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 Glass Link Chain
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of tonal amythest glass links forming interlocking "CC's" with metal spacers and gilt metal beads. The glass links have interior metal wi...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco style glass and clear paste necklace, att. Archimede Seguso, Italy.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An elegant necklace, created by Archimede Seguso, in the 1970s, very much honouring the Art Deco style, in black and green glass. Handmade tubular glass pieces are strung together wi...
Base Metal
Archimede Seguso for Chanel 1960s Mint Green & Black Glass 39.5" Chain Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary piece of fashion history, this vintage 1970s long chain link necklace represents a highly collectible collaboration between French haute couture house Chanel and the...
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Venetian Rare Seguso Design Handblown Glass Links & Pendants Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique 19th-Century Italian glass choker collar features a technically masterful link design like the distinct chandelier chains hand-crafted by the Seguso family, which founded Vetri d'Arte on the Venetian island of Murano centuries ago. In the style of elegant multi-pendant festoon necklaces from the mid-1800s, it dangles three one-inch drop pendants. The reddish pink mouth-blown glass balls with golden reflections are supported by brass findings. The closed links appear to be miniature versions of the jewelry design made famous in the next century by the family's descendant Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), whom Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel worked...
Brass
Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of tortoise and black glass links with metal spacers and pave rhinestone rondels. The glass links have interior metal wires and are quite...
Gilt Metal
Archimede Seguso Multi Strand Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso Multi Strand Necklace of handmade glass rondels in frosted crystal, faux ruby and pearl with silvertoned spacers. 1960's Italy...
Base Metal
An exceptionally long, clear paste and gilt metal chain, Seguso/Chanel, c1968
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exceptional and delicately coloured, exceptionally long glass chain necklace, made by Archimede Seguso, part of a specially commissioned collection by Chanel in the late 1960s. I...
Gilt Metal
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Coral Glass Necklace, 1960s Vintage Design
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warminster, GB
A stunning necklace by Archimede Seguso for Chanel from the 1960’s. Seguso was a renowned glass maker from Murano, Venice. He was commissioned by Coco Chanel to create a range of je...
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Grey/Blue Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 29 inches long and .75 of an inch wide. Unusual rou...
Brass
Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Trifari Bezel Set Ruby Chain from the 1950's. Antique gold settings with twisted wire work bezel. 28" x 5/8".
Gilt Metal
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Necklace with a Heart Motif on Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful diamond neckalce with drop heart motif in 18k white gold. This gorgeous necklace features 17 round diamonds bezel set at the center of a chain with a heart shape drop pendant pave set with 6 round diamonds. The diamond section is hinged between bezels for flexibility. A total of 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, G - H in color and SI in clarity totaling approximately 0.20 carat. The necklace is 15.50 inch long. The chain is cable link equipped wuth a lobster clasp. This gorgeous daimond necklace...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian "Handmade" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful handcrafted Italian 18k gold ribbed oval link chain necklace with a lobster clasp. The 18 inch long necklace shimmers on the skin from the soft color & craftsmanship execut...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A regal 14K yellow gold necklace centered around a richly saturated pear-shaped sapphire weighing approximately 4.34 carats. The centerpiece is framed by a lavish arrangement of roun...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris Grain De Raisin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This luxurious necklace is an authentic Boucheron Paris creation, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and weighing approximately 95.6 grams. The design is characteristic of Boucher...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,392
Christian Dior necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Openwork black metal choker necklace with rhinestones. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 32 cm to 38 cm SKU:BC33
Italian 18K Yellow Gold Articulated Snake Choker Necklace, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Fine Italian substantial 18K yellow gold articulated Snake statement necklace Milan, 1980's Classic wide gold necklaces have been treasured for cen...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly Chaine Lariat Diamond Rose Gold Necklace Small Model
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Chaine Lariat Necklace. Featured in 18K Rose Gold and a diamond Kelly lock clasp in the small model. Set with 41 ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
$625
H 16 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Vintage Erwin Pearl Matte Gold Tone Heavy Link Necklace, Circa 1990s
By Erwin Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Vintage EP Matte Gold Tone Heavy Link Necklace Circa 1990s. Works well for everything. This necklace looks so great. Rectangular links that lay nicely and have a great look!
Mixed Metal
$4,800,000
Harry Winston Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Sausalito, CA
Gorgeous 18k yellow gold necklace, containing total of 75 emerald cut fancy yellow diamonds signed by Harry Winston. Featured with a 10.75ct. cut-cornerd rectangular diamond as a pen...
$875
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 16.5 in
Vintage St. John Black Crystal Collar Necklace, 1990s, Chic Design
By St. John
Located in New York, NY
Vintage St John Black Crystal Collar Necklace Circa 1990s. A classic necklace collar with round stones that make up a domed and rounded necklac...
Mixed Metal
14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold statement piece blending classic elegance with regal strength, this vintage necklace features multiple strands of lustrous cultured pearls joined by a striking lion head clasp...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Blue Black Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 34 inches long and .5 of an inch wide. The Necklace...
Brass
Seguso X Chanel Murano Glass Chocker
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of pink and fuchsia glass links forming interlocking "CC's" with metal spacers and gilt metal beads. The gla...
Seguso X Chanel Murano Glass Chocker
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of red and black glass links forming interlocking "CC's" with metal spacers and gilt metal beads. The glass links have interior metal wir...
Mixed Metal
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Vintage Brown Necklace, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace designed by Archimede Seguso in collaboration with Coco Chanel. The glass “C” shape links create an interlocking Chanel CC logo. The chain made from murano glass in...
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Clear Glass and Earrings Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass and chain necklace and clip earrings set by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 38.5 inches long and .7...
Brass
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Clear and Black Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 37 inches long and .75 of an inch wide. Gold Clasp ...
Brass
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Blue Red Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 30 inches long and .75 of an inch wide. The Necklac...
Brass
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Murano Glass Vintage Turquoise Necklace, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace designed by Archimede Seguso in collaboration with Coco Chanel. The glass “C” shape links create an interlocking Chanel CC lo...
Brass
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Murano Glass Vintage Blue Necklace, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace designed by Archimede Seguso in collaboration with Coco Chanel. The glass “C” shape links create an interlocking Chanel CC logo. The...
Brass
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Blue Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 29 inches long and .75 of an inch wide.
Brass
Vintage ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO for CHANEL Murano Blue Green Glass Linked Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO for CHANEL Murano Blue Green Glass Linked Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.62 inch (1.6 cm) Wearable Length: 32.67 inches (83 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO for CHANEL unsigned...
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W 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 37 in
A very long Murano glass and metal chain necklace, A Seguso for Chanel, 1970s.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very wearable and iconic design, made for Chanel by Archimede Seguso during the 1970s. With a very unusual colour combination, the necklace combines both metal and glass elements (...
Base Metal