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.
Art Deco style glass and clear paste necklace, att. Archimede Seguso, Italy.
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An elegant necklace, created by Archimede Seguso, in the 1970s, very much honouring the Art Deco style, in black and green glass. Handmade tubular glass pieces are strung together wi...
Base Metal
Archimede Seguso for Chanel 1960s Mint Green & Black Glass 39.5" Chain Necklace
By Archimede Seguso
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary piece of fashion history, this vintage 1970s long chain link necklace represents a highly collectible collaboration between French haute couture house Chanel and the...
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Silver Plate
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
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
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 like the distinct chandelier chains hand-crafted 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 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
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
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 for Chanel Coral Glass Necklace, 1960s Vintage Design
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Warminster, GB
A stunning necklace by Archimede Seguso for Chanel from the 1960’s. Seguso was a renowned glass maker from Murano, Venice. He was commissioned by Coco Chanel to create a range of je...
Archimede Seguso 1950/60s Grey/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. Unusual rou...
Brass
Carnelian Bead Knotted String Triple Strand Necklace, 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A bold and bright triple strand necklace! Features three strands of 10mm carnelian beads, connected to a single strand with a vermeil cubic zirconia-accented connector. The clasp its...
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Vermeil
$2,585
Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold chocolate baroque pearl necklace 42 inch in length. This gold pearl necklace is accompanied by a retail appraisal performed ...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
John Hardy Dot Collection Necklace, Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Honolulu, HI
John Hardy Dot necklace in Sterling Silver & 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous John Hardy necklace is beautifully crafted in 6 oval sections in st...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Hindu Diamond Necklace Estate 18 Karat Gold Black Silk Cord Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Cartier Hindu diamond necklace, crafted in 18 karat white gold. Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.60 carats (estimated at E-F color and VVS2 clarity). The pendant is attached to an adjustable black silk cord necklace...
Diamond
Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Rose Gold Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Box
By Chopard
Located in San Diego, CA
Chopard Happy Hearts Diamond Pendant Box Style: Pendant Metal: 18kt Rose Gold Size / Measurements: 16' Chain with Lobster Clasp Pendant ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Heavy 24K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Link Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A vintage yellow gold lovers dream! At nearly 5 ounces of pure gold, this stunning statement showcases a timeless design matched with an incredibly detailed artisanal craftsmanship. ...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Necklace Style: Diamond Bow Pendant Necklace Gold: 18K Rose Gold TCW: 0.37 Carat Total Diamond: 44 Round Brilliant Cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Panther Necklace with 2.88 Carat Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yell...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Necklace Onyx Multi Strand Torsade Toggle Vintage Fine Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co multi strand onyx torsade necklace crafted in sterling silver. gold. Onyx is strung onto 8 strands. The evenly sized and matched b...
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Yvel 18KT Yellow Gold Diamond .47Ct Sapphires .42Ct Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
Rare organic pearls are Yvel's signature design. Cellini Jewelers NYC presents their 18 karat yellow gold necklace with 7 flat freshwater pearls. The 21" necklace is designed with a ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Malachite Bead Choker Necklace 16" Gemstone & Gold Beads
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your everyday elegance with this handcrafted 14K Yellow Gold Malachite Bead Necklace. Featuring a delicate 16-inch choker length strung with lustrous 3mm natural malachite be...
Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Amazonite Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant blue green of Amazonite encompasses this necklace. Orbs of the gem, measuring 18mm, are strung together. In between a single knot of coordinating thread protects each gem. Th...
Amazonite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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