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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
$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
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
$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
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
$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
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
$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
$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
$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
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
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
$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
$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
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
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
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
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
Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Purple 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 purple eggplant and white alabastro...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,423Sale 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
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 Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
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
Collection of 11 Murano Art Glass Cornucopia by Seguso 1950s-60s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
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
$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
Seguso Murano Perfume Bottle Aqua Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Sommerso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
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
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
'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
Murano Opalescent Art Glass Dog by Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find figural glass item by master Italian glassblower Seguso. Perfect condition, possibly a Beagle, or Bassett Hound?
Art 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
Seguso Dog Figurine Copper / Rose Gold Flecks Sommerso Mid Century Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This 16cm tall Aventurine dog figurine with rose gold dust inclusions by Seguso is skillfully handcrafted and has an elongated and graceful shape, with black ears, eyes, nose and tai...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
$854Sale Price|20% Off
Archimede Seguso 1940s Swan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Dust Red Italian
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Archimede Seguso 1940s swan-shaped murano glass bowl with gold dust.
Murano Glass
$3,084Sale Price|20% Off
Murano glass shell Archimede Seguso mid-century design.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Add a touch of exquisite Italian elegance to your home with this stunning Murano glass shell, attributed to celebrated master glassmaker Archimede Seguso. Recently purchased in an on...
Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Seguso Murano Label Sommerso Red Pink Blue Italian Art Glass Vintage Flower Vase
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red pink and light blue Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with 2 original la...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Murano Pink White Gold Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture with Labels
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark pink, opal white, and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / figurine. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with ori...
Gold Leaf
Seguso Sommerso Murano Pink & White Alabastro Art Glass Geode Bowl, 1950
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white round art glass bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alabastro design c...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Art Glass Vase Gold Leaf Aventurine Venetian Glass Green
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite Archimede Seguso Murano art glass vase in emerald green glass and gold leaf aventurine. An absolutely gorgeous example of the finest mid century modern Venetian glass. T...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Murano Seguso 1952 Macchia Ambra Verde Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Basket Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, orange amber spots and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative basket / vase. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Segus...
Gold Leaf
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Seguso Murano Dark Amethyst Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Squirrel Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative squirrel figurine / sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. Cr...
Gold Leaf
Antique and Vintage Furniture, Handcrafted Wood, Elegant Design, 1900s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
A large and elegant Murano glass centerpiece by Seguso, made in Italy around 1930. The piece is crafted from golden amber-colored blown glass, using a refined controlled-bubble tech...
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Seguso Opalescent White Caramel Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very cute, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white over a caramel color Italian art glass bunny rabbit sculpture / figurine. The piece is documented to designer Arch...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Giant Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s. Iridiscent pink gl...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Murano Glass Bird by Archimede Seguso for Seguso, Italy, 1970s
By Seguso, Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Slender Murano glass bird by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
Murano Glass
$480Sale Price|20% Off
Archimede Seguso Italian Mid-Century Modern Chartreuse Bird
By Archimede Seguso
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Archimede Seguso Italian Mid-Century Modern Chartreuse Bird
Glass
1950 Archimede Seguso Murano Cornucopia, Teal with Aventurine Gold Base & Scroll
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An opulent and expressive piece by renowned Murano master Archimede Seguso, this 1950s cornucopia-shaped glass sculpture blends traditional Italian grandeur with mid-century elegance...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Clam Shell Bowl in Pink Alabastro, Italy 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
Murano glass clam shell bowl by Archimede Seguso, produced in Italy circa 1960s, executed in layered pink alabastro glass with clear crystal casing. Formed as a stylised shell with ...
Murano Glass
$740Sale Price|20% Off
Flavio Poli Seguso purple Murano glass vase with blue yellow insets 20th century
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Sculptural Murano Jug Shaped Vase in Shades of Pink and Amber glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950's. Large size. Vibrant colors in a g...
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
Seguso Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Mouth Flower Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass double spout flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and created in the "Pulve...
Gold Leaf
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Duck Sculptures, Black & White, Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A pair of black and white animal sculptures by Archimede Seguso (1909-1999) Italy made circa 1970 comprising of two large ducks, in solid opaque...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin, circa 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A great Murano candle stick with dolphin sculpture. executed by Archimede Seguso, circa 1960s. clear ribbed glass with gold foil inclusions. Compan...
Art Glass
Wonderful Murano glass sculpture in the shape of an owl by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Vigevano, PV
Wonderful owl-shaped glass by Archimede Seguso. Amber colored artistic glass in excellent condition, for owl lovers
Murano Glass
Mid Century Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso c. 1950/60's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive art glass bowl, made in Murano, Italy by Archimede Seguso, circa 1950/60's. The blue and clear glass body features gold flake inclusion, within the dimensional wavy surfa...
Art Glass