Italian Decorative Objects

Unique and precious lost-wax bronze sculpture. Entitled "Marching Soldiers," it depicts two marching soldiers, their legs apart, wearing the distinctive helmet of a World War II infa...

Beautiful Murano glass aquarium attributed to Alfredo Barbini for Cendese, Italy 1960s. Colorful, three-dimensional water scene with a fish and sea plants. Condition: Very good vin...

This Pulcino bird was designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi in 1962. Hand-blown in bright orange-red Murano glass and set on hammered copper legs, it ...

Massimo Iosa Ghini Twergi for Alessi Postmodern Wooden Bowl Memphis Style Vintage - decoration - Italy Measures : 14cmx11.5cm H:9cm Material : Wood Wear consistent with age and use.

Mid-Century Italian Terracotta Vase, Etruscan-Inspired, circa 1950s A very elegant and strikingly beautiful mid-century Italian terracotta vase, distinguished by its rich, chamotte-...

An elegant way of accessorizing a traditional- or modern-style bathroom, this set of toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, and soap holder exudes an utterly lavish and sophisticated cha...

Monumental Italian Murano glass architectural flame sculpture crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases fluid organic expressionism and virtuoso solid-glass furnace shaping by m...

A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...

BEAUTIFUL ROMAN TORSO IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE 21th Century Reproduction of roman torso. White Carrara marble. Height 68 cm Max height 94 cm Width 40 cm Depth 23base cm Base of t...

A finely crafted Ancient Apulian Magna Graecia Bell Krater, dating to c. 350 BC, used as a wine mixing bowl in classical antiquity. This red-figure pottery vessel features twin handl...

Italian Murano glass dynamic equestrian sculpture crafted during the nineteen seventies showcases commanding Venetian animalier fine art design by master glassmaker Giovanni Dalla Fi...

This vintage set of 2 candle holders from 1960s Italy is crafted from gold-plated metal in an elegant column design. Their timeless architectural form and radiant finish make them bo...

A Grand Tour Bronze Reduction of the Albani Vase Finely Crafted version of the famous classical Marble urn found in the Villa Albani, Rome. The original with intricate bas relief sce...

We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative pair of candle holders that will not go unnoticed on any table setting. This is a pair of sculptural candlesticks, crafted in gil...

FRATELLI TOSO (Attributed) - Murano 'millefiori' glass vase - hand blown with clear 'bubble' glass handles and crimped foot rim - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage ...

Small hand-painted ceramic candle holder by Sicilian aristocrat turned artist, Giovanni De Simone. Unique, king figural form in De Simone's signature vibrant colors of yellow, red, o...

Gorgeous hand-blown Murano art glass bowl executed in the celebrated Sommerso and Bullicante techniques, Venice, Murano, Italy, 1960s. This sculptural piece features a beautiful orga...

Possibly Beatrice, but likely a Grand Tour bust figure, painted plaster over wood. Marked 921 to verso. Barely a few losses to paint. Enchanting and remarkable bust of a young medieval woman. Grand Tour busts were popular souvenirs for wealthy Europeans, particularly British aristocrats, who traveled around Europe, especially Italy, from the 17th to the 19th centuries. These busts often depicted historical figures, mythological characters, or, as seen here, idealized figures in classical style. The provided search results and image descriptions suggest that this could be a 19th-century polychrome painted plaster cast bust...

Murano Glass Ashtray — Red & Clear — Italy, 1960s Description: This striking Murano glass ashtray was handcrafted in Italy in the 1960s. Made from heavy, high-quality glass, it feat...

A vintage pair of glazed ecru colored ceramic décor in the shape of urn with overspilling fruit ornaments, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950, Italy.

Great sample of one most important designers of the 20th century, Glazed ceramic, Gio Ponti, made for Richard Ginori and marked S Christoforo, Milano.

Murano Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960s A striking hand-blown Murano art glass vase, crafted on the island of Murano near Venice, Italy, circa the 1960s. The piece show...

Pair of Italian bronze candlesticks, 1960s Found in a noble apartment, they are intact and in good condition. Small signs of aging.

A charming set of two Italian carafes or liqueur bottles made by Vetreria Etrusca; one is shaped like a cat and the other like a bunch of grapes. Both are marked "VE" on the bottom a...

Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s Rectangular wooden television. The screen has rounded corners and a cream colored plastic frame, under...

Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved, figurative crossbones mounted on fossil rock coral base. The 18th century crossbone fragment originally came from a historical church in...

- rare type - space age

Natural specimen from Wunderkammer: Stuffed bird (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) Bullfinch on a ebonised wooden base black color with cartouche. Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabin...

Murano Art Glass 'Spira Aurata Striato Vase' by Ercole Barovier, Barovier e Toso, Italy, 1966. Spira Aurata series oval-section conical vase in blown glass with polychrome garnet, r...

Vintage Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, 1970s

Ceramic Vase Marcello Fantoni 1950 Enamel Ceramic Fantoni sign under the bottom Excellent condiction

Vintage Italian Scavo vase in a beautiful amphora shape from the 1960s. Made of frosted black glass with glass handles on side. Stunning decorative piece.

Rare Minassia Murano vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.

Jewel-Tones Murano Glass Sommerso Dish/Bowl w/Gold Polveri, Seguso suspected. ****NOTE: Our Shop is Closing Soon.*** This gorgeous piece measures about 7.5 x 7 x 1.75 inches. The colors and shape are stunning. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. ABOUT OUR LISTINGS: -Most vintage Murano glass is unsigned and unlabeled (see more about this topic below, under the "about vintage Murano glass" section). We identify items as best we can based on our research and experience, but without signature, identifying label, or other documentation, it is ultimately not possible to guarantee an item is from Murano or is by a specific Murano glass maestro. By purchasing from our shop, you are agreeing to accept this fact. If you are uncomfortable with this policy, we ask that you purchase only items that have their original label, artist signature, or other documentation. -Measurements are approximate and generally represent the approximate widest/longest/highest areas of each item. -Please be aware that the color on your monitor and/or in your environment may look somewhat different than in ours and that glass colors often look deeper on dark backgrounds than they do on light backgrounds. -Please keep in mind that vintage glass usually will show evidence of previous ownership, such as scuffing, scratching, and/or other wear such as dulling or mars on base, etc.. Buyers of vintage glass are presumed to understand and accept such hints of previous ownership. We cannot realistically guarantee perfection since vintage glass has typically been used at some point in the past. We do however inspect for and describe flaws found. ABOUT VINTAGE MURANO GLASS: -"Murano" is not a brand. It is the name of the Italian island where the most celebrated master glassblowers create(d) their works. -Vintage Murano glass items may be heavy or light, thick or thin, substantial or petite, etc. Thickness and thinness of glass will tend to vary on some items, especially sculptural items. -Sometimes, small inclusions may be found in or on Murano glass, such as ash or tiny bubbles from the blowing process or tiny raised or pitted areas. These are not considered "damage" but naturally occurring. Nevertheless we point them out if found. -While on occasion a vintage Murano glass item will bear the signature of its creator or have an original label affixed, this is relatively rare; most vintage Murano glass available to the general public is unsigned / unlabeled, especially in the more affordable price ranges. -The bases of Murano glass items are often polished, but not always; the glassblower may have decided not to grind a pontil mark down or highly polish a base if there seemed a risk that doing so could cause damage to the item. -A pontil mark on a Murano glass piece may be visible or not, and may be smooth, rough, raised, indented, or some combination of these. Some finer, more delicate Murano glass items may have a rough pontil mark that may also be either raised or indented, with the rest of the base not. --However, an unpolished base that is also entirely, extremely foggy and rough (as if the entire bottom were grinded with very course sandpaper or metal) is generally considered indicative of a non-Murano work. ABOUT THE TERMS WE USE: "Suspected" means just that -- we suspect the item is by the named artist / from the named region due to its similarities to other items from that artist / region, and sometimes also by the lack of the item's characteristics appearing in other artists' works, but we are not certain. "Assumed" or "likely" means we feel pretty confident it is by the named artist / from the named region but have not found sufficient documentation to confirm it, so while we believe it to be as stated, we are not absolutely certain. "In the style of" means that based on characteristics, we believe it could be by the named artist / from the named region but we could not find sufficient enough evidence to feel comfortable declaring that definitively. In such cases the item could also be by another glassblower (from Murano or otherwise) who was inspired by the named artist. It takes time and study to train the eye to recognize what is and is not Murano-made. While no one is perfect, we feel we're fairly good at it and will state, using terminology explained above for clarification, if we do not feel reasonably certain. However much knowledge may be accrued, no one dealer is likely to know absolutely everything. Since we do not offer returns, please message us with concerns or questions if you have any before purchasing an item. We'll be pleased to respond. #MuranoGlass #seguso #MuranoGlassware #20thcenturyvessels #midcenturymodern #Italian #italianglass #barbini #goldpolveri #Bowls #decorativebowls #Decor #mid-centurymodern #vide-poche #MCM...

Beautiful bright blue faceted scalloped or draped Murano glass bowl or vessel. This draped bowl is round or handkerchief in form and features a cinched bottom and open wide top with ...

Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini red Cactus Succulent sculpture, Signed, 1929. Exceedingly rare example of a signed Venini succulent by Matinuzzi. Museum-worthy masterwork by Martinuzzi during his groundbreaking tenure as artistic director of Venini. Large-scale. Original brass frame. This stunning pulegoso glass and gold leaf “pianta grassa” is in very good antique condition with no apparent signs of repair. Acid etched Venini signature is at bottom. Lovely contrasting white glass rim on pot. Playful use of co lot with the green pot...

Article: Murano glass bowl, element Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attrib. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element w...

This exquisite antique Italian marble mortar dates from the late 17th century, a period celebrated for its masterful craftsmanship and timeless design. Carved from solid marble, the ...

Large sommerso Murano glass vase attributed to Seguso, 1940s Intact and in good condition. Height 45 cm, diameter 30 cm. We guarantee fast and insured shipping with suitable packagin...

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bowl, A Pentoni w/Gold Polveri, Italy, circa 1960s. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This has...

Decorative Murano bowl - Murano glass valet tray - Collectible art glass A nice, timeless and decorative bowl / valet tray in Murano Glass, in a wond...

Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...

Bold and so colourful large mid-century ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Hand painted Yin and Yang stylised fish dominate this entire piece Circa 1960's Signed DeSimone, Italy Height...

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 and heavy. ...

Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Pink onyx. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a very precious object. Bowl dimensions: Medium L ...

An absolutely beautiful box, crafted from genuine natural malachite. Uncommonly light in color, this rare specimen displays intricate layers of swirling patterns that captivate the e...

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown copper aventurine flecks with thin purple swirl Italian art glass footed centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e T...

Italian ceramic decorative vide-poche by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). A unique ceramic with muted tones and Zen-like presence. The understated crosshatch motif puts the piece firmly ...

Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve,M.) Italy, 1950s Murano glass Measures: 6.5 diameter x 2.5" tall Produced in Italy and featuring a mix of colors with gold fleck, this table center...

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green yellow, with blue tails Italian art glass birds sculpture. The piece is attributed to the Salviati company. Created in t...

A charming set of two Italian cherubs or putti figurines by Borghese, circa 1930. Original maker's label remains on the base of one. These sweet cherubs are ebonized on gilt plinths,...

Marvelous modernist set of three interlocking ashtrays entirely made in solid brass. This refined and unique set was produced in Italy during the 1970s, clearly designed in the style...

Magnificent Italian sculpture in Carrara marble " Torso " early 20th Century. Italy Complete height with base: 43cm perfect condition.

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl 1960s An asymetric Murano sommerso art glass bowl by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1960s. Most probably it is a design of Mario Pinzoni. M...

This stunning brass and marble Italian clock and candelabras is visually tantalizing with specular detail that Brevettato is especially known for in their creations. The stone found...

A monumental antique Goliath clock in the form of a pocket watch in its own silver customized case with easel support. This item was made for the Europea...

Authentic late 19th century hand-painted terracotta amphora from Puglia, Southern Italy, made within the historic ceramic tradition of Grottaglie, a town long recognized for its clay...

Stylish sommerso art glass bird sculpture by Murano Glass, circa 1970s. The piece has a wonderful brown and gold fleck color and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Me...

A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron prickets that represents a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality, characterist...

This striking 1930s Art Deco Italian inkstand is a beautiful testament to the era's streamlined elegance, masterfully carved from a solid piece of onyx marble with rich, warm honey a...