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Material: Murano Glass
Lino Tagliapietra Torcello Vase Effetre International Murano Art Glass Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Lino Tagliapietra Torcello Vase for Effetre International made on the venetian island of Murano out of the finest Italian art glass. Etched signature and date to underside Effet...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Green & Yellow Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Attributed
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large vint...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Collection of 11 Mid Century Modern Sommerso Glass Vases, Italy 1960s and 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a collection of 11 Mid Century Modern Sommerso glass vases, designed by Alessandro Mandruzzato. All of them were made of Murano glass and are featuring ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian Red Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Midcentury vintage Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the vessel's elegant form and dark red color (colour). We have a full range of Murano glass from Cenedes...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Enrico Commozzo Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Massive Murano Art Glass Vase with a dense clear body and applied circular decorative dimensional elements. Signed.
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso Mid-Century Modern Large Textured Italian Green Murano Glass Vase 1980s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Absolutely stunning and rare Seguso large, heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern textured Italian glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s / early 1990s. Elegant in fo...
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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 Cactus Vase in Lagoon Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant vase, designed in a captivating cactus shape, embodies the exquisite beauty and unmatched craftsmanship that has made Murano glass a symbol of luxury and refinemen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for e...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Kount vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning centrepiece. Used si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli vase Murano glass, 1955, Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Azure Blue Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite taper-shaped Murano vase, a rare and luxurious masterpiece designed for the most discerning clients. Handcrafted by the world-renowned artisans of Murano, Italy, this ...
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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 Amethyst with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown Murano vase, rendered in a deep amethyst hue, is a true masterpiece that showcases the unparalleled artistry of Venetian glassmaking. The rich, vibrant colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, murano glass vase "avventurina"
Located in Aachen, DE
A nice "avventurine" Murano glass vase with applied handles made in the 1930ties by Ferro Toso Barovier, designed by Ercole Barovier. The vase was decorated with copper inclusions an...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Bottle in Onyx Black Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the sheer elegance of this hand-blown Murano bottle, a true masterpiece crafted from the finest black onyx glass. Its glossy finish and deep, rich hue exude sophistication...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte onyx black exterior with polished beveled edges that mimic the texture of moon rocks, creating a striking visual and tactile experience...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano White Aqua Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Jar Container
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and large Murano hand blown white, aqua trim and gold flecks Italian art glass jar / container with flower top decoration. Attributed to the Barovier e Toso company. In the style of early Vetreria Artistica Barovier...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Murano Pink Opalescent Gold Flecks Diamond Quilted Italian Art Glass Basket Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and gold flecks with diamond quilted surface Italian art glass basket, flower vase. The piece is rather large, and has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Yoichi Ohira unique 'Colata di Lava' vase, 2002
Located in Zurich, CH
YOICHI OHIRA (b. 1946) A unique 'Colata di Lava' vase, 2002 executed by Maestro Andrea Zilio and Maestro Giacomo Barbini, hand-blown glass murrine, granular and powder inserts, par...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Onyx Black and Dark Amber Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a captivating hand-blown Murano glass vase, an exquisite embodiment of Venetian artistry and elegance. This stunning vase features a unique marbled design with rich, deep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Vase Murano Glass 1955 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Huge Signed Barbini Asymmetrical Modernist Murano Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large, asymmetrical modernist Murano glass vase. It's reminiscent of the style of the 1980s Memphis Design school. The large scale of this vase simply makes it a comman...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Modern Italian Gold Honeycomb Murano Glass Tall Round Conical Double Vase
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian Decorative Arts gold vase, in blown Murano glass, worked with pure 24k gold, one part more elongated than the other and both can function as a base. The bodies ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold

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

Two Murano Glass Heart Vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Two Murano glass heart vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s, good original condition. Dimensions large heart: Height: 16.5 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 12 cm Dimensions small heart: Heig...
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1990s Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Modernist Murano Glass Fazzoletto Centerpiece, Octopus Skin Animal Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Octopus Print Animal Fazzoletto Murano Glass Extra Large Centerpiece Vase. Attibuted to Compagnia di Venezia Murano. Italy, 1950s. Rare fi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Carlo Scarpa, 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'A Bugne corroso' vase, ca. 1936 model no. 4100 cylindrical with nubs, flashed glass, uncoloured and green, etched in a technique reminiscent of ice-glass (...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) a monumental pulegoso cactus by Venini 1930
Located in Zurich, CH
Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) a monumental pulegoso cactus by Venini 1930 executed by Venini & C., Venice, hand-blown glass, with lattimo applied flowers. (90 cm.) high; Acid sig...
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1930s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Signed Cenedese 'a Scavo' Red, Yellow & Black Italian Murano Glass Vase 1989
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning Italian signed Cenedese Murano art glass vase or vessel with a wonderful modernist form made by Gino Cenedese e Figlio. An absolutely mesmerising piece of midcentury Venetian glass featuring a stunning range of glass masterwork techniques including the 'A Scavo' technique to give the piece the look and feel of excavated ancient Roman glass and also applied 'pinstripe' ribbons of colourful...
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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 Venetian Antique White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fan Shaped Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown white with blue rim Italian art glass fan shaped flower vase. The vase is made with layered white net Zanfirico ribbons. Each ribbon has an intric...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

20th Century Light Blue Murano Glass Long Neck Vase, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Splendid, large (height of 18.1") light blue Murano glass vase out of the famous workshops on the little island in Venice/ Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1970, t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Dino Martens (1894-1970), a rare 'Icantesimo' vase, 1954
Located in Zurich, CH
Dino Martens (1894-1970), a rare 'Icantesimo' vase, 1954 carved and internally decorated glass execeuted by Aureliano Toso, Murano, Italy 34 cm (height) LITERATURE this and similar...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Contemporary Set of 6 "Goti de Fornasa" Red Gold Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Luxury is a set composed of 6 glasses for water or wine in Murano glass entirely handmade in red color with 24-karat gold leaf details. This set is a combination of design and el...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Murano Blue Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Powder Box Perfume Vanity Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown blue ribbons and gold flecks Italian art glass vanity set. The perfume bottle and powder / jewelry box are made with very thin Filigrana ri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Ciotola in vetro di murano blu di cenedese anni 50'
Located in Torino, IT
Ciotola in vetro di Murano blu di Cenedese. Raffinata ciotola in vetro a canne ritorte di color azzurro brulicante e blu. Il vaso è stato realizzato da Cenedese negli anni 50'. Non presenta firma in quanto all'epoca non venivano firmati e l'etichetta è stata purtroppo tolta me è documentato nei vari cataloghi della vetreria. La vetreria Cenedese fu fondata nel 1946 da Gino Cenedese mastro vetraio...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vittorio Ferro Vase with Opaque Murrine Murano, ca. 2000s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vittorio Ferro Vase with Opaque Murrine Murano, ca. 2000s A Mid-Century Modern murrine art glass vase designed and executed by Vittorio Ferro Murano, Italy circa 2000s. This authentic vintage Italian art glass vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

18th Century Italian Murano Clear Glass and Blue Trimmed Blown Glass Bottles
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful antique late 18th century (1780 circa) Murano blown clear glass set of four lidded bottles recalling a genie bottle shape, is made of the most thin and see-through gla...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Gold Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece of art epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of Murano glass craftsmanship. Its serene gold hue, delicately infused within clear layers, creates a harmoniou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 12 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of twelve handmade Murano drinking glasses with Murrine Millefiori. This set is called "GOTI DE FORNASA". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his emp...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Square Base in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking rectangular vase showcases a captivating combination of amber hues and crystal-clear glass, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. The seamless blend ...
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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 Grey Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning creation from the heart of Murano's glassmaking tradition, this vase showcases an exceptional grey tint that lends a subtle, refined charm to its geometric design. Each fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Tall and Decorative Murano Glass Vase Italy 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Tall and highly decorative Post-Modern Murano Glass vase with lovely colors. Made in Italy, 1990s. Executed in thick, multi-colored Murano-Glass. Dimensions: H 11.82 in. (30 cm) W ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano White Bubbles Pulegoso Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Pot Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles with gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The white is created by the "Pulegoso" technique, made with frothy bubbles. It ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Blue Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso with Bronze Aventurine
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This is a vase by Fratelli Toso, made in blue Murano glass with Bronze aventurine. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi vase 'Scozzese', 1954-57
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi vase 'Scozzese', 1954-57 Vase model "Scozzese". Venini, Murano, 1954-57. Blown glass with polychrome twisted sapphire, opaque red and lattimo bands, crossed with wide...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Huge Flavio Poli Blue Yellow Pink Vase 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and heavy Murano glass vase in bright blue, yellow, pink and clear glass made by Seguso Vetri D’Arte and attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Toso Murano Millefiori Daisy Clover Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Footed Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina daisy flowers and clovers Italian art glass cabinet / bud vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. It has a crimped ruffl...
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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, Glass

Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy. This is a rare and authentic Venetian work of art, entirely handcrafted in the island of Murano in the ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini in 1988. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Small Ellisse Vase in Blue and White by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Created as the evolution of the Ogiva vase, Ellisse is an object that, thanks to its complex working while hot, achieves the perfect balance between its chromatic components, arousin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Archimede Seguso, 'Merletto' vase, 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
Archimede Seguso (1909-1999), 'Merletto' vase, 1950 produced by Vetreria Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy ca. 26 cm (height) provenance: son of Archimede Seguso signed with old label ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venetian Scavo Vase in Blown Murano Glass Orange and Dawn Colors, Italy, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Scavo Vase in Blown Murano Glass with Orange and Dawn Colors Italy 1980s. This enchanting "scavo" vase stands out for the beauty of its shades...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Orange 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Extra Large 3, 6kg Sommerso Bowl Murano Vetri Glass by Cenedese, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass shell element Producer: Cenedese Vetri Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell was produced in the 1970s i...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Black Onyx 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. The vase showcases a seamless transition from a clear gla...
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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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