Items Similar to Italian Murano Glass Dish by Yoichi Ohira for De Majo
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Italian Murano Glass Dish by Yoichi Ohira for De Majo
$4,193.50
£3,121.79
€3,500
CA$5,744.05
A$6,388.64
CHF 3,335.95
MX$77,742.92
NOK 42,605.15
SEK 39,956.11
DKK 26,644.28
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
Murano glass dish designed by Yoichi Ohira and produced by De Majo, 1989s. Signed.
Biography
Yoichi Ohira, a Japanese glass artist who resided in Venice for over twenty-five years until his passing, challenged the conventional attributes of glass art—typically hard, fragile, cold, and weighty. His luminous blown glass vessels offered a tactile exception, inviting viewers to handle them like Wunderkammer specimens. These small, lightweight creations beckoned exploration, showcasing Ohira's abstracted design vocabulary inspired by gemstones, polished ivory, veined rocks, shimmering water, agate, moss, and lichens. Comparing Ohira to Emile Gallé for his ability to emulate the natural world in glass, his work also draws parallels to Jean Dunand's bronze vessels, Japanese rokusho patina, and Otto Natzler's volcanic glazes—a remarkable convergence of diverse media translated into glass. A graduate of Tokyo's Kuwasawa Design School in 1969, Ohira embarked on a glassblowing apprenticeship at the Kagami Crystal Company, Ltd. In 1973, he moved to Venice to study at the Accademia di Belle Arti. Ohira's deep connection with Murano, starting in 1973 at the Fucina degli Angeli, continued with his role as artistic director at Murano's De Majo glassworks in 1987. In the late 1980s, Ohira collaborated with Murano glassmakers, receiving the prestigious "Premio Selezione" of the Premio Murano in 1987. In 1992, he embarked on an independent career, collaborating with master glassblower Livio Serena and master glass cutter Giacomo Barbini.
In his more than four decades of artistic journey, Ohira has seamlessly blended Japanese aesthetics with traditional Italian glass techniques. Merging the vibrant colours of Muranese glass with the subtle forms of Japanese applied arts, grounded in nature. His vessels, showcased alongside works by renowned artists such as Dale Chihuly, Lino Tagliapietra, Carlo Scarpa, and Alvar Aalto, have earned him a prominent position in the global glass art scene. Ohira’s works have been exhibited internationally, solidifying his legacy as a major contributor to the narrative of contemporary glass art. His work, present in major collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Corning Museum of Glass, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum and the American Craft Museum.
- Creator:Yoichi Ohira (Designer),De Majo (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1989
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2140341344152
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2006
1stDibs seller since 2016
325 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Milan, Italy
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllItalian Murano Glass Dish by Lino Tagliapietra for F3 International
By Lino Tagliapietra, F3 International
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass dish designed by Lino Tagliapietra and produced by F3 International in 1989.
Original label and signature.
Biography
Lino Tagliapietra has worked with glass for ov...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Dish Model Samarcanda by Lino Tagliapietra for F3 International
By Lino Tagliapietra, F3 International
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass dish model Samarcanda designed by Lino Tagliapietra and produced by F3 International in 1985.
Original label and signature.
Exhibited at Tingo Design Gallery in 2008 fo...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alfredo Barbini
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass centerpiece designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970.
Signed and with original labels.
Biography
Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) one of the greatest Murano glas...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Centerpiece by Alfredo Barbini
By Barbini, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Glass centerpiece designed by Alfredo Barbini for Barbini, 1970s. Signed.
Biography
Alfredo Barbini was an Italian glass artist and designer known for his sculptures rendered in his...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Low Bowl by Charles Lin Tissot for Venini
By Charles Lin Tissot, Venini
Located in Milan, Italy
Low bowl with inclined walls in zanfirico glass designed by Charles Lin Tissot and produced by Venini in 1980. Signed.
Biography
Charles Lin Tissot (1904-1994), the American designe...
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Model Samarcanda by Lino Tagliapietra F3 International
By F3 International, Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Milan, Italy
Italian murano glass vase model Samarcanda designed by Lino Tagliapietra and produced by F3 International in 1983. Signed and with original label.
Biography
Lino Tagliapietra has...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
You May Also Like
Very Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Very large Vetro Soffiato glass dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the larges version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches. The last picture shows it together with a mid size version with 14.29" inches as comparison of the sizes.
Measures:
Height: 3.35" (8.5 cm)
Diameter: 20.08" (51 cm)
Literature Reference:
Marino Barovier, Vittorio Zecchin: Transparent Glass for Cappellin and Venini, Milano 2017, pages 326, 336 and 357
Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Art Glass Bowl by Milan Metelak, circa 1980
Located in Praha, CZ
Art glass bowl by Milan Metelak, Czechoslovakia, circa 1980.
Perfect condition without any defect.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
By Vittorio Zecchin, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Dish by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1925
A very large 'vetro soffiato' glass dish in amethyst transparent glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1925 and manufactured by Venini, Murano Venice. Acid stamped signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1306. The dish has been manufactured in different sizes, this is the second largest version which is very rare. One of the early 20th century designs of Zecchin for Cappellin and Venini which motivated the muranese glass companies to set out for new shores. Good condition with some surface scratches.
Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 1970s
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful midcentury Murano faceted art glass bowl or ashtray by Alessandro Mandruzzato.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The combination of blue and yellow 'Sommerso' cut-glass looks...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece Italian Design 1980s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano Glass Centerpiece Glass made according to the technique of the Murano masters. This shape is unique in the glass industry and each piece is handmade and worked with our secret...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Fontana Arte Glass Bowl 1960
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Rare clear blue glass bowl designed for Fontana Arte, circa 1960.
This beautiful glass bowl with its oval shape and gently rounded corners reflects the minimalist, elegant design of ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
More Ways To Browse
Volcanic Glaze
Alvar Aalto Blue
Vintage Glass Basket With Handle
Glass Signed Barbini
Barbini Murano Signed
Tagliapietra Lino
Alvar Aalto Handle
Vintage Mosser Glass
Murano De Majo
Crystal Basket With Handle
Fucina Degli Angeli
Corning Bowls Vintage
Yoichi Ohira
Signed Dale Chihuly Art Glass
Dale Chihuly Glass Bowls
Serpente Carlo Scarpa
Tibetan Silver Bowl
Venini Serpente