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Material: Murano Glass
1960s Astonishing Jack in the Pulpit "Calla Lily" vase in Murano glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing blue Jack in the Pulpit "Calla Lily" vase in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 3,93 x 12,99 H inches diameter cm ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Teardrop Vase in Lagoon Blue Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano vase embodies the pinnacle of Italian glassmaking artistry. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this luxurious piece showcases the unparalleled skill and tradition pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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 Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Hand-Cut Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s. Carlo Moretti is a “factory of originals” founded in 1958 by Carlo and Giovanni Moretti, combining innovation...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barbini Murano Aqua Blue Gold Fleck Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, with original worn "Venetian - Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Flavio Poli Alessandro Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Glass Vase circa 1960s Offered for sale is a Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato so...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier
Located in Zurich, CH
Rare and Important „Floreali“ vase by Ercole Barovier Vetreria Artistica Barovier. A masterpiece of murrine technique, featuring intricate flower patterns that captivate collectors....
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1920s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Multicolored Fratelli Toso Millefiori Murrine Vase, Murano Early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A very nice murrine glass vase, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso early 20th century. The vase is executed with polychrome multicorored millefiori murrines and has two handles. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Hand Blown Murano Taper Wide Vase in Rust
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase, with its deeply rich amber hue, is a true marvel of craftsmanship. The multifaceted surface creates a mesmerizing dance, reflecting a warm, inviting glow that en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. It showcases a seamless transition from a clear glass bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), Thomas Stearns, for Venini, 1962
Located in Zurich, CH
Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), Thomas Stearns, for Venini, 1962 Facciate di venezia' (facade of venice), a free-blown, applied and iridized glass sculpture Thomas Stearns,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Handcrafted Vase in Blown Murano Glass Red & Gold finishes 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian, Handcrafted Vase, Blown Murano Glass, Red & Gold finish, 1980s This is a unique and gorgeous vase, having a special irregular shape, entirely handcrafted in blown M...
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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

Single Aubergine Purple Rostrato Murano Glass Vase by Stefano Toso, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Handblown aubergine purple Murano glass vase in the iconic manner of the "Rostrato" glass of the 1940s. Vase was meticulously handblown using the same craftsmanship as the original 1940s version in one of the oldest and last remaining glass furnaces on the island of Murano in clear and deep purple or plum pigment-infused glass with delicately and purposefully pulled glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century 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

Fulvio Bianconi, a rare vase from 'Bikini' series, ca. 1950, Modell 4421
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from Venini's 'Bikini' series, ca. 1950 red and white fenicio technique on torso form with lattimo phoenician applications produced by Venini & C., ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Handcrafted Floriform Blue and Clear Cased Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted controlled bubble floriform clear cased art glass vase or votive or paperweight. Beautiful Bohemian blue blown glass small vase or candle holder made in heavy thick art glass in a ruffled tulip shape. This large votive or vase has a beautiful blend of blues with a clear glass outer and bottom. Decorative art glass hand blown with controlled bubble paperweight...
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Late 20th Century Czech Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Blue Fazzoletto Murano Modern Handkerchief Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A Murano fazzoletto vase. Unmarked but most probably by Venini. Pleasant form with graceful folds all around.
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Bowl 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art glass bowl 1960s A large and heavy Murano Sommerso glass bowl most probably manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1960s. Manufactured in r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Novel Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Novel contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with blood red and bright red detail. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso “Flavio Poli “ Murano Glass Gold 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso Centerpiece.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Salviati Murano Venetian Hand Blown Red and Gold Fish Vase
Located in Palermo, PA
An exceptional example of Venetian glassblowing mastery, this large and impressive vase made by Antonio Salviati is sure to impress! All handblown elements are fused together to crea...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Amber with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase with 24-karat gold flecks brings a touch of the sunlit Italian countryside into your space. The vase's golden amber hue, reminiscent of the warm hues seen in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Olive Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vase epitomizes the balance of luxury and artistry, a creation that draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Venetian glassmaking traditions. Each piece is meticulously cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto" Red and Transparent Venini, 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass Handkerchief "Fazzoletto", red and transparent, Venini, 1960s. This Handkerchief is a timeless piece of Murano glass design. Attributed to Venini, it was entirely handc...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

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

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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 Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Huge Multi Color Striped Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized white hand blown murano art glass vase with multi-color stripes, Italy, 1960s. Large hand blown Murano glass white vase with a colorful murrine banding decoration in red, ...
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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, Murrine

Cenedese & Albarelli bottle from the 60s in Murano glass
Located in Catania, IT
Cenedese & Albarelli bottle from the 60s in Murano glass. Product in good condition with small wear caused by the years and use. The story of Cenedese & Albarelli is a narrative that...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vase "nero irridato". Design possibly Carlo Scarpa for Cappelin
Located in Zurich, CH
Vase red. Design possibly by Carlo Scarpa for Cappelin Provenance Pauly & C. Murano glass ca. 1960-70 height ca. 26,5 cm diameter ca.: 19,8 c Condition: Very good.
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

bullicant vase in Murano glass by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass bullicante vase by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s. Produced in good condition with small signs of wear due to age and use. In the world of...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in green by Cenedese of Murano, Italy. This can be used as a bowl or as a vase when turned upside down - perfect for displ...
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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 Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
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 Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vinicio Vianello Rare pair of Murano Glass Candle Holders for HOME, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of Blue and Green Vinicio Vianello Murano Glass Candle Holders for HOME, Italy 1950s Original Vinicio Vianello & C label
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

A large vase Seguso Viro, Murano, designed by Giampaolo Seguso, 1993
Located in Zurich, CH
A large vase Seguso Viro, Murano, designed by Giampaolo Seguso, 1993, copy no. 89 of 99. Dimensions H 30.4 cm. Medium Oviform vessel of thick clear glass with blue, green, 'a merle...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Trio of Mid-Century Clear Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Cenedese vintage midcentury clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian gl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Red Murano glass heart vase or objet d'art
Located in London, GB
Substantial perfectly shaped heart vase in smoothly curved ruby red Murano glass with clear glass surround. A wonderful standalone objet d'art as well as a flower vase. Signed Murano...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Cartoccio oro" circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Cartoccio oro" vase circa 1950.
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Satin Medium Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin medium vase in glazed horizon/crystal Murano glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Facet Vase in Tobacco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior decor with this exquisite vase in a sophisticated tobacco hue. This masterful creation embodies the pinnacle of Italian glass artistry, where tradition meets mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Midcentury Trio of Vintage Italian Red Satin Matt Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese set, group, ensemble or collection of mid-century modern Murano glass vases, bowls or vessels, made in Italy. Particularly striking are the forms, they have all the characte...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano polychrome blown glass vase, Submerged series by Franco SCHIAVON.
Located in Torino, IT
Blown glass vase murano polychrome, submerged series by Franco SCHIAVON. ORIGIN Murano PERIOD XX sec. MARK Franco SCHIAVON MATERIALS Polychrome Mur...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Set of 3 Multicolor Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Cube Vases, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase set of 3 Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s These original set of 3 glass vases was produced in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Art Deco Style Murano Glass Turquoise / Black Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This striking mid-century Murano glass vase embodies the elegance and clean lines of the Art Deco style. The vase features a deep, vibrant turquoise color body contrasted by a sleek ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Clear with a Hint of Green
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Tommaso Buzzi for Venini "Incamiciato" Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1989
Located in Naples, IT
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and green. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '89.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Vases in Murano Glass Amber and Gold 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of modern Italian vases in Murano glass amber and gold in two different size, in very excellent original condition, entirely realized handcrafted and handblown in the Venice Mur...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Art Decò Murano Glass Vase, Amber Color, "Pulegoso" by Mazzega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important circa 1940s Murano glass vase, amber color, "Pulegoso”, by Mazzega, excellent conditions Product features: wonderful amber colored...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier, Barovier & Toso Efeso Vase ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso Efeso vase ca. 1960s A great blue vase from the 'efeso' series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1964 for Barovier & Toso, M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Faceted Barrel Vase in Aquamarine Set of 3
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning trio of Murano glass vases, each a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship. These vases, hand-blown by the skilled artisans of Murano, feature a faceted design t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

SOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007) - Grifone Sculpture-vase from the Short Stories se
Located in Zurich, CH
SOTTSASS ETTORE (1917 - 2007). Grifone Sculpture-vase from the Short Stories series. Signed and dated under the base "SOTTSASS PROVA DEL 30-01-02". Artist's Proof. Total Edition: 33 ...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic e...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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 Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte olive exterior with polished beveled edges inspired by desert tortoise, creating a striking visual and tactile experience. It's a perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass bottle
Located in Warszawa, PL
Murano bottle signed Murano Glass without damage
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Stunning Postmodern Brown Hand-Molded Scavo Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This vase is made in brown scavo hand-molded Murano glass, ascribable to Cenedese or Seguso. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of us...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino large vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
Located in Miami, FL
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut Offered for sale is one Fendi Casa hand-blown vases manufactured in Italy by Vetri Artístico Murano. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of five Venetian Murano green colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century. Measurements are circa: Large jar - 15.7cm tall by 10cm wide Medium jar - 12.5cm tall by 10cm wide Small jar - 9.5cm tall by 10cm wide. Rare set of jars...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Micro Threads in Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is a masterpiece of luxurious craftsmanship, epitomizing the fine artistry and precision of master glassmakers. Its unique design features a delicate pattern reminiscent of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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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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