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Material: Murano Glass
Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian Red Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the vessel's elegant form and dark red color (colour).
We have a full range of Murano glass from Cenedes...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Cenedese 'a Scavo' Red, Yellow & Black Italian Murano Glass Vase 1989
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning Italian signed Cenedese Murano art glass vase or vessel with a wonderful modernist form made by Gino Cenedese e Figlio. An absolutely mesmerising piece of midcentury Venetian glass featuring a stunning range of glass masterwork techniques including the 'A Scavo' technique to give the piece the look and feel of excavated ancient Roman glass and also applied 'pinstripe' ribbons of colourful...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986.
The vases are made of hand...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in bright red attributed to Ermanno Nason for Cenedese of Murano, Italy.
This can be used as a bowl, dish, vide-poche, ashtr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Da Ros Cenedese Italian Yellow & Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Candlestick Holder
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare Antonio da Ros for Cenedese vintage Italian yellow uranium Murano glass candlestick stand, holder or Candelabra made circa 1960s with a blue central sphere and blue sommerso top...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Gino Cenedese Murano Blue Art Glass Stripped Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large and complex signed GINO CENEDESE, Limited 66/200 12.5" H x 7.5 W
The sides of the large vase with thick vertical stripes, through which run
numerous thin horizontal stripes, circa 1970s
The underside etched: Gino Cenedese Murano...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Handcrafted Floriform Blue and Clear Cased Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted controlled bubble floriform clear cased art glass vase or votive or paperweight.
Beautiful Bohemian blue blown glass small vase or candle holder made in heavy thick art glass in a ruffled tulip shape.
This large votive or vase has a beautiful blend of blues with a clear glass outer and bottom.
Decorative art glass hand blown with controlled bubble paperweight...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Glass Vases, VeArt Cobalto Aquamarine Fading, Paolo Venini Design
By VeArt, Paolo Venini
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Enchanting set of vases from VeArt.
VeArt was a sister company of Venini set on the mainland, working from the middle of the 60ies to the early 90s. Shared the same designers of Ven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vase in Clear and Gray Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Murano vase in clear and gray mouth blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s.
Measures: 5 x 5 cm. Height 20cm.
With its original label
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Barbini Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ring Dish Bowl Holder Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange, with gold flecks Italian art glass small bowl and holder set. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The dish / as...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Movimento dell'Acqua di Mr. Giacomo vase"by Yoichi Ohira
By Anfora, Yoichi Ohira
Located in Zurich, CH
Movimento dell'Acqua di Mr. Giacomo vase"by Yoichi Ohira
A unique 'Colata di Lava' vase, 2002
executed by Maestro Andrea Zilio and Maestro Giacomo Barbini, hand-blown glass murrine...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Orange Ombre Fade Gold Italian Art Glass Horse Head Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, extra large, vintage Murano hand blown orange to white and gold flecks Italian art glass horse head / knight chess piece sculpture. Attributed to Master glass artist and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Toso Mid-Century Modern Blue Molato Murano Glass Jewelry Box, 1982
Located in Murano, Venezia
These boxes are a beautiful invention of the master glassmaker Toso Murano who designed them in 1982.
They can be used as jewelry boxes, and they are beautiful thanks to the reflec...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Murano Toni Zuccheri Giada Italian Art Glass Coral Red Perfume Bottle
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and very rare, vintage Murano hand blown coral red with copper filaments Italian art glass perfume / cologne bottle. Documented to designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Giulio Radi A.Ve.M. Mauve Stripe Silver Leaf Black Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare Murano hand blown mauve stripe over black and silver leaf Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.). C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
1940 Murano Glass Bottle with Glass Bubbles Italian Design Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1940 Murano glass bottle with glass bubbles Italian design Barovier.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano 50s White Blue Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and blue ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. The vase has a ribbon of glittery co...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase Buri in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our exceptional Hand-Blown Murano Vase, a luxurious masterpiece that combines traditional craftsmanship with opulent design. This vase boasts a strikingly thick glass con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Scavo Murano Glass and Bronze Vase by Silvia Buscaroli for Seguso
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Silvia Buscaroli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Italian Scavo Murano glass vase with decorative patinated bronze handles.
Part of the Trozzelli designed by Silvia Buscaroli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte.
Measurements: 17.5” high...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Murano glass bottles, set of 2
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant pair of Murano glass bottles.
Each bottle has a label indicating "Made in Italy, Murano"
In the style of Franco Moretti's work.
Unsigned
The stoppers have production rings re...
Category
1970s Italian Romantic Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Square Solid Murano Glass Vase Interior Green Yellow Red Colors, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small square solid Murano glass vase interior green yellow red colors.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Huge Green Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge green colored (coloured) vintage Italian Murano glass candlestick holder by Cenedese. Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning bright ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Striped Vase in blown Murano Glass Green Orange and light blue, 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Striped Vase in blown Murano Glass Green Orange and light blue, 1990s Italy.
This is a unique striped vase, with double colored sides, and stripes inside the blown technical. Half si...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, 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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Dona Murano Glass Vase Bowl in Blue with Green Orange Red Murrine
By Davide Dona
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary Work of Art in blown Murano glass by Davide Dona', this is a bowl/centerpiece really difficult to achieve for its grand blown size and for the decoration, with beautiful colored murrine, green, orange, red, yellow, in the blue body overlaid in clear glass. The strokes...
Category
2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia Frosted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is a contemporary masterpiece that seamlessly blends modern design with timeless elegance and with its clean lines and frosted finish, exudes a sense of refined sophisticat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Fish Sculpture by Sergio Costantini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Sergio Costantini for Vetro Artistico Murano with brown, red, amber, yellow and blue tones.
Made in Italy, 20th century (Includes sticker and signatur...
Category
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Deco Italian Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Case Mandruzzato Style
Located in Miami, FL
Cased beveled Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Box, Keepsake attributed to Alessandro Mandruzzato.
Art Deco Style made in Italy, circa 1950.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Empoli Vase on Foot Italian Craftsmen schip of Florence Murano
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Made by the Italian craftsmen of Empoli, Florence
The carefully crafted details
Vase provides a solid pitcher form suitable for a few tall flowers and...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Murano Glass Bull Sculpture Statue Somerso Glass Art
Located in Poperinge, BE
Mid Century Murano Bull, Italian Somerso glass art, clear Murano glass with gold flakes and a central blood red and cobalt blue accent, circa mid 20th cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Exquisite Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Tulip Floor Vase Monumentally Tall
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of Organic mid-century modern artistry - a monumental tulip shaped glass floor vase from 1960s Murano, Italy. Standing at an impressive height of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase Sfumato, Cirillo Maschio, Attributed Aquamarine with Morisa Murano, 1920s
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase shows many features that are on the Marinuzzi Zecchin vessel production. It's costolato sfumato with typical hansw handles and the curl at the upper end.
Has the costolato...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Unusual Postmodern Figurative "Pants" Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual, playful art glass vase was created in shape of lower body with pants in mottled blue with dark red stripes descending down on light blue shoes...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Sculptural Bowl in Rose Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handblown Murano Burri Bowl in Rose Gold is a one-of-a-kind work of art, designed to embody luxury and exceptional craftsmanship. Every curve and texture of this bowl has been m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
Carlo Scarpa for Venini
“Pennellate” vase 1942
While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and beautifully formed Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box W/Grey Bullicante Detailing and Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This box is rect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Glass Vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Vistosi
Located in Milan, Italy
Rarely seen freeform glass vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and manufactured by Vetrerie Vistosi, 1972. Very heavy transparent glass.
This model was exhibited at the XXXVI Biennal...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Ellisse Vase in Blue and White by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Created as the evolution of the Ogiva vase, Ellisse is an object that, thanks to its complex working while hot, achieves the perfect balance between its chromatic components, arousin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s.
Entirely handmade in the 1980s, this pair of cone vases is an artwork by...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Blue Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue satin surface and cut murrines Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Ermanno Toso, for Fratelli Toso. Created in the "...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Paolo Venini, vase from 'Dama' series, ca. 1950
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
Paolo Venini (1895-1959), a rare vase from 'Dama' series, ca. 1950
hand-blown glass murrine
signed with three-line acid stamp 'venini murano ITALIA'
Excellent condition
LITERATURE:...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s
A large murrine glass vase designed by Ermanno Toso and manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano aro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Glass Vase Textured Sides, Italian Vintage, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning Murano glass vase by Mandruzzato. Hand-produced in Venice circa the 1970s.
Measurements:
Height: 22.50cm (8.85 in.)
Width: 13cm (5.10 in.)
Depth:: 6cm (2.35 in)
This va...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
Red white and blue, a glass sculpture by Pietro and Riccardo Ferro, Murano, 2020
By P&R Ferro
Located in Aachen, DE
Red, white and blue, a glass sculpture by Pietro and Riccardo Ferro made on the island of Murano in 2020. Starting out early in their family business "La Moleria" with their father P...
Category
2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an original "Vetr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Clear Murano Glass Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A clear Murano glass box with gilt metal fitting. In very good vintage condition. A great addition to a book shelf or a dressing table.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Paperweight by A. Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
This fantastic spherical paperweight is made of hand-blown Murano glass and features air bubbles trapped within. A rare piece, it was designed for a special occasion in Italy during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Postmodern Yellow Opaline Hand Blown Glass Jug with Murrines and Silver Flakes
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
It is made in yellow opaline handblown glass with murrines and silver flakes in two different shades.
This jug features a ribbed handle.
It is a vintage item, ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Monumental Art Glass Vase by Licio Zanetti, Murano, circa 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Monumental Art Glass Vase by Licio Zanetti, Murano, circa 1970s
A large art glass vase handmade by glass master Licio Zanetti, circa 1970s f...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Purple White Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark purple, white and copper flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl has a scalloped rim, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Italian art glass fish sculpture / paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the Fornasa De Murano A L...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass
Large Soffiato Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for MVM Cappellin, Murano 1925
Located in London, GB
Very large Soffiato vase model 5013. Soffiato glass was created with the technique of thinly blown, transparent, one colored glass translated closely to ...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Cardinal Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- during the latter half of...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano Red White Ribbons Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Candle Holders
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and red-orange Filigrana ribbons, gold flecks, Italian art glass footed candlesticks. Attributed to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Calice in vetro soffiato policromo di Murano "LEI", design CENEDESE
By Cenedese
Located in Torino, IT
Calice in vetro soffiato
policromo di Murano
"LEI"
design Cenedese.
ORIGINE
Italia
PERIODO
Anni 50
MARCA
CENEDESE vetri.
Murano
MODELLO
Lei
MATERIALI
Vetro soffiato policromo
D...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sommerso Brown & Amber Vintage Murano Glass
By Mandruzzato
Located in London, GB
This vintage Sommerso Mandruzzato Murano glass vase adds an elegant decorative element to any space. Known for its exceptional craftsmans...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens (1894-1970), a rare 'Icantesimo' vase, 1954
Located in Zurich, CH
Dino Martens (1894-1970), a rare 'Icantesimo' vase, 1954
carved and internally decorated glass
execeuted by Aureliano Toso, Murano, Italy
34 cm (height)
LITERATURE
this and similar...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Murano Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Norwalk, CT
Very large shallow elliptical centerpiece bowl or platter, with Murano Sommerso technique, apparently unsigned.
Category
Late 20th Century Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
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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