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Material: Murano Glass
Toso Mid-Century Modern Black Amber Pair of Murano Glass Vases Signed Jars, 1988
Located in Murano, Venezia
Two Murano glass blown vases, black color with amber tips. The vases are of thick glass. This fantastic Mid-Century Modern style artwork will add an extra touch of class to your en...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown 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

Venini Murano Signed Lavender Purple Opaline Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful tall vintage Murano hand blown opaline lavender purple Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Venini Company, and signed “Venini Murano Italia” underneath. The pi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Bicolore Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Handblown Murano Sculptural Vase in Rose Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The handblown Murano Burri Vase in Rose Gold is a sublime expression of luxury, merging the finest Venetian glassmaking traditions with an avant-garde design aesthetic. Its form, org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from 'Con Macchie' series, ca. 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from 'Con Macchie' series, ca. 1950 transparent glass with abstract internal decoration and lightly iridized; model no. 4324 produced by Venini & C...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright cobalt blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, circa 1960s. He work...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Small Square Solid Murano Glass Vase Interior Green Yellow Red Colors, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small square solid Murano glass vase interior green yellow red colors.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare Large Art Glass Scalloped Vintage Cobalt Blue Seguso Vase Murano, Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare large Art Glass scalloped vase in cobalt blue signed Archimede Seguso Murano Italy Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftsmans...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

1940 Murano Glass Bottle with Glass Bubbles Italian Design Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1940 Murano glass bottle with glass bubbles Italian design Barovier.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Dino Martens, vase 'Eldorado pulcheria', 1953
Located in Zurich, CH
Dino Martens (1894-1970), vase 'Eldorado pulcheria', 1953 clear cased glass with powder inclusions in raspberry blue, deep purple, black, yellow. Execeuted by Aureliano Toso, Murano,...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Salviati Vintage Italian Smoked Amber Gold Battuto Murano Art Glass Ovoid Vase
Located in New York, NY
1980 Elegant Venetian vase of organic ovoid shape, in a chic smoked amber gold Murano glass, blown by Salviati, with a high quality decoration in a precious handcrafted wavy Battuto on the entire surface that results in a unique decor...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Rare Orange Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier model "Rotellati", Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This is an extremely rare vase, designed by Ercole barovier for Barovier's company in Murano. It is made in hand-blown glass, with a tile composition that req...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set of vases in Murano Glass by Adriano Seguso
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of three vases signed by Adriano Seguso, showcasing the artistic heritage and unique expertise of the Seguso family. Originally based in Murano, renowned for its exceptional blo...
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2010s Brazilian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Petrified Wood

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase signed Venini, 1960's
Located in Vilnius, LT
This vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase is handmade of multi-colour layers Murano glass. Very thick glass is in pink, purple, yellow, blue and transparent glass combination. Mark...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed
Located in Zurich, CH
2 Figurine Fulvio Bianconi for Venini 1950, signed Fulvio Bianconi (Italy, 1915-1996) 2 "African „figurines“ glass sculpture, Venini, Murano, Italy 1...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso Arte Vetro Murano Blue Black Abstract Scavo Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, large vintage Murano hand blown black and blue spatter pigments Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to Seguso Arte Vetro glass workshop. The...
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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

Pair of Glass Vases, VeArt Cobalto Aquamarine Fading, Paolo Venini Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Enchanting set of vases from VeArt. VeArt was a sister company of Venini set on the mainland, working from the middle of the 60ies to the early 90s. Shared the same designers of Ven...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Jug by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1962
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Murano Art Glass Jug by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1962 A Murano art glass jug designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte ca. 1962. Cristallo antico...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi 1915-1996 F. Bianconi, Venini, Murano 1982
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi 1915-1996 F. Bianconi, Venini, Murano 1982 A polychrome blown glass "Colpo di Vento" sculpture with a milk glass thread decor. Etched signature. Colourless and green ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched maker's mark on underside of base. Excellent pre-owned con...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Blue White Ribbon Vintage Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, blue and white ribbons Italian art glass decanter. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The sky blue and light pink ribbons have a twist...
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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, Ribbon

Afro Celotto Early 2000s Italian Turquoise Yellow Green Amber Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Venetian Murano glass vase, signed by Afro Celotto 2001, worked as an abstract modern painting, with waved edge that adds movement, made precious by the master glassblower's ability ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The vases are made of hand...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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

Antique Venetian Murano Blue Opalescent Italian Art Glass Pleated Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Venetian / early Murano hand blown opalescent white and blue Italian art glass flower vase. It has a genie bottle shape, with pleated surface on the body. It has sk...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Da Ros for Cenedese Italian Red Murrine Sommerso Murano Glass Candlestick Holder
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Very rare Antonio da Ros for Cenedese vintage Italian yellow uranium Murano glass candlestick stand, holder or Candelabra made circa 1960s with red sommerso top for holding the candl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, 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

Antique Millefiori Vase in Brown, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase in Brown, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910 An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Mad...
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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

Vintage Textured and Faceted Murano 'Sommerso' Blue Ice Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful midcentury Murano art glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1980s. The combination of ocean blue and the textured clear 'Sommerso' ice glass looks simply stunning. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vase Sfumato, Cirillo Maschio, Attributed Aquamarine with Morisa Murano, 1920s
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase shows many features that are on the Marinuzzi Zecchin vessel production. It's costolato sfumato with typical hansw handles and the curl at the upper end. Has the costolato...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Filigrana Vase Murano Art Glass Multi-Color Venini Style 1960s Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Filigrana Vase Murano Art Glass Multi-color Attributed to Venini 1960s Italian design.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Pink Murano Glass Block Vase from Cesare Toso, Murano Venezia, Italy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Pink Murano Glass Block Vase from Cesare Toso, Murano Venezia, Italy, in Very Good conditions.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Unusual Postmodern Figurative "Pants" Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual, playful art glass vase was created in shape of lower body with pants in mottled blue with dark red stripes descending down on light blue shoes...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Wonderful Mid Century Italian Murano White Opal Milk Large Art Glass Floor Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Italian Murano White / Opal / Milk Large Art Glass Floor Vase
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20th Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia Frosted
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is a contemporary masterpiece that seamlessly blends modern design with timeless elegance and with its clean lines and frosted finish, exudes a sense of refined sophisticat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Hand Blown Cardinal Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- during the latter half of...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase in Murano Glass, Italy 2003
Located in Naples, IT
Large Vase Mod. Handkerchief designed by Fulvio Bianconi for the well-known Murano firm Venini, in Murano Glass in shades of blue and turquoise, engraved signature at base, Venini ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Buri in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our exceptional Hand-Blown Murano Vase, a luxurious masterpiece that combines traditional craftsmanship with opulent design. This vase boasts a strikingly thick glass con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s. Entirely handmade in the 1980s, this pair of cone vases is an artwork by...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Art Deco Red Gold Design Italian Art Glass Vase by Stefano Mattiello
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade red Murano glass vase with 24-karat gold decorations and inner bubbles. Work performed by Murano artisan Stefano Mattiello. Vase signed with cold engraving by artist. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Venini Bulgarov 1970 Blue & Green Color Striped Blown Murano Glass Vase, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Venini Bulgarov 1970 engraved blown blue & green striped Murano art glass vase. Opening measures: 2 inches diameter. Italian Art Glass par excellence. A-843-335
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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 Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Green Round Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern design vase in a captivating olive green hue subtly transitions to a warm golden tone, exuding an air of elegance. Its distinctive shape sets it apart, showcasing an understat...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scapa for Venini, corroso, signed, 1936
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scapa for Venini, signed Small bowl from the corrosi series made of dipped glass, the surface of which has been completely treated with acid. Venini Murano acid signature Dim...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Heavy Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Heavy Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1930s A vetro sommerso bollicine vase designed by Carlo Scarpa between 1934 and 1...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murano Toni Zuccheri Giada Italian Art Glass Coral Red Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and very rare, vintage Murano hand blown coral red with copper filaments Italian art glass perfume / cologne bottle. Documented to designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Early "Crepuscolo" Murano glass vase by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier
Located in Aachen, DE
A Murano glass vase "Crepuscolo" by Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier. The initial design dating to 1935-1936. Days of resource scarcity and economic struggle in which Barovier...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Amethyst Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterstroke of sculptural elegance, this extra tall Hand-Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Amethyst captivates with its multifaceted silhouette and ethereal translucence. Each surface, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Aldo Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Gold and Silver Foil 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils, iridized with blue around the mouth, by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's. At A.V.E...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Foil

Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin
Located in Murano, VE
We are thrilled to bring you the "Scilla" centerpiece, a stunning masterpiece crafted entirely by hand in Murano by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team of artisans. Crafted from t...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton small vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. Monofiori breaks with tradition in 1970 and then does it again in 2016. But its essen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Surface Pattern Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
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. Created in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Giulio Radi A.Ve.M. Mauve Stripe Silver Leaf Black Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare Murano hand blown mauve stripe over black and silver leaf Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Giulio Radi for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.). C...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Silver Leaf

Sommerso Brown & Amber Vintage Murano Glass
Located in London, GB
This vintage Sommerso Mandruzzato Murano glass vase adds an elegant decorative element to any space. Known for its exceptional craftsmans...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Great Murano Bottle Corroded Italian Design Green 1960s Seguso Attributed
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great murano bottle corroded Italian design green 1960s Seguso attributed.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Dino Martens Murano Pink Black White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black, white and pink Italian art glass pitcher / vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Striking alternating color combina...
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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, Ribbon

Murano Opal Teal Blue Italian Art Glass Round Cylinder Flower Vase with Label
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced Per Vase (3 vases available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown teal blue over opalescent white Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the designer Galliano Ferro for ...
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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, Opaline Glass, 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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