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Material: Murano Glass
Sommerso murano glass vase style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 9 cm / 3...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

"VeArt" Enameled Murano Vase, 1980s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"VeArt" Enameled Murano vase, Made in Italy, 1980s.  Light blue "encased" art glass vase with white interior. It is in perfect condition.  The price of shipping is for the Italian te...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, La Mina Vase, Corroso Glass, Venini, Murano, Italy 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Murano Glass Vase 'La Mina' Vase designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini in 1936. Corroded iridized surface glass vase with protuberances "bugne". Venini Murano two lines acid signature...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Confetti Cobalt Blue and Red Glass Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Architectural sommerso cobalt blue vase with minimalistic red accent on the rim was designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Confetti series. The bright, inten...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano Item e7111 A rare example of the 'Tessuto' series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thin v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Green & Yellow Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano art glass block vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, in the 1960s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the iconic "Sommerso" technique, in which...
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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

1950s Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass Organic Shaped Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown clear Murano glass centerpiece with organic design. Italy, 1950s. Large size. Clear hand-blown glass with elongated shape and elegant and clean design. It will be ...
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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

Decorative Objects Toiletry Set Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Midcentury 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 toiletries made in the 1940s by Barovier&Toso in rostrated Murano glass in shades of transparent and light blue. We would like to point out that this set is sold only as a d...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This refined Italian vase from the 1960s is a stunning example of Murano artistic glass, distinguished by its unique and captivating design. Crafted using the traditional blown glass...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic designed mid century modern Murano glass vase from the workshops of Sommerso Murano. Another exceptional example of Murano glass art showing how timeless these eye-catching vases are, although they have been handcrafted already over 60 years ago. This large 1960s Murano vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso Corroded Cobalt Blue Vase in the Shape of a Bottle, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso corroded cobalt blue vase in the shape of a bottle, 1960s.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Romano Donà Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Cased Art, circa 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano art glass vase, designed by the renowned Romano Donà in the 1980s, is a stunning example of the Sommerso cased glass technique. Its rich amber and clear glass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage yellow murano vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage yellow murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s. It is very well-preserved, It represents the patina expected from a glass object over 50 yea...
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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 Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue 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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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Giovanni Cenedese Modernist Brown and Amber Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare vase designed and manufactured in Murano by Giovanni Cenedese. Its acid signed on a side, brown and amber bubble murano glass it's in very good conditions. The Vas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Burri Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Burri Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a true testament to the unparalleled artistry of Murano glassblowers. Each vase is hand-blown, showcasing organic, freefor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Vintage Glass Vases Cartoccio a Bollicine
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Murano vintage glass vases Cartoccio a Bollicine, in beautiful light blue and chartreuse pale green. Murano glass vases with everted ruffled rim, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Barbini Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vintage Ribbed Cookie Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown rich persimmon orange, with gold flecks Italian art glass ginger, cookie or candy jar. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opal white and gold flecks Italian art glass cornucopia flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and published in his bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Mouth Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass double spout flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and created in the "Pulve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ bottle, Venini, Italy, 1960s. Colorless glass, red bordered murinne, arranged like a chessboard and merged. Quadrangular shape, roun...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Murrine

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
$5,217 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Smoked Amber originates from Italy during the 21st Century. It features a minimal rounded form with slight tapering at a great...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Tall Vase, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian tall vase in Murano art glass, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made with the blown glass techniqu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Handle Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and dark purple trim Italian art glass ornate pierced handles vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian large vase in Murano art glass, 1980s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made blown glass. The color of th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase, Italy 1980/90s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Italian Murano Glass Handkerchief / Tulip Vase in sky blue. Bottom with Arte Murano Hallmark. In good condition. Normal/small signs of age and wear.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy. Red and pale pink opaline . Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm . Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker. All...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Swedish Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Sommerso Smoked Grey Glass Large Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s. This hand blown glass va...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Hand Blown Murano Vase External Sbruffi in Clear with a Hint of Blush
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano vase showcases the external Sbruffi technique, a testament to the exceptional skill and creativity of Venetian artisans. Hand-blown with meticulous care, this v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterpiece of Venetian artistry, this tall Murano glass vase captivates with its striking faceted surface and mesmerizing emerald green hue. Hand-blown by master artisans in Muran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Dark Blue/ White Murano Glass Vase, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative late mid-century blue/ white glass vase from the famous workshops of the little island of Murano in Venice/ Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1970, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Blue and Multi-Color Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1960s Modern Green Uranium and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This spectacular 1960s Murano glass vase, attributed to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte factory, is a masterful example of mid-century Italian design. The piece showcases a vibrant swirl of ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

1970s Cenedese Attributed Modernist Green Scavo Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A soli flower green murano glass vase handcrafted in Venice in the Seventies, the design, the color and the kind of work attribute it to Cenedese Murano glass is renowned for its cra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the luxurious allure of this exquisite Murano glass vase, a testament to the masterful craftsmanship and rich heritage of Venetian artistry. Handcrafted by skilled artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
$1,181 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s Original condition
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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 green/blue with peach midcentury 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

"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto). Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso, 1980s
Located in Brussels, BE
Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso, 1980s
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano is an extraordinary piece that marries luxurious design with timeless elegance. This stunning glass sphere is a testament to the artistry and skill of its creators, featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Murano Glass Jewel Tone Sommerso Style Round Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New Murano glass round perfume bottle features heavy, clear class with sommerso-style jewel-toned layers of fuchsia, violet and berry. Top has a scent...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Empoli Murano Cased Art Glass Decanter
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Italian Empoli Murano cased art glass Decanter. Hand blown cased glass pitcher made in the Mid-1955s by the Italian firm Empoli. Excel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A transparent and gold bullicante murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Venice in the Sixties, pure gold inside the glass gives it a superb look. Totally hand-crafted, it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1970s Astonishing Green and Blue Bottle in Murano Glass by Michielotto
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing green and blue bottle in murano glass By Michielotto. It's a sculpture. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Vase diameter 3,93" x 16,14" height inch...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid Murrine vase. Oval shape with a beautiful combination of square murrinas. The Murrine are of two kinds. One covers the whole background and its made of a double sequence of green, lattimo and amber. The main large ones in random position are are framed in black with vibrant colors: emerald green, cadmium red and yellow. Similar to Carlo Scarpa Murrine...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite hand-blown Murano glass vase, a symbol of luxury and refined craftsmanship. This elegant vase showcases a deep olive green encased in onyx black, beautifully...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

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

Fratelli Toso Murano White Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Hourglass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons and copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative hourglass corseted vase. It is documented to the Frate...
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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

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Flower Vases Lamps circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Flower Vases Lamps circa 1980 Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Tulips Vases Lamps Very decorative and great quality ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Large Red Millefiori and Murine Vase, Murano Glass In Style of Dino Martens
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Murano glass vase was made in flask shape with graphic abstract patterns on both back and front sizes of the vase. The solid red glass gather was decorated with fused multic...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful blue round Murano style glass budded vase with raised hobnail bubbles. The raised bubbles are reminiscent of flowers that are on the verge of blooming. At the top, the edge...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Orange Gold Flecks Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown bright persimmon orange (almost red), controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is made in the "Bullic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful olive green with yellow 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 Green Italian Art Glass Forato Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern green and white Murano Art glass Forato vase with pulled details. Italy, 1950s. Monumental Mid-Century Modern organic shaped green Mura...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

50s-60s Murano Glass Rigaree Perfume Bottle with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
50s-60s Murano Glass Rigaree Perfume Bottle with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. ABOUT OUR LISTINGS: -Most vintag...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Venini Italian Murano Vase
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass handkerchief vase by Venini Murano, circa late-20th century, Italy. A beautiful combination of green art glass hues - Emerald green and chartreuse green m...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century 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

Vintage Tall Murrine Murano Glass Vase with Blue Rim
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this unsigned vintage Murano glass vase dates from the 1980s. This piece is over 12” tall with a deep cobalt blue rim, and a clearer, less saturated blue body embelli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Very Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Cenedese Scavo Cartoccio Vase
Located in Bochum, NRW
Impressive Mid-Century Modern large Murano Cenedese Scavo Cartoccio vase One of the most impressive vases offered by Cenedese, Italy, this big and beautiful vase is realized in multi...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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