Glass Decorative Objects

Antique Ormolu and Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Breslau, Poland circa 1900 A charming antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged l...

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass swirling ribbed surface perfume bottle. The piece is documented to designer Archim...

Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed and produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. It is made in Somm...

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day move...

Rare Italian bronze pendant with a marbled glass, globe shade. This rare pendant with a double sided bronze Trinacria symbol could be the perfe...

Steuben Glass & 18K Gold “Trout & Fly” by James Houston, Introduced 1966 American, Steuben Glass Works, Corning, New York Crystal and 18k Gold • Signed • H. 8 in. × W. 6.5 in. × D. 2 in. A masterwork of American glass artistry, this signed Steuben crystal sculpture, “Trout & Fly,” was designed by James Houston and first introduced in 1966. Houston, one of Steuben’s most celebrated designers, was widely known for his wildlife studies in glass, many inspired by his time in the Canadian Arctic and his reverence for the natural world. The sculpture depicts a trout captured in a moment of suspended motion, arcing upward from stylized swirling water in pursuit of an exquisitely detailed 18k gold mayfly. The insect, mounted on a fine wire stem, hovers delicately at the fish’s open mouth, completing the narrative of predator and prey. Techniques & Materials Steuben Crystal: Hand-blown, optically pure crystal, polished to a flawless surface. Steuben’s proprietary formula, developed in the early 20th century, is distinguished by its extraordinary clarity and brilliance. Controlled Bubble Inclusions: The fish’s body is decorated with perfectly placed air bubbles, achieved through expert manipulation of molten glass. These bubbles evoke the shimmer of scales and the sparkle of water. Cold-Polished Detailing: Fin edges, mouth, and wave-like base are sharply defined through precise polishing, heightening the sense of motion. 18k Gold Mayfly: The hand-wrought gold insect is finely chased to suggest delicate wings and naturalistic form, providing a striking contrast to the crystal’s transparency. Designer: James Houston (1921–2005) Houston joined Steuben in 1952 and became one of its leading designers, bringing a lyrical naturalism to the company’s repertoire. His works—including Arctic wildlife, fish, and avian studies—are considered icons of mid-20th-century American glass design. The “Trout & Fly” exemplifies Houston’s hallmark blend of simplicity, symbolism, and technical virtuosity. Introduced in 1966 (Steuben design no. 1002-ST). This example bears the engraved Steuben signature at the base. The composition celebrates the vitality of nature and the drama of survival. The trout, emblematic of strength and perseverance, leaps toward a fleeting mayfly—an insect long associated with the fragility and transience of life. Together, they capture a timeless moment of balance in the natural cycle. Steuben crystal animal...

Mid-century Czech cranberry art glass vase by Josef Hospodka for Chřibská glassworks. The vase features a Beautiful pink encased in clear glass, with a...

This mid-century modern green glass hooped vase was designed by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaki in Finland around the 1960s, reflecting the clarity of form and color associated with Scan...

Hand blown Sommerso blue and clear Italian art glass vase on Sterling Silver base. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching and colorful pulled centerpiece vase stands u...

Vibrant, Heavy Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture with Multicolored Millefiori Fish, circa 1980s. A beautifully executed hand-blown Murano glass aquari...

**"Trasparenze" Artistic Glass Vase by Vetrid’Arte, with multicolored decoration** A vibrant and elegant artistic glass vase bearing the original **Trasparenze – Vetrid’Arte** label...

A rare and important French "Japonsime" Emile Galle Ormolu-Mounted Double Carp Fish Pink-Glass vase, circa 1879, retailed by L'Escalier De Cristal, Paris ...

This Murano glass bowl in sommerso and bullicante uranium glass by Galliano Ferro was produced in Italy around the 1960s. The bowl is formed as a compact circular vessel with a softl...

Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful organic shaped bowl, catchall, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Found at an Estate sale i...

**Atelier Beránek Czech Art Glass Vase with Multicolored Abstract Design** A striking, handcrafted art glass vase by **Atelier Beránek**, Czech Republic, still bearing its original ...

A beautiful French enameled glass vase from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1930. Intricately detailed work is by François-Théodore Legras. T...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing green over olive green Italian art glass decorative flower vase. Documented to the designer Antonio da Ros (Italian, 1936-2012) f...

Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" multicolor. Murano artisans perform this service with great care and ...

This exceptional piece is a definitive example of 1930s French Art Deco "Boule" or ball-form glass, a style that perfectly captures the high-energy, avant-garde spirit of the Jazz Age. As designers transitioned away from the soft, flowing curves of the Art Nouveau period, they began to embrace a more disciplined "Machine Age" aesthetic. You can see that shift here in the bold, architectural precision of the vessel. Crafted from thick, high-quality molded glass, the vase consists of softly frosted glass that gives it a sophisticated, satin-matte finish. This specific surface treatment is essential to the design; it catches and diffuses light in a way that creates deep, dramatic shadows and highlights across the intricate relief patterns, making the geometry feel incredibly tactile. The design itself is a sophisticated exploration of cubist-inspired forms. It features a complex, highly dimensional landscape of interlocking motifs, including sharp vertical lines, layered angular squares and rectangles, and perfectly symmetrical stacked circles. This rhythmic pattern covers the entire spherical body, leading up to a classic flared upper lip and resting on a stable, flat base. This silhouette would have served as a striking centerpiece in a stylish Parisian salon during the interwar years and remains just as impactful in a modern interior today. While the vase is unsigned, its specific molded technique and decorative language are strongly attributed to the renowned Vianne glassworks, or Verreries de Vianne...

Tapio Wirkkala Filigrana Vase Edited by Venini Engraved Signature and Date

Stunning set of 3 Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda glass candlesticks. The two smaller candlesticks height is 7''.

VENINI vase RE 515.13 Aquamarine bubble and Bronze color Murano Glass, Signed 2012 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork and also a rare "cleaning kit" Part of t...

Beautiful multicolored art glass vase Soliflor "Jewels" by Villeroy & Boch. Made of polished glass with non-slip satin band. Original brand on the base.

Beautiful blue round Murano style glass budded vase with raised hobnail bubbles. The raised bubbles are reminiscent of flowers that are on the verge of blooming. At the top, the edge...

A vibrant Art Nouveau trumpet vase in Amberina (red shading to amber), c. 1890–1910 with ruffled rim. Hand-worked tool marks and the transitional ombré point to late-Victorian/Art N...

Vase “Ceylan” made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very nice patina. Rare in this color ! height: 24 cm Félix...

Sea foam green 5815 Genie bottle decanter designed in 1958 by Wayne Husted for Blenko. Decanter measures 25" by 8.5" and is signed with the acid ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amethyst purple / pink, blue, in opalescent, Italian art glass decorative ashtray or bowl. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Ba...

Vintage Midcentury Design Period Collection of 13 Royal Blue Glass Vases and Decanters. All are made in the 1960's time period. Made in France, Germany, Belgium, Italy and Scandinavi...

Art Deco Vase "Biskra" made in lime green glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Amazing and very rare color. Height : 2...

A very fine example of the work of the premier glass maker, Louis Comfort Tiffany. In addition to the wonderful lamps his studio produced, he made many beautiful and exotic glass it...

A beautiful vintage blown art glass vase designed by Pavel Juda for Beranek Glassworks of the Czech Republic. A chamber of vibrant yellow glass is encased in clear glass. Lovely tape...

Eye-catching midcentury millefiori flower mosaic hand blown Murano art glass round bowl by Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1950s. This lovely colorful bowl is made with the murrine glass technique. Most of murrines are lined in white but some others are line in blue, green and black. The multi-color small flowers mosaic makes this piece highly decorative for collectors. Use it as rings or jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray. Place it with other Murano glass bowls on a mirrored tray to use it in a vanity table or in a powder room as soap bowl...

Artisan blown glass neon lamp sculpture on black acrylic base by David Grant Maul, 1983. Singed and dated.

Original 1875 EN Welch Gale Drop 5 Dial 6 Hand Complication Calendar Wall Clock This is one of the most amazing clock you can find online, an original Welch Gale No. 2 perpetual calendar clock...

Duck Sculpture in Pink Murano glass with White details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 10 cm x H 25 cm x D 10 cm ( L 3.9" x H 9.8" x D 3.9") We recently came across the untouched inv...

Rare Art Deco Ruba Rombic Jungle Green Glass Decanter by Reuben Haley for Consolidated Glass – Geometric Cubist Design, 1920s-30s This striking Ruba Rombic decanter in vivid Jungle ...

A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...

A fine quality Art Nouveau style art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of open and horizontal patterns with stylized leaves and scrollwork. A great find, handcrafted vase skillfully made using centuries old techniques of art glass works from the world-renowned maker, Loetz. Simply stunning this Art Nouveau glass vase with Alvin Sterling Silver overlay by Loetz would enhance any shelf, table, nightstand or countertop. This is a rare antique Loetz Green Glass...

Mid Century Amberina, Tangerine glass stoppered glass bottle, attributed to Joel Myers, for Blenko circa 1960/70's. This interesting bottle features an unusually formed, yellow to or...

Pierrot Under the Moon Sculpture, France, circa 1900 A rare and poetic French Art Nouveau sculpture depicting Pierrot seated beneath a crescent moon, playing his mandolin in a dream...

Rare 1930s Brazilian Art Deco Butterfly Wing Cocktail Tray – Reverse Glass Painted Rio de Janeiro Landscape with Parrots & Marquetry Frame This str...

Vase "Formose" made in cased opalescent glass with green patina created by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Great opalescence and patina ! Height: 17...

In the 1930's Smiths Sectric produced a range of high end electric clocks with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. This handsome chap is a surviving example, in a gorgeous coral blue...

Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we a...

'Serene Duo' is a unique cast glass sculpture by the Danish artist, Monette Larsen. The artwork comprises of two seperate components that sit alongside each other: Smaller component...

For your consideration is this super stylish Art Deco Wood and Glass Ferranti Synchronous Mantle Clock With Working Original Movement, dating to 1938. A rare example of it's type, t...

Perfume Bottle "L'Air du Temps" realized by Marc Lalique Factury for Nina Ricci in 1951. Excellent condition.

The vase " Kontur " designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta is a striking example of Swedish glass artistery. Created in the mid -20th Century. This case showcases Lindstrands innov...

Joseph Simon (Belgian, 1874-1960) for Val St. Lambert "Ulysses" Vase, circa 1930, cobalt blue overlay glass. 10.75" H x 7.75" Diameter. Provenance: James Robinson, Inc, New York. ...

This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in Murano, Italy.. The shape is a free form. Transparent yellow and Green Color.

This vintage brass reticulated shade features intricate openwork, casting elegant patterns when lit. With a warm patina and sturdy metal frame, it’s perfect as a lampshade, candle co...

A remarkable large hand-blown Murano glass bowl crafted in a rich emerald green hue, featuring the refined bullicante technique—an intricate process in which controlled air bubbles a...

Set of 3 murano summerso pink glass bowls , 1970s Dimensions: 18,5cm 16,5cm 7,5cm Height 15,5cm Width , 13cm Depht , 6cm Height 15,5cm Width , 13,cm ...

Mid-Century Modern Murano glass decorative glass bowls collection. Price is per item please check the ones available below. Dimensions: Red bowl diameter 6'' height 2 25'' Sold Wh...

Vase "Poissons" made in cased opalescent glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1921. Engraved signature on bottom and molded around the base. Perfect condition. Magnificent opa...

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian "Rostri" or "Rostrato" vase designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 1940. Hand-blown in lightly smok...

Mid-Century Oball Murano Glass Fish Sculpture w/Original Label, Italy. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** The sculpture stil...

A pair of c1950 brass candle sconces by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. These candle sconces exhibit Parzinger's unique talent of mixing classical with the modern. Parzing...

This Murano glass vase is a refined expression of light, color, and exceptional craftsmanship. Its sculptural surface is articulated with vibrant, jewel-like glass spheres that creat...