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Material: Murano Glass
Mid-Century Italian Tortoiseshell Art Glass Vase, “White Cristal” Hand-Blown
Located in Toronto, CA
A striking example of mid-century Italian art glass, this tall hand-blown vase features a rich tortoiseshell pattern in deep espresso and amber tones over a warm, buttery yellow base...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Blue Multi-Color Millefiori Flowers Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over white, with flowers inner core Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. The piece is atributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Barovier Toso Murano Red Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowls
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price per item (3 different colors available). Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowls. Documented to designer Erco...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Salviati Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. They are documented to the Salviati Company. I have opened s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown green, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company. The colo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Fratelli Toso Red Pink White Flower Murrine Italian Art Glass Ewer Cruet
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown white flower Millefiori Murrina with on red / dark pink Italian art glass mosaic ewer, cruet. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The flower...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Fratelli Toso Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown black / brown and light green ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-blown murano glass vase from Gordiola, Spain, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Handcrafted glass vase from the 50s, produced in Mallorca by the Gordiola glass brand. Blown and handmade, with reddish and white colors swirling throug...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1920s Fratelli Toso Vase Carnivale with Polychrome Murrina and Aventurine
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important vase of serie Carnivale by Fratelli Toso, 1920-1930 with polychrome murrina and aventurine with applied handles. Transparent blue tone In excellent condition free from bre...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, white and copper aventurine twisted Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Italian Alexandrite and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this larg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Barovier Toso Italian Art Glass Flower Vase White Opalescent Gold Flecks
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Tos...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Monumental Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. Murano 'Murrine Incatenate' Glass Vase
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional hand-blown glass vase with silver foil inclusions and large murrines, by Anzolo Fuga for A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Italy, 1950s. These Murrine Incatanate pieces a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Murrine

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...
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rare „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier. 1924
Located in Zurich, CH
Rare and Important „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier. A masterpiece of murrine technique, featuring intricate flower patterns that captivate collectors....
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and impressive modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Art Deco Blue Gold Design Italian Art Glass Vase by Stefano Mattiello
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade blue Murano glass vase with 24-karat gold decorations and inner bubbles. Work performed by Murano artisan Stefano Mattiello. Vase signed with cold engraving by artist. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Sculptural Seashell Dishes, Salts
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful set of three vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green Italian art glass sculptural seashell ring dishes / master salt set. Documented to designer Ar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

New Dark Green Murano Glass Battuto Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 11” tall with the stopper on and 8.5” diameter. Heavy, dark bottle green glass has cut and polished sur...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of five Venetian Murano green colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century. Measurements are circa: Large jar - 15.7cm tall by 10cm wide Medium jar - 12.5cm tall by 10cm wide Small jar - 9.5cm tall by 10cm wide. Rare set of jars...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Faceted Sommerso Murano by Alessandro Mandruzzato- Red and Yellow Vessel
Located in Pasadena, CA
A small diamond shaped red and yellow Murano glass 'Sommerso' vase by the glassmaking maestro Luigi Mandruzzato. Handcrafted in the 1970s in Italy, utilizing the revered 'Sommerso' t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Seguso Murano Clear with Black Accents Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear crystal with black accents Italian art glass horned baby owl bird figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similar on...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Italian Murano Bowl in Amber and Gold 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Italian Murano glass bowl in amber with gold rifiniture, in very excellent original condition, circa 1960s. The bowl measures: 4.72 inch high, by 10.63 inches diameter.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box
Located in North Miami, FL
An Italian 1950's cobalt blue Murano glass hinged box with simple and elegant rectangular design and decorated metal edge detail by Giovanni Cenedese, Murano Italy.
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Modernist Teal Blue and White Cased Glass Asymmetrical Bowl
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Biomorphic bowl with asymmetrically folded side features a combination of teal blue and white colors. The white glass is encased in teal blue glass in sommerso technique, with some ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Sommerso

Mid Century Modern Murano Aventurine Apple Bowl, Pink Cranberry Sommerso
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Murano Aventurine Apple Bowl, Pink Cranberry Sommerso Beautiful vintage Murano cranberry, clear and aventurine (gold flecked) Sommerso a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Dino Martens AVEM Murano Glass Bowl Dish Centerpeice Multicolor Latticino Canes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This stunning Murano Venetian decorative bowl from Italy, dating to circa 1950, is crafted in the bold, expressive style of Dino Martens and AVEM. Featuring intricate latticino and z...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Dark Amethyst Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Seashell Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative shell vide-poche bowl. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. Published ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto" Red and Transparent Venini, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto", red and transparent, Venini, 1960s. This Handkerchief is a timeless piece of Murano glass design. Attributed to Venini, it was entirely handc...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Horse Head Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking sculptural work by Venetian master Giuman, this large Murano glass horse head showcases the artist’s exceptional ability to capture ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Amber-Gold submerged vase Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950.
Located in Palermo, IT
A mix of emotions in looking at these colors that bring a 1950s sculpture vase to life. Hand-knotted worked in the periods of the great glass masters of Murano. Available with worldw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large 25cm Grey Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli Attributed, Italy 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fla...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Black W/ Vermillion Detailing Murano Battuto Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Vase in Black W/ Vermillion Detailing originates from Italy, Circa 1980. Featuring...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Vintage Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opaline purple, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl / vide poche. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. Profusely covered ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Black with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Pulegoso technique box, meticulously crafted in Murano and signed for MOGUL. This box, available in both large and giant sizes, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Chrome

Krosno Poland Vintage Green Art Glass Bud Vase or Candle Holder
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 ...
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Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Seguso Ferro Murano Blue White Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown rich sapphire blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. Documented to the Artistica Soffiera Vetreria - Barovier Segus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass "Multi-Color" 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Glass Vase Silver Flecks Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Shimmering glass vase by Archimede Seguso, mouth-blown in Murano in the 1970s. Black glass with silver flecks, beautiful hand-shaped piece. Remains the original manufacturers sti...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Candle Holders by Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s large pair of Italian clear Murano glass by Archimede Seguso. Both candle holders are signed ‘Archimede Seguso Murano’(see detail phot...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rare Large Art Glass Scalloped Vintage Cobalt Blue Seguso Vase Murano, Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare large Art Glass scalloped vase in cobalt blue signed Archimede Seguso Murano Italy Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftsmans...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Cobalt Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on clear pedestal sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seg...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings captures the allure of old-world Venetian artistry reimagined through a lens of bold, contemporary refinement. Rich eme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Murano Red Black White Italian Art Glass Male Female Decoy Duck Bird Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large, and elegant vintage Murano hand blown red and black Italian art glass duck birds sculptures. The male and female pair have white collars on the necks. One looks back and another forward. They have alternating color patterns to each other. The shapes of the ducks are those often seen on duck decoys created by wood carving artists. Would be a great pair for the duck / mallard decoy...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Licio Zanetti Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Swan
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mouth-blown Murano glass swan, work of the Murano artist Licio Zanetti, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Art Glass Bowl After Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inject a splash of Venetian vibrancy into your décor with this captivating vintage Italian art glass bowl. Evoking the spirited craftsmanship of the mid-century Murano tradition, thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ballet Slipper Shoe
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks Italian art glass ballet slipper. The delicate shoe has a soft quilted pattern, with white rim and flower d...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details is a masterpiece of Venetian artistry, embodying the pinnacle of design and luxury. Its tall, robust f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 17, Signed 2014 Sottsass
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Oman Murano Glass Numbered edition 17, Signed 2014 and designed by Ettore Sottsass with original box and certificate. This geometric vase, designed by Ettore Sottsass in...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano polychrome blown glass vase, Submerged series by Franco SCHIAVON.
Located in Torino, IT
Blown glass vase murano polychrome, submerged series by Franco SCHIAVON. ORIGIN Murano PERIOD XX sec. MARK Franco SCHIAVON MATERIALS Polychrome Mur...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

'Cinese' Venini Art Glass Murano Vase from Italy circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A 'Cinese' Italian Art Glass Murano vase with lid designed by by Venini & Co. from Italy circa 1960. Both the vase and lid are made of cased glass, clear and opaque red. Marked: veni...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Deco Glass Dish Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso ruby red, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative personal ashtray / bowl. Documented to designer to Flavio Poli for Seguso ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Bear Artglass Sculpture Designed by Livio Seguso, circa 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Bear Artglass sculpture Designed by Livio Seguso, circa 1970s A stylized sculpture of a bear in solid smoke grey glass. It is hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. Desig...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier (attributed) Murano Glass Tortoise Figurine Italy, circa 1930s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Fascinating, almost antique, piece of Venetian Murano glass attributed to Ercole Barovier, circa 1930s/1940s. This rather unusual looking turtle or tortoise sculpture, similar to the...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1970's Da Ros for Cenedese 'Attr.' Clear & Green Murano Bubble Glass Paperweight
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, Mid-Century Modern vintage water drop shaped paperweight with singular trapped air bubble inclusion within the green/blue/turquoise clear (slightly tinted) glass. Very unusual ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

2, 1 kg Pink-Purple Murano Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purple ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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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