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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece has carved circles, showing the red inside layer, and a "Battuto" hammered...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Gold Flecks Green Sommerso Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 pieces available as shown). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl / vase. The piece has a green rim that fades...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green over cobalt blue Italian art glass perfume bottle. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with original "Archimede Seguso - Muran...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Italian Powder Pink and Gold Leaf Murano Glass Vase by Barovier & Toso
Located in Meda, MB
This vase was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano, Venice by Barovier & Toso, which is an Italian company that specializes in Venetian glass. The vase is in powder pink sub...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Murano Amethyst Purple White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Created in the manner of the Venini and Fratelli Toso companie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Handle Art Glass Pitcher with Agate-Colored Swirls
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful hand blown art glass pitcher with agate-colored swirls. A fantastic mingling of contemporary and classical designs. Excellent condition! This is a rare color and size, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Original Sommerso Murano glass Vase by Pagnin & Bon, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase by Pagnin & Bon made in Italy in the 1960s. Pagnin & Bon was an Italian glassmaking company known for producing stunning Murano glass pieces during the mid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Blue Fade Italian Ribbed Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown opalescent blue to white Italian art glass pitcher or vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece is made with in the "Ombre" technique...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A captivating interplay of artisanal mastery and opulent aesthetics, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco commands attention with its warm amber hues, gently deepening into ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Orange Murano Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
An orange and gold Murano vase.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Heavy Large Murano Glass Sommerso 4 Colors Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase - 4 colors Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flav...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Cobalt Blue with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the timeless Bullicante technique, this hand-blown Murano vase embodies the meticulous artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Each bubble is carefully encapsulated within lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Vases In gold Leaf Murano Glass 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Vases in gold leaf Murano glass 1960s Intact and in good condition, handcrafted by Murano masters. Inside the glass you can notice small air bubbles, typical of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Berit Johansson for Pauly Murano Vase and Bowl Nasturtium design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Rare set of Singed Pauly vase and bowl by Berit Johansson, Swedish designer who worked and works for top glass maker companies. She brings a freshness of design with her use of color...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Decorative Object Vase Ambra Murano Glass Midcentury Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Particular vase in layered Murano glass, amber and blue color with shiny effect. Cylindrical body with wavy walls, flat wavy mouth, produced in Italy in the 70s. Unfortunately some r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano glass vase / bottle, Rino Tagliapietra
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Beautiful murano glass vase / bottle by Rino Tagliapietra Beautiful color Very decorative
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano handblown Filigrana stripes Italian art glass mini decorative fazzoletto handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Italian Murano Red Black & White Glass Vase Attr. Carlo Moretti
Located in London, England
1950s Italian Murano art glass vase attributed to Carlo Moretti. A red glass vase overlaid with a black abstract pattern with a white encased interior. Typical style of Moretti. I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Battuto Nido D’Ape Amber Vase Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Murano, 1940
Located in Budapest, HU
Features a honeycomb pattern incised entirely by hand.
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1940s European Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale vase from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass. The items are in excellent condition. Dimensions: Blu vase diameter 3,14" x 10,23" height inches Blu vase diameter 8 cm x 26 height...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato Americano vase, model 4402
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini. Pezzato Americano vase, model 4402. Vase “ in the color variant “America” with transparent glass tiles in the colors straw, yellow, black and green). Veni...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Big, Tall and Heavy Murano Vase in Green and Orange "Sommerso" Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Bullicante Clear and Gold Foil Murano Glass Fan Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful, large-scale Italian glass Bullicante fan shaped flower vase. Attributed to Barovier and Toso. In clear glass with captured bubbles, gold foil inclusions, and a polishe...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Gold & Blue 'Scavo con Greche' Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury 'Scavo con Greche' vase / vessel with applied decorations and gold leaf by Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy somewhere...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic Italian art glass decorative double handle cabinet vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa 1900-1920. The va...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine

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

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Murano Glass

Artisan Bronze Murano Pulegoso Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This visually intricate, handcrafted piece is a combination of contemporary design and classic Murano glass-making technique. The result is a stunning and elegant piece of glassware ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Bengt Orup for Johansfors Sweden Modernist Blue Art Glass Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare mid-century modernist art glass vase was created by Bengt Orup for Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, in 1960s as a part of Spontana line. It is decorated with swirling, organic shape...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass

Murano Green Vase, Circa 1950's
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Green Murano Urn, Circa 1980 Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England
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Mid-20th Century British Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Empoli Handmade Murano Cased Art Glass Pitcher with Handle
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Italian Empoli Murano cased art glass pitcher Weight: 1 Kg Hand blown cased glass pitcher with handle made in the mid-1955s Irresistibly chic ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Gold Fleck Murano Glass Vases with Filaments Signed by Costantini 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Gold Fleck Costantini Murano glass vases encased in a profusion of applied filament glass. They are signed Costantini Murano on t...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Blue White Art Glass Seashell Bowl Vase Midcentury Modern Italy
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white over azure blue (sky blue) Italian Murano art glass conch seashell bowl or vase vessel, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece can work well...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso style Murano glass vase from the 80s
Located in Catania, IT
In the 1960s, Murano glass reached new heights of experimentation and refinement, thanks to the work of master glassmakers such as Seguso, a name that for centuries has embodied the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details is a masterpiece of Venetian artistry, embodying the pinnacle of design and luxury. Its tall, robust f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Silver Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" multi-color and silver leaf Murano artisans perform this service with great care and precision. In Murano ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Clear with a Hint of Green Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Mu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Soliflore Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass soliflore flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase is made with intric...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier e Toso Vase Murano Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier e Toso.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown white and purple ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, and signed "Venini Murano Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown black / brown and light green ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

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 Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Transparent Rostrated Murano Glass Vase attr. to Ercole Barovier, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s- 1940. This is a vase attributable to Ercole Barovier and is made in transparent heavy rostrated Murano glass: glass rostrating is a particular technique in whi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Onyx Black with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Commanding attention with its statuesque 22-inch form, this hand-blown Murano vase is a striking statement of modern glass artistry. The onyx-black core, bold and refined, rises thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fan Top Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple and gold flecks Italian art glass footed, with fan shape rim decorative flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Tourmaline Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s master artisans, its unique, twisted design gracefully spirals around the body, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Rich hints of tourmaline green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Important Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Female Nude Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury centrepiece in turquoise green glass sculpture female nude bust and torso by Ermanno Nason (1928-2014) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Mid-Century Onyx Green Pair Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury pair of new old stock Murano opaline green colored / coloured glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original pa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Polyedric Vase by Dogi in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous polyedric vase by Dogi in Murano glass (amber color). Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. diameter 7,87 x 11,81 H inches diameter 20 cm ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and blue 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 Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Burgundy “Ferro Battuto” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown piece is made of warm burgundy colored glass in the hammered “battuto” style. In the manner of Ettoree Sottsass. Signed by g...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Monumental Ercole Barovier, Barovier & Toso Efeso Blue Vase, 1964
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large blue art glass vase from the 'Efeso' series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1964 for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy. Thick glass in bright blue w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano glass "Handkerchief" vase attributed to Paolo Venini Lattimo Filigrana
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, from the 1940s, Italy. A beautiful fazzoletto glass vase in filigrana lattimo . This beautiful piece is handcrafted in filigrana ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Barbini Murano Glass Vase Italy 80s
Located in Milano, IT
Blown glass vase. Pointed manufacturer's mark at the base and adhesive label on the edge.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Venetian Antique White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fan Shaped Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown white with blue rim Italian art glass fan shaped flower vase. The vase is made with layered white net Zanfirico ribbons. Each ribbon has an intric...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Amber Color Murano Glass Bubble Vase with Morise Attributed to Donà, 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Amber color Murano glass bubble vase with Morise attributed to Donà, 1980s, Italy This refined vase is the perfect condensation of the Murano glassblowing art and tradition. Many ty...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi (Italien, 1915-1996) "Fasce Orizzontale", Venini, Murano
Located in Boden, SE
Beautiful vintage vase Murano hand blown cobalt blue and red ribbon. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for Venini circa 1960s. He worked for the company between 1953-1965. Would...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Ca Dei Vetrai Murano Deep Blue Glass Vase with Gold Base
Located in Troy, MI
Deep blue Murano glass vase with gold base. Found in Italy, this circa 1960s Murano glass vase features a saturated heavy blue flared and ridge...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Uncover Rare Finds: Authentic Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels for Sale on 1stDibs

Immerse yourself in the world of authentic vintage Murano glass vases and vessels, which elevate any dining setting with their dramatic colors. The collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes 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 vase or vessel is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling hues 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 authentic antique and vintage Murano glass vases and vessels on 1stDibs.

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