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Material: Murano Glass
Large Pair of Murano Glass Cockatiels or Parrots Attributed To Barovier & Toso
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots Attributed To Barovier & Toso. This lovely pair of Murano glass cockatiels, parrots or birds were executed in several colors with int...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare and Exquisite Decorative Bowl by Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with this rare and exquisite decorative bowl by Fontana Arte, dating back to the 1960s. Radiating with timeless allure, this piece seamles...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Gorgeous Large Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing some multicolored fishes, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, orange and clear. A beautifu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Modernist Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Smoked Amber originates from Italy during the 21st Century. It features a minimal rounded form with slight tapering at a great...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Opaline Ribbed Murano Glass Bowl, Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Opaline Ribbed Murano Glass Bowl, Archimede Seguso (assumed) Archimede Seguso is suspected as the creator/designer though we aren't certain. This large bowl is in nice vintage condit...
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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, Opaline Glass

Miniature Murano Glass Vase with Bullicante, Gold Leaf, 1980s, Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A miniature Murano glass vase in vivid emerald green, attributed to Archimede Seguso and crafted in Italy circa 1980s. This small Italian art glass vase exemplifies the technical fin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Italian Murano Vetri 1970 Pink Opal Shell Glass Bowl Signed
Located in København, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl, which is mouth-blown in pink opal glass. The clam has two bases and can either stand upright or tip on its side. Comes with o...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Livio Seguso Murano Sommerso Uranium Apple Gray Bird Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium green apple with gray bird Italian art glass sculpture. Documented to designer Livio Seguso, with original label s...
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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, Uranium Glass

Midcentury Toso Murano Copper Flecks Green & White Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spectacular Murano art glass flower bowl with copper or gold aventurine flecks. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. Flower shaped hand blown glass bowl or ashtray in mint gree...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Copper

Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl / Ashtray, Italy, 1970s.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Livio Seguso, Heavy Murano Glass Bowl, Rainbow Design and Glass Orb, 80s Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Exceptional historical piece. It has the rainbow patter. A sequence of canes that Livio loved to place in sculptures where the play with the lens effect of the other clear massiccio ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Ribbed Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing hand blown Cordonato D' Oro Bullicante soft green Murano glass ribbed bowl / ashtray. Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1930s This striking decorative bowl is heavi...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

20th Century Barovier & Toso Picture Frame Torchon in Murano Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Wonderful timeless Picture Frame designed around '50s by the manufacturer Barovier & Toso. The item has the very peculiar frame worked in Murano Glass in the style of "Torchon". The ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Free-Form Glass Trinket Catchall Dish by Tapio Wirkkala for Littala 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Free-Form Glass Trinket Dish / Catchall Dish, by Tapio Wirkkala for Littala 1970s This free-form decorative trinket was designed by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Littala Editi...
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Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Large 4.1kg 32cm Murano "Chambord" Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano vase element "CHAMBORD" Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vase element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy by FRATELLI...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Item e7111 A rare example of the 'Tessuto' series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thin v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Corroded Glass Bottle Cobalt Blue Mid-century Italian Design Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano corroded glass bottle cobalt blue midcentury Italian Design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s. A very large Murano sommerso art glass bowl. Designed by Flavio Poli or Mario ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, 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...
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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, Opaline Glass

Seguso Corroded Cobalt Blue Vase in the Shape of a Bottle, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso corroded cobalt blue vase in the shape of a bottle, 1960s.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Beautiful Clear Twisted Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame by Barovier E Toso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Murano art glass photo frame by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, circa 1950 or older. Made of clear glass with bronze brass liner and easel. Original wooden back and photo...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Murano Glass Dish Barbini Attributed, Design 1980
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano glass dish Barbini attributed design 1980, inside colorful colored murrine as you see an abstract picture.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass pitcher / vase. Documented to the Fratell...
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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

Paolo Venini Signed Murano Sommerso Blue Inciso Technique Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso navy blue Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Paolo Venini for the Venini Company, circa 1950s. It is fully signed with the "Ve...
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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

Unique Murano Glass Vase with floating Murrine Mosaic in Blue and Red
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid vase with circular handmade murrinas blue and red. The Murriina is made by casing clear, cobalt, red, Cobalt and Red. The extraordinary effect is that the outer casing of cl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

A 1950s Murano turquoise opaline and gilt metal, hinged box by Gino Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Murano turquoise opaline and gilt metal, hinged box by Cenedese
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Metal

1960s Astonishing Beige Vase by Michielotto. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing beige vase by Michielotto. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition Dimension: diam 7,48 x 11,81 H inches diam 19 cm x 30 H cm Michielotto Murano Glass ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,11" diameter x 3,14" H inches cm 13 x cm 8 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning and angular square shaped, hand-blown Murano glass box is a treasure to behold. Handcrafted on the historic island of Murano, this box exemplifies the artistry and skil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Fazzoletto Opalino', by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s A Fazzoletto vase in opaline and rose glass with clear glass overlay. It was manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venice a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Studded Vase Frosted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is a sophisticated masterpiece of Murano glass artistry. Handcrafted in Italy, this vase features a unique opal cloudy glass base, with eye-catching clear glass skillfully ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a jewel-like objet d’art, designed to captivate with its opulent radiance and modern silhouette. Crafted in Italy by master g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Murano Glass ashtray or bowl by Flavio Poli - Faceted Murano Glass This is a beautiful Murano glass ashtray or decorative bowl. It is made according to the technique of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf & Bullicante, Barovier & Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Leaf and Bullicante, Barovier and Toso assumed. Barovier and Toso created these as ash trays originally, but now that not so many people s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Mouth Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass double spout flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and created in the "Pulve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Barovier Toso Murano Jade Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Candlestick
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown jade green with gold flecks Italian art glass double hands candlestick or candelabra. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Alessandro Pianon ' Pulcini ' Murano Bird Sculpture
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso 'A Grosse Costolature' Bowl 1942 A large shell shaped 'A Grosse Costolature' bowl in heavy iridescent Murano glass. Designed by Ercole Barovier an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. This paperweights are often ...
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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

Galliano Ferro Murano Blue Clear Bullicante Art Glass Geode Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cool Murano Sommerso art glass bowl in blue and clear glass with air bubbles. Galliano Ferro, Italy, 1950-1960s This beautiful hand blown glass bowl has a decorative design with hu...
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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

Orange, White, and Clear Art Glass Vase in Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural vase is decorated with swirling lines of white and transparent orange fused glass, circling the bowl upwards towards the rim and guiding the eye along the curves ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Vintage Blue Opal White Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The cute bird 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, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Parrot sculpture Murano glass, pink and gold leaf, vintage Formia Venice Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Parrot sculpture in Murano glass, pink with crystal details and gold leaf, Italy Dimensions: L 17 cm x H 37 cm x D 17 cm ( L 6.6" x H 14.5" x D 6.6") We recently came across the un...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the luxurious allure of this exquisite Murano glass vase, a testament to the masterful craftsmanship and rich heritage of Venetian artistry. Handcrafted by skilled artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano, Set of 3 Faceted Sommerso Glass Vases, Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 3 Murano hand-blown vases in range of degree brown, grey, amber and yellow. The vases are made in Murano glass by the Italian artist glassblower Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s. Th...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Somerso 1960s
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Helen Krantz for Orrefors Green Glass Vase, Scandinavian Modern 1980s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Modern ovoid footed glass vase with graphic neck and rim was designed by Helen Krantz for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Salsa series. The vase is done in ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Set of Murano Glass Vase + Small Bowl, Bullicante, Red Purple, Italy, 1970s
Located in Berlin, BE
A beautiful set of a Murano glass vase and a small bowl in Red-Purple. Original from the 1970s. With the decorative bullicante technique (small trapped air bubbles). Very well pre...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1980's Murano Glass Sculpture by Vetro Artistico
Located in New York, NY
1980's Decorative Murano glass sculpture. Signed Vetro Artistico.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Blue Red Italian Art Glass Seals Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red and blue / purple “Alexandrite” Italian art glass mom seal and pup sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, r...
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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

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Emerald Green Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a captivating hand-blown Murano glass vase, an exquisite embodiment of Venetian artistry and elegance. This stunning vase features a unique marbled design with rich, deep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Translucent Hand-Blown Murano & 24K Gold Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This warm and elegant Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Dish originates from Italy, Circa 1950. Featuring an expansive organic profile reminiscent of a flower in bloom, t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold

1970s Toni Zuccheri Veart Murano Italian Design Glass Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Toni Zuccheri VeArt Italy, 1970s Murano Glass Sculpture Perfect condiction
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Signed Black Red Swirl Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and red swirl Italian art glass flower vase. The piece documented to designer Archimee Seguso, and fully signed "Archimede Seguso Murano" et...
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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

Vintage Sommerso Murano Glass Block Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Sommerso Murano Glass Block Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Mandruzzato, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additio...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Robert Eickholt Dichroic Perfume Bottle, American Studio Art Glass 1987
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage art glass perfume bottle features swirling structure of millefiori murines surrounding the central element of dichroic glass, encased inside a clear glass layer in sommerso ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Marre Moerel Anatomy Series Signed Edition Gluteus Murano Glass Vase Covo, Italy
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Marre Moerel Signed and Numbered Limited Edition "Gluteus" Murano Glass Vase for Covo, Italy, ca 2001. This vase is part of her Anatomy Series and is numbered #5 of 29. The glass is a deep purple color (eggplant or wine) cased with white glass sandwiched with a pink/clear glass on the interior. Marre has said that the shapes were in reference to the beauty of the human body and colors chosen to reflect the variety of skin tones. Highly evocative and intriguing, this design is beautiful and also evokes conversation and thought. A true piece of art! This sculpture is part of a project named Smash, and curated by Emmanuel Babled for Covo in 2001. A group of famous designers (James Irvine, Jeffrey Bennet, Jerszy Seymour, Marre Moerel, Richard Hutten, Ritsue Mishima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Oball Murano Black Glass Vase with Gold leaf details, 1980s Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking Murano glass vase in deep, glossy black, created in the 1980s by the renowned OBALL glass factory, part of the Vetri Murano (VM) consortium. The piece still retains its or...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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.

Find antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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