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Material: Murano Glass
Italian Handmade Murano Sommerso Glass Parfum Bottle, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso decorative parfum bottle handmade in multi-color layers Murano glass. Very thick glass is in clear, blue, purple, pink colors glass combination. Mar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa for Venini 1906 - 1978 “Pennellate” vase, 1942 Carlo Scarpa for Venini “Pennellate” vase 1942 While the world was at war in 1942, Scarpa and Venini produced a rare ser...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Signed Murano Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A colorful and decorative Murano art glass bowl from the 1970s by Alfredo Barbini, Venice, Italy. Originally designed as an ashtray for cigarettes or cigars, this beautiful piece als...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Light Yellow Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture After Seguso, 60s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, substantial and relatively large Midcentury Modern Italian Murano art glass pheasant bird sculpture attributed to Italian designer Archimede Seguso, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy...
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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

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Red Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful red and yellow hand blown Murano glass vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s. Red glass with a layer of yellow glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Amazing organic design and eye-catching colors. Lovely to be used as flower vase or decorative vase. To be exhibited alone or with other vases and bowls as a part of a larger Murano glass collection...
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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

Denver, Set of 6 Murano glasses color "Millefiori" handmade, Murano glass
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six water/drink/wine glasses color Millefiori - Murano glass - Made in Italy. These individual Murano glasses are inspired by the classic "Goto" Murano glass. Other colors a...
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2010s European Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful green and yellowwi Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

1940 Seguso White Blue Pulegoso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Pulegoso Glass Vase Seguso, Murano Italy, 1930 White and Blue Pulegoso Vase Perfect Condiction
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your home decor with this gorgeous handmade Murano glass vase. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vase features a contemporary and eclectic design. The intricate etched patte...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Bowl Murano Glass Sommerso by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful midcentury Murano faceted art glass bowl or ashtray by Alessandro Mandruzzato. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The combination of blue and yellow 'Sommerso' cut-glass looks...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini
Located in Zurich, CH
"Polpo" iridato glass vase, Gae Aulenti, 2006, 20/99 by Venini Gae Aulenti, for Venini example 20/99, in iridescent glass with heat-applied tentacles and glass bead, signature at t...
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Early 2000s Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Multicolor Brown Basket Fruit Bowl Catchall Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
An amazing Venetian Murano glass object in an unusual design and a pretty beautiful color. A highly decorative piece useful as center piece, bowl, fruit bowl or catchall. Italy, 1970...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian handmade Murano glass vase in thick clear to yellow color, air bubbles inside the glass. Decorated with vertical stripes and inlaid gold dust. Marked/engraved on the bottom. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mila Set of Two Red Vases by Fornace Mian
Located in Milan, IT
From the Mila Collection, this exceptional set of decorative vases will infuse bold energy into any living room or entryway decor. Made of Murano glass, the vase's spherical silhouet...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Diamond Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisitely crafted in Murano, Venice, this hand-blown glass sculpture embodies timeless elegance and artisanal mastery. Its smooth, shiny surface reflects light beautifully, enhanci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Blue and Brown Faceted Murano Glass Round Bowl by Mandruzzato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A round bowl designed and manufactured in Murano by Mandruzzato, lovely colors and very good conditions overall, it also can be used as an ashtray. A Bowl by Mandruzzato is a remarka...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resemble petals. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Petalo comes in two sizes and six leaves in a polished finish to emphasize the beauty and transparency of the Murano blown glass. Colors available: Transparent Blown glass 01. ice crystal 02. milky white 03. honey 04. ruby venice 05. amethist pink 06. coffee 07. amber yellow 08. capri yellow 09. mandarin orange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Cobalt & Transparent Glass Vase signed Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Cobalt & Transparent Glass Vase signed Cenedese originates from Italy, C.1985. This vase features a contoured round composition ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Purple & Yellow
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass ___________________________________________________________________________ Sommerso faceted Murano glass triang...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

1960s Astonishing Murano Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing pink vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches Diameter ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Honolulu, 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" Murano glass. Other colors a...
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2010s European Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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

Virgo, Astrological, Murano Glass Paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini 1980, Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Murano Glass 'Virgo' astrological paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini Crafted in the 1980s in Italy, the large glass paperweight was part of a l...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold

Murano glass millefiori bowl ø 8 cm
Located in Murano, IT
Ercole Moretti creates dishes that represent a sublime meeting of craftsmanship and design, offering an unparalleled luxury experience. This plate is handmade with a technique called...
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21st Century and Contemporary Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

A.Ve.M. Murano Cobalt Blue Clear Ribbon Italian Art Glass Ruffle Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sapphire blue and clear Italian art glass footed flower vase. Documented to the Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.) company. The vase is created in t...
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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

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Green Female Nude Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury modern centrepiece in bright, vivid green uranium 'Massello' glass sculpture of a female nude bust and torso by master glass blower E...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte multi faceted purple and soft blue Murano glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s. This hand blown glass bowl is made of purple glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase amethyst in blue sommerso graceful teardrop shape attributed Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy unsigned circa 1960s.
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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

Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Seguso Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial vintage Italian Murano burgundy/plum/aubergine and transparent art glass bowl with a controlled bubble design, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Scavo Vase by Gambaro e Poggi 1960s Italian Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This extraordinary Murano vase is crafted in the "scavo" style, designed to look like ancient excavated glass. Featuring a red to orange hue with elements of black glass, the vase is striking in its uniqueness and is very characteristic of the style of the renowned Murano glassmaker Gambaro e Poggi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Bowl in Eucalyptus Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Barchetta Battuta in Eucalyptus Green is a refined masterpiece of hand-blown Murano glass, sculpted with a precision that echoes both modern artistry and timeless Italian craftsm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Art Glass Vase of the 4 Quarti Series by Seguso Viro
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art Glass Vase of the 4 Quarti Series by Seguso Viro A large art glass vase in shape of a paper bag (cartoccio). The vase is part of the "4 Quarti" series which was designed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, 'Bugne' vase, 1940
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936 hand-blown glass, iridescent surface modell 3739 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with four-line acid stamp to underside ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Italian White & Mint Green Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel, Italy 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 white & mint green Scavo glass Murano Art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980. Smaller Vase measure...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Art Decò Large Size Murano Bullicante Vase by Barovier & Toso, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Murano vase made by the Barovier and Toso glassworks in the 1930s-40s. A unique touch of class to decorate any space. The vase was made using the bubble technique. The vase...
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1930s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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

Seguso Large Yellow Murano "Pelugoso" Glass Bowl or Decorative Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Murano hand-blown soft yellow glass bowl made using the "pelugoso" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Seguso and was produced in Venice, Italy duri...
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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

Murano Green Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 2 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and green Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy Measures:...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Square Base in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An ode to modern sophistication, this exquisite emerald hue vase exudes a timeless elegance that can transform any space into a sanctuary of style. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro large Glossy - Transparent vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Green Cactus Plant, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Italian design, this cactus is a fashion icon of the Italian style, water green with a beautiful red glass vase underneath. In limited edition, manufactured in one of the furnaces i...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Orange Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a rare orange Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and el...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Green/ Yellow, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, large Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase out of the renown glass art workshops of Sommerso in Venetia. Artfully made in Italy around 1960/70 this lovely shaped glass va...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

1970s Luxury Blue Handrafted Vase in Murano Glass. by Ca dei Vetrai
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Luxury blue handcrafted vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass. Dimension: diam 6,69 x ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano glass vase
Located in Palermo, IT
This beautiful Murano glass vase is a perfect expression of Venetian glass art. Its harmonious spherical shape is enhanced by rich and detailed workmanship, in which the millefiori t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Murano Glass

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Murano glass vase
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Mid-Century Modern Multicolor Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" multicolor. Murano artisans perform this service with great care and ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s A rare Venetian art glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1950s. Thick...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier and Toso Centerpiece Iridescent Murano Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Centerpiece Iridescent Murano Glass 1940
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Sommerso Clear and Purple Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
An eye-catching hand blown Murano twisted vase in clear and purple glass. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1960s. This art glass vase has...
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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

Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made in Italy by Lorenzo Povolato, circa 1990s Original make...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Rostrato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian red Murano glass vase hand blown to create a beaked textured effect using Rostrato technique / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside M...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940. Signed in the brass frame The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Brass

"Melograno", Murano Glass Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, Unique Design, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. Glass fusing...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, Att to Seguso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Interesting Italian polychrome vase in Murano glass, with soft and elegant shapes, also available in amber color
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Multicolored Glass Vase Madras model 1997
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass vase with blue and green shades, Madras Collection, made by Vetreria Salviati in 1997 Ø 22 cm Ø 15 cm h 26 cm Salviati is a renowned glass company based in Murano, Ita...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti Spectacular XXL Murano glass color changing lilac blue fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. Italy, 1960-1970. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Amethyst Blue Purple Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso purple Italian art glass geode cut bowl. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1960s. A similar bowl is shown in the company photo archives, item number 12877, and is published in their book. The bowl has an outer layer of amethyst, middle layer of sapphire blue, with rich violet overlay in the top layer (Ametista - Blu - Violetto). It has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and edges. Would make for a great display on any desk, vanity or side table. Use it as a catchall, candy dish or business card holder. Made with very thick glass...
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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

Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Attributed Italy 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flav...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century 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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