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.
Seguso Glass and Bronze Triple Mirror
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seguso Triple Glass and Bronze vanity mirror Impeccable design and execution Lights on both left and right The mirror can tilt back or remain straight up and down 31" by 16" in t...
Glass
$1,874 / set
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Oval Mirrors Brass and Bronzed Mirror, 1970
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of mirrors, with a simple brass frame and beveled edge mirrors in a gilt bronze colour, was created in Italy in the 1970s. They have been polished.
Brass
$996
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Postmodern Smoked Wall Mirror with a Triple Chrome-Plated Metal Frame, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This mirror features a tripe chrome-plated metal frame and a smoked mirror. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as ...
Chrome, Metal
$1,844
H 47.64 in W 31.89 in D 3.55 in
Lovely Large Triple Bevelled Edge Wall Hanging Mirror Designed to Pull Light
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely contemporary triple bevelled edge wall hanging mirror A good looking, well made and decorative piece, it is a triple corner bevelled...
Mirror
$4,980 / item
H 46.07 in W 25.99 in D 1.97 in
Murano Pink Glass and Brass Console Mirror / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning mirror in blazing pink color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which four Murano gla...
Brass
Glass Repeated Mirror i by OS and OOS
By Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass repeated mirror I by OS And OOS Dimensions: 108 x 151 x 6.5 cm. Materials: grey, green and rosé glass, champagne metal spacers and bronze mirroring foil. Studio OS ? OOS is de...
Glass
Barocco Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, made by the expert hands of Murano Masters, with a frame composed of canes and crystal curls of color "Opaline" on a gold background, the engravings that adorn this luxury mirror...
Murano Glass
Anello Venetian Glass Mirror
By Ongaro e Fuga
Located in Milan, IT
Golden Murano glass rings make up the frame of this graceful round mirror by Ongaro e Fuga. The décor is welded to the wood base panel thanks to detailed glass flowers joining each o...
Glass, Wood
Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak and Bronze Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Mirror with nice arch design, circa 1910. Original mirror.
Bronze
$3,750 / item
H 3 in Dm 26.5 in
New Mirror by Jonathan Nesci in Spun and Coated Aluminum and Mirrored Glass
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
The new mirror is made in spun, and powder-coated aluminum with an inset 1/4" thick mirrored glass. Produced for The New, the inaugural show of Volume Gallery...
Aluminum
$1,992
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Oval Wall Mirror in Stainless Steel, Triple Frame, Smoked Mirror, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful mirror in stainless steel with a fresh and modern line. Measures: cm. 80 x 60.
Steel, Aluminum
Artist’s Leather Triple Wall Mirror, France, 2018
By M.BA
Located in Paris, FR
Leather wall mirror with three mirrors: 7.87 i and 3.93 i, box: 4.72 i and plexiglas. Removable strap with two mirrors: 10cm Height: between 15.74 i and 23.62 i Weight: 3 kg Manufa...
Leather, Linen, Mirror, Plexiglass
$1,048
H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in
Franco Albini Triple Layered Arch Mirror in Rattan, Mini Size, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury handcrafted bamboo mirror with arched top in the style of Franco Albini. Italy, 1960s. This mirror is unusual due to its size and it has all the taste of the Mediterranean taste. It is perfect to place it alone or mixed with other cane mirrors to create a mirror wall composition. Interesting to be used in a beach house decoration or any interior design with natural and fresh taste. Rare find due to its size. Overall dimensions: 29cm H x 21cm W Dimensions of the glass: 16.5cm H x 12 cm W We are specialists in mirrors and sunburst mirrors: a curated selection of bamboo and rattan mirrors is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Small Mirror // Rattan MIrror // Mini Wall Mirror...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror