Louis Vuitton Brown Portfolio Poche Documents Monogram Zip Folder 872474 872474
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.78 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2 cm(appr...
Louis Vuitton Multicolor Pink Epi Leather Trio Card Case Wallet Keychain 863137
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) (Outside) Minor marks, mostly at edges (Inside) Minor marks (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 12 cm(...
Hermès Blue Light Horse Logo Towel 232502
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Belgium Measurements: Length: 31" Height: 30" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Light pilling
Hermès Red Epsom Leather Mini PDA Agenda Cover 176her712
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Y in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3.5" Width: .4" Height: 5.1" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior L...
Hermès Small Red Epsom Leather Agenda 1020h36
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: W in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3.5" Width: .2" Height: 5.1" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leat...
Hermes Chaine d'Ancre Plate 59her723
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 5.5" Width: .1" Height: 1.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.25/10 or A+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excellent Interior: Excellent Edges: Excellent
"Crown" Enamel with Silver Hardware Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful cufflinks features a hand-painted "Crown" made of baked enamel etched in blue combined with silver hardware cuff-links measures 1" in circumference.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Mobile Etui Phone Case or Cigarette Holder 393lvs527
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CT0041 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 2.5" Width: .75" Height: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Very Mi...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Randonnee Pouch Cosmetic Case Make Up Clutch 863344
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) (Outside) Minor marks (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 8.85 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 22.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx)...
Christian Dior Monogram Trotter Small Ring Agenda Cover Notebook Diary 860186
By Christian Dior
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 4.13 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 10.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.70 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 14.5 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.78 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2 cm(appro...
Goyard Candle Holder Yellow Wood Home Table Decor Pencil Pen Pot Trunk
By Goyard
Located in Miami, FL
- Yellow exterior - Has some of the same material used in Goyard trunks - Wood casings - Comes with dustbag Condition: The candle holder is in overall great condition with no...
Art Deco Vintage Archimede Seguso Tall Black and Gold Perfume Bottle 1960's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Vintage Archimede Seguso Tall Black and Gold Perfume Bottle 1960's. Vintage Art Deco style Archimede Seguso tall black and gold aventurine perfume bottle...
Vintage Mid Century Murano Art Glass Archimede Seguso Bull Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rome, Rome
Beautifully shaped italian heavy glass bull sculpture by Archimede Seguso, from the mid-20th century. It is solid Murano glass in gray color. Height: 7 inches - 17,8 cm. Max width: 8...