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Material: Murano Glass
Unique Parrot sculpture in Murano glass, white yellow art glass by Formia Murano
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, white parrot with yellow details, Italy Dimensions: L 19 cm x H 37 cm x D 19 cm ( L 7.4" x H 14.5" x D 7.4") We recently came across the untouched invent...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully detailed Murano glass figurine by Salviati, bearing its original manufacturer label, is a captivating revival of 17th-century classical style, crafted in Italy circa...
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1960s Italian French Provincial Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase Offered for sale is a large Barbini Murano art glass vase. The vase has glass stringer fused in a random pattern surrounding the circumference. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Light Blue & White Cased Ruffled Murano Art Glass Bowl Italy Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind ruffled Mid-Century Modern blown Murano Studio Art glass bowl. Light Blue blown Murano glass cased with white Murano glass. Made in Italy in the late 1970s. Simply love...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Elongated Venini Murano Fish Sculpture 1950 in Reticello Glass
Located in London, GB
Large Murano Fish Sculpture (65 cm long) exquisitely blown glass and internally decorated with twisted strands of rust brown glass bleeding from burned orange into amber made using t...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Collectable Fratelli Toso Murano Murrine Millefiori, Amphora Art Glass Vase
Located in Paris, France
Very raffinated deep blue saphir colour, vintage Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori. Murrine is an ancestral technique in Murano glass. Each piece of Murano glass is handmade, not mass-produced or industrialized. It takes a lot of patience and know-how to make Murrine. The placement of the murrine has been done with great care and precision by Murano craftsmen. This work is unique in the world for its combination of color and elegance. Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by the brothers Ferdinando, Carlo, Liberato, Angelo, Giovanni and Gregorio. At the beginning the company produced pharmaceutical containers and domestic glassware. A vibrant and intricate decorative piece for any space. Collectible piece in a range of different styles, shapes, and sizes. Hand blown multicolor Murano glass made in Italy in the early 20th century. The glass masters of Fratelli Toso have over 150 years of experience, taking from ancient Italian glassmaking techniques. Royal blue vase...
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Early 20th Century European Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sea Shell Sculpture with Crab Blown Glass by Alfredo Barbini
Located in London, GB
Hand blown sculptural bowl in the form of a tropical conch shell with sea crab applied in clear glass merging into tones of green, brown and deep red with gold inclusions, by to Alfr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati, Two Murano / Sculptures / Paperweight Glass, for Luciano Gaspari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice sculpture rocks (two) sold together, by the well known Murano maker Salviati & Co. Luciano Gaspari was the main designer for the company for many years and made many great works...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Large Vase Murano Glass Teal Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae large vase, Crystal colour, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases — circular pots with a blunt rim are made in solid colour and thick blown Mu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

70s Cubic Sommerso VASE
Located in Ljubljana, SI
A beautiful pink cubic Sommerso vase designed and manufactured for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted faceted glass using the "sommerso" technique Magnificent collectible and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid King Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors. King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Artisanal Green Murano Glass Vase, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive handblown glass vase was crafted in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s and showcases the bold, organic spirit of Italian modernism. Featuring a rich emerald green body infus...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Archimede Seguso Murano Glass 1950 rubino oro "Retorto a coste" vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large Archimede Seguso Murano glass rubino oro "Retorto a coste" circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rare Large Scavo Yellow Green Art Glass Vase Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large 8" tall x 12 1/2" wide "A Scavo" yellow and green spiraled colored / coloured art glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian mid-century modern Gray Murano glass vase, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Gray Murano glass vase with green and trasparent shades, 1970s Murano Italy glass vase from the I Sommersi series. 1960s period This is part of the fantastic series ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Formia Vintage Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, white and black details – Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Penguin Sculpture in white Murano glass with black detail, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 8.5 cm x H 15 cm x D 8.5 cm ( L 3.3" x H 5.9" x D 3.3") We recently came across the untouche...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

XXL Green Murano Glass Bowl shaped as Gondola, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous and very rare XXL green Murano glass bowl shaped as gondola. Handmade in Murano, Italy in 1960s. Excellent vintage condition. No dents. DIM...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso italian bicolor 1950 Murano Glass 'Coronato oro' vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big Archimede Seguso Murano glass circa 1950 "Coronato oro" vase.
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Karen Blixen Vase
Located in København K, DK
Mouth blown and handmade Venetian Glassware Made in Murano Echoing the familial ties between Karen Blixen and Akua Objects, the Blixen vase embodies her poetic essence and adventuro...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano glass vase, Seguso model
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Murano glass vase, Seguso model Conditions: Good Materials: Glass Era: 1970 Measurements: 26x26x47 cm
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1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano with Bubbles, 1920, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Costantini Blue Murano Glass Pair of Italian Vases
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of murano hand blown glass vases made of opaline glass by the Italian artist glassblower Costantini. The body is decorated with roun...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1950s–60s Murano Filigrana “Pillow” Vase, attributed to Dino Martens
Located in Paris, FR
Murano Filigrana “Pillow” Vase, c. 1950–60 attributed to Dino Martens (Aureliano Toso) Beautiful mid-century modern vintage Murano filigrana vase in a flattened pillow form with a f...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Oversized Murano Bird Bath Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
Pink opalescent murano bird sitting on a clear large bowl. This item is currently in our MIAMI facility. Please call or email us directly for details.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Blown Murano Glass Goblet with Filigree Work 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-blown Murano Glass goblet glass, made with filigree work in the 1970s Ø cm 10 h cm 23.5 Murano glass is a type of artistic glass produced on the island of Murano, near Venice,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano glass lobster attributed to Toni Zuccheri
Located in Milano, IT
The transparent and red Murano glass sculpture, with gold glass insertions, depicts a subject from the animal kingdom, specifically a lobster. The object was made pincer forged and i...
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1980s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Parrot Sculpture multicolor Murano glass and gold, vintage Formia Venezia Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, green and amber parrot with crystal details, Italy Dimensions: L 21 cm x H 38 cm x D 21 cm ( L 8.2" x H 14.9" x D 8.2") We recently came across the untou...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Italian Green Murano Glass Dog Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Art Glass from murano island Italy, sculpture in green glass 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Glass Jar Attributed to Vetreria Vistosi, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Delicate large glass vase with cap attributed to Veteria Vistosi.   
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Linae Small Vase Murano Glass Teal Blue Colour
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Linae small vase, Murano glass, designed by Federico Peri, 21st century. The Linae vases — circular pots with a blunt rim are made in solid colour and thick blown Murano glass — are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Vases, Grey Glass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Alfredo Barbini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Vases, Grey Murano Glass, Italy, 1970s Pair of Alfredo Barbini's vases from the 1970s that exemplify the elegance of Italian Mid-Century...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Organic Form Gradient Light Amber Glass Vase by Aina Kari
Located in Geneve, CH
Il Dodge Murano Glass Vase by Aina Kari One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 15 x H 30 cm. Materials: Murano glass. Aina Kari After working for different world-renowned brands in Italy and ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1950s Alfredo Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful white vintage Murano hand blown with gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Designer Alredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. Can be used as a display piece on any table or shelf.
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold

1930, Italian Murano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that r...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Barovier Toso Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gray and gold flecks Italian art glass flower shaped bowl. The piece is documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso, circa 1960s. I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Dino Martens, vase 'Eldorado pulcheria', 1953
Located in Zurich, CH
Dino Martens (1894-1970), vase 'Eldorado pulcheria', 1953 clear cased glass with powder inclusions in raspberry blue, deep purple, black, yellow. Execeuted by Aureliano Toso, Murano,...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato Vase “Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato vase, with transparent glass tiles. height 27 cm Signed with 3-lines acid stamp: venini murano ITALIA...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

A large bowl "sommerso violetta-aquamarina" by Flavio Poli for Seguso, ca. 1956
Located in Aachen, DE
A very large shell shaped bowl "sommerso violetta-aquamarina" by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, made on the island of Murano in ca. 1956. This heavy piece of glass has almost 6...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Colorful Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass vase, Italian, from the Island of Murano. This hand-blown glass piece is made with multicolored glass in red, green, and yellow tones and has an organic movement.
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Postmodern Murano Glass Leaf Trinket Bowl / Vide-Poche by Alfredo Barbini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This trinket bowl / vide-poche is designed by Alfredo Barbini and it is made in light blue and transparent Murano glass with lines obtained from a mold and then...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Early "Crepuscolo" Murano glass vase by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier
Located in Aachen, DE
A Murano glass vase "Crepuscolo" by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier. The initial design dating to 1935-1936. Days of resource scarcity and economic struggle in which Barovier...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Iridescent Rose Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Rose pink Italian vase from the island of Murano outside of Venice. This hand-blown piece features an iridescent finish to the pink hue. It has an organic shape to the glass. This pi...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Large Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece Kount large vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Stunning Green, Blue and Pink Etched Murano Glass Single Flower Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. The tag refers to La Rinascente, a historic luxury department store based in Piazza Duomo in Milan: the most important Italian architects and designers worked ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

No. 2 New Old Stock Large 3.1kg Murano Glass Vase Antonio da Ros Cenedese, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase element Design: Antonio da Ros Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the Vase) Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1960s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Dog Sculpture Figurine Seguso Barbini Sommerso Alexandrite Red
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Radiant and adorable Murano Art Glass Dog Sculpture Figurine attributed to Seguso, Barbini or Cenedese glass factories. Hand blow art glass of the of the finest caliber crafted using...
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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

Archimede Seguso, Murano glass Bowl 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Murano glass artistry with the geometric pink and blue glass bowl crafted by Archimede Seguso in the 1960s. This exquisite piece epitomizes the unparalleled craftsmanship and artistic innovation for which Murano glassmakers are renowned worldwide. Each facet of the bowl reflects Seguso's mastery of glassblowing techniques, with the interplay of pink and blue hues creating a captivating visual symphony reminiscent of the Venetian sunset. The geometric design adds a contemporary flair to the piece while paying homage to traditional Murano craftsmanship, resulting in a timeless fusion of past and present. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the bowl serves as a functional work of art, perfect for displaying fruit, potpourri, or simply as a standalone objet d'art. Its delicate yet durable construction ensures that it will be cherished for years to come, becoming a cherished heirloom passed down through generations. Investing in the Archimede Seguso Murano glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Postmodern Iridescent Black and Azure Cased Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Murano, 1980s. It is made in quite heavy 3-layered iridescent black and cornflower blue hand-blown cased glass. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show sligh...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Postmodern Brown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figure by Vincenzo Nason, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Vincenzo Nason & C. Murano, Italy, 1970s. This fish is made in Murano glass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in exce...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Livio Seguso, Visionary Early Abstract Bust Sculpture, Clear Glass, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This sculpture of Livio is an early work. It carries the seed of his vision, 1970s. Livio started as a great maestro, his figurative pieces of his artist infancy already had a tende...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1950's Dino Martens Circular Ashtray in Tutti Frutti Multi-Colored Murano Glass
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's Italian blown circular Murano glass ashtray by Dino Martens. The multi-color ashtray has a rounded shape with a scalloped edge and silver leaf applications in the glass. C...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Silver Leaf

Danilo Zanella - Massive Charging "Toro" Bull Gold Fleck Murano Glass - Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Murano Glass Master artist Danilo Zanella handmade massive charging " El Toro " Bull Sculpture of Murano glass with gold fleck - made in Italy in the Mid-Century Modern Style. This m...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Art Glass Bi Level Bowl After Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Captivate your space with this breathtaking vintage Italian art glass bowl, masterfully crafted in the Murano style. With its striking bi-level design and graceful ruffled edges, thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Italian Green Murano Glass Dog Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Art Glass from murano island Italy, sculpture in green glass 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Boho Glass Bird Sculpture After Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical glass bird sculpture is a celebration of charm and craftsmanship. With its swirling pink plumage, crown-like crest, and elegant, arched neck, it carries the flair of a...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Nason Mazzega Decorative Two-Body Orange Murano Glass Vase
Located in Milano, IT
This is a rare and extremely fascinating two-body vase in Murano glass. Designed by Ermanno Nason for I.V.R. Mazzega in the 1980s, it is a perfect expression of the pop aesthetic of ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati Latticino Zanfirico Footed Bowl Compote Murano Pink Yellow Aventurine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite murano art glass Latticino Zanfirico footed bowl by Salviati, crafted circa 1880, is a superb example of 19th-century Venetian glassmaking at its finest. Created by th...
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1880s Italian Victorian Antique Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Coffee
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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.

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

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