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 "Ad Agnelli" with gold 1950 set Jar and 6 cups.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible set of Archimede Seguso Murano glass set of Jar and 6 tall cups in Äd Agnelli" serie circa 1950.
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Style Italian Murano Glass Ashtray or Catchall
By Archimede Seguso
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Murano glass ashtray or catchall In the manner of Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 6"W x 5.75"D x 2"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Murano Glass
$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...
Silver Leaf
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Art Glass Vase with Pulled Details
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Tronco' style red and clear Art glass vase. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vibr...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Sommerso
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
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, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Red Vase Large Size. An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vibrant ruby red color and tall flower shape. Attributed to Archimede S...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
$1,627
H 3.15 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Sommerso Glass Flower Bowl, c. 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Large size bowl. This stunning flow...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,175
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
$867
H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 6.11 in
Archimede Seguso Murano 1954 Green White Merletto Murano Glass Ashtray
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
Archimede Seguso Murano 1954 Green White Merletto Murano Glass Ashtray
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso set of twelve plates Murano glass 1970
By Archimede Seguso, Seguso
Located in Paris, IDF
This set of twelve plates, created by the Venetian master glassmaker Archimede Seguso, dates back to 1970. Crafted from transparent Murano glass, each plate is rimmed with gold, show...
Gold Leaf
$1,009
H 4.06 in W 4.14 in D 1.89 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal White Aqua Green Alabastro Geode Glass Bowl, 1950
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green white geode triangular Murano art glass bowl. Italy, 1950s. Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso geode bowl in aqua green and opalescent white co...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bathroom Set
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Amber-coloured Murano glass bath set consisting of 5 pieces by Archimede Seguso of 50s, of fine Italian manufacture. The glass is square in shape and has a more stable, amber-coloure...
Murano Glass