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Material: Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Blue Orange Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso multi color canes and gold flecks Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to designer to the Barovier e Toso company. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Yellow Topaz Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso topaz and yellow Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. According to the ...
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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

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d´Arte Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Exquisite Murano sommerso glass bowl by Venetian artist Flavio Poli. Created for Seguso Vetri d´Arte, this is a spectacular piece indeed, featuring an organicists design line and a b...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Sommerso

Murano Glass Bowl Glass Pink Sommerso Art Handblown Vintage Italy 20th century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing an organically shaped bowl or Vide-Poche, a masterpiece from the hand-blown Murano collection. Crafted from exquisite Murano glass in a captivating pink hue, this bowl sh...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

Italian Scavo art glass vase, 1970s
Located in HEILOO, NL
A handmade Murano art vase from Italy, 1970s/80s. Possibly by Gambaro & Poggi, Murano. The vase is made of green and blue glass, matte and rough on the outside and smooth on the in...
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1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Set of 4 Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Italian Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Exquisite and unique rare set of 4 vases attributed to Ercole Barovier using the Rostrato glass technique. The set is sold in its entirety and comprises 4 pieces. Perfume pump:: h 13...
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1950s European Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opalescent White Italian Art Glass Vanity Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opal white and gold flecks Italian art glass vanity powder box / jewelry box. Attributed to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, with an origin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Pink Green Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Mid-Century Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal green, pink and copper twisting ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of Fratelli Toso company, and designer Dino Mart...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Art Glass

A Vintage Soffiato Art Glass Vase Murano ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Vintage Soffiato Art Glass Vase Murano ca. 1950s Item e7130 A great Murano art glass vase. Thin green opaque glass with clear glass overla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Aqua Murano “Rostrate” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass vase, in Aqua color, crafted in the “rostrate” technique, in the manner of iconic Murano glass powerhouse “ Barovier “, mimicking birds beaks. We love the striki...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Thick Murano Glass Bowl, Green and Yellow, Triangular
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano ashtrays and bowls are the perfect ornament for any space. They are perfect with period appropriate mid century furniture, but a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Zig Zag Ribbon Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and impressive 20" tall vintage Murano handblown Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Created with a alternating zig zag ribbon de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Bowl/ Ashtray, 20th Century, Italy circa 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely colorful Murano Glass bowl or ashtray from the period around the 1950s. Extraordinary designed and artfully mouthblown in the famous glass workshops of Murano/ Venetia, this s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Small 1950's Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to mid-century Italian designer Flavio Poli, this 1950's vase is composed of green in amber sommerso Murano glass blown in a teardrop form with a bulbous bottom gracefully...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Located in Catania, IT
This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Murano Pink Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Vanity Jewelry Trinket Box Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass vanity trinket or jewelry box. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso company, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Large Venetian Murano Art Glass Picture Frame Vintage, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Murano glass picture frame surrounded with handmade gold flake clear glass flowers. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. It measures approximate 10.25" h...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Wood

Murano Glowing Uranium Italian Art Glass Frog Paperweight Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing green with olive spots Italian art glass frog sculpture, paperweight. or figurine. Created in the manner of the Salviati company. The piec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Aqua Green Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning round bowl or ashtray made in a gorgeous aquamarine Murano glass using the "bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso and was ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Mast Lamp By Barlas Baylar
Located in New York, NY
Description: Mast Dimensions: Approx. 16” diameter x 86” height Material: Marble, hand blown Murano glass Finish: Polished bronze, white glass (custom finishes available) Bulbs: ...
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2010s Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Amber Murano Glass Catch-all Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage amber yellow gold Murano glass decorative bowl, vide-poche or cigar ashtray. Venetian hand blown glass with controlled bubble design, discreet gold aventurine and organic flo...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in dark deep red attributed to Ermanno Nason for Cenedese of Murano, Italy. This can be used as a bowl, dish, vide-poche, as...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are different shades of blue, t...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass giant octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a glass bubble floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are different shades of blue, w...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Decorative Object Vase Ambra Murano Glass Midcentury Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Particular vase in layered Murano glass, amber and blue color with shiny effect. Cylindrical body with wavy walls, flat wavy mouth, produced in Italy in the 70s. Unfortunately some r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Art Glass Giant Octopus & Jelly Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses on top of a Jelly Fish Aquarium, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yel...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Set of 3 "Submerged" Murano Glass Italian Bowl, Barovier, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century collection of three decorative bowls in "Sommerso" Murano crystal glass. This wonderful set was designed by Barovier in Italy during the 1970s. The sinuous li...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barbini Murano Pink Shell Art Glass Centerpiece Eye-catching extra large hand blown Sommerso pink Murano glass shell form ribbed bowl / centerpiece. Attr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Cenedese Vintage Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano opaline pink colored / coloured glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase - Ashtray from the Byzantine series by A.VE.M.
Located in Torino, IT
Ashtray from the Byzantine series made by the A.VE.M. glassworks. The Byzantine series called ALL FRUITS by collectors was made by A.VE.M. in the 1950s. These works are all one-of-...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Glass Folded Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny hand blown Murano pink and opalescent white glass triangle bowl with folded rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. Pink glass over opaline white glass in the Alaba...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Mid Twentieth CenturyMurano Glass Candle Holders by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of tall Murano blown glass candlestick holders signed on the base Seguso Vetri d' arte. The spiral ribbed clear glass candleholders have infused gold at the top and near the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Multicolored Vase Mod. "Fazzoletto" Venini Style
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Iconi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern Murano purple colored / coloured glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perf...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amber Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful round bowl or ashtray made in a stunning multicolor amber Murano glass using the "bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Red and Yellow Murano Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Italian glass artist Flavio Poli (1900-1984), trained at the Istituto d'Arte di Venezia, was a phenomenon in the world of glass art. Its design capabilities and continuous desire...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano "Sommerso" Column Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Orange Murano "Sommerso" column vase. Circa 1960s. Marked with acid etched signature "Lucchese"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Green White Ribbons Gold Top Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Jewelry Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Zanfirico ribbons and green canes Italian art glass vanity powder jar or jewelry box. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The jar has emerald ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Salviati Vase in Sommerso Blue Murano Glass from 2003
Located in Milano, MI
Elliptical vase in submerged Murano glass with blue spirals, made by Salviati in 2003. Ø 17 cm Ø 12 cm h 21 cm Salviati is a prestigious glass manufacturer based in Murano, Venice,...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Antique White Zanfirico Ribbons Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please Note - Priced Per Item (2 vases are available). Beautiful antique Murano hand blown white ribbons and blue accents Italian art glass "soliflore" flower vase. The vase has a fl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Blown art glass vase by La Murrina 1980s'
Located in Torino, IT
Murano art glass vase signed La Murrina. Refined jagged-edge vase with a milk-blue glass base that gradually becomes transparent toward the rim. Hand-blown this model was made in t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots. This lovely pair of Murano glass cockatiels, parrots or birds were executed in several colors with internal gold inclusions with att...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Wavy Pastel Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Behold the mesmerizing allure of the Murano Glass Bowl, a radiant masterpiece that transcends the ordinary with its vibrant and undulating design. Crafted on the renowned island of M...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Set of 4 Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Italian Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Exquisite and unique rare set of 4 vases attributed to Ercole Barovier using the Rostrato glass technique. The set is sold in its entirety and comprises 4 pieces. Small basket: h 8 ...
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1950s European Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand blown Murano shell bowl centerpiece in shades from pink to blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s. This beautiful shell bowl has pink, purple and blue glass case...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

1980s Barovier style Art Deco Green Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A light green murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant p...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

1980s Barovier Style Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass Rectangular Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A light blue Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

1980s Barovier Style Murano Glass and Brass Rectangular Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of deco...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Dolphin Sculpture in Orange Murano Glass Attributed to Seguso from the 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Dolphin sculpture on an orange Murano glass ball, whose creation is attributed to Seguso in the 1960s Ø 9 cm Ø 19 cm h 23 cm Seguso is a family name synonymous with Murano glass, a...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Green Clear Italian Art Glass Terrier Scotty Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown green and clear Italian art glass puppy dog head sculpture or paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. Believe it is supposed to be a Terr...
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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

La Murrina Vase in Multicolored Murano Glass with Gold Leaf from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Multicolored Murano glass vase with gold leaf, made by La Murrina in the 1980s Ø 12 cm h 33 cm La Murrina is a well-known Murano glass company specializing in the creation of exqui...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Italian Rectangular Black and Clear Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese (new old stock) thick and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano small rectangular glass bowl, dish or astray made circa 1965-1975. Large and hea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis, circa the 1970s. An Italian Mid-century clear Murano glass and metal vase, crafted in the shape of an amaryllis. The ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Metal

Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino - Murano
Located in TOULON, FR
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino Poussin en Verre de Murano et cuivre Production Vetraria Vistosi, Murano, Italie Date de création: vers 1962 Poids: 590 g Région: Italie Dimen...
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Bordeaux Red Murano Glass Long Neck Vase, 20th Century, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant, bordeaux red Murano glass vase coming from the famous workshops of the little island in Venice. Artfully handcrafted in the late 20th Century around 1970, this beautiful Mur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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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