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Material: Murano Glass
Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase attr. Nason
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in bright red attributed to Ermanno Nason for Cenedese of Murano, Italy.
This can be used as a bowl, dish, vide-poche, ashtr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Mid Twentieth CenturyMurano Glass Candle Holders by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of tall Murano blown glass candlestick holders signed on the base Seguso Vetri d' arte. The spiral ribbed clear glass candleholders have infused gold at the top and near the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Amber Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful round bowl or ashtray made in a stunning multicolor amber Murano glass using the "bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Cenedese Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern Murano purple colored / coloured glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perf...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bordeaux Red Murano Glass Long Neck Vase, 20th Century, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant, bordeaux red Murano glass vase coming from the famous workshops of the little island in Venice. Artfully handcrafted in the late 20th Century around 1970, this beautiful Mur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Amber Silver Brown Turquoise Blue Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian mid-century modern sculptural Murano glass fish of exquisite craftmanship, attributed to Archimede Seguso. It is realized using the Sommerso technique, a crystal clear ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Glass Bowl/ Ashtray, 20th Century, Italy circa 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely colorful Murano Glass bowl or ashtray from the period around the 1950s. Extraordinary designed and artfully mouthblown in the famous glass workshops of Murano/ Venetia, this s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Cenedese Attributable White Scavo Murano Glass Big Amphora Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase is a valuable and sought-after piece among collectors of Murano glass. Cenedese is a well-known and respected glassmaker in Murano, Italy, famous for its high-quality glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Salviati Vase in Sommerso Blue Murano Glass from 2003
By Salviati
Located in Milano, MI
Elliptical vase in submerged Murano glass with blue spirals, made by Salviati in 2003.
Ø 17 cm Ø 12 cm h 21 cm
Salviati is a prestigious glass manufacturer based in Murano, Venice,...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Mid-Century Murano Glass Fish Attributed to Flavio Poli 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-Century Murano glass fish attributed to Flavio Poli 1950s
Purchased by a family member of mine in Venice, in one of the most prestigious shops in Piazza San Marco.
Intact a...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Blown art glass vase by La Murrina 1980s'
By La Murrina
Located in Torino, IT
Murano art glass vase signed La Murrina.
Refined jagged-edge vase with a milk-blue glass base that gradually becomes transparent toward the rim.
Hand-blown this model was made in t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Antique White Zanfirico Ribbons Sky Blue Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Please Note - Priced Per Item (2 vases are available). Beautiful antique Murano hand blown white ribbons and blue accents Italian art glass "soliflore" flower vase. The vase has a fl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Lavender with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and highly elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Lavender with Nickel Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This particular box has transparen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Nickel
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots.
This lovely pair of Murano glass cockatiels, parrots or birds were executed in several colors with internal gold inclusions with att...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting
Located in New York, NY
This chic and sophisticated Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a rectil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino - Murano
Located in TOULON, FR
Alessandro Pianon (1931-1984) Pulcino
Poussin en Verre de Murano et cuivre Production Vetraria Vistosi, Murano, Italie Date de création: vers 1962
Poids: 590 g
Région: Italie
Dimen...
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 4 Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Italian Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Exquisite and unique rare set of 4 vases attributed to Ercole Barovier using the Rostrato glass technique. The set is sold in its entirety and comprises 4 pieces.
Perfume pump:: h 13...
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1950s European Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald w/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully colored and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Octagonal Glass Box in Emerald W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features an octagonal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Mid-Century Clear Murano Glass and Metal Vase Amaryllis, circa the 1970s.
An Italian Mid-century clear Murano glass and metal vase, crafted in the shape of an amaryllis. The ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason
By Carlo Nason
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason
Category
20th Century Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Gray Bullicante Detailed & Brass Fitted Glass Box
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and beautifully formed Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box W/Grey Bullicante Detailing and Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. This box is rect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1980s Barovier Style Murano Glass and Brass Rectangular Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of deco...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1980s Barovier Style Light Blue Murano Glass and Brass Rectangular Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A light blue Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Salviati Murano Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Documented to the Salviati Company. Have owned several with l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Glass Rostrate Sky Blue 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
Materials
Murano Glass
Decorative Object Vase Barovier&Toso Murano Glass Midcentury Italian Design 1940
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase with ribbed relief, narrow neck and wide mouth. Handmade, attributed to Barovier&Toso, Italy 1940s/50s.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Pair of Large Golden Murano Glass Vases With Roses Decor by Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual golden color that goes from deep beige to light gold according to surrounding colors and light. This special effect is due to go...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Blown Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Step into the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass with this exquisite hand-blown vase, a gorgeous piece that blends artistry and craftsmanship.
This outstandingly ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Blue Orange Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso multi color canes and gold flecks Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to designer to the Barovier e Toso company. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim.
Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s.
Iridiscent pink gl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Naturalia consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifesta...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dolphin Sculpture in Orange Murano Glass Attributed to Seguso from the 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Milano, MI
Dolphin sculpture on an orange Murano glass ball, whose creation is attributed to Seguso in the 1960s
Ø 9 cm Ø 19 cm h 23 cm
Seguso is a family name synonymous with Murano glass, a...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Spherical Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic spherical shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Italian Murano Glass Vase Corrosi Series by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase from the Corroso series designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso in the 1940s.
Biography
Designer, businessman, ceramic artist. Born in Chioggia, he attended the Istitut...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
This rippled glass vase has streaks of blue and dark green on a pale green color field. It contains a make...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Controlled Bubble Vase Venetian Mid Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Murano controlled bubble vase. There is a warm gold tone to the glass. A heavy globular form. Hand made Venice, Italy. Mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Aquamarine w/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This serenely gorgeous Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Aquamarine W/24 Karat Gold Flecks & Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a rounded t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Salviati Italy Murano Glass Exotic Bird Figurine in Shades of Green
By Salviati
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent large Salviati Murano Italy hand-made and mouth-blown glass figurine of an exotic bird with feathered plume and sweeping tail. The green color at the head and plume fades...
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20th Century Italian Other Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Postmodern Blue and Yellow Murano Glass Vase by Cá dei Vetrai, Murano, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, in Murano, 1970s - 1980s.
This rare and elegant vase is made in blue and yellow Murano glass.
Its style is typical of the 70s - 80s.
This vase is marked Cá dei Vetrai...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Barbini Salviati Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Clown Sculptural Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown black and orange with gold flecks accents Italian art glass clown sculpture and bowl. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, for the Salviati company. The figure has a green hat with gold, pink hair, clear head with large eyes and exited facial expressions. The arms are in clear glass with Sommerso gold leaf and yellow gloves on the hands. The body is the actual bowl with black outside and orange inside. The clown stands on oversized white and gold leaf shoes with large black soles. Would make a great display piece on any desk, coffee table or credenza. It can be displayed 2 ways. Fill it with candy when laying down or display it as a sculpture standing up. Mid-century era. A must for the Barbini clown...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Iridescent Blue Murano Glass Rostrate Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass vase, Italian, from the island of Murano and crafted in the manner of Barovier. This hand-blown piece has a is made using the incamiciato technique where several layers ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Transparent Bullicante Murano Art Glass Vase by Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Delicate triangular transparent Bullicante Murano art glass vase with "lateral morise" by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
The “bullicante” effect is amongst the most famous gla...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl, italian design, 1970
This is a beautiful triangular shaped Murano art glass ashtray or decorative bowl. . It is made according to ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass, Murano Glass
A tall mid-century Murano white opaque vase with black torch handles, Italy
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally chic Murano piece, the handles emulating the forms of three flaming torches in deepest black.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Cobalt Murano Glass & Brass Table Lighter W/ Copper Striker
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage circa 1960 mid century modern cobalt murano glass & brass lighter w/ Copper Striker.
Made in Italy
4 1/2" tall and 3" wide
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Naturalia consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifesta...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This wonderful object was produced during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
This masterpi...
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1940s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Michela Cattai, Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Naturalia consists of one-off pieces in amber, gold, dark burgundy, and hydrangea, expressing Michela Cattai’s fascination with nature in all of its unpredictable forms and manifesta...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso,...
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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
Murano Vintage Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pedestal Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, tall vintage Murano hand blown dark pink and white flower murrines Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The paperwe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Rooster
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the charm of Post-Modern craftsmanship with this Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Rooster. Each aspect of this colorful rooster is meti...
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20th Century Italian Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray or Bowl by Flavio Poli, Sommerso 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 bowl. It is made according to the technique of sommerso wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Scarpa Gold Flecks Murano Art Glass Bowl, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid Century Modern Green Blue Gold Swirl Murano Art Glass Bullicante Pulled Sommerso Bowl
Eye-catching Cordonato D'Oro Bullicante green blue Murano glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli & Robert Scherer
By Robert Scherer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Murano Glass Portrait Bust "Il Volto" by Mario Badioli and Robert Scherer
Italy, late 20th century
An exquisite Murano glass portrait bust of "Il Volto" by the distinguished artist...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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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
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Murano Glass
Large and Rare Vintage Orange Fenicio Glass Vase attr. to Fratelli Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This is a polychrome encased Fenicio glass vase attributed to Fratelli Toso.
It is quite rare for its dimensions.
This is a vinta...
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1960s 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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