Dino Martens Italian Murano Glass "Tutti Frutti" Bowl with Golden Flakes, 1960s

Stunning mid-century bowl or ashtray in Murano "sommerso" green, orange and clear glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and produced in Murano, Italy during the 1960s. In amazing conditi...

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...

Spectacular mid-century decorative bowl in amber Murano glass with air bubbles (bullicante). This wonderful piece was produced in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to Galliano Ferro. This piece is unique for the elegant mix of peculiar "bullicante" technique to shape Murano glass: the "bullicante" effect is one of the most famous glass working techniques and is seen quite often around the island of Murano. This particular effect is achieved by inserting a piece of molten glass inside a metal mold with spikes, very similar to the texture of a pineapple. These spikes make small holes in the surface creating a pattern all around the piece of glass. After it has been allowed to cool for a few moments, the whole piece is immersed again in the molten glass. This second layer completely covers the first. However, thanks to the thick consistency of the glass, the holes previously impressed on the first layer are not covered, thus causing air to be trapped between the two layers of glass. This process can be repeated several times, creating a pattern as complicated as the master glassmaker wishes. This technique not only gives a sense of depth to the whole object but also an incomparable decorative effect, famous for its originality. This decorative piece can also be used as an ashtray and spruce up a mid-century style living room. Measurements (cm): Diameter - 14 Height - 11 Galliano Ferro formed his own glass factory in 1955 after leaving Arte Vetraria Muranese, or AVeM (A.Ve.M.), which he co-founded in 1932. Designers at Galliano Ferro include his son Giorgio Ferro, Ezio Rizzetto, Fulvio Bianconi and Vinicio Vianello. Giorgio Ferro became head of the company in 1972. British importers Jaffe Rose...

Fantastic hand blown midcentury Murano glass bowl with gold dots. This fantastic object is attributed to the designer Archimede Seguso and ...

A 1950's Italian blown circular Murano glass ashtray by Dino Martens. The multi-color ashtray has a rounded shape with a scalloped edge and silver leaf applications in the glass. C...

Colorful handblown Murano glass flower bowl with silver and gold flecks by Dino Martens. Italy, 1960s This eye-catching large bowl is full of details. The interior part in shades of ...

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern handblown colorful confetti over white Murano glass abstract bowl with triangular shape. This bowl is in excellent condition. Italy, 1960s. Use it as ...

A 1950's Italian blown Murano glass dish by Dino Martens. The multi-color dish has an oval shape with a scalloped edge and has silver applications within the Murano design. Corrado ...