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Material: Murano Glass
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

1970s Pale Pink Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
1970s pale pink Italian Murano glass Vase. This tall vase is made in opaque glass with a deep pink transparent flourish at the base.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pino Signoretto Murano Glass Sculpture of Bowed Woman, Made in Italy 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful glass sculpture made by Italian Murano Glass Master Pino Signoretto during the 1980s. The sculpture shows a nude woman with long hair, kneeling, with her head bowed. Her ar...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, with white ribbons Italian art glass decorative fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Attributed to designer Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini ...
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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

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason
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20th Century 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

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri May function as an ashtray, bowl, trinket dish, or similar vessel, or as a unique art piece for display. Colors: Light blue with g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Pair of Dancing Figurines, G. Toffolo, Murano 1960's
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful vintage glass sculptures of a Venetian couple, entirely handmade using several traditional Venetian glass techniques. An exquisite couple in a dancing posture, perfectly pr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

20th CENTURY LARGE MURANO GLASS VASE
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful and unique Murano glass vase. This vase was made with skill, using milky glass for the interior and a polychrome filiform branch structure for the exterior. The polychrome ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Postmodern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Cá dei Vetrai, Murano, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, in Murano, 1970s - 1980s. This rare and elegant vase is made in blue and yellow Murano glass. Its style is typical of the 70s - 80s. This vase is marked Cá dei Vetrai...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Barbini Salviati Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Clown Sculptural Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown black and orange with gold flecks accents Italian art glass clown sculpture and bowl. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, for the Salviati company. The figure has a green hat with gold, pink hair, clear head with large eyes and exited facial expressions. The arms are in clear glass with Sommerso gold leaf and yellow gloves on the hands. The body is the actual bowl with black outside and orange inside. The clown stands on oversized white and gold leaf shoes with large black soles. Would make a great display piece on any desk, coffee table or credenza. It can be displayed 2 ways. Fill it with candy when laying down or display it as a sculpture standing up. Mid-century era. A must for the Barbini clown...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to clear Italian art glass horse head sculpture. The figure is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. It still retai...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This masterpi...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Red Orange Opal White Optic Swirl Italian Art Glass Dish Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red orange and opal white Italian art glass decorative vide-poche bowl. Created in the manner of the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company and designer Arch...
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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

Mid Century Modern Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Table Lighter W/ Copper Striker
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage circa 1960 mid century modern cobalt murano glass & brass lighter w/ Copper Striker. Made in Italy 4 1/2" tall and 3" wide
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Teal Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown intricate white and light teal green ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Ven...
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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

Murano Barbini Sommerso Baby Blue White Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching baby blue and white handblown Murano Italian art glass bowl or ashtray with folded rim. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. This asymmetric and biomorphic bowl has ...
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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

Mid Century Modern Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
This Opalina Florentina art glass vase by Venetian glass artist Carlo Moretti indeed represents an iconic blend of classical marbled decor and futuristic Space Age design. The Opalin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Fratelli & Toso Millefiori Glass Vase, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian Murano twin handled millefiori vase by Fratelli & Toso. The hand blown glass vase stands on a clear glass petal shaped foot each impressed with a grid patte...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970 This is a beautiful triangular shaped Murano art glass ashtray or decorative bowl. . It is made according to ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corrosi Series by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase from the Corroso series designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1940s. Biography Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istitut...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1980s Modernist Purple Murano Glass Figure of a Cat and The Mouse
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1980s Figures of a Cat and a Mouse exemplify the fusion of artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Murano glassmaking traditions. Created in the 1980s, these pieces showcase t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage White Crackle Finish Mirano Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage White Crackle Murano Glass Vase, Clear Handles with Black Rim
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Amazing Large Size Murano Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large Murano blown glass vase. A decorative object for any space, also to be used as a table centrepiece. Height 42 cm Diameter 23 cm
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by MVM 1920s Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM, 1920-1930 Green blown glass Two slight sign (look the picture).
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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 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

Rare Pink Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible mouth-blown Murano glass vase in rare pink rostrato from the middle of the last century. This wonderful object was produced in the 1940s in It...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa Gold Flecks Murano Art Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Green Blue Gold Swirl Murano Art Glass Bullicante Pulled Sommerso Bowl Eye-catching Cordonato D'Oro Bullicante green blue Murano glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Italian Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model bu Venini. Biography Paolo Venini was an Italian glass designer, important for his propagation of Murano glass and 20th-century glassware design. B...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Jade Green Cylindrical Murano Glass Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A Jade Green tall cylindrical murano glass vase. Made in Italy Circa: 1960
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-century Ribbed Barovier Bullicante Green & Gold Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Murano art glass vase. By Barovier & Toso. In a ribbed Bullicante trumpet form in green glass with captured bubbles and gold f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Salviati Italy Murano Glass Exotic Bird Figurine in Shades of Green
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent large Salviati Murano Italy hand-made and mouth-blown glass figurine of an exotic bird with feathered plume and sweeping tail. The green color at the head and plume fades...
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20th Century Italian Other Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Controlled Bubble Vase Venetian Mid Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Murano controlled bubble vase. There is a warm gold tone to the glass. A heavy globular form. Hand made Venice, Italy. Mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli & Robert Scherer
By Robert Scherer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli and Robert Scherer Italy, late 20th century  An exquisite Murano glass portrait bust of "Il Volto" by the distinguished artist...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Transparent Bullicante Murano Art Glass Vase by Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Delicate triangular transparent Bullicante Murano art glass vase with "lateral morise" by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. The “bullicante” effect is amongst the most famous gla...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Bubbles Glass Vase by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 2 vases made with typical "Bubble" work by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period circa 1950s. Ashtray: Height 8 centimeters, diameter 14 centimeters. perfume vase: Hei...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Zanfirico Ribbon Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown white with ribbons Italian art glass cornucopia flower vase. Documented design to Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini company, circa 1948, bu...
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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

Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1910 A small millefiori murrine glass vase in an unusual rare shape with two handles. Manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Made of polychrome murrines (purple, green, red and white) which were melted together. Surface with acid etched matte finish. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

1970's Da Ros for Cenedese 'Attr.' Clear & Green Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, Mid-Century Modern vintage water drop shaped paperweight with singular trapped air bubble inclusion within the green/blue/turquoise clear (slightly tinted) glass. Very unusual ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rare Set of 3 Amber Rostrato Murano Glass Vases by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible set of 3 Murano glass vases in a rare mid-century amber rostrato. This beautiful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This ma...
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1940s European Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Vase This rippled glass vase has streaks of blue and dark green on a pale green color field. It contains a make...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Apple Shaped Paperweight
Located in Glasgow, GB
This vintage Murano glass paperweight, shaped in the form of an apple, showcases handcrafted skill and excellence with its intricate internal details and technical creativity. It exe...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair Barbini Black Murano Bowls, Italy 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Barbini Black Murano Bowls, Italy 1960. Excellent condition and tagged on bottom. Measure Large bowl 7" tall, 6" wide, 5.25" deep Small Bowl 5.5" ta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso Murano Glass
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 bowl. It is made according to the technique of sommerso wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1970s Blue Square Hand Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Roma, IT
A thick hand blown Italian glass bowl or ashtray in pale blue. Made in the 1970s and found in Florence.
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass
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

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Murano Glass

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Venini Murano, ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A 'Vetro Soffiato' glass vase in smoke-hued transparent glass with slightly iridised surface, manufactured by Venini Murano Venice ca. 1950s. Signed wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Murano Oriental Characters from R. Anatra, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Investing in this set of Murano Oriental Characters from R. Anatra, originating from the 1960s, offers a captivating glimpse into the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic heritage of...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Dark Purple Murano Bubble Glass Bowl, Italy
Located in Barntrup, DE
Mid-Century dark purple Murano bubble glass bowl, Italy, circa the 1960s. A gorgeous handblown Murano art glass sculptural bowl in purple and clear glass with a controlled bubble eff...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s. Iridiscent pink gl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Murano "Sommerso" Column Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Teal blue Murano "Sommerso" column vase. c. 1960s
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1960s European Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Purple White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s. Beautiful elongate shape with purple eggplant and white alabastro...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Fan Shape Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass footed fan shaped flower vase. Attributed to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso workshop. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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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