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 Murano Glass Lenti Bowl, Pink & Gold, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Lenti Bowl, Pink & Gold, Italy, 1960s. ***NOTE: Our shop is closing soon.*** This graceful 'lenti' work in a raspberry pink and gold is an iconic ...
Gold Leaf
Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Turquoise Blue Bullicante Ribbed Globe Lamp by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Venezia, Italy, 1950s A striking handblown Murano glass table lamp by Archimede Seguso, dating to the 1950s....
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso triangle geode bowl in dark blue and turquoise blue glass . Italy, 1960s. A darker blue in the central part contrasting with the edge in turquoise blue using the "sommerso" technique Manufactured by Archimede Seguso and Seguso Vetri d'Arte A highly decorative geode bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, decorative bowl or small ashtray. Beautiful placed with other Murano glass pieces to create a colorful set as shown at the images. Overall dimensions: 9,5 cm W x 8,5 cm D x 3,5 cm H Geode Glass Bowl // Murano Glass Bowl...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$652Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Murano glass bowl in sommerso glass by Archimede Seguso was produced in Italy during the 1960s and exemplifies the technical refinement of mid-century Venetian glassmaking. Form...
Silver Leaf
Seguso Extra-Large Pair of Leaf Murano "Reticello" Glass and Brass Sconces, 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular extra-large pair of leaf sconces in Murano mouth-blown “Reticello” glass with 24k gold specks and solid brass. These incredibly rare and elegant sconces were produced by ...
Brass
1960s Gino Sarfatti Seguso Bubble Glass Pendant for Arteluce
By Archimede Seguso, Arteluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Gino Sarfatti metal and Seguso glass pendant for Arteluce. Executed in hand blown bubbled Seguso glass and painted metal. The simplicity of Sarfatti's design and the sculptural...
Metal
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Ceiling Light, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Archimede Seguso geometric-shaped murano glass ceiling lamp. Italy 1950s
Metal, Brass
$806Sale Price|20% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Clear Glass Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso triangle geode bowl in dark blue and turquoise blue glass . Italy, 1960s. A darker blue in the central part contrasting with the edge in turquoise b...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Sommerso Bowl with Gold Powder Murano ca. 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Seguso Sommerso Bowl with Gold Powder Murano ca. 1950s A great Venetian art glass bowl of the Polveri or Sfumati series introduced by Archimede Seguso in 1953. Thick clear glass wit...
Art Glass
Pair of Sconces Brass and Glass by Seguso. Italy, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare large Mid-Century Modern pair of set of 2 wall lights lamps sconces in pressed glass and brass by Seguso. Famous design like Reggiani, Sciolari, Francesco Buzzi Ceriani, An...
Metal, Brass
Archimede Seguso Alabastro Art Glass Duck, Murano Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Alabastro Art Glass Duck, Murano Italy 1950s Item e6599 A rare Venetian alabastro art glass duck sculpture designed by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artistica Archim...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Sconce, circa 1940, Italy.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Archimede Seguso sconce, circa 1940, Italy. Polished brass, fluted Murano glass. Rewired, one bulb. Good condition. Dimensions: 23 cm W, 15 cm H, 10 cm D. All purchases are cove...
Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Freeform Uranium Murano Glass Basket Bowl Sommerso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking freeform Murano glass basket bowl or vide poche designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, circa 1950s–1960s. This exceptional example showcases Poli's celebr...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$180Sale Price|48% Off
Murano Glass Archimedes Seguso or Cenedese Opaline Bowl/Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Archimedes Seguso or Cenedese (suspected) Opaline Vintage Bowl/Ashtray. ****NOTE: Our Shop is Closing end May; items will not be available thereafter.*** This item pres...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Italian Wall Lamp Design Archimede Seguso Murano Glass 1930
By Archimede Seguso
Located in taranto, IT
Superb original 40s wall lamp, production and design Archimede Seguso made of ribbed Murano glass on metal structure measuring 30 cm in length, 14 cm in height and 12 cm in protrus...
Metal
Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, PA
This fantastic spherical paperweight is made of hand-blown Murano glass and features air bubbles trapped within. A rare piece, it was designed for a special occasion in Italy during ...
Murano Glass
A Pair of 20th Century Pink Murano Glass Bullicante Lamps by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Italy, circa 1940 A pair of early twentieth century bullicante lamps by Seguso, the gadrooned form in bright pink Murano glass with control bubbles thr...
Murano Glass
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Murano Coral Orange White Opal Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white over coral orange Italian art glass vanity footed perfume bottle. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. It has be...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano 1952 Pink White Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass decorative bowl, vide-poche. The bowl is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. C...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Blown Amethyst Tone Murano Weighted Cased Art Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century "Sommerso" Amethyst Tone Murano glass ashtray by Archimede Seguso. The ashtray features a deep, layered effect, almost as if one color is floating inside another. Its des...
Murano Glass
Round Murano Glass Bowl, Pink Sommerso Geode by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Murano glass bowl by Archimede Seguso, created in Italy during the 1960s, presents a refined example of the sommerso technique in a compact geode form. Handcrafted in layered g...
Murano Glass
$129Sale Price|38% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Sculptural Trinket Bowl w/Gold Leaf, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl/Vide Poche w/ Generous Gold Leaf, Italy. (Seguso is attribution based on the documentation by others described below.) ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store...
Gold Leaf
$221Sale Price|20% Off
Small Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Inclusions, Archimede Seguso, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A decorative freeform shaped Murano glass bowl by Archimede Seguso, hand-crafted in Italy during the 1980s. The small bowl is crafted from clear Murano glass infused with suspended g...
Gold Leaf
Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso Single Wall Light for Seguso, 1950s
By Gino Sarfatti, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s, this elegant single wall sconce by Gino Sarfatti and Archimede Seguso for Seguso. The piece features a refined chrome-plated metal st...
Metal
Versace & Archimede Seguso Murano Blown Glass Footed Vase
By Gianni Versace, Archimede Seguso
Located in Downingtown, PA
Couture Glass: Gianni Versace by Archimede Seguso Murano Vase, circa 1990 A superb example of late-20th-century design collaboration, this Murano blown glass footed vase embodies th...
Blown Glass
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opal white and gold flecks Italian art glass miniature cornucopia flower bud vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and publi...
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Bullicante Shell Bowl / Trinket Dish by Archimede Seguso, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bullicante Shell Bowl / Trinket Dish by Archimede Seguso, Italy. ****NOTE: Our Shop is Closing end May; items will not be available thereafter.*** This lovely mid-centur...
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Couple Sculpture by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern pair of Italian small Japanese farmers with a large black hat made of hand blown colored Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Archimede Segus...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
$3,798Sale Price|20% Off
Large version Gino Sarfatti for Arteluce and Seguso glass pendant, Italy 1960s
By Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce, Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Large 1960s Gino Sarfatti chrome metal and Seguso Bullicante Murano glass ceiling lamp for Arteluce.
Chrome
Seguso Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bird Sculpture, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, IT
A charming mid-century Murano glass bird sculpture produced by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. The figure is executed in the classic sommerso technique, with vibrant cranber...
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri D' Arte 1950s Documented Aventurine Glass Leaf Sconces "Model 116"
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of documented Seguso Vetri D’Arte wall sconces, hand-blown in Venice during the 1950s. These exquisite pieces are crafted from clear Murano glass infused with gold a...
Murano Glass
$320Sale Price|39% Off
Murano Sommerso Geode Bowl by Archimede Seguso in Mint and Blue, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Murano glass geode bowl by Archimede Seguso, made in Italy circa 1960s, utilising the sommerso technique. This square-form mid-century decorative bowl features a luminous core of mint green glass encased in a layer of transparent pale blue, creating a captivating depth and tonal variation when viewed from different angles. Measuring approximately 7 cm x 7.5 cm, with a height of 3.5 cm, the bowl is compact yet sculptural—suitable as a Murano trinket...
Murano Glass
$1,423Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso 1930 brass nickel glass wall sconce
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Archimede Seguso single glass wall sconce and nickel Seguso, 1930s. The sconce was only revised in wiring, 1930s originality. For interior decor, minimalist projects. The nickel wa...
Brass, Nickel
Seguso for Marbro Pair of Huge Blue Murano Glass Lamps, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso, The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Stunning sculptural Murano glass lamps feature extra-large hand-blown glass bodies, assembled from multiple separate parts and mounted on gilded wood bases with brass fittings. The ...
Gold, Brass
Archimede Seguso Murano Green Sommerso Glass Bottle with Stopper
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in New Windsor, NY
A beautiful example in glass of the refined elegance of an Archimede Seguso design. A light, seafoam green glass perfume bottle and tear drop stopper encased in clear. Ribbed exteri...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,424 / item
Seguso Sconces 1930 Brass and Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso sconces two-light 1930 Italia brass and glass.
$497Sale Price|20% Off
Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Cornucopia Vase by Archimede Seguso, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A cobalt blue Murano glass cornucopia vase by Archimede Seguso, handcrafted in Italy during the 1950s using the skilled sommerso technique. A deep cobalt blue core is encased within ...
Murano Glass
Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superbly crafted hand blown angel fish by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Signed with original label on base Height 4 inch, Width 2.25 inch, Depth 5.5inch In very good...
Glass
Murano glass vase by Archimede Seguso for Tiffany & Co., limited edition
By Tiffany & Co., Archimede Seguso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular glass vase designed by Archimede Seguso for Tiffany and Co. The piece was designed a year after a retrospective exhibition of Seguso's wor...
Murano Glass
1950s Seguso Bubbling Pink Confection Murano Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Resembling a sea anemone, this blown glass vessel by Seguso is indeed a delight with its salmon pink color and wealth of interior bubbles. Heavy, thick and wonderfully obese and glob...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Seguso Graduated Pink Glass Lantern
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Queens, NY
Italian 1950s Venetian Murano graduated coral pink exterior and orange interior glass lantern with handkerchief form & gold dusted flower finial top and gilt metal canopy. (ARCHIMEDI...
Metal
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso, ca. 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murano "Polveri" Bowl Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s A large Venetian art glass bowl of the Polveri series introduced by Archimed...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$296Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Gold Leaf/Polveri Green & Pink
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This r...
Gold Leaf
Italian Murano Pear Fruit Sculpture Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and relatively large Italian Murano art glass pear sculpture, in the Modern style, circa mid-to late-20th century, Italy. Piece is signed "Archimede Seguso" and "Murano" o...
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Couple of Italian Wall Lamps Design Archimede Seguso 1930 Murano Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful pair of original 40s wall lamps, production and design Archimede Seguso Made of ribbed Murano glass on metal structure They measure 30 cm in length, 14 cm in height and 1...
Metal
Pair of Iridescent Hammered Murano Glass Sconces by Archimede Seguso, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A rare and exceptionally atmospheric pair of wall sconces designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d'Arte during the 1940s, embodying the poetic experimentation that made the Mu...
Brass
$1,424Sale Price|20% Off
Sculpture Bird Archimede Seguso Green and Gold Dust 1940 Original Label
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture bird Archimede Seguso green and gold dust 1940 original label.
Murano Glass
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s A great Collection of 10 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso and Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1950s-60s and one by Cristalleria Santi Murano...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s. Cute open wings sta...
Silver Leaf
Tall Archimede Seguso Scavo Bianco Flower Vase Italy White & Mint Green Handles
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso Italy Scavo Bianco white & mint green Art Glass Murano Flower vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Purple White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s. Beautiful elongate shape with purple eggplant and white alabastro...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Murano Perfume Bottle Aqua Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Sommerso
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass swirling ribbed surface perfume bottle. The piece is documented to designer Archim...
Gold Leaf
'Venus De Milo' Nude Murano Glass Sculpture / Statue, Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Loredano Rosin, Archimede Seguso
Located in Stamford, CT
'Venus De Milo' Nude Murano Glass Sculpture / Statue, Italian Mid-Century Modern A solid murano glass sculpture of a female nude on a pedestal by Loredano Rosin (1936-91) for Archime...
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano 1950s Red Coral Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scallop Rim Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown coral red and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. The bowl is made wi...
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Geode Bowl by Archimede Seguso, Green Teal, Italy, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
This small Murano glass geode bowl by Archimede Seguso was produced in Italy in the mid-20th century and exemplifies the refined experimentation of post-war Venetian glassmaking. Exe...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
$3,988Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary Italian Chandelier by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 1940s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Budapest, HU
Extremely refined chandelier. An outstanding example of the great master of Murano. Masterpiece, museum piece.
Bronze
Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Seguso
By Salviati, Barovier&Toso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass floor lamp by Seguso. Stunning Murano floor lamp by Seguso, circa 1940. Gold infused glass with a pulegoso up light shade trimmed in bronze. Overall dimensions of our Murano glass torchère...
Glass
$849Sale Price|20% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Purple Square Geode Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in purple pink fuchsia glass. Italy, 1960s. Eyecatching colors in shades of pink and purple using the "sommerso" technique. Manufa...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Glass Mirror By Archimide Seguso
By Ercole Barovier, Salviati, Paolo Venini, Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano Glass Mirror By Archimide Seguso. Offered is a stunning Venetian glass mirror Or Murano glass mirror designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Murano in 1940. This mirror was cr...
Brass