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Material: Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Faceted Murano Glass
By Flavio Poli
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
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Green Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light green, with multicolor spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Documented to the Cenedese company. The mushroom c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
1980s Barovier style Art Deco Clear Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s.
Amazing teardrop shape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Organic Handblown Transparent Murano Glass Sculpture signed Salviati
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
This minimal yet effortlessly stunning Mid-Century Modernist Organic Hand-Blown Transparent Murano Art Glass Sculpture is signed Salviati and originates from Italy, Circa 1960. Featu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Yellow Modern Desk Accessory
Located in Miami, FL
A Touch of Venetian Sunshine: Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Paperweight
This captivating Murano art glass paperweight brings a touch of Venetian sunshine to your desk. Hand-b...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Oblong Hand-Blown Murano White w/ Millefiori Detailing Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This serene and brilliantly formed Mid-Century Modernist Oblong Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bowl in White with Millefiori Detailing and Translucent Edge originates from Italy, Circa 1950...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Surface Pattern Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is profusely covered in gold leaf, with ribbed design. Made with very thick glass. Created in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Relievi Aurati Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks raised texture Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa 1940. C...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s.
Cute open wings st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Decorative Object Bell Murano Glass Midcentury Italia Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Graceful bell Murano blown glass object. Zanfirico, filigree and reticello workmanship. Design Italia 1970s.
weight: 108 grams
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent ser...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Flower Vase, Italian, Murano Art Glass, Decorative Planter, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage flower vase. An Italian, Murano art glass decorative planter, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Riotous colour across a distinctive, rebellious fo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Blue and White Blown Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1960s.
These fishes are made in blue Murano glass with white canes and transparent glass parts.
These are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of u...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Located in Catania, IT
This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Salviati Murano Purple Copper Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Ballerina Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unique, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass dancing ballerina sculpture with harlequin mask, hat and Zanfirico ribbons skirt. Documented to the Salviati company...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Huge Vintage French Style Mid Century Murano Pearl White Glass Bottle, 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A stunning Mid Century French style Murano glass huge bottle in a pearl white color with a fabulous volume and design line, attributed to Formia Murano, the prestigious Italian Muran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso, Candleholder, 1960s
Located in London, GB
One of the greatest master glass maker of the 20th century, Archimede Segusofrom was a creative genius who produced wonderful glass artworks, admired in many museums around the world...
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20th Century Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carlo Scarpa Conchiglia bowl Venini
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Glass shell with strongly iridescent surface designed by Carlo Scarpa in the 40ties. Acid signature Venini Murano Italy. Designed between 1942 and 1947 and produced before 1960.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Object Vide-Poche Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso Midcentury Italy 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano pocket emptier in magenta colour. Almost circular body. On the underside it has a dove gray colour. Elegant object, with modest dimensions and bright colour. Intact.
Weight: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier 1940s Rostrato Vase 21cm H
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
Barovier & Toso Rostrato Vase dating 1940s Italy measuring 21cm x 14.5cm in excellent condition
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Signed Rib Cage Design Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear, indented and ribbed Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for Oggetti. Signed on the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Crimson and Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, crimson red and light blue.
It has its original...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Black White Ribbon Striped Murano Vase with Green and Blue Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Tall Murano glass vase features a wide, disk shaped body with black and white ribbon type grid and swirls of blues and green. Unsigned.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s.
This fish is made in polychromed hand-blown Murano glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in p...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pino Signoretto Murano Glass Sculpture of Woman, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful glass sculpture made by Italian Murano Glass Master Pino Signoretto during the 1980s.
The sculpture shows a woman with long hair, kneeling, with her head bowed. Her arms ar...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
L'Avana , Set of 6 Murano Glasses Color "Arlecchino", Handmade, Murano Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six water/drink/wine glasses color Arlecchino - Murano glass - Made in Italy.
These individual Murano glasses are inspired by the classic "Goto Botte" Murano glass.
Other co...
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2010s European Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Postmodern Millefiori Green Murano Glass Vase with Murrines and Gold Leaf, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s.
This millefiori vase features different murrines and gold leaf flakes.
It has its original label from Murano.
This item is vintage, therefore it might show s...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Italian Pair of Murano Glass Flower Pots
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Seguso Sommerso Green Art Glass Triangular Bowl / Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful handblown Murano glass bowl in emerald green color cased into clear glass. Attributed to Seguso factory. Italy, 1960s.
It has a central swirl decoration and triangular sh...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano, Submerged Glass Vase, Colour Smoky Gray, Mandruzzato Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large multi-faceted glass vase by Mandruzzato.
This beautiful piece is very elegant thanks to the delicate line and the smoky-transparent color. It is rare, not only for its shape bu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano 60s Sommerso Handmade Glass Vase - Mid Century Seguso Style Design
By Seguso, Albano Poli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your decor with the timeless elegance of this exquisite Murano sommerso glass vase, in the style of the renowned Fabio Poli for Seguso. Crafted with precision and artistry, t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Bolle Collection by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Landscapes of glass and colour. Below and above. Before and after. Bolle ( Bubbles ) transforms air into matter, in two distinct chromatic areas, physically united with the incalmo t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Vintage Art Deco Green Hand-Blown Glass Vase, Empoli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
Made in green hand-blown glass, in Empoli.
The glass has bubbles and pleasant transparencies due to the handcraft process.
It is a vintage piece, ther...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Set of 2 Hourglasses Murano Clear Ribbed Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely pair of optical blown art glass hourglasses with a ribbed surface by unknown artist.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Curl Bowl w/Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected
By Barbini
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Curl Bowl w/Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected
(Barbini made similar)
Measures about 5.5 x 2.5 inches.
No chips or cracks. Good vintage condition.
Measu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowl Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company. The bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Faceted Triangular Glass Ashtray / Bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sommerso faceted Murano glass triangular ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s.
Red and yellow glass cased into clear glass.
It can be used also as small rings or jewelry ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
Monofiore Balloton Collection by Venini
By Venini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
It looks soft, yet it's glass. The optical illusion signed by Venini is called Ballotona unique technique that recreates the quilted effect with glass. The Monofiori are handcrafted,...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Seguso Murano Label Black Copper Flecks Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown jet black with copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece still retains or...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
1970 Archimede Seguso Scavo Yellow Frosted Bowl Italy White Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso Italy Scavo Blown Murano Glass frosted white & Yellow Art Glass bowl, vessel, Centerpiece Mid-Century Modern made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Italy circa in late 1970s.
N...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Oldrich Lipsky Cased & Cut Glass Vase For Novy Bor Exbor, Czechoslovakia c.1964
By Oldrich Lipsky, Exbor
Located in London, GB
For sale is a Mid-Century Bohemian three-colour cased, cut and polished vase designed by renowned Czech glass artist, Oldrich Lipsky in c.1964 for the Novy Bor (EXBOR) glass foundry....
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Sommerso
Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchini for Venini 1921
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Blown for the first time in 1921, thanks to the intuition of the art director of Venini 1921-1925: the painter Vittorio Zecchin. A 1580 painting by Paolo Veronese " Annunciation " in...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Art Glass Giant Octopus & Jelly Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses on top of a Jelly Fish Aquarium, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yel...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Large Murano Glass Bowl from Archemide Seguso for Seguso 1960´s
Located in Berlin, DE
This handmade bowl crafted from mouth-blown Murano glass, created using the traditional Sommerso technique ( a method that layers multiple colors of glass within a single object ), i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Modern Murano Glass Vase in Gold-Amber Color signed by Hand, Italy 2015
Located in Salzburg, AT
A straight-lined vase with a matt, amber-colored interior and an exterior covered with an abstract and porous-looking gold glaze.
Strands of glass are laid all around it, these stran...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Sculpture Vase By Ca Dei Vetrai. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing sculpture vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 6,69 x 10,62 H inches
diameter cm 17 x cm 27 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Murano Glass Rostrate Gold Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass bowl, Italian, from the island of Murano and crafted in the manner of Barovier. This hand-blown piece is made using the incamiciato technique where several layers of var...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Stunning Postmodern White Scavo Glass Vase attr. to Seguso, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s.
This vase is made in white scavo hand-blown Murano glass, ascribable to Seguso.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Re Vase 1996
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Filigrana Ribbons Italian Art Glass Swan Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow Filigrana ribbons with satin surface Italian art glass swan bird figurine. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with silv...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Principe Vase 1996
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
King, Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive met...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Rodolfo Dordoni for Venini Regina Vase 1996
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Queen and Prince are the components of a noble family who, since 1996, has reigned with the kindness and elegance of sinuous shapes. They wear robes glazed, with impressive metallic-...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Antonio Da Ros 'Attr.' for Cenedese Clear Murano Spiral Glass Paperweights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Mid-Century Modern vintage signed cone shaped paperweights with grey spiral inclusion within the clear glass. The design of this conical shaped desk paperweight / orname...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Multicolored Murano Glass Fish Decorative Figurine by Fratelli Toso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Murano, Italy, 1950s.
This fish is made in polychromed encased hand-blown Murano glass with fins that are made in amber colored hand-modeled glass.
It is a vintage piece, therefore...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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