Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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 vintage Archimede Seguso glass, decorative objects, lighting and mirrors alongside a collection from his brother Angelo Seguso and his grandsons’ firm Seguso Viro.

Creator: Archimede Seguso

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink White Gold Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture

$500Sale Price|33% Off

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink White Gold Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark pink to opal white, and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with original "Arch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

$626Sale Price|20% Off

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 ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's

$604

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s

$830

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano

$384

Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Absolutely darling little Archimede Seguso duckling figurine Delightful hand blown glass artistry from Seguso Circa 1980's Signed Archimede Seguso, Murano to base, with original lab...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

$370Sale Price|20% Off

Signed A. Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Bubble Glass, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano crystal glass enriched inside with air bubbles. This rare object was designed in Italy during the 1960s by Archimede S...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

$536Sale Price|33% Off

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set

$600 / set

Seguso Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pear Dish Apple Paperweight Set

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass pear shaped ring dish and apple paperweight set. The pieces are documented to designer Archimede Segu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

$735

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower Sculpture

$500

Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece has a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Signed A. Seguso Pair of Pink Murano Glass Bird Sculptures, Italy 1960s

$550Sale Price / set|20% Off

Signed A. Seguso Pair of Pink Murano Glass Bird Sculptures, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic pair of mouth-blown bird sculptures in pink Murano glass. These delightful bird are signed on the bottom by A. Seguso and were produced in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. Th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Sapphire Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Figurine

$400Sale Price|20% Off

Seguso Murano Sapphire Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sapphire blue and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The two birds are attached to each o...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s

$80

H 2.38 in Dm 2.13 in

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Flower inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy....

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s

$110

H 2.13 in Dm 2.38 in

Petite Murano Glass Paperweight Swirl inside Mid-Century Modern, Italy 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass paper weight. A beautiful nice addition to your desktop. Found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Highly decorative and functional in e...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight

$250Sale Price|50% Off

H 2.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Murano Glass Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s

$587

H 3.75 in W 3.55 in D 3.75 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Silver Leaf

Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand-Blown, Circa 1950s

$350

H 3.5 in Dm 3.75 in

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand-Blown, Circa 1950s

Located in Round Top, TX

A breathtaking Murano glass ball paperweight, exquisitely hand-blown and adorned with mesmerizing bubbles, seemingly suspended in time. This remarkable piece, attributed to Murano’s ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight

$300Sale Price|50% Off

H 3.75 in Dm 3.75 in

Murano Glass Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian clear Murano glass paperweight hand blown with bollicine technique / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 3.75...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

$723

H 7.49 in W 9.45 in D 8.67 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Sommerso Blown Glass Swan Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Magnificent Murano blown-glass sculpture depicting an elegant pair of swans. This delightful piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s by the mastery of Archimede Seguso. In ama...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

$650

H 4.63 in W 2.25 in D 4 in

Seguso Murano Italian Art Glass Sommerso Green Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Summers emerald tree and golden honey color Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Segus...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 4 in Dm 4 in

Vintage Blown Controlled Bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight, Italy

By Murano 5

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Modern Vintage blown controlled bubbles Murano Art Glass Transparent Paperweight made in Italy. Great for a Desk as Paperweight, Sculpture or Office Accessory. Collector'...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s

$830

H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in

Murano Aquarium Art Glass Paperweight with Fish, Italy 1960s

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Exceptional Murano art glass paperweight featuring an aquarium-style underwater scene with suspended tropical fish and richly colored abstract marine décor. Handblown in Italy during...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Art Glass

Vintage Murano Seguso White Swan Glass Sculpture Italy 1960's

$815

H 14.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Vintage Murano Seguso White Swan Glass Sculpture Italy 1960's

By Archimede Seguso

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely and graceful Italian Murano vintage Seguso glass swan is white triple cased; white with clear on the outside. The lines of the feathers are abundant throughout. The beak ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Blown Glass

Previously Available Items

Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figure Sculpture

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H 3.13 in W 2.38 in D 4.75 in

Archimede Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figure Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spots Italian art glass dove bird figurine sculpture / sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture

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H 4.25 in W 2 in D 4 in

Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. It is documented to designer Archimede Segus...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Seguso Murano Golden Amber Gold Flecks Bow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine

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H 5.38 in W 2 in D 3 in

Seguso Murano Golden Amber Gold Flecks Bow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine

By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso golden amber with yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat figurine or sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Opalescent White Dark Olive Italian Art Glass Baby Bear Figurine

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H 3 in W 2 in D 4.75 in

Seguso Murano Opalescent White Dark Olive Italian Art Glass Baby Bear Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and dark olive green opalescent Italian art glass baby bear cub sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The bear is nic...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

A. Seguso Whale Sculpture in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1960s

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H 3.35 in W 1.97 in D 4.73 in

A. Seguso Whale Sculpture in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1960s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic whale-shaped Murano mouth-blown glass sculpture with gold dust inside designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 1960s. shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano gla...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold

Archemide Seguso Blue Glass Letterpress with spiral-shaped air bubbles, Murano

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H 4.53 in Dm 3.35 in

Archemide Seguso Blue Glass Letterpress with spiral-shaped air bubbles, Murano

By Archimede Seguso, Laguna Murano

Located in Stockholm, SE

The Archemide Seguso Glass Blue Letterpress, crafted in Murano, features mesmerizing spiral-shaped air bubbles. Renowned glass artist Archimede Seguso showcases his innovative techni...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Blown Glass, Art Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Flecks Bow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine

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H 5.38 in W 2 in D 3 in

Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Flecks Bow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat figurine or sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The cat has applied marb...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture

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H 4.75 in W 3.5 in D 7.75 in

Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Bear Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown orange and white opalescent Italian art glass bear sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Arch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

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H 4 in W 2.75 in D 3 in

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Orange Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow orange over red Italian art glass horned owl baby bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar one...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Blue Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture

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H 3.25 in W 1.75 in D 4.5 in

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Blue Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green with blue Italian art glass running baby elephant sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The figure still h...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight

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H 4.25 in W 2 in D 5.5 in

Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Fish Figure Paperweight

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pink and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is profusely covered...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Signed Archimede Seguso Glass Ruby Red Paperweigh. Made in Murano, Italy

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H 2.17 in Dm 3.75 in

Signed Archimede Seguso Glass Ruby Red Paperweigh. Made in Murano, Italy

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Stockholm, SE

Signed Archimede Seguso Glass Paperweigh. Made in Murano, Italy. Ruby red glass with iridescent inclusions, circa 1970s. Signed A. Seguso. Mura...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archimede Seguso Paperweights

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Art Glass

Archimede Seguso paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.

Archimede Seguso paperweights are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Archimede Seguso paperweights, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original paperweights by Archimede Seguso were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider paperweights by Vintage Murano Gallery, Salviati, and Alfredo Barbini. Prices for Archimede Seguso paperweights can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $231 and can go as high as $1,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $500.