Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Italian, 1921-2013

In 1953, Ottavio “Tai” Missoni (1921–2013) and Rosita Missoni (b. 1931) opened a small knitwear shop in Gallarate, Italy, paving the way for what would become an iconic style of colorful chevron knit.

Missoni began with a tracksuit, which featured zippers down the legs because, as Rosita recalls it, “Tai was too lazy to take off his shoes when putting them on.” The couple’s fashion really took off, though, once they discovered the Raschel knitting machine on a trip to a shawl factory. The machine enabled the Missonis to knit multiple colors in a zigzag pattern, a motif that would go on to become synonymous with the Missoni brand across everything from its alluring vintage day dresses and sweaters to its purses, seating and rugs.

Missoni held its first fashion show in Florence in 1967 and caused a bit of a sensation when the models’ Lurex dresses proved translucent under the lights at the Pitti Palace. Scandal aside, the show went down in history as a hit, and the Missonis soon made their debut in the United States with the help of legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who gave the variegated Missoni stripe the Vogue seal of approval, saying, “Who says a rainbow has seven colors? It has many shades.” (It was also Vreeland who reportedly introduced the Missonis to Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, effectively shepherding the brand to the American market.)

Missoni’s many-shaded rainbow would soon become an emblem of the 1970s fashion scene, earning the brand a permanent place in the fashion canon. In 1973, the New York Times proclaimed: “Missoni’s weaved garments have ended up universal materialistic trifles, as Vuitton sacks and Gucci shoes.” By then, Ottavio had been creating tapestries, and some of his knitted fabrics were shown in an exhibition at Galleria Il Naviglio in Venice in 1975.

The brand branched into the home market in 1983, with Rosita overseeing this new venture, Missoni Home, which included furniture, textiles and accessories. Daughter Angela succeeded her mother at the helm of the brand, where she served as creative director until 2021 and is currently president; her brother Luca is CEO, while her daughter Margherita was creative director of M Missoni, a modestly priced offshoot that was discontinued in 2021.

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Creator: Ottavio Missoni

Ottavio Missoni Italian Murano Glass "Mercurio" Plate for Arte Vetro Murano 1980

$659Sale Price|30% Off

Ottavio Missoni Italian Murano Glass "Mercurio" Plate for Arte Vetro Murano 1980

By Ottavio Missoni, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Murano glass plate designed by Ottavio Missoni and produced by Arte Vetro Murano in the 1980s. " If you like it please make your offer and we will eval...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

"Mercurio" by Ottavio Missoni 1980s Italian Design Murano Glass Plate

$1,648

"Mercurio" by Ottavio Missoni 1980s Italian Design Murano Glass Plate

By Ottavio Missoni

Located in Brescia, IT

"Mercurio" by Ottavio Missoni Arte Vetro Murano, 1980s Perfect condition.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Ottavio Missoni Italian Murano Glass "Mercurio" Plate for Arte Vetro Murano 1980

$824Sale Price|30% Off

Ottavio Missoni Italian Murano Glass "Mercurio" Plate for Arte Vetro Murano 1980

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Ottavio Missoni

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Murano glass plate designed by Ottavio Missoni and produced by Arte Vetro Murano in the 1980s. " If you like it please make your offer and we will eval...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Vintage Anzolo Fuga for Avem Opalescent Murano Glass Vase Murrines Red, Purple

$5,435

H 17.25 in Dm 5 in

Vintage Anzolo Fuga for Avem Opalescent Murano Glass Vase Murrines Red, Purple

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga

Located in North Miami, FL

This absolutely stunning and rare Italian Murano vintage opalescent glass vase by Anzolo Fuga for Avem has glorious applied murrines of colors of reds, browns with a purple hint. The...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Striking Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà 1980s Italy

$4,123

H 16.93 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Striking Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà 1980s Italy

By Romano Donà

Located in Villaverla, IT

Striking Italian Venetian Abstract Sculpture in Murano Glass by Romano Donà, Circa 1980s Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of this exceptional Italian Venetian abstract scu...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Centerpiece by Giancarlo Signoretto, Italy, 1980

$5,654

H 10.63 in W 16.54 in D 13.39 in

Murano Glass Centerpiece by Giancarlo Signoretto, Italy, 1980

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Smart Venetian centerpiece, signed Signoretto and dated 1980 : very important unique piece ! Handles: Two moors black heads with turbans.: it's a ...

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1980s Italian Moorish Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Beautiful Lot of Four Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s

$420 / set

H 7.38 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in

Beautiful Lot of Four Murano Italian Art Glass Vegetable Fruit, Italy, 1980s

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful collection of authentic Murano hand-blown Italian art glass sculptures, expertly crafted in the form of assorted fruits and vegetables. Showcasing vibrant colors and remark...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Set of 6 Italian Murano glass tumblers 1980s

$2,354 / set

H 4.73 in Dm 3.55 in

Set of 6 Italian Murano glass tumblers 1980s

Located in Paris, IDF

This is a beautiful set of six colorful Murano glass tumblers made in Italy in the 1980s. These are inspired by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini tumblers...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano

$2,125

H 3.35 in Dm 20.08 in

Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Very large Vetro Soffiato glass dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the larges version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. The last picture shows it together with a mid size version with 14.29" inches as comparison of the sizes. Measures: Height: 3.35" (8.5 cm) Diameter: 20.08" (51 cm) Literature Reference: Marino Barovier, Vittorio Zecchin: Transparent Glass for Cappellin and Venini, Milano 2017, pages 326, 336 and 357 Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase Centerpiece, circa 1980

$1,648

H 9.45 in Dm 18.51 in

Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase Centerpiece, circa 1980

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large size Mid-Century Italian handmade murano glass vase centerpiece in emerald green and clear colour with gold/silver dust inside. The foot sphere part in clear glass with inlaid ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950

Sold|~~$1,675~~

H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 4.45 in

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950 A 'Vetro Soffiato' glass vase in red and transparent glass with slightly iridised surface, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1920 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice ca. 1950. Acid etched signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1465. Very good condition with slight inside deposit. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red, Pink Opaline Murano Glass Fruit Bowl circa 1980s

$6,500

H 4.14 in Dm 11.23 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red, Pink Opaline Murano Glass Fruit Bowl circa 1980s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Seguso Vetri d'Arte large vintage murano glass fruit bowl. This is a magical piece of murano glass - measuring a large 28.5cms / 11 inches in d...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano AVeM 1932 Teal Green Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

$1,200

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in

Murano AVeM 1932 Teal Green Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown soft teal green Italian art glass flower vase, with applied handles decoration and flared foot. The piece is documented to the Arte Vetr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925

$1,725

H 2.56 in Dm 16.54 in

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925

By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925 A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted

$2,943

H 9.05 in Dm 7.08 in

Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano Glass Goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted

Located in Villaverla, IT

Italian Venetian Multicolor Murano glass goblet with Morise 1980s Handcrafted. This unique Venetian goblet is a refined piece of art that stands ...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Previously Available Items

Missoni Large Arte Vetro Murano Polychromatic Marble Italian Vase, 1980

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H 13 in Dm 7.09 in

Missoni Large Arte Vetro Murano Polychromatic Marble Italian Vase, 1980

By Ottavio Missoni, Arte Verto

Located in Roma, IT

Large modern Murano black and colored glass with polychromatic marble vase. It has made by Arte Vetro Murano for Missoni Limited edition of 300 copies. Th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ottavio Missoni Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Ottavio Missoni serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Ottavio Missoni serveware, ceramics, silver and glass are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of murano glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Ottavio Missoni serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by Ottavio Missoni were created in the modern style in italy during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider serveware, ceramics, silver and glass by MAS Italia, Cleto Munari, and Zanotta. Prices for Ottavio Missoni serveware, ceramics, silver and glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $708 and can go as high as $1,565, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $894.