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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace Set with 2.21 Carat Garnet and Diamond
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, this sensual, elegant and refined pendant necklace from the "Eva" Collection has been thought and designed for all wom...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Van Cleef & Arpels 30cts Diamond Ceylon Sapphire Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Dallas, TX
Van Cleef & Arpels dazzling collar necklace bursting with brilliance of approximately 19 carats of finest white diamonds which are complemented by 11 carats of vividly-colored blue and yellow Ceylon sapphires (GIA and AGL certified as Ceylon/Sri Lanka geographic origin), all meticulously set in 18 karat yellow gold. The necklace is designed as a seamless series of thirty-two gold panels, each with a gracefully scalloped outer edge and pavé-set with brilliant-cut round diamonds. Each of the seven center-front panels is embellished by a large pear-shaped sapphire of richly saturated hue, alternating between yellow and blue colored sapphires. The panels gently curve from their inner to outer edge, giving maximum exposure to impeccably set diamonds and resulting in exceptional overall necklace brilliance. The sapphires add just the right amount of gem opulence and intrigue to this elegant design. Van Cleef expertly uses each necklace element – its scalloped silhouette, curved panels, and sparkling pavéd diamond surface – to create an appearance of a luminous and dressy lace collar. True to its luxurious French heritage...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
Lucky Alhambra 12 Motifs Long Gold Necklace 18K yellow gold
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Lucky Alhambra long necklace, 12 motifs, 18K yellow gold, carnelian, tiger’s eye, white and gray mother-of-pearl, malachite. This necklace is not Van Cleef Carnelian: 2 stones Malac...
Carnelian, Malachite, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond Chain Link Necklace 19.61 Carat t.w.
Located in New York, NY
Surround yourself with glamour and dazzle with this magnificent Pave Diamond Chain Link Necklace, boasting 19.61 carats of sparkling diamond brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold
110 Ct Oval Natural Fone Oval Emerald Necklace, 14 K Gold 57.3 Gm , 18 " Long
Located in New York, NY
110 Ct Oval Natural very fine color oval Emerald set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold is a stunning piece. This necklace showcases 65 natural Oval emeralds. The total emerald weight is about ...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold
Hermes Kelly Chaine Lariat Diamond Rose Gold Necklace Small Model
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Chaine Lariat Necklace. Featured in 18K Rose Gold and a diamond Kelly lock clasp in the small model. Set with 41 ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Collier multifilo con tanzaniti sfaccettate e labradorite
Located in BARI, IT
Collier multifilo a gradazione realizzato con sferette sfaccettate di labradorite e goccine di tanzanite sfaccettate. La chiusura è realizzata in bachelite. Il suo punto di forza è i...
Labradorite, Tanzanite
22 Karat Gold Necklace Chain Yellow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This Classical Etruscan and or Roman style, is woven chain in 22 karat gold with finials ornemented with granulation and is truly timeless. It can be worn ornamented with pendants or...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold South Sea Pearl & Diamond Necklace, 18K Gold, Austy Lee
By Austy Lee
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This necklace consist of 15 Gold South Sea Cultured Pearl (with size of 9.5 - 13mm), alternating with 14 round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set in 18K White Gold. The necklace is des...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Multicolour Tourmaline Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This Natural Multicolour Tourmaline Round Beaded Necklace with 18 Carat Yellow Gold is handmade in German quality. The screw clasp is ea...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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