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Material: Murano Glass
Tasch Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Tasch Murano contemporary mouth blown vase in clear lightly smoked glass with beige and white opaque streaks. Part of the I Piccoli col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Zibul "I Piccoli" Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Zibul Murano contemporary mouth blown clear glass vase with streaks of ivory and red. Part of the I Piccoli collection which originates from the idea of offering a col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

2000s Italian Moss Green Gold Murano Art Glass Cactus Plant with Blue Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Italian highly collectible potted glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Fornace Mian, in a lifelike org...
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold

Costantini Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies, 2022
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" serie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Dark Light Pink Flowers Italian Art Glass Desk Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown dark and light pink Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperweight is sectioned into 4 parts...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass vases with white interiors and iridescent mirrored exteriors. We stay captivated by the organic,"caught in fusion” scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Red White Stripes Italian Art Glass Thin Soliflore Specimen Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color vertical stripes Italian art glass soliflore / specimen flower vase. The vase has a rainbow of colors, with cobalt blue, sky blue, bri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Luigi Mellara Picasso Homage Italian Green Blu Murano Glass Face Vase Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This signed vase is a unique art glass head sculpture, of modernist dynamic design. High quality of execution with the crystal clear body tinted with a top part in gradient lime gree...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully colored and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features an octagonal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and beautifully formed Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box W/Grey Bullicante Detailing and Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This box is rect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This chic and sophisticated Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a rectil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This warm and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. A sleek and minimal piece with incredible hues a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Italian Aventurine Vintage Murano Glass Black Copper Large Bottle with Stopper
Located in New York, NY
This is a little jewel! This large decorative Art piece in blown Murano glass is realized with high-quality technique: the black round spherical body of teh bottle and the stopper ar...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Copper

Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati Company. Have owned several with l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Murano Glass vase pink Color Seguso Deign 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso Pink Murano Vase 1970 Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Geode Bowl in Green and Yellow, Murano Italy ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Geode Bowl in Green and Yellow, Murano Italy ca. 1960s A vintage Venetian art glass bowl in the shape of an geode designed by ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, tall vintage Murano hand blown dark pink and white flower murrines Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperwe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Lavender with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and highly elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Lavender with Nickel Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This particular box has transparen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Nickel

Mid Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Bottle Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Step into the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass with this exquisite hand-blown vase, a gorgeous piece that blends artistry and craftsmanship. This outstandingly ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

A tall mid-century Murano white opaque vase with black torch handles, Italy
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally chic Murano piece, the handles emulating the forms of three flaming torches in deepest black.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Aquamarine w/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This serenely gorgeous Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Aquamarine W/24 Karat Gold Flecks & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a rounded t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Table Clock Attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Murano glass table clock attributed to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte 1960s Splendid and rare object, intact and working. Good condition, small signs of aging.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Iridescent Pearly Murano Glass Vases by Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual golden color that goes from deep beige to light gold and iridescent according to surrounding colors and light. This special effe...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Naturalia consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifesta...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of Large Golden Murano Glass Vases With Roses Decor by Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual golden color that goes from deep beige to light gold according to surrounding colors and light. This special effect is due to go...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Anemone consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifestati...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Anemone consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifestati...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Naturalia consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifesta...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Anemone consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifestati...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Naturalia consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifesta...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Anemone consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifestati...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1980s Young Constantin Modern Crystal Pink Murano Glass Ovoid Flower Vase
By Young & Constantin 1
Located in New York, NY
Signed Young & Constantin, numbered 048828, a sophisticated Art glass studio small vase with Art Deco flair in blown glass, with an empty drop shape core of rare color, a blush rose ...
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1980s North American Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Sommerso, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Red White Spot Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown deep red-orange and white spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. The mushroom has been sculpted in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s. This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Stua Tray Murano Glass Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stua is the new tray / centerpiece from the Laguna collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2023. Characterized by organic shapes inspired by the rounded ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Sapphire Blue Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Vanity Jar Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue and bubbles Italian art glass lidded vanity dresser jar. The piece has a ribbed body, with large clear lid and spike topper...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Barovier Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. The piece is profu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Green Murano Glass Hand Blown Iridescent Vases by Costantini, 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of green Murano glass hand blown vases signed by Costantini. The body of the vase is decorated with spiral freeform iridescent reliefs. Can be sold individually.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Blue Glass Bowl Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful light blue Italian glass bowl by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. This hand-blown Murano glass obje...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The vases are made of hand...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Published in their book (last p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Style Triple Cased Freeform Catchall
Located in Charleston, SC
Murano triple cased in black white and blue. Circa mid-20th century. No chips or cracks.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Red Gold Flecks Bullicante Bubbles Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red amethyst, gold flecks and controlled bubbles art glass powder or jewelry box. Attributed to the Barovier e Toso Company. The lidded jar has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fake tortoise murano glass vase designed and hand-crafted in Murano in the Seventies, it's il perfect conditions.This Murano Glass Vase is a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Millefiori Flower Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight Night Light
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano handblown white filigrana basket with flower murrines Italian art glass paperweight on lighted base. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It has d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murrine, Wood, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Black White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece is signed "Murano" and by the artist, but cannot make o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Venetian Murano Amethyst Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, early antique Venetian hand blown amethyst pink and gold flecks Italian art glass fish stem flower vase. Created in the manner of the Salvi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Candlesticks attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rare pair of petal-form white and gold Candlesticks attributed to Barovier & Toso Murano Glass. The white foot accented with gold flake issuing a petal form gold stem.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Blue and Green Murano Glass Fish by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This large light green and blue hand blown glass fish was created by Antonio Da Ros in the 1960s and manufactured by Vetreria Gino Cenedese, Mura...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Rostri with Gold Leaf 24-Karat
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning vase that boasts a golden soul, meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being ador...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Signed Rib Cage Design Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear, indented and ribbed Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for Oggetti. Signed on the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Authentic Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects for Sale

The collection of antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes authentic Murano glass vases, bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.  

These objects are made of Murano glass, named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, 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. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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