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Creator: Murano Glass Sommerso
Art Glass Vase by Murano, 1970's
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, Murano - Intact, no damages jr.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Murano Seguso Glass Vase Sculpture Signed Giampolo, 1999
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A gorgeous example of Murano glass titled Cabaret. This Seguso vase in hombre purples includes a two rare designs in white and black blown in the glass. Signed and dated 1999 Meas...
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1990s Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Glass

Beautiful Multicolored Art Glass Sommerso Bowl Vintage, Murano, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl or catchall, Italy, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Stunning Large Grey, Blue and White Sommerso Art Glass Vase Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Signed Multi Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Multifaceted brown and yellow Sommerso Murano glass ashtray, glass bowl attributed to Flavio Poli. Brown and amber glass cased into clear glass and a highly decorative twelve faced ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large Murano glass vase. Beautiful and rare vase with oval shaped sides and clear glass bottom. The golden glass is striking, especially in the daylight. Large eno...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Italian 19/20th C. Murano Glass and Polychrome Multi-Tier 16 Arm Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and monumental Italian late 19/early 20th century Murano glass and polychrome multi-tier 16 arm chandelier. This is truly a magnificent chandelier, produced by the greatest Italian glass manufacturer in the world. With a bulbous central stem supporting multiple tiers of lights, decorated throughout with polychrome colored Glass flower heads and foliage. The arms are of swirling design with pink polychrome Murano glass bobeche's and pink polychrome glass lined mid-sections. Hanging from the base are flower-bud bells which are rounded with pink polychrome glass petal tops. Italy, Circa: 19th/20th century Provenance: From an Important Palm Beach Collection The first Murano glass chandeliers started production in the early 18th century. Venetian glass had been produced since the early 13th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Glass, Blown Glass

Pair Of Midcentury Red and Burgundy Sommerso Vases
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful pair of Sommerso vases in a lovely red and burgundy colors, with the characteristic yellow stripe around the main color.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Large Midcentury Ceiling Lamp Murano, Flush Mount, Italy, 1970s
By Mazzega, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Praha, CZ
- very nice style of lighting - very representative - rare type.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Metal

Conch Shell Art Glass Bowl by Glass Studio Murano
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful conch shell art glass bowl by Glass Studio Murano, circa 1980s. The piece is clear glass with Sommerso white specks and is in excellent condition w...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Very Intense Red Murano Sommerso Silver Flecks Ruffled Edge Bowls
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of 1950s red/silver Murano Sommerso silver flecks ruffled edge bowls, made in Italy. With very nice intense red and silver color. The piece is in excellent condition and a rea...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vases of Murano Bordeaux, Signed, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of vases of Murano Bordeaux 1980s signed Elegant pair of Murano vases from the 1980s. The vases are burgundy in satin glass with waves. The set is composed by a bigger and a sm...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large, Heavy Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Ashtray 1950s Faceted Red Blue Glass
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool and beautiful multifaceted Murano Glass ashtray by Flavio Poli. He was born in 1900 in Chioggia, Italy, Poli and received his formal training at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Large Murano Art Glass Charger and Bowl. Red and Black
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Red and Black swirl Murano hand blown art glass bowl and charger. Mint Condition Plate 21.75 inches diameter, 1.5 inches height. Bowl 12.5 ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Murano Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Copenhagen, K
Green Mid-Century Sommerso Murano bowl or centerpiece.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass pendant light. Total height with chain: 110 cm. Diameter 50 cm. Height fixture 40 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" Base
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of multicolored Murano Goblets/Glasses with "Fazzoletto" base Pair includes both glasses/goblets. Each piece features a multicolored marble ef...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Glass

Clear Multi-Faceted Murano Glass Ashtray Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli Italy
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Multi faceted transparent Sommerso Murano glass ashtray, glass bowl, catchall attributed to Flavio Poli. Clear glass and a highly decorative twelve faced geometric design.    
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Big Very Unique Space Age Style Murano Sputnik / Atom, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, circa 1970s - Perfect original condition - Glasses without damage.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Chrome

Italian Pink Metalic Swirled Murano Glass Table Lamp on Gold Wood Base
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Italian pink metallic swirled Murano glass table lamp on gold wood base with double pull chain holds two bulbs. Measures: 7" diameter x 35" tall.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Glass

Sommerso Sculpture / Paperweight by Murano Glass
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Sommerso orb sculpture / large paperweight by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The outline of the sculpture is clear blown glass with an inner core of s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Murano Swirl Glass Pendant
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Murano glass oblong globe pendant light fixture. Italy, circa 1960. Features a white opaque globe with a multicolor swirl pattern. Includes white cord and a canopy. Wired for U.S...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Glass

Murano Glass Decorative Bowls Collection
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Murano glass decorative glass bowls collection. Price is per item please check the ones available below. Dimensions: Red bowl diameter 6'' height 2 25'' Sold Wh...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Textured and Faceted Murano Sommerso Ice Glass Bowl Attributed to Mandruzzato
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century Italian Murano art glass bowl, dish or ashtray attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1980s. The combination of ruby red over ochre yellow over sky blue with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

1980s Murano Glass Large Modernist Sculpture
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980s modernist Murano glass large sculpture, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Orange Italian Murano Glass Pendant Light, 1950's
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Vibrant orange Murano glass pendant light, 1950s. Rewired and ready to hang.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Glass

Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Mid Century Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Centerpiece Bowl Dramatic and modern, this 1950s large Murano pulled glass Sommerso bowl of blue, clear a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Bowl with Red and Gold Accents
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular Murano bowl - rare and desirable, this piece has a large red center with accents of 24-karat gold in the reverse.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Gold

Murano Ribbed Gourd-Form White Opaline Glass Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
Ribbed and opaline Murano glass table lamp with black lacquered metal base. Elongated gourd form body with vertical ribbing. Brass stem and double socket cluster. Sold sans shade.
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Murano glass chandelier.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Italian Murano Glass African Female Figure Table Lamps
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of table lamps with fused Murano glass sculptures depicting African women, carrying baskets of fruit in colorful attire. Mounted on black lacquered bases with brass stems and so...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Brass

Stunning Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium, signed
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful stunning large Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. It's showing two Jelly Fish inside, in two dif...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Murano Italian Heavy Blue Sommerso Style Art Glass bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A sculptural and large hand-made Italian blue Sommerso style art glass bowl made on Murano and dating from around 1960. The heavy and thickly made bowl stands on a narrow flat polish...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano, Scarlet Candy, Amber and Midnight Blue Palette, Splash Bowl Centrepiece
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Frome, GB
This striking and vivid work of handblown, Italian mid-century art glass design brings with it the beauty created by expert Murano art glass techniques. The form is that of a sty...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

1960s Italian Murano Green Art Glass Geode Triangular Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Italian Murano Green Art Glass Geode Triangular Bowl 4 x 4 x 1.75 Unmarked Preowned original vintage unrestored Refer to all images.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass

Exceptional Beautiful Murano Glass Wall Mirror 1930s, Venice Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning medium Murano glass mirror surrounded with handmade amber smoked glass flowers. Age approx. 1930s or older. Some blind spots and distressed parts in the mirror but this is...
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1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass

Vintage MCM Original Italy Murano White Glass Mushroom Large 14'' Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful murano glass table lamp with swirl pattern, mushroom shaped, large 14'' height, clean and undamaged, rotary switch on white electric wire, made in Italy, late 1970's Diamet...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Blown Glass

1950s Murano Glass Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Murano glass decorative bowl, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl Amber Colored, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional murano glass bowl out of the famous workshops in Italy from the era around 1960/70. Colored in beautiful amber and green tones, this large, unusual shaped glass bowl impr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

20th Century Murano Glass Vase in Grey / Blue Tones, Italy circa 1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant, triangular shaped 20th century Murano Glass Vase out of Italy around 1970. Artfully handcrafted by Salviati & Co on the famous island of Murano, this timeless designed Muran...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully colored mid-century Murano glass vase from the workshops of Sommerso in Venetia. Artfully hand crafted around the 1960/70s on the island of Murano, this incredible lookin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pink and Clear Sommerso Art Glass Vase Object Sculpture Murano, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Table Lamp
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Murano glass sommerso table lamp, circa 1950s. White and clear art glass are swirled in a free form style to form the base of this gorgeous lamp, which sits on a gold leaf w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Art Glass, Wood

Green and Clear Sommerso Art Glass Vase Object Sculpture Murano, Italy, 1980s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

1960's Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Bowl
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
1960's Mid-Century Modern large decorative Murano glass bowl, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Murano Glass

1960s Murano Glass Ashtray Aqua Venini
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Chula Vista, CA
vintage Murano glass ashtray oval shape blue and green Made in Italy 1960s. Unmarked. Nicks and scuffs present. Refer to images. 4 W x 5 D x 2 H Original vintage unrestored condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture

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Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Murano glass Sommerso 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 Murano Glass Sommerso furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Murano Glass Sommerso were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Raymor, Alfredo Barbini, and Richard Ginori. Prices for Murano Glass Sommerso furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $120 and can go as high as $88,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $650.
Questions About Murano Glass Sommerso Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Latticino glass is a type of decorative glass produced using a glassblowing technique developed in Italy. Colored rods of glass known as canes are incorporated into the manufacturing process. You can shop for a variety of Latticino glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sommerso glass is made by dipping colored glass into liquid molten glass in a second shade prior to mouth-blowing the material into the desired shape. The end result is a decorative object that shows off two or more colors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sommerso glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Murano glass is colorful art glass primarily produced on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy. Artisans produce a variety of Murano glass decorative objects, including vases, lamps, candle holders, figurines, bowls and wine glasses. Shop a selection of Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass, from the Venetian island of Murano, is world-renowned for excellent craftsmanship and a wide variety of colors and decorations. The glassmakers of Murano use methods honed over centuries to create rich colors and designs by mixing different minerals during the process. Many examples contain gold and silver flecks inside the glass. You’ll find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Murano glass can break. Generally considered very durable, Murano glass is still made of glass and it is susceptible to breaks if it’s improperly handled or dropped. Known as some of the best glass produced in the world, unfortunately it can still break. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Murano glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    How Murano glass is marked varies. Some pieces feature a label, sticker or other mark that bears the name of the studio that produced them. Others may only have an artist's signature or be unmarked. However, Murano glass artisans rarely put the word "Murano" on their pieces, though you will often see the word on replicas. For assistance determining whether a particular piece is Murano, consult an expert appraiser or antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    Murano glass comes from Murano, an island located in the Venetian Lagoon to the north of Venice, Italy. Many people mistake the name Murano for that of a brand or company, but the term actually applies to glassware produced by a variety of makers. Fratelli Toso, Umberto Bellotto, the Salviati family, Ercole Barovier, Carlo Scarpa, Paolo Venini and Alfredo Barbini are just some of the glassblowers known for producing Murano glass. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Murano glass is made of a combination of materials. In most cases, artisans use a blend of silica, soda, lime and potassium to produce the colorful art glass. The mixture gets heated to a high temperature to melt it, so that glassblowers can form it into various shapes. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Murano glass is typically marked. You will usually find the markings on the bases of pieces or in other inconspicuous areas. Generally, Murano glass will display a trademark and a maker's mark, indicating which shop produced it. In most cases, authentic Murano glass will not have the word "Murano" on it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Murano glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    It is called Murano glass because of its place of origin. During the 13th century, artisans on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, became famous for producing colorful glassware. Find a range of Murano glass from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Murano glass is usually brightly colored, there are a few varieties of clear Murano glass. Cristallo glass, which is achieved by a process of bleaching, is a type of clear Murano glass. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of authentic Murano glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Murano Aventurine is glass that has been decorated with a surface effect which resembles shimmering specks found in quartz. This technique was pioneered by Murano in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find Murano glass products from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, Murano is blown glass. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glassware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Whether Murano glass is valuable depends on a variety of factors, including the type of piece and its condition. Artisans on Murano, an island in Venice, Italy, produce the colorful glassware through a unique process. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century (the filigrana technique is as old as the 16th century). A certified appraiser can help you determine the value and authenticity of a particular piece. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Murano glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    There is no real difference between Venetian glass and Murano glass. While both Venetian glass and Murano glass come from Murano Island, Venice is a more popular location than Murano, hence it is called widely as Venetian glass. You can use both search terms to find the best piece for you on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much Murano glass is worth depends on the size as well as on other factors. New Murano glass necklaces may cost up to $35 depending on the number of beads — a vintage Murano glass necklace may garner considerably more money — whereas a vase made of Murano glass can cost a few thousand dollars. Antique Murano art glass can fetch thousands of dollars at auction depending on the brand, the history of the piece, the technique used to design the piece and more. Find a collection of antique and vintage Murano glass jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    All Murano glass pieces are either hand-blown or mouth-blown in Murano, Italy. This will cause small imperfections like air bubbles or a Pontil mark. In addition, the glass master will leave his signature on the piece indicating its authenticity. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity. Shop authentic Murano glass pieces from 1stDibs.

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