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Material: Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Iridiscent Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Glass iridiscent Pulled Art glass vase. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a v...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Dino Martens Murano White Blue Yellow Zig Zag Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, impressive 20" tall vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. The bottle is created with an al...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase Multicolor Salviati & C Design Italy 80/90s
Located in Palermo, IT
Production Salviati & C. Blown glass vase decorated with vertical canes defined by hand with ribbons in shades of blue, gray and opalescent white with a low neck. Production label. I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Teal Blue Sommerso Vase with Asymmetrical Rim
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking, sculptural Murano glass vase features minimal shape and deep, jewel-toned palette. Dark teal blue glass dominates the design; it is encased in clear glass in sommerso tech...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Murano glass vase in vibrant red adorned by a central gold pendant Italy 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass vase in vibrant red adorned by a central gold pendant Italy 1980s. This exceptional Murano glass vase, crafted in the 1980s, is a striking piece of decorative art. Its ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Vaso in Vetro di Murano Enrico Cammozzo Italia Anni '80 '90
Located in Milano, IT
Vaso in vetro di forma irregolare nei toni del giallo con inclusioni in foglia oro e argento. Il corpo del vaso presenta fitte applicazioni in vetro trasparente a creare movimento. S...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Toso Murano Blue White Red Millefiori Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bud Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers and bullseye murrines Italian art glass mosaic cabinet / flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company...
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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

Hand Blown Murano Vase Massiccio Smoky
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown tall Murano glass vase is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Featuring a captivating smoky hue, this vase brings a sens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano glass green iridescent circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass green iridescent circa 1950 vase. Design Dino Martens.
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Murano smoked grey charcoal faceted art glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Sommerso, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Beautiful at any angle. Dim...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Iridiscent Transparent and Black Scavo Glass Vase attr. to Cenedese, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This vase is made in transparent (slightly iridescent) and black scavo hand-blown Murano glass, and it is attributable to Cenedese. Cenedese produced glass vas...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vase Vessel White Murano Glass Round Decorative Object Italian Design 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Simpatic vase made in Italy in the 80s. The spherical vase with a narrow neck was made of white Murano glass with small bubbles that cross the entire surface. Please watch the video ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase
By Soichiro Sasakura
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning, rare heavy handblown vase with cobalt blue and black spiral in clear glass by Soichiro Sasakura of Sasaki glass. Very contemporary aesthetic that would be perfect in reside...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Murano Glass Vase, La Murrina
Located in Palermo, IT
This vibrant Murano glass vase is an extraordinary expression of Venetian glass art, featuring intense colors and unique handcrafted details. With a bright palette of red and yellow,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase, La Murrina
Murano Glass Vase, La Murrina
$1,138 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Tommaso Barbi Style Italian Murano Clear, Red Decorative Huge Vase, Vessel
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Tommaso Barbi attributed Italian Mid-Century Modern blown Art Glass Murano Vase or Vessel in a candy swirl design motif with red and clear coloring. Striking Murano glass vase f...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Murano glass vase
Located in Palermo, IT
This fascinating Murano glass vase is a masterpiece of artistic experimentation and craftsmanship, probably inspired by the boldest styles of the 20th century, such as the Arte Moder...
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1980s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano glass vase
Murano glass vase
$569 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Rose Bowl Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass pulled feather rose bowl flower vase. It has heavy gold leaf on the o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Heart Vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano glass heart vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s, good original condition.
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1990s Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Tall Murano Vase Buttuto in Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterclass in contemporary elegance and timeless sophistication; crafted by the virtuosos of glass artistry in Murano, this vase epitomizes luxury with its meticulously hand-carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Pair of Vases in Murano Glass by Enrico Coveri. Made in Italy
By Enrico Coveri
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age pair of vases in Murano glass by Enrico Coveri. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent conditions. Signed at the bottom. Made in Italy diam...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Vela in Grey Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Behold the elegance of our extra tall Murano vase, a mesmerizing fusion of sleek design and masterful craftsmanship. This exquisite piece, with its serene smoky gray hue, is a testam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1970s Carlo Moretti Mid-Century Modern Orange and Gray Opaline Glass Jug
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An hand-crafted orange, gray, black white jug vase made in Italy in the Seventies by Carlo Moretti in lovely conditions. A 1970s Carlo Moretti jug is a stunning example of Italian glassware...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in the heart of Murano by master artisans, the Surpime Vase in Citrine embodies the serene elegance of fine Italian glassmaking. Its delicate golden tone, soft and luminous l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Beige/ Golden Murano Glass Urn Vase With 24 K Gold Flakes by GABBIANI, Italy
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely amazing looking, beige/ golden Murano glass urn vase handcrafted by the famous company of Gabbiani Venezia. This impressive, large collection item of 21th century Italian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Multi Color Murrine XL Art Glass Vase in the Style of Cenedese, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand-blown Italian art Murano multicolor glass vase with applied colorful big glass drops in the style of Cenedese. Italy, 1970s. Larg...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Murano Light Blue and Green White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vases
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, very light sea foam green and sea foam blue colors Italian art glass flower vases. Both vases have the same shape and size. They are profusely co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

AVEM - AURELIANO TOSO -Murano - Vase of the 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Bellissimo vaso, di fine giornata della AVEM in MURANO by Aureliano TOSO
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

AVEM - Arte VEtraria Muranese - VASO fine giornata - Murano ITALIA 1950
Located in Milano, IT
AVEM - Arte VEtraria Muranese, vaso in vetro di murano, modello chiamato fine giornata, molto belli e colorati. Data di produzione 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Rose Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Rose is a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship, embodying elegance and exclusivity. Crafted by the finest Mur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Alfredo Barbini ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase, 1960s. A large Venetian art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini for Vetreria Alfredo Barbini ca. 1960s. Thick ribbed and twisted glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Avem Murano Glass Pitcher Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Italian Design Midcentury
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Avem Murano glass pitcher cobalt blue Murano glass Italian design midcentury.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Eucalyptus Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Eucalyptus Green, this exquisite piece is a true testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano glassma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Carlo Scarpa
Located in Conversano, IT
Hand-blown glass vase featuring a smooth, rounded silhouette and a refined gradient of colors. The top portion displays a vibrant sky blue hue, fading gently into warm sandy tones an...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Venetian Large Art Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian hand blown art glass large bowl. Fabulous large heavy glass bowl in bright colors with red whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Coppa by Karim Rashid
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Karim Rashid as a poetic ode to glass, this centerpiece is a stunning piece of functional decor that will be an elegant centerpiece both alone and with an overflowing arr...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Amber/ Milk white Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opaline large vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

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

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in the heart of Murano by master artisans, the Surpime Vase in Citrine embodies the serene elegance of fine Italian glassmaking. Its delicate golden tone, soft and luminous l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Toso Renato Italian Murano Glass Vases "Repetai" Miodel for Fratelli Toso, 1964
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Italian midcentury Murano glass vases model Repetai designed by Italian artist Toso Renato for Fratelli Toso in 1964 Publications: Gold Medal at the XXXIV Venice Inter...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Multi-Color Red Teal Tree Trunk Italian Art Glass Flower Vase with Label
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown multi-color, painted style Italian art glass flower vase. The vase has a tree trunk shape, with scalloped edge rim, and pulled glass ...
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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

1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass by Nason, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass by Nason. The items are in excellent condition. Handmade. Made in Italy Dimension: Diameter 3,14" x 11,02" Height inches Diameter 8 c...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Vase “Bugne” Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini vase “Bugne” Murano glass, 1940, Italy.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Monumental Art Glass Vase by Licio Zanetti, Murano, circa 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Monumental Art Glass Vase by Licio Zanetti, Murano, circa 1970s A large art glass vase handmade by glass master Licio Zanetti, circa 1970s f...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A luminous embodiment of Murano glass artistry, this Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles evokes timeless elegance in its most refined f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Wonderful Pair Mid Century Modern Murano Art Glass Clear Black Italian Bud Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Murano Style Art Glass With Clear & Black Blown Italian Tall Bud Vases
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Milano dating from the 1960s. The product is made of submerged Murano glass.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass and 925 Silver Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass and 925 silver vase, Italy, 1960s Purchased by my grandparents, during their honeymoon, in a shop in Piazza San Marco in Venice. Intact, g...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking tribute to elemental form, the Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks is a masterwork of texture and luminosity. Its surface ripples a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Controlled Bubble Vase Venetian Mid Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Murano controlled bubble vase. There is a warm gold tone to the glass. A heavy globular form. Hand made Venice, Italy. Mid 20th century...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass Ashtray Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano opaline glass ashtrays set of 2 Design: Gino Cenedese Producer: Cenedese Vetri (marked underneath the vase) Origin: Murano, Italy Deca...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Black W/ Vermillion Detailing Murano Battuto Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Glass Vases in Black W/Vermillion Detailing originates from Italy, Circa 1980. F...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite battuto vase features a luxurious matte grey exterior with a unique textured pattern reminiscent of a lunar surface. Handcrafted by master ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Incalmo Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso 1972
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Incalmo Vase by Vetreria Archimede Seguso 1972 A vintage Venetian art glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Archimede Seguso in 1972. Clear...
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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 Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s This refined and elegant Venetian work of art was made in the island of Murano in the 1990s by Cenedese, following ...
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Blown glass vase design Paolo CREPAX. Large blue version. 1990s
Located in Torino, IT
Blown glass vase design Paolo CREPAX. Large blue version. ORIGIN Murano PERIOD 1990s DESIGNER Paul CREPAX MATERIALS Murano blown glass, incalmo technique DIMENSIONS Ø 22.5 cm H ...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Green Pink Opalescent Chalcedony Flower Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent "Chalcedony" surface Italian art glass vase with large flowers and vines motif. The vase is signed underneath with name and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Set of two stem glass or cup and a bowl. 80s.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Impressive set belonging to the 80s trends. Multicolored and articulated design. The two cups are in cobalt with a black base and three arms in green red and yellow. The drum shaped ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Space Age Sommerso Murano Glass Huge Single Flower Vase by Flavio Poli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy sommerso purple murano glass vase made in the Seventies by flavio Poli. It's in perfect conditions. Flavio Poli, a renowned Italian glass artist known for his innovative des...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Amethyst Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Amethyst embodies a captivating fusion of artistry and precision. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece, crafted in Murano, Italy, showcase...
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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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