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Material: Murano Glass
Battuto Nido D’Ape Amber Vase Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Murano, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Budapest, HU
Features a honeycomb pattern incised entirely by hand.
Category
1940s European Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Anzolo Fuga for AVeM, Italy, 1960s
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano glass vase attributed to Venice glass artist Anzolo Fuga for A.Ve.M. Handcrafted in the Murano island near Venice, Italy, circa the 1950s.
It is spectacular in the hand - the...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Ferro Toso Barovier White Gold Flecks Italian Art Deco Glass Flower Vases
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, matching antique Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass double handles flower vases. Documented to the Ferro Toso Barovier Vetreria Artistiche ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Bright Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Scalloped Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass scrapped rim bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company. Created with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Blue Rim Gold Flecks Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed decorative seashell shape bowl / sculpture. Attributed to the Barovier and Toso company. The bowl ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass by Fratelli Toso Millefiori vase Multicoloured
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite grandeur of a decorative vase, a true masterpiece, born from the artistic glassblowing tradition of Murano. This magnificent creation is adorned with a handcraft...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Orange White Opalescent Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange and white opal Italian art glass seashell / horn of plenty bowl. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso Company. The bowl has a scroll de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
1.7kg Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Crafted Green Murano Glass Dot Vase 2024
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary piece uses applied glass "buttons" infused with gold inclusions to add texture and dimension to the vibrant green glass surface. The shimmering inclusions create additional layers of depth and dimension within each button, further enhancing the beauty of this vase.
The Dot vase...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Venetian, Bowl, Blown Murano Glass, Light-Green, Signed Cenedese, 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant, Italian Venetian, Bowl, Blown Murano Glass, Light-Green, Signed Cenedese, 1970s.
This bowl is a unique portrait, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano Glass, in the Venetian Murano island.
It is a massive bowl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino"
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino"
Category
1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Black, Goldm White Murano Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Murano glass vessel featuring 22kt gold glass and white glass center.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Bowl in Rose is a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship, embodying both modern elegance and time-honored glassmaking tradition. This exquisite piece, created...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Vase in Blue Murano Glass with Gold Inclusions and Clear Side Fins
By Barovier
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1950s blue Murano glass vase has a flared body with contrasting decorative side fins and is attributed to Barovier. Base and sides are made of clear glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Venetian Mouth Blown Gold Flecks Infused Design Decorated Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite 20th century Venetian Italian mouth-blown and hand-crafted decorative vase. This stunning piece features a captivating geometric shape, showcasing the remark...
Category
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray with Swirls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing murano handblown glass bowl or ashtray with gold flecks and optic swirls in pink and blue. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1950s
The iridescent effect of the gold aventu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Archimede Seguso. Vase, Modell 'Carnaval', 1980
Located in Zurich, CH
Archimede Seguso. Vase, Modell 'Carnaval', 1980
Vase, model 'Carnaval', design circa 1980.
Yellow, blue and black glass.
Bottom with incised signature: 'Archimede Seguso Murano'.
Hi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano sommerso Bowl, Italy 1970s
This vintage Murano sommerso bowl from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship and des...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Somerso 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this biomorphic Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme.
Still in love...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Big and Heavy Murano Bowl in Deep Blue and Mint Green "Sommerso" Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Sommerso Glass Shell Bowl Cenedese Vetri, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl set of 2
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the bowl)
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian manufacture vase for orange flower holder decoration 20th century
By Loetz Glass
Located in Palermo, IT
In otherwise good condition
From a private collection.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano glass fruit bowl, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Murano glass fruit bowl, Made in Italy, 1960s.
Stunning mouth-blown black-colored centerpiece/fruit holder handcrafted by master glassmakers. The bowl certification mark is present....
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier&Toso Murano glass "rostrato" green vase circa 1938.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and special Ercole Barovier for Barovier&Toso circa 1938 green "rostrato" Murano glass vase.
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Red Orange Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Vanity Jar Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange and bubbles Italian art glass lidded vanity dresser jar. The piece has a ribbed body, with large clear lid and spike topper. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black W/24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a vo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Item of Cherries by Martinuzzi for Venini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
These cherries are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
This item might show slight traces of use since it's vintage as a chip on the top t...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Art Glass Bowl 'Diamante' by Paolo Venini, Murano 1930s
A rare Venini art glass bowl of the 'Diamante' series. Heavy transparent glass with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano "Frozen" vase in light amaretto is a true masterpiece. The rich, russet hue radiates warmth and sophistication, creating a striking contrast with the frosted, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Italian Red Scavo Vintage Murano Glass Bowl c. 1980s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large and rare signed red and clear 'Scavo' rhombus shaped glass bowl, centrepiece or vide-poche designed by Antonio Da Ros (1936-2012) for Cenede...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Orange White Fins Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 9 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" long x 3 3/8" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery.
Literature:
Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided.
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Grey Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the sculptural elegance of desert flora, this hand-blown Murano Cactus Vase in grey is a refined expression of organic form and contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Large Cranberry Red Bowl with 24-Karat and Hand-Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous large cranberry red bowl with 24-karat and hand-painted Capodimonte decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mario Pinzoni for Seguso Sommerso Bowl Murano ca. 1969
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Mario Pinzoni for Seguso Sommerso Bowl Murano ca. 1969
A very heavy sommerso glass bowl manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Mario Pinzon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Signed Pair of Mid-Century Modern Amber Murano Glass Snack Bowls 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful pair of vintage midcentury Italian Murano glass ashtrays, bowls or dishes signed, Cenedese, circa 1960. Beautifully understated and elegantly simple translucent amber and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Cartier Signed Murano Clear Ribbed Surface Italian Art Glass Shell Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear Italian art glass ribbed decorative seashell shape centerpiece bowl. The design is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and this...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s.
This is an outstanding Italian design vase, characterized by a harmoni...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Krosno Poland Vintage Green Art Glass Bud Vase or Candle Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Krosno Poland vintage green glass bud vase or candle holder with its beautiful shape will easily catch your eye, making it the perfect addition to ...
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vintage Frame in the style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass photo frame with brass detailing attributed to Venini. This vintage piece has a ribbon of blue glass fused within the clear glass in the sommerso technique. The frame ha...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Signed Cenedese Pair of Midcentury 1970 Italian Black & Clear Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese signed pair of large and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano round, circular glass vases or oversized tealight / candle holders, circa 1965-19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Smoky Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 4 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and smoky Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures:...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Paperweight in Murano glass in the style of Barbini, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
I propose an object for your home that will make you think of being at the seaside.
The great artisan skills of the Murano glass masters have made it possible for you to hold a piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass vase, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
"Torchon" Murano Art Glass Mirror, Signed Barovier-Toso Murano, 1950s
Located in Brescia, IT
"Torchon" clear glass and brass details
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
70's Murano glass boat sculpture by Berlini
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass boat sculpture from the 70s by Berlini. There is something magical about blown glass, especially when it takes shape from the hands of a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase set of 2
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass vases set wa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Empoli 'Florence, Italy' Large Optical Glass on Foot Cobalt Blue
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Made by the Italian craftsmen of Empoli, Florence
The carefully crafted Optical details
The large, usable vase provides a solid form suitable for a few tall flowers...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Emerald Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in emerald green exudes timeless elegance, blending frosted and clear glass into a harmonious masterpiece. Its gently ribbed texture creates a dyna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of 'new old stock' Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass a...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Ashtray/Bowl with Gold Polveri - Barbini or Toso CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Ashtray/Bowl with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso suspected. CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
Good vintage condition mid-century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Amber Clear Three Molato Murano Glass Vases 1992
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Three Murano blown glass vases Molato (engraved), color clear and amber inside.
To perform this work we need two different processes: the first, to model the hot vase giving form an...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barbini Murano Black Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Folded Rim Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black over persimmon orange and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. It has a thick folded over ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand-Blown Murano Dish with 24-Karat Gold Flecks and Bullicante Detailing
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown Murano dish embodies timeless Italian craftsmanship, showcasing a delicate fusion of artistry and opulence. Crafted from crystal-clear Murano glass, the pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Italian Alexandrite and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso techniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Green and Yellow Murano Glass Sea Shell Bowl by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green and yellow sommerso murano glass bowl designed and manufactured in Italy by Seguso in the Seventies. Item it's in perfect condition and it can be used also as an ashtray. Sommerso Murano glass is a technique of creating layered and colored glass objects, The process of creating sommerso Murano glass involves heating and melting together layers of different colored glass, usually with a clear layer on top. The glass is then blown, shaped, and finished by skilled artisans to create a variety of objects such as vases, bowls, sculptures, and figurines. This Bowl by Seguso is a beautiful and unique piece of vintage glassware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and twisted pink ribbons Italian art glass footed bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa 1956. The bowl has a scall...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Tall Green 'A Scavo' Murano Glass Fluted Vase Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall fluted green 'a Scavo' glass vase or candlestick holder attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy. Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftmanship with the use of t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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.
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