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 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
Archimede Seguso Murano Small Sommerso Blue Glass Geode Bowl, 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 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
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
Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Giant Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, 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
Seguso Murano Millefiori Flower Canes Italian Art Glass Incalmo Orange Rim Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori flower canes and orange "Incalmo" rim Italian art glass bowl. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. I have ow...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Fuchsia Sommerso Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in pink color. Manufactured by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. Eye-catching pink fuchsia color. A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray. An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl. Great as gift idea! Labelled underneath. Overall dimensions: 14,5 cm W x 14 cm D x 4 cm height. A curated selection of Murano art glass bowl...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Archimede Seguso Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
By Archimede Seguso
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Murano blue and purple opalescent Italian art glass vanity perfume bottle By Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 6"H. Very good original vint...
Murano Glass
Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ashtray Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass ashtray / bowl. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri D' Arte company, circa 1940s. Simi...
Gold Leaf
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
Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow 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 yellow and white alabastro glass ca...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Murano Red White Opalescent Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury hand blown Murano triple layered Sommerso bowl manufactured by Archimede Seguso / Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1950s. Opal white, red and yellow glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Changing appearance on a black or white surface. Impressive when light goes down on it. Use it as rings bowl, ashtray or vide-poche or display it as decorative bowl alone or as a part of a Murano glass collection...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Murano Opalescent White & Red Triangle Geode Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury hand blown Murano triple layered Sommerso bowl manufactured by Archimede Seguso / Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy 1950s. Opal white, red and yellow glass cased into clear glass...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
A. SEGUSO - Murano Controlled Bubble Amethyst Glass Ashtray - Italy - C.1960's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chatham, ON
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO - Mid Century studio glass ashtray or bowl - featuring controlled bubble decoration throughout - striking amethyst color glass - trefoil shape - unsigned - Italy (Mu...
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso 2 Murano glass ashtrays Italy 50s Mid-Century Modern
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Production Venice, Italy ca. 1950. Two Murano glass encased ashtrays or bowls, teardrop body, one in gold and black glass; one in black, beige and white glass. Chara...
Murano Glass
Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Vintage Cased Red and White Ashtray Italy 1960
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Archimede Seguso
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Double Cased Red and White Venetian Murano ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Art Glass Ashtray Italy. Vintage Cased Red and White Venetian Murano Seguso Art Glass Ashtray Italy 1960. A beautiful large vintage Murano red glass cased ashtray or pinched glass bowl...
Blown Glass
A. Seguso, Murano Controlled Bubble Amethyst Glass Bowl, Italy, Circa 1960's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chatham, ON
Archimede Seguso - Mid century studio glass bowl - featuring controlled bubble decoration and ribbons of gold flecks throughout - striking amethyst color glass - quatrefoil shape - u...
Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
By Archimede Seguso
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Murano glass ashtray or catchall By Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 2"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Murano Glass
A. Seguso Thick Iridescent Murano Glass Ashtray 40s Italy
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palermo, IT
Square ashtray in very thick iridescent Murano glass, with beveled edges and recesses for cigarettes at the corners. Murano manifacture by Archimede Seguso, 1940s. Wear consistent w...
Murano Glass
Seguso Black Murano Glass Centerpiece, Italy, 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Naples, IT
Rare and beautiful centerpiece ashtray in Murano glass Archimede Seguso 1970, round black color. With label.
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Seguso Ashtray/Bowl Black w/Embossed Horses Italian 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lLovely Seguso Archimede murano Italian black dish/bowl with embossed horses in the center.
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso "doppio opaco" ashtray in Murano glass circa 1950.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Wonderful Archimede Seguso ashtray in Murano glass "doppio opaco" circa 1950.
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso ashtray in Murano glass with gold and 'venturine'.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible ashtray in Murano glass by Archimede Seguso circa 1950 with gold and 'Venturine'
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Ashtray in Murano Glass with Gold and Air Bubbles
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Murano ashtray made by Archimede Seguso for cigars with bubbles and gold.
Murano Glass
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Blue Murano Ashtray with Air Bubbles from Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand blown aqua blue Murano art glass bowl or ashtray. Executed with in capsulated and controlled air bubbles. It is attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, circa 1940s-1950s.
Blown Glass
H 1.78 in Dm 5.71 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Blue Sommerso Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in blue color with a cased rim in dark blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. A highly de...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 1.19 in Dm 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in purple color with a cased rim in pink/ blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s. A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray. An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl...
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.38 in
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray Red Green
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano green and red art glass ashtray or small bowl vide-poche catchall in an oval teardrop shape, Midcentury Moder design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Dimensions: 1.5...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
H 1.19 in W 2.96 in D 2.76 in
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
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 4.93 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Millefiori Incalmo Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Archimede Seguso Murano glass millefiori bowl, produced in Italy during the 1950s, combining vibrant multicoloured murrine with rich ruby-red incalmo glass in one of the designer'...
Murano Glass, Murrine
H 2.25 in Dm 5 in
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 Arch...
Gold Leaf
H 6.15 in Dm 1.82 in
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl 1960s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl 1960s An asymetric Murano sommerso art glass bowl by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1960s. Most probably it is a design of Mario Pinzoni. M...
Art Glass
H 3.43 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
XL 1.6kg Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl Ashtray by Luigi Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s
By Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass ash tray in XL dimensions Origin: Murano, Italy Producer: LUIGI Mandruzzato Decade: 1970s This original vintage xxl glass ash tray bowl element was...
Murano Glass
H 1.78 in W 5.71 in D 5.52 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Bowl, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Design Attributed to Archimede Seguso for the Seguso Factory. Italy, 1950s. This ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 3.14 in Dm 5.11 in
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Ashtray, Grey, 1960s, Excellent
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Grey Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,11 diameter x 3,14 H inches cm 13 x...
Murano Glass
H 3.75 in Dm 9.75 in
Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Ashtray Bowl, Sommerso, Faceted, Red, Signed
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in New York, NY
Alessandro Mandruzzato murano glass bowl, Sommerso, faceted, red, amber, signed. Medium scale chunky glass caviar bowl with ruby red core and an ambe...
Sommerso, Blown Glass
H 2.6 in W 4.45 in D 4.45 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Black Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl with Black Stripe Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in pink, black and clear glass . Italy, 1960s. Eye-catching color in vibra...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 2.17 in Dm 5.24 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Red White Alabastro Round Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Sommerso Murano glass red and white round shaped geode bowl. Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. Alabastro white glass with red glass at the central part and Sommerso technique. Vibrant color. Perfect as a gift idea and interesting for collectors: Use it as jewelry bowl, rings bowl, decorative bowl or ashtray. Place it on a low table as decorative bowl with other Murano glass pieces creating a colorful set. Mint condition. The other decorative Murano glass pieces...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Ashtray by Archimede Seguso in Opaline and Turquoise Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a very rare Ashtray designed by Archimede Seguso in Opaline and Turquoise Murano Glass. It features beautiful triangular shape with round edges. Made in...
Murano Glass
H 1.78 in Dm 4.93 in
Murano Green Ashtray Bowl with Air Bubbles by Archimede Seguso, Italy, C.1960
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
Murano green ashtray bowl with air bubbles by Archimede Seguso, Italy, C.1960. In very good vintage condition.
Murano Glass
H 2.56 in W 5.32 in D 4.14 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink White Alabastro Oval Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Sommerso Murano glass opalescent pink and white large oval shaped geode bowl. Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. Alabastro pink opal white glass cased into clear...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
H 2.17 in W 4.34 in D 4.14 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal White Pink Alabastro Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso geode bowl in pink and opalescent white color attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. Pink glass and opal wh...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
H 2.37 in Dm 5.32 in
Archimede Seguso Amber Murano Art Glass Bowl with Air Bubbles and Gold Dust
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful hand blown amber Sommerso bullicante Murano glass bowl / ashtray with organic design and gold leaf inclussions. Archimede Seguso, 1950-1960s Amber glass summerged into cle...
Gold Leaf
H 1.97 in W 4.65 in D 4.41 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Triangle Geode Art Glass Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Sommerso Murano glass opalescent pink and white large geode bowl. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. Alabastro pink opal white glass cased into clear glass usi...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
H 2.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Flavio Poli Blue Green Murano Bowl or Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful organic-shaped Murano blue, green and clear Archimede Seguso Flavio Poli Sommerso bowl (or ashtray) for a thoroughly stylish and modern room or office. Measures: 9" W x 9" ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso