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Material: Murano Glass
Caracas, set of 6 Murano shot glasses color "Arlechhino" handmade, Murano Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six shot/coffee glasses color Arlecchino - Murano glass - Made in Italy.
These individual Murano glasses are inspired by the classic "Goto" Murano glass.
Other colors availa...
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2010s Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Four Italian Green Murano Glass Candlesticks w/Gold Flecks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four green Murano glass candlesticks with shiny gold flecks and ribbed details. In the style of Salviati. Made in Italy, c. 1950's.
Dimensions (each):
6"H x 5.25"D
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Venetian Gold Enamel Murano Glass BonBonier with Lid A lovely mid century piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Venetian Gold Enamel Murano Glass BonBonier with Lid
A lovely mid century piece luxurious Gold on Amber Glass, with tiny flowers in relief
The Dish is 7” in diameter and 7” high an...
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1930s Vienna Secession Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Murano glass swan figurine or paperweight is made of white glass encased inside dark green glass in sommerso technique; controlled bubbles are used throughout the body of the swan.
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Late 20th Century Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Original La MURRINA Murano glass vase (26hx25cm) Mid-century modern retro decor
By La Murrina
Located in Firenze, FI
1980s Original Murano mid-century modern retro decor light pink glass vase by La Murrina Vetreria
Manufacturer: La Murrina Vetreria (Murano - Italy). Signed and branded
Dimensions: ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Murano Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multicolor millefiori flowers Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool sculptural paperweight. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Banded Citrine w/ Amber Ring Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully colored Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Banded Citrine W/Amber Ring Detailing originates from Italy during the latter half of the 20th Century....
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Small 1950's Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli
By 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
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Vintage Murano Explosion Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage Murano explosion vase. An Italian, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Riotous colour to this bold, fabulous vase
Displays a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Brass and Murano Glass Liqueur Decanter or Whiskey Noggin, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s.
This decanter is made in molded and grounded Murano glass and handcrafted brass.
This noggin was probably made in Italy for an English customer, considering the...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowls w/ Scalloped Edges
Located in New York, NY
This charming Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowls W/ Scalloped Edges & Millefiori Detailing W/24 Karat Gold Flecks originate from Italy, Circa 1950. Featuring...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked Glass Plate is Signed Schiavon and originates from Italy, Circa 1960. Featuring a st...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Large Italian Mid-Century Blue Murano Glass Clamshell Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Italian, mid-century, pale blue opaque, Murano glass dish in a clamshell shape features a raised bullicante interior accented with flecks of gold.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
1980s Dino Martens Style Modernist Blue Murano Glass with Murrine Inserts Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular blue Murano glass vase with murrine inserts in the style of Dino Martens, made in Italy in the 1980s, it's a unique piece. The vase is a captivating and exquisite piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass
This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or decorative bowl. It is made according to the technique of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Transparent Geometric Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Roma, IT
A geometric faceted hand-blown 1970s Murano transparent bowl found in Rome and in very good condition. Due to its cut and shine, the bowl has a gem like quality. Perfect as a decorat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1980s Barovier style Art Deco Clear Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mele in vetro di Murano di Carlo Moretti
Located in Torino, IT
Coppia di mele in vetro di Murano disegnate da Carlo Moretti.
Rarissime mele da collezione realizzate dalla vetreria Moretti in quantità limitata espressamente per Euroresidence Hot...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Gold Flecks Italian Large Art Glass Fish Figurine
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano Sommerso gold flecks Italian Large art glass fish figurine
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture.
The piece is profusely cover...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vase from the Cinesi series by Tobia Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Torino, IT
Vase from the Chinese series designed by Tobia Scarpa for Venini.
Elegant vase with lid made of white etched glass.
The Cinesi series was' designed by Carlo Scarpa in the 1940s, hi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light green, with multicolor spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Documented to the Cenedese company. The mushroom c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Yellow Modern Desk Accessory
Located in Miami, FL
A Touch of Venetian Sunshine: Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Paperweight
This captivating Murano art glass paperweight brings a touch of Venetian sunshine to your desk. Hand-b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Organic Handblown Transparent Murano Glass Sculpture signed Salviati
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
This minimal yet effortlessly stunning Mid-Century Modernist Organic Hand-Blown Transparent Murano Art Glass Sculpture is signed Salviati and originates from Italy, Circa 1960. Featu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Oblong Hand-Blown Murano White w/ Millefiori Detailing Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This serene and brilliantly formed Mid-Century Modernist Oblong Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in White with Millefiori Detailing and Translucent Edge originates from Italy, Circa 1950...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Decorative Object Bell Murano Glass Midcentury Italia Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Graceful bell Murano blown glass object. Zanfirico, filigree and reticello workmanship. Design Italia 1970s.
weight: 108 grams
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent ser...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Large Vintage Flower Vase, Italian, Murano Art Glass, Decorative Planter, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage flower vase. An Italian, Murano art glass decorative planter, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Riotous colour across a distinctive, rebellious fo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish w/ Bullicante Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sculptural Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish with Bullicante Detailing in Amber originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Features an hourglass silhouette ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent blue green Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Decorative Object Vide-Poche Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso Midcentury Italy 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano pocket emptier in magenta colour. Almost circular body. On the underside it has a dove gray colour. Elegant object, with modest dimensions and bright colour. Intact.
Weight: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Seguso Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano light blue and gold flecks art glass bowl, Midcentury Modern period, after designer Seguso, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Italy. A substantial bowl in the Murano G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with intricate white, light blue, and dark blue ribbons / Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Origina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent pink Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...
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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, Sommerso, Glass
Large Murano Glass Bowl from Archemide Seguso for Seguso 1960´s
Located in Berlin, DE
This handmade bowl crafted from mouth-blown Murano glass, created using the traditional Sommerso technique ( a method that layers multiple colors of glass within a single object ), i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Stunning Postmodern White Scavo Glass Vase attr. to Seguso, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This vase is made in white scavo hand-blown Murano glass, ascribable to Seguso.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso, Candleholder, 1960s
Located in London, GB
One of the greatest master glass maker of the 20th century, Archimede Segusofrom was a creative genius who produced wonderful glass artworks, admired in many museums around the world...
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20th Century Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier 1940s Rostrato Vase 21cm H
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
Barovier & Toso Rostrato Vase dating 1940s Italy measuring 21cm x 14.5cm in excellent condition
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Blue and White Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1960s.
These fishes are made in blue Murano glass with white canes and transparent glass parts.
These are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of u...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Art Glass Minimalist Murano Sommerso Teardrop Sculptures, 1950s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Mid-Century Modern exquisite pair of Murano ¨sommerso¨ glass teardrop sculptures. Crafted with precision and finesse, these sculptures emanate a sense of sophistication and understat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Blown Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass
Midcentury Murano Glass Lidded Vessel with Gold Inclusions
Located in Troy, MI
Midcentury Murano glass tall lidded vessel in clear glass embellished with gold inclusions. Unknown maker. Excellent vintage condition with no flaws found. Minor scattered surface wear.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Huge Vintage French Style Mid Century Murano Pearl White Glass Bottle, 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A stunning Mid Century French style Murano glass huge bottle in a pearl white color with a fabulous volume and design line, attributed to Formia Murano, t...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano 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
Murano 60s Sommerso Handmade Glass Vase - Mid Century Seguso Style Design
By Seguso, Albano Poli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your decor with the timeless elegance of this exquisite Murano sommerso glass vase, in the style of the renowned Fabio Poli for Seguso. Crafted with precision and artistry, t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Salviati Murano Purple Copper Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Ballerina Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unique, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass dancing ballerina sculpture with harlequin mask, hat and Zanfirico ribbons skirt. Documented to the Salviati company...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modernist Fish Motif Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl by Alfredo Barbini
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely achieved Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in Viridian with Fish Motif is rendered by the esteemed glass artist Alfredo Barbini and originates from ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Landscapes of glass and colour. Below and above. Before and after. Bolle ( Bubbles ) transforms air into matter, in two distinct chromatic areas, physically united with the incalmo t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Modern Murano Glass Vase in Gold-Amber Color signed by Hand, Italy 2015
Located in Salzburg, AT
A straight-lined vase with a matt, amber-colored interior and an exterior covered with an abstract and porous-looking gold glaze.
Strands of glass are laid all around it, these stran...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Monofiore Balloton Collection by Venini
By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
It looks soft, yet it's glass. The optical illusion signed by Venini is called Ballotona unique technique that recreates the quilted effect with glass. The Monofiori are handcrafted,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Postmodern Millefiori Green Murano Glass Vase with Murrines and Gold Leaf, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This millefiori vase features different murrines and gold leaf flakes.
It has its original label from Murano.
This item is vintage, therefore it might show s...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Vintage Crimson and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, crimson red and light blue.
It has its original...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass, Sommerso
Rare Vintage Orange Murano Glass Vide-Pouch by Vittorio Zecchin mod. 1302, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1921 - 1922.
This stunning trinket bowl / vide-poche is made in orange hand-blown Murano glass.
It was presented at Salon D'Automne in Paris in 1922 and at the Bienna...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchini for Venini 1921
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Blown for the first time in 1921, thanks to the intuition of the art director of Venini 1921-1925: the painter Vittorio Zecchin. A 1580 painting by Paolo Veronese " Annunciation " in...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Sculpture Vase By Ca Dei Vetrai. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing sculpture vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 6,69 x 10,62 H inches
diameter cm 17 x cm 27 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano White Red Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, red and copper aventurine Italian art glass centerpiece footed bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Ribbon, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Re Vase 1996
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern 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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