Mid-century Bullicante Amber Gold-Tone Ruffle Murano Art Glass Ashtray

This mid-century owl sculpture blends elegance with artistry, showcasing the expert craftsmanship of the artist on the Murano island. Its clear glass body features a pattern of contr...

Unique hand-blown honey colored ashtray attributed to Saguso, features a unique triangular shape with inward folds that create cigarette holders. Its substantial weight enhances its ...

Original hand-blown Murano art glass swan dish features a swan with its head resting near its wing. Made from clear glass with blue accents, it combines smoo...

This exquisite Murano glass shell dish in the style of Salviati showcases delicate green latticino ribbons in the intricate Zanfirico technique. Its sculptural form mimics the elegan...

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...

A splendid vintage sculptural murano glass handcrafted in Italy between the 50s and the 60s. A glass that can be used as an ashtray or a coin tray, w...

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...

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 ...