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 for Chanel Glass Link Chain
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of tonal amythest glass links forming interlocking "CC's" with metal spacers and gilt metal beads. The glass links have interior metal wi...
Gilt Metal
Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of tortoise and black glass links with metal spacers and pave rhinestone rondels. The glass links have interior metal wires and are quite...
Gilt Metal
Antique Venetian Rare Seguso Design Handblown Glass Links&Pendants Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique 19th-Century Italian glass choker collar features a technically-masterful link design that initially decorated chandeliers by the Seguso family, which founded Vetri d'Arte on the Venetian island of Murano centuries ago. In the style of elegant multi-pendant festoon necklaces from the mid-1800s, it dangles three one-inch drop pendants. The reddish pink mouth-blown glass balls with golden reflections are supported by brass findings. The handcrafted closed links appear to be miniature versions of the jewelry design made famous in the next century by the family's descendant Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), whom Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel worked...
Brass
An exceptionally long, clear paste and gilt metal chain, Seguso/Chanel, c1968
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exceptional and delicately coloured, exceptionally long glass chain necklace, made by Archimede Seguso, part of a specially commissioned collection by Chanel in the late 1960s. I...
Gilt Metal
Archimede Seguso Multi Strand Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Archimede Seguso Multi Strand Necklace of handmade glass rondels in frosted crystal, faux ruby and pearl with silvertoned spacers. 1960's Italy...
Base Metal
Statement Taj Crystal Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
A stunning statement piece with intricate details. Embellished with cubic zircon, red, black and faux amethyst crystals. Only 1 available. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view ...
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
Vintage 27.00 Grams Figaro Chain Link Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A vintage chain necklace of 27.00 grams, featuring an alternating design of two long oval curb links and two short curb links to create the Figaro design. Finished with a lobster cla...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Roberto Coin Diamond Elephant Skin Necklace, 18 Karat Gold 53 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow and white gold, the necklace is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.2ct. The necklace can be adjusted to two lengths 16 and 18 inche...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,100
H 35.5 in L 35.5 in
Chanel 1989 Gripoix Purple, Pink Amber Glass, Faux Pearl & Chain Rope Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional and very rare hallmarked Chanel early vintage long necklace is gripoix glass, faux pearl and gold chain link rope. It is a long strand or double layer necklace...
Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1.97 Carat Emerald Green Fashion Necklaces In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This piece comes directly from the vault of Atlantic Diamond Company—a family-run fine jewelry house with nearly 50 years of history serving elite collectors, retailers, and dealers ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Body Chain Necklace" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Body Chain Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996. The chain mail parure is the masterpiece of a total edition of only two "Body Chai...
Sterling Silver
Pate De Verre Blue, Green, and Yellow Sautoir
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Masterfully crafted glass necklace in blue, green, and yellow hues. Pate de Verre Collection, Designed by a former artisan of the Atelier de GRIPOIX in the savoir faire used for all...
Cartier Diamond Dove of Peace Necklace and Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier 18k white gold Dove of Peace necklace and bracelet accompanied by Cartier box and Cartier certificate of authenticity. This necklace features ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.00 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold 14 Stones
Located in New York, NY
3.00 Carat Diamond by the Yard Necklace G SI 14K Yellow Gold 14 stones 18 inches 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond by the Yard Necklace 3.00CT G-H SI ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$780
W 0.16 in L 49.22 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1973 Extra Long Rectangle Box Linked Versatile Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1973 Vintage Unisex Versatile Extra Long Rectangle Chain Box Linked Interlinked Chunky Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or c...
Gold Plate
Magnificent Mid-20th Century 14k Yellow Gold Charm Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This amazing, necklace item is made up of 112 vintage, 14k yellow gold charms mounted onto a 24 inch long, 14k yellow gold neck chain. The...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Crystal Chain Necklace Gunmetal Plated Paris 2008 J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 2008 Multi-Chain Gunmetal Plated Brass Necklace Green Crystals Designer: J Dauphin — Paris Archive The Vintage Green Crystal Multi-Chain is a rare architectural statement pi...
Crystal, Brass
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Blue Black Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 34 inches long and .5 of an inch wide. The Necklace...
Brass
Seguso X Chanel Murano Glass Chocker
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of pink and fuchsia glass links forming interlocking "CC's" with metal spacers and gilt metal beads. The gla...
Seguso X Chanel Murano Glass Chocker
By Archimede Seguso
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Glass Link Chain of red and black glass links forming interlocking "CC's" with metal spacers and gilt metal beads. The glass links have interior metal wir...
Mixed Metal
Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Vintage Brown Necklace, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace designed by Archimede Seguso in collaboration with Coco Chanel. The glass “C” shape links create an interlocking Chanel CC logo. The chain made from murano glass in...
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Clear Glass and Earrings Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass and chain necklace and clip earrings set by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 38.5 inches long and .7...
Brass
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Clear and Black Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 37 inches long and .75 of an inch wide. Gold Clasp ...
Brass
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Blue Red Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 30 inches long and .75 of an inch wide. The Necklac...
Brass
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Murano Glass Vintage Turquoise Necklace, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace designed by Archimede Seguso in collaboration with Coco Chanel. The glass “C” shape links create an interlocking Chanel CC lo...
Brass
Archimede Seguso for Chanel Murano Glass Vintage Blue Necklace, 1960s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Vintage necklace designed by Archimede Seguso in collaboration with Coco Chanel. The glass “C” shape links create an interlocking Chanel CC logo. The...
Brass
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Blue Glass Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Lovely glass chain necklace by Archimede Seguso of Italy. Chain links are hand formed of two C shape glass pieces. The necklace is 29 inches long and .75 of an inch wide.
Brass
Vintage ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO for CHANEL Murano Blue Green Glass Linked Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO for CHANEL Murano Blue Green Glass Linked Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.62 inch (1.6 cm) Wearable Length: 32.67 inches (83 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO for CHANEL unsigned...
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W 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 37 in
A very long Murano glass and metal chain necklace, A Seguso for Chanel, 1970s.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very wearable and iconic design, made for Chanel by Archimede Seguso during the 1970s. With a very unusual colour combination, the necklace combines both metal and glass elements (...
Base Metal