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 "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
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
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
Spanish Wrought Iron and Glass Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful wrought iron and glass center table from Spain, 1920s. Sculptural iron base with 3 curved legs and scroll detail. Newly made circular glass top. Original iron finish shows ...
Iron
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.
XL Oak Center Table From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Oak Center Table From France, Circa 1940. Solid oak construction with drawers and original hardware. Robust model with nice patina and use.
Oak
Vintage 1950s wood and glass coffee table, Italian design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Round coffee table with a wooden frame and smoked glass top, Italian design, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to age. DIMENSIONS: Height 52 cm; Diameter ...
Glass, Wood
Restored Antique German Biedermeier Walnut Center Table, Circa 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique German Biedermeier center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Walnut, in good condition. The small serving table is consisting a wide apron ...
Ebony, Walnut
$2,205Sale 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
$1,548Sale 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
Antique Italian Pietra Dura Octagonal Center Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine Italian, 19th century octagonal Pietra dura inlaid table raised on an ebonized base with four drawers. The pietra dura inlaid top depicting a stylized design with colorfu...
Marble
Jules Leleu, Extension Center Table, France, C. 1952
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Large center table/ extension dining table by Jules Leleu in sycamore marquetry with an inlaid ebony sunburst design in the center Signed "Leleu" on Ureformol plaque on the leg ...
Sycamore
$3,676
H 27.56 in Dm 42.13 in
Art Deco Pedestal Table in Sycamore and Blond Mahogany, France, circa 1950
By Leleu Decorateurs
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco tripod pedestal table, base in blond mahogany, tray in sycamore marquetry arranged in sun. France, circa 1950. In the taste of Leleu.
Wood
Walnut Octagonal Center Table, Danish, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 19th century walnut octagonal center table, a very well carved central stem with acanthus and paw feet.
Walnut
Caribbean Mahogany Tilt Top Center Table ( Barbados ) Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany center table with carved reeded bulbous pedestal, scrolled floral motif, and ending on lions paw feet with original brass casters. ( Barbados ) Early 19th century
Brass
$50,400
H 14.18 in Dm 39.38 in
Estrutural Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, circa 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed this round coffee table in 1947 – the same period he created other Estrutural pieces, like the famous dining chairs...
Rosewood, Glass
Tavolino in legno e vetro, Melchiorre Bega, 1950 circa
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tavolino in legno e vetro, attribuito a Melchiorre Bega, 1950 circa. Legno di noce verniciato scuro, con piedini in ottone. Provenienza: casa privata.
Glass, Wood, Walnut
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