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Material: Murano Glass
Large Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Macchia ambra verde" with gold 1952 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
incredible Archimede Seguso Murano glass "Macchia ambra verde" circa 1952 vase.
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Set of Six Green Gold Murano Drinking Glasses with Jug, 1990
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of 6 "Balloton" glasses and jug in blown Murano glass in green color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Trad...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venetian Antique Murano Yellow Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Dimple Squared Cruet
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique, early Venetian hand blown yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass cruet with original stopper. Attributed to the Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.) glasshouse...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Cenedese 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian White Scavo Murano Glass Round Vase
Located in New York, NY
1950s Italian Vintage white scavo Murano glass urn-shaped vase, with Art Deco design the quality of the work is exceptional and speaks Cenedese, a furnace specialized at that time in...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Ercole Barovier "Bullicante" Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Exquisite and unique rare set of 2 vases attributed to Ercole Barovier using the Bullicante glass technique. The set is sold in its entirety and includes 2 pieces. Bottle with stop...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Gray Opalino Italian Art Glass Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue gray, opaline Italian art glass handkerchief sculptural vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. The piece is...
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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, Opaline Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Ambra Vase, Murano Glass "Sommerso" by Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A characteristic Art Nouveau ambra vase, Murano Glass "Sommerso" by Salviati. Measures cm: Height 38, diameter 22.  
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso, made for Vetreria Seguso. This piece was made in the 1950s. probably 1954.
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Italian manufacture vase for orange flower holder decoration 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
In otherwise good condition From a private collection.
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Artisanal Green Murano Glass Vase, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Madrid, ES
This expressive handblown glass vase was crafted in Murano, Italy, in the 1970s and showcases the bold, organic spirit of Italian modernism. Featuring a rich emerald green body infus...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Alberto Donà Mid-Century Modern Vaso In Vetro Di Murano Verde E Foglia Oro 24kt
Located in Murano, Venezia
Kanne Drite Collection – Blue Murano Glass Vases The Kanne are colored Murano glass cylinders which, fused on the vase, form this wonderful work. Drite is said when the kanne are pos...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Soffiato Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso (attr.), Murano ca. 1930s A rare Murano art glass vase manufactured most probably by Fratelli Toso around 1930s. Thin opaque white glass with aventurine inclusions and applied foot, handles and rim in black. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Calice in vetro soffiato policromo di Murano "LEI", design CENEDESE
Located in Torino, IT
Calice in vetro soffiato policromo di Murano "LEI" design Cenedese. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50 MARCA CENEDESE vetri. Murano MODELLO Lei MATERIALI Vetro soffiato policromo D...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

Large Ovale Vase in Grey, White and Black by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Ever since the 1970s the Ovale has been one of the Carlo Moretti company’s exclusive and distinctive forms. Functional and elegant, over the years it has been embellished with applic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Vase "nero irridato". Design possibly by Carlo Scarpa by Cappelin
Located in Zurich, CH
Vase "nero irridato". Design possibly by Carlo Scarpa for Cappelin. Provenance Pauly & C. Murano glass ca. 1960-70 Vase red Design Carlo Scarpa Provenance Pauly & C. / CVM Murano gl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Studio Glass Vase Based on a Mouth-Blown Bottle Shape of Tortoiseshell
Located in Verviers, BE
Studio glass vase based on a mouth-blown bottle shape of tortoise-shell splatter pattern (in red/brown), indented in the centre and clear glass used for hand-applied handles, feet an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Art Glass Murano Vase Gold Flakes and Bubbles by Gambaro and Poggi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gambaro & Poggi, Murano, handcrafted this beautiful blown Italian Art glass vase. The tall sculptural tulip shape has infused gold flakes inclusions and the "bollicine" technique (in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Christian Dior, Sizeable Vase, Murano Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable blown Murano Glass vase, attributed to Christian Dior and produced in Italy, c. 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Battuto by Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Elevate your home decor with this gorgeous handmade Murano glass vase. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vase features a contemporary and eclectic design. The intricate etched patte...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Red Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Bowl or Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern glass bowl or vase in green by Cenedese of Murano, Italy. This can be used as a bowl or as a vase when turned upside down - perfect for displ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Decorative Murano Candelestick with Gold Rope Cordonato Oro
Located in Verviers, BE
Barovier & Toso Decorative Murano Candelestick with Gold Rope Cordonato Oro. A Classic example of 'cordonato oro' (gold rope) technique with lobed and...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Eucalyptus Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant and effortlessly sculptural, the Surpime Vase in eucalyptus green is a testament to the poetic beauty of hand-blown Murano glass. Its silhouette—tall, softly tapered, and gen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set of 3 Series Lenti Vase Barovier & Toso Italy, Murano Glass, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique rare set of 3 lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. Small pitcher h 12 centimeters D 8 centimeters Pitcher large h 13 D 10 Vase h ...
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1940s European Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso Large Blue Gray Iridescent "Scavo" Vase in Murano Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "scavo" vase made in a beautiful blue-gray iridescent Murano glass. These incredibly charming piece was produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in Murano, Italy,...
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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 Vistosi Post Modern Purple Wine Color & Crystal Murano Glass Round Vase
Located in New York, NY
A unique blown deconstructed creation by Vistosi in Memphis Group style worked with an unusual and rare technique, the decor in the crystal clear Murano glass organic body consists o...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Evoking the soft mystery of twilight and the tactile charm of sculptural form, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst is a poetic expression of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Playful in form yet refined in execution, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber is a sculptural statement of modern glass artistry. Inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Playful in form yet refined in execution, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber is a sculptural statement of modern glass artistry. Inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vase Murano Glass with Gold Leaf 1955 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso vase Murano glass with gold leaf 1955 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Postmodern Murano Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso, Italy, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable Murano glass vase by Barovier and Toso. Blue body with yellow and green inclusions.
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1980s Italian Post-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

Josef Hospodka for Chribska Glassworks Amber and Green Bowl, Czech Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural footed bowl with pulled and manipulated rim has color shift from amber to deep green on the rim; the asymmetrical, free-flowing rim creates an organic mood and g...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Sommerso

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

Arco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Arco Carlo Moretti contemporary Murano mouth blown glass vase in blue, white and clear glass. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Strolling ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Barbini Murano sculptural vase in clear glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This piece embodies Venetian sophistication, with its clean lines and organic movement. Though minimal in color, the vase's play of light and form adds expressive volume. It stands a...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Monica Guggisberg, Philip Baldwin, vase 2007
Located in Zurich, CH
Monica Guggisberg, Philip Baldwin, vase 2007 Height: 39.5cm Object description: 2007. glass, orange, brown overlay. Fine cut by Paolo Ferro. Signed on the...
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Early 2000s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Art Dish by Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Scavo Murano glass art dish by Seguso. Hand signed (see detail photos). Measurements: 6.5” wide, 6” deep, 2.5” high.
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Bird Nest Vase Sculpture Alabaster and Crystal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic and beautiful art glass vase or sculpture in the form of a bird's nest with two pink colored opaline alabaster glass birds perched on a crystal clear nest. Handmade by the skilled Italian craftsmen of the Venetian island of Murano, this one of a kind vase is a true conversation starter and perfect for that discerning connoisseur of the unique and unusual. This murano glass bird vase...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster

High-End Murano Glass Goblet with Lid and Gold Finishes Italy 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
High-End Murano Glass Goblet with Lid and Gold Finishes Italy 1960s. This mouth-blown transparent Murano glass goblet with gold finishes is pure beauty. Imagine placing this goblet at the center of the main table near a set of candleholders, and then add some white ceramic plates: there you have a truly regal table! The gold chalice...
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1960s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Sommerso Vase by Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano glass vase or sculpture hand blown in Sommerso technique to form elegant layers in clear, smoky and red / Made in Italy by Salviati, circa 1980s Original sticker on th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Cenedese Murano Art Glass Vase Pulegoso A Fasce Orizzontali
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali Vase for Cenedese Murano Art Glass executed in the Pulegoso technique with a slight scavo finish. Pulegoso is a type of glass with many bubb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier and Toso Vase Centerpiece iridescent Glass 1940 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Barovier and Toso Iridescent Glass Centerpiece Vase
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Dardi Murano Glass Vase - A Modern Touch of Elegant Handmade
Located in Murano, VE
Dardi Murano Glass Vase is an authentic piece of Murano craftsmanship that blends elegance with modern design. Created by renowned glassmaker Roberto Beltrami and his team, each vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Handcrafted Floriform Blue and Clear Cased Murano Style Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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

Atria Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Atria contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear with light green and blue. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

Set of vases in Murano Glass by Adriano Seguso
Set of vases in Murano Glass by Adriano Seguso
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Vaso in Vetro Di Murano Vintage, Vetro Di Murano, Murano Glass, Vase, Design
Located in Milano, MI
Periodo di produzione 1960 Paese di produzione Italia Marchio di attribuzione Questo pezzo è attribuito a Archimede seguso Stile Vintage Stato Molto buono Materiale Vetro, Vetro di Murano...
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1960s Italian Vintage 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

Massive Sculptural yellow Vase, Murano "Incamiciato''
Located in Milano, IT
Massive Sculptural yellow and clear Vase, Murano Incamiciato Large and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joinin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Art Deco Style Murano Glass Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century Art Deco style Murano glass decorative piece / vase with gold flecks and side design details. The vase is in great condition. M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Anzolo Fuga Hand Blown Glass "Pavone" Vase, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown glass “Pavone” vase with colorful rod and murrhine by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano, Italy, 1950s. Reference: Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Steel Grey and Emerald Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various Amber base Blue Top Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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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

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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