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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 an array of 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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Creator: Archimede Seguso
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Archimede Seguso Large Gold Flakes Opaline Murano Glass Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and large ribbed vase in gold and opaline Murano glass by the well known Italian artist Seguso. Amazing gold dust colors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Archimede Seguso

Materials

Glass

Archimede Seguo Murano ribbed glass and gold flakes perfume bottle, stopper .
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Murano glass bottle by Seguso .
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Archimede Seguso

Materials

Glass

Seguso, Large Murano Glass, Corroso, Uranium Leaded Box /Jar Attb Flavio Poli
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern vintage green glow glass, in this leaded box/jar. Attributed to Flavio Poli.
Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Large Vetri d'Arte Centerpiece/ Bowl, Murano Glass, Opalescent
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great very large, centerpiece/ bowl by the well known glass Murano master Seguso, signed Vetri D'arte as shown. Nice opalescent / white glass ribbed Iridato glass.
Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso, made for Vetreria Seguso. This piece was made in the 1950s. probably 1954.
Category

1950s Italian Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Monumental, Murano Glass Table Lamp
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Murano lamp by Flavio Poli. Over all measures diameter 14 total high 27 inches. Shade not included.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso

Materials

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Archimede Seguso furniture for sale on 1stDibs

Archimede Seguso's furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. In our Archimede Seguso collection, there are many options to choose from, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 301 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 0 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Archimede Seguso were created in Europe during the 20th century in the Mid-Century Modern style. If you are looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte and Murano. Prices for Archimede Seguso furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. The price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $60,000, while pieces like these can sell for $1,619 on average..
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