Riccardo Licata Furniture

Italian, b. 1929

Riccardo Licata was born in Turin, Italy, on 20 December 1929. Licata lived with his family for a short period in Paris. They then moved to Rome, where he remained until 1945. Since 1946, he has lived between Venice and Paris. In 1951, he had his first one-man show in Venice. After his studies at an arts high school and at the Venice Academy of Fine Arts, he received a scholarship in 1957 from the French government to experiment with color engraving and new techniques. The same year, he became Gino Severini’s assistant at the Ecole d’Art Italienne in Paris, beginning an impressive career as a teacher. In 1961, he married Maria Battistella, singer and teacher in the music of the Renacimiento. He started to teach at the Atelier de mosaïque in Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In 1969, he became a Professor at La Sorbonne and the Goetz Academy. From 1972–92, he was a Professor at Ecole Internationale de la gravure expérimentale in Venice and Ecole Américaine d'Architecture in Fontainebleau Painter, engraver, mosaicist, sculptor and set designer. Licata has participated in the biennials of Venice, São Paulo in Brazil, Tokyo, Paris, Ljubljana, Alexandria in Egypt as well as in the Rome Quadrennial and the Milano Triennial. He has had one-man shows in important cities both in Italy and around the world. Of particular importance are his large 1990 traveling show in Spain curated by Enzo di Martino and his retrospective exhibition at Venice’s Ca’ Pesaro Museum of Modern Art. His works are found in museums of modern art in Chicago, Milan, Florence, Mulhouse, New York, Paris, Warsaw, Stockholm, Vienna and of course in Venice. His work has been profoundly influenced by regularly attending musical events like those at Teatro la Fenice or the Venice Biennial’s Festival Of Contemporary Music. Licata's unmistakable pictorial-graphic writing that began to take shape in the 1950s was inspired by music.

Creator: Riccardo Licata

Murano Glass Aquarium by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese, Italy 1960s

$672Sale Price|20% Off

Murano Glass Aquarium by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese, Italy 1960s

By Gino Cenedese, Riccardo Licata

Located in Vienna, AT

This amazing Murano glass fish aquarium was designed by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese in Italy, 1960s. It features multicolored inclusions with one fish and green seagrass and is...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Aquarium by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese, Italy 1960s

$1,075

Murano Glass Aquarium by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese, Italy 1960s

By Riccardo Licata, Gino Cenedese

Located in Vienna, AT

This amazing Murano glass fish aquarium was designed by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese in Italy, 1960s. It features multicolored inclusions with one fish and green seagrass and is...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Murano Glass

Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl

$4,000

Venini Murano Riccardo Licata Black Orange Mosaic Italian Art Glass Large Bowl

By Riccardo Licata, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, large and rare, vintage Murano hand blown mosaic white, black and orange murrines Italian art glass decorative bowl. The piece is documented to designer and painter Riccar...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

$24,527

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

Located in Uccle, BE

Double incalmo e murrina Riccardo Licata – Blown glass vase – Venini Murano. Vase with an irregular flattened cross-section in double incalmo aubergine and azur blue transparent glas...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Blown Glass

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

$4,087

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

Located in Uccle, BE

Double incalmo vase in lattimo glass (white glass). Central band in clear glass decorated with murrines with yellow and aubergine decoration.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Blown Glass

Venini Riccardo Licata Murano Doppio Incalmo Murrine Italian Art Glass Vase

$4,000Sale Price|33% Off

Venini Riccardo Licata Murano Doppio Incalmo Murrine Italian Art Glass Vase

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Exceptional, very rare vintage Murano hand blown white and yellow murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer and painter Riccardo Licata for Venini, 1955-1956, in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

Incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

$7,591

Incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Riccardo Licata, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Incalmo e murrina Riccardo Licata – Blown glass vase – Venini Murano. Vase using incalmo technique. The lower part of clear glass with white and black murrines. Top of the vase made ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Blown Glass

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

$17,519

Double incalmo e murrina by Riccardo Licata

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

Located in Uccle, BE

Double incalmo e murrina Riccardo Licata – Blown glass vase – Venini Murano. Vase with an irregular flattened cross-section in double incalmo blue and green transparent glass. Centra...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Blown Glass

Vase Double incalmo with central murrine band by Riccardo Licata

$9,343

Vase Double incalmo with central murrine band by Riccardo Licata

By Venini, Riccardo Licata

Located in Uccle, BE

Rare double incalmo vase with a central murine. Body of the vase is made of Murano blown mole grey glass. A central white and yellow murine is fixed between the two glass bands. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Blown Glass

Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s

$75

H 5.5 in Dm 4.25 in

Vintage Midcentury Frosted Glass Ice Bucket Italy, 1960s

By George Briard, Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite vintage Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket, Italy circa, 1960s. A Mid-Century Modern glass ice bucket by DeValbor Italy featuring a wheat design pattern. over frosted glass. The bottom is marked Italy on one side and DeValbor on the other. Holds enough ice for a few cocktails. Looks great for any bar or counter. A swirl glass bottom gives this ice bucket beautiful visual interest. A gold band around the the top of the frosted area. Must be hand washed with a mild detergent like Ivory soap...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Glass

Minimal Venini Round Blu Bowl Glass Murano 1984 Signed Italian Design

$735Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.97 in Dm 8.08 in

Minimal Venini Round Blu Bowl Glass Murano 1984 Signed Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Minimal Venini round blu bowl glass Murano 1984 signed Italian Design.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Italian Tortoise Murano Art Glass Bowl 1970s

$395

H 2.5 in Dm 14 in

Large Italian Tortoise Murano Art Glass Bowl 1970s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This impressive vintage Murano art glass bowl showcases a striking 14-inch tortoise or leopard pattern, exuding timeless elegance. Ideal for serving or display, this Italian blown art glass piece dates back to the 1970s or early 1980s and likely originates from Empoli, near Florence, known for its modern...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl

$1,450

H 3.5 in Dm 8 in

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl

Located in New York, NY

This is a substantial and gorgeous Italian Murano iridescent art glass bowl with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Art glass hue ...

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Mid-20th Century European Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s

$865

H 3.15 in Dm 6.3 in

Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s

By Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s A rare Venini art glass bowl of the 'Diamante' series. Heavy transparent glass with a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950s

$2,335

H 7.68 in W 9.45 in D 2.05 in

Large Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950s

By Cenedese

Located in Milan, IT

Large Cenedese Murano glass aquarium, Italy, 1950s.

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Murano Glass

Round Venini Vase Murano Glass 1985 Multi-Color Italian Design

$2,043Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 5.91 in

Round Venini Vase Murano Glass 1985 Multi-Color Italian Design

By Venini

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round Venini vase Murano glass 1985 multi-color Italian design.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style

$750Sale Price|40% Off

H 6.5 in Dm 6.5 in

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

$2,200 / set

H 2.88 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit

By Archimede Seguso, Alfredo Barbini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of five (5) Italian Murano art glass fruit, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Dimensions: 1. Lemon: 2.63" x 3" x 4.25" H 2. Orange: 3" ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl

$540Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 5.38 in D 5.25 in

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl

By Barovier&Toso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian Murano art glass bowl, Italian Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Bowl has a white underside base merged wi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Murano Glass

Seguso Viro Murano 4 Quarti Incalmo Colored Art Glass Vase

$3,577

H 11.03 in Dm 7.09 in

Seguso Viro Murano 4 Quarti Incalmo Colored Art Glass Vase

By Seguso Viro

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Italian Murano art glass '4 Quarti' incalmo colored glass vase designed by Seguso Viro as part of their 'Collezioni' range and probably dating from circa 1960-1970. The vase uses the incalmo technique in joining the four distinct colours namely red, blue, yellow and green in a typical 'cartoccio' form. A truly exquisite design and a wonderful display piece this large vase has etched Seguso Viro Murano...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Blown Glass

Venini Style Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase

$475

H 3.75 in Dm 4.19 in

Venini Style Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase

By Venini

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian Murano fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in clear/transparent art glass with alternating stripes of white, light blue and light pink...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Previously Available Items

Large Cenedese Aquarium with Three Fishes, ca. 1960s

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H 5.71 in W 11.23 in D 2.37 in

Large Cenedese Aquarium with Three Fishes, ca. 1960s

By Riccardo Licata, Cenedese

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Cenedese Aquarium with Three Fishes, ca. 1960s A very large Cenedese, Murano glass aquarium with three fishes. Most probably designed by Ricca...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Art Glass

Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese

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H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in

Italian 1960s Murano Glass Aquarium by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese

By Gino Cenedese, Riccardo Licata

Located in Vienna, AT

Amazing vintage Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium in beautiful condition, designed by Riccardo Licata for Gino Cenedese in Ital...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Murano Glass

Aquarium Glass Cenedese Murano Paperweight Fish by Ricardo Licata

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H 3.86 in W 4.65 in D 1.89 in

Aquarium Glass Cenedese Murano Paperweight Fish by Ricardo Licata

By Riccardo Licata

Located in Mexico City, MX

Ono very nice rare angel fish in white and red Murano.

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1950s Italian Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Glass

1950s Murano Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture by Riccardo Licata, Cendese

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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 1.97 in

1950s Murano Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture by Riccardo Licata, Cendese

By Riccardo Licata, Canedese

Located in London, England

Murano handblown glass sculptural paperweight aquarium containing one central fish swimming above emerald green seaweed or algae. Air bubbles within the glass create the illusion of ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Blown Glass

Ricardo Licata for Venini Encalmo Murrine Vase

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H 16.25 in Dm 3 in

Ricardo Licata for Venini Encalmo Murrine Vase

By Riccardo Licata

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ricardo Licata for Venini Large Encalmo Murrine Vase ca. 1950's; signed "Venini Murano Italia"

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riccardo Licata Furniture

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Glass

Riccardo Licata furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Riccardo Licata furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Riccardo Licata furniture, although green editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Riccardo Licata were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Marina Angelin, Pietro Melandri, and A.VE.M. Prices for Riccardo Licata furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,058 and can go as high as $9,518, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,000.