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Material: 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

Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase Merletto, Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini, Murano A large vase of the Merletto series designed by Brigitta Carlsson and Ove Thorssen for Venini ca. 1972. Manufact...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined large artistic Murano glass vase in shades of green made by Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. Made with green blown glas...
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1960s Italian 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Murano Glass

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

Hand Blown Murano Olive Vase in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a refined masterpiece of contemporary Murano glass craftsmanship. This sleek, olive grey vase exudes sophistication with its geometric precision and seamless design. Enca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano 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

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

Mid-Century Murano Glass Centerpiece Vase in Azure Blue and Gold, Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Magnificent Mid-Century Murano Glass Centerpiece Vase in Azure Blue and Gold, Italy, Circa 1970s Behold this extraordinary Italian Venetian Murano glass vase, a breathtaking stateme...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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

Alfredo Barbini Vase Murano Glass 1970 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Alfredo Barbini Vase
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of Handblown Ruffled Murano Glass Vases by Camozzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of white and gold vintage Murano glass vases by Camozzo in ruffled shape by Camozzo for Vetro Artistico Murano. Signature inclu...
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1970s Italian 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 yellow 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

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

Murano Sommerso Green Golden Yellow Italian Art Glass Ribbed Swirl Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to golden yellow orange Italian art glass flower vase. The vase has a small and worn Murano label on the top front. It also has a s...
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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, Uranium Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Vase, 1950s, Handkerchief Model
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1950s Murano. Not signed. Typical model called a handkerchief in the shade of blue. Small object but therefore very precious to be incl...
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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

Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Clear with a Hint of Rose
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of this external sbruffi with hints of rose, a testament to the mastery of traditional glassblowing techniques. This captivating piece is m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

Straw Colored Murano Glass Pitcher Vase attr. to Vittorio Zecchin, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1910s. This pitcher vase is made in transparent pagliesco blown glass and the external surface is slightly ribbed. It features a black Murano glass handle. This is ...
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano glass vase
Located in Palermo, IT
This beautiful Murano glass vase is a perfect expression of Venetian glass art. Its harmonious spherical shape is enhanced by rich and detailed workmanship, in which the millefiori t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano Alexandrite Red Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light purple with circular murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to Antonio Da Ros, designer / architect and Artis...
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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, Sommerso, Murrine, 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

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

21st century, murano glass vase, Nocturnes op. 2, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The name "Nocturnes" immediately recalls the famous piano compositions of Fryderyk Chopin, characterized by dreamy, intimate and often melancholy atmospheres. The vases bearing this ...
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2010s Italian Other Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Artisan Blush and Amber Tall Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Gold Inclusions
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Murano blush and amber sommerso glass vase with gold inclusions that seamlessly transitions into a pool of clear glass with bullicante. The vase's abstract color gradien...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Gold Murano Glass Vases Italian Style, 1998s
Located in Murano, Venezia
Three Murano blown glass vases entirely in 24-karat gold leaf. Touching the vases with your hand you can feel the external relief work, as if it were a glacier To complete its uni...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

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

Midcentury Set of 6 "Goti De Fornasa" Yellow Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of yellow glasses with Millefiori murrina decoration. This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

Italian Venetian Vase in Blown Murano Glass Blue and 24-K Gold finishes 1960s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Vase in Blown Murano Glass, Blue and 24-K Gold finishes, 1960s, with a very sophisticated and elegant shape, in very excellent original conditions, as documented in ...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Italian Pink Murano Glass Vase, By Tommaso Buzzi, 1990s
Located in Meda, MB
This vase was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano, which is the world's capital for glass manufacturing, in the 1990s by Tommaso Buzzi for Venini. The inside is in white Mura...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Black Onyx and Clear with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall hand-blown Murano vase, crafted using the exquisite Sommerso technique, is a mesmerizing piece of art that embodies the timeless elegance of Venetian glassmaking. The vase ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

An "Argentati" vase by Rudolfo Dordoni for Venini, Murano, 2002
Located in Aachen, DE
A fine Vase designed by Rodolfo Dordoni for the Venini furnace as one of the "Argentati" vessels. Made in two variations, there is an amber golden version and -like this particular p...
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Early 2000s Italian Other Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Pink Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown dark pink satin surface and cut murrines Italian art glass flower vase / bottle. Documented to designer Ermanno Toso, for the Fratelli T...
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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, Murrine

Cenedese Mid-Century Onyx Green Pair Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury pair of new old stock Murano opaline green colored / coloured glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original pa...
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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 Frozen Vase in Emerald Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green is a sculptural marvel, embodying the essence of refined design and intricate craftsmanship. Its deep emerald green surface flows seamlessly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Seguso, 1960
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Murano glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of Green glass encased in clear glass, using the renowned...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

Transparent Murano Glass Artistic Vase with Black and White Patterns, 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Transparent Murano glass artistic vase with black and white patterns, 1990s. This artistic vase is a unique and special object, perfect for a refined Murano glass lover. Its shape i...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Murano Black Copper Gold Leaf Ribbons Italian Art Glass Two Handle Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and copper aventurine ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. The mouth of the vase is ruffled and has 2 gold leaf handles. Created in the ma...
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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, Glass

Contemporary Handmade Murano casted glass Auris C vase by Atelier Oi
Located in Milan, IT
“Auris” is a trilogy of blown glass vases, each piece is inspired by the concept of listening, featuring shapes that open like parabolas, designed to receive and amplify sound. The g...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

Salviati Murano White Orange Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white Filigrana ribbons, red-orange aventurine and blue millefiori canes Italian art glass cabinet vase. Documented to Salviati & Co., with intact...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murrine, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Amber
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Topaz Glass Vase with Relief Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated glass vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Abstract Murano Sommerso "Burri" Vase
Located in New York, NY
Home / Objects / Abstract Murano Sommerso "Burri" Vase PrevNext Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcas...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Plate with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown Plate with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The Plate contains 8 dragonflies. Modern plate...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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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