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 ashtray in Murano glass "zanfirico" circa 1950.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Wonderful center table in Murano glass by ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO circa 1950.
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso center table in Murano glass circa 1952
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Archimede Seguso center table in wonderful color with gold circa 1952.
Murano Glass
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO center table "sfumato oro" circa 1955.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Wonderful ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO center table in Murano glass "sfumato oro" circa 1955.
Murano Glass
Round Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our most robust drum table this large Round Center Table has eye catching appeal with satin wood banding, carved knees and a thick top with three d...
Mahogany
$2,304Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.23 in Dm 42.13 in
Round Biedermeier-Style Cherrywood Center Table, circa 1910
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant round center table from around 1910, designed in the late Biedermeier tradition with subtle influences of the Art Nouveau period. The piece is crafted from solid cherrywood a...
Cherry, Spruce
Vintage Pine Center Table from Sweden, circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage pine center table from Sweden, Circa 1950. Solid stained pine with light wear and use. We don't have the time to write an extensive description on each of our pieces. We pr...
Pine
Antique Swedish Oval Painted Center Table, circa 1900–1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish oval center table from the early 20th century, circa 1900–1910, painted in a soft blend of green and grey that has aged into a fine patina. The oval top is supported by a s...
Pine
Antique German Biedermeier Walnut Center Table, Foldable, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique early German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished Walnut, in good condition. The top of the detailed dining table is foldable, particularized by a star-shaped veneer pattern...
Walnut
$3,900 / item
H 11.42 in Dm 45.28 in
Porto Center Table, by RAIN, Contemporary Center Table, Laminated Oakwood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Porto low tables are composed of a circular top that seems to rest on a sturdy oblong base. Lightness and weight overlap creating a harmonic and unconventional monoblock. The unagreement between the geometry of the elements generates irregular pieces capable of evoking movement, as they elude the gaze, changing according to the viewing angle. The tables give continuity to the Porto collection, whose inspiration comes from the weight and scale...
Wood
$1,551Sale Price|59% Off
H 19.69 in W 33.47 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table with Marble Top, 'circa 1950s'
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian coffee table with marble top in the style of Ico Parisi (1950s). A tan with white highlights, rectangular (with curved ends) marble top sits upon a very stylish b...
Marble
$1,518Sale Price|31% Off
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Muller & Barringer for Kittinger Coffee Table with Lacquer Top, Circa 1950
By James Mont
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Asian inspired coffee table with black sculpted base and black lacquer top by Muller and Barringer for Kittinger in the 1950's. Dimensions: 42" D x 14" H SKU: SKU00006298
Hardwood
Marco Zanuso – Circular Glass Dining Table, circa 1970
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Marco Zanuso – Circular Glass Dining Table, circa 1970 Elegant Italian modernist dining table attributed to renowned designer Marco Zanuso. Designed around 1970, the table reflects ...
Glass
$6,500 / set
H 11.42 in Dm 45.28 in
Porto Set Center Table, by Rain, Contemporary Center Table, Laminated Oakwood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set composed of a Porto center table and a porto side table Dimensions: Center table D 115/ H 29 cm - Side table D 70/ H 40 cm Porto low tables a...
Wood
Chrome and Glass Oval Dining Table, France 1950-1960
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Oval dining/center table with a smoked glass top and tulip-shaped base of cast aluminum and black moulded plastic.
Vintage Oak Bistro Table From France, CIrca 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Bistro Table From France, CIrca 1950. Solid oak construction with nice foot detail. Very light wear and use.
Oak
Sold
H 18.5 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
Set of 2 Archimede Seguso Brass and Glass Nesting Tables, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 2 Archimede Seguso brass and glass nesting tables, Italy, 1950s. The rods of these tables are hand made Murano gold fleck clear glass. The connectors are brass plate. Can be u...
Brass
Archimede Seguso Brass and Glass Nesting Tables, Italy, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pair of Murano glass stacking tables, design Archimede Seguso Italy 1950 with hot gold leaf inclusions and brass corners, this is a very ref...
Brass