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Material: Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Single Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian single vase made of hand blown clear Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso, in good condition. The décor piec...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Vase in Iridescent Pulegoso Glass by AVEM
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Pale pink, nearly clear pulegoso glass vase made by Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM) in 1934 with a wonderful iridato finish made to look like a piece of ancient sea glass. A flared t...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano glass blue and yellow circa 1950 vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano glass blue and yellow circa 1950 vase.
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano sculptural vase in Onyx Black is a celebration of modern craftsmanship, where traditional glassmaking meets contemporary design. Its surface is richly textured...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Miniature Kraka vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A very rare miniature version of the iconic vase of the Kraka series designed by prestigious Sven Palmquist for Orrefors Sweden in 1954. The name Kraka stems from an old Nordic legen...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Sommerso

CLOSING SALE Murano Glass a Pentoni Bowl, Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE Murano Glass a Pentoni Bowl, Fratelli Toso likely. NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP IS CLOSING AT THE END OF MAY This is a substantial, hard to find Mid-Century Modern Murano a...
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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

Vintage Murano Glass Vase, Early 1980
Located in Roma, IT
This blue Murano glass vase is a beautiful made in Italy vase produced at the end of 20th century. With a game of contrast between the transparent and the blue glass, the sinuous d...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vase by Radi Giulio, 1948
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Oval-shaped globular vase with diagonally cut neck in opalizing and shiny polychrome submerged blown glass, with yellow spinning decoration descending spirally. under the scratched b...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Purple Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand crafted light pink and purple Murano glass rectangular vase.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and rich color, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green exudes both vibrance and refinement. This exquisite creation from the Vene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Davide Dona Sculptural Faceted Green Murano Glass Vase
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural vase designed by Davide Dona signed on the bottom. Handmade faceted green Murano glass. Italy, 1970s. Davide Dona’ started to lear...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Onyx Black with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Commanding attention with its statuesque 22-inch form, this hand-blown Murano vase is a striking statement of modern glass artistry. The onyx-black core, bold and refined, rises thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Onyx Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking testament to masterful glass artistry, the Murano Supreme Vase in Onyx Black captivates with a sculptural presence that is both bold and serene. Each piece is hand-blown b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Decorative Bottle in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf Frets Venice Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Decorative Bottle in Murano Glass with Gold Leaf Frets Venice Italy 1970s Entirely handcrafted in the 1970s in Murano, the Venetian island famous for its unrivalled glass tradition,...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold

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

70s Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Handcrafted Sculptural Piece in Brown & Yellow
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
A striking example of Murano Sommerso glass artistry, this 1970s hand-blown vase embodies timeless elegance. Its layered hues transition from rich brown to golden yellow, fading into...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Bretislav Novak Blue and Clear Sommerso Art Glass Vase
By Bretislav Novak, Sr.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Sommerso block vase in blue and clear glass by Bretislav Novak, Czech Republic, 1950s. Vibrant blue glass submerged into crear lass using the Sommerso technique. Faceted...
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

"Pianta Grassa" vase "Cactacea" Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini murano 1930s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano vase Piante Grasse collection Venini production based on a design by Napoleone Martinuzzi. This specimen is an aoriginal 1930s or 1940s production inspired by a cylindrical o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Belle Époque Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Red and Gold Ball Vase, Italian Murano Glass circa 1960
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Barovier & Toso red and gold ball vase - Italian Murano glass circa 1960 Beautiful red ball vase with gold inclusions by Barovier & Toso, Mu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase from VeArt, 1980. With original label. About VeArt VeArt was founded in 1965 by Sergio Billiotti and Ludovico Diaz De Santillana, the latter as well as being the f...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano glass vase 1970s
Located in Taranto, IT
Murano glass vase from the 1970s. In excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural defects to report Height 50cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage murano vase Italy 1980s, Mid-century modern design
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful white Murano art glass vase made in Italy in the 1980s. The lamp is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 25 cm / 9,84 inches Height: 21 cm / ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Abstract Painterly Oriente Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and very colorful, vintage Murano hand blown painted style, multi-color splashes Italian art glass double spout vase with gold leaf throughout....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Amber with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase with 24-karat gold flecks brings a touch of the sunlit Italian countryside into your space. The vase's golden amber hue, reminiscent of the warm hues seen in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Large 25cm Grey Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli Attributed, Italy 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fla...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Anzolo Fuga Attb Murano Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and large glass vase for a very well known glass blower artist.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Oval Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano Battuto Oval Vase in Amber is a magnificent expression of Venetian artistry, designed to captivate any sophisticated space. Its luxurious, honey-hued glass is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Dona Modern Art Murano Glass Sapphire Blue Sculpture Vase with Red White Murrine
Located in New York, NY
Monumental Italian Art glass vase, one of a kind Work of Art by Davide Donà, signed piece in blown Murano glass. The aquamarine body tinted with blue reflections is skillfully embrac...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murrine, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Blue Gray Art Glass Vase with Multicolor Applied Murrine
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown Murano art glass ovoid vase with murrina applied glass drops. Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching Murano vase has an interior part in black glass covered by a layer in soft bl...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green exudes a refined elegance through its masterfully sculpted silhouette, carefully hand-formed by skilled artisans in Murano...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Bulbous Murano Glass Vase With Brown, Grey & Black Tones, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary 20th century glass vase coming from the famous workshops of the little island called Murano in Venice/ Italy. Artfully crafted in the early 1970s, this incredible piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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

Bullicante vase in gold leaf and Murano glass by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s
Located in Catania, IT
bullicante vase in gold leaf and Murano glass by Ercole Barovier from the 1920s. produced in good condition with small wear caused by the years and use. In the world of artistic glas...
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1920s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

1960 Flavio Poli Seguso "Sommerso" Murano Glass Violet Pink Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Flavio Poli Vetreria Seguso Venice, 1950 "Submerged" Pink and Violet Glass Very good condiction Microchip under the base (look the picture) Base diam: 6.5 cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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Opaline Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase with Pulegoso Glass Fruit Ascribable to Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This transparent murano glass vase features a Pulegoso glass fruit. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considere...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Antique Millefiori Jug with Handles by Fratelli Toso, Murano, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Jug with Handles by Fratelli Toso, Murano circa 1920 A rare Millefiore murrine glass jug, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Large is a striking example of Venetian glass artistry, masterfully crafted using the Battuto t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Blue Vase By Mandruzzato, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing blue vase by Mandruzzato in Murano glass. Made in Italy. It's so rare in this color. This vase is a true piece of modern art. The ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase by C.O.V.E.M, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Midcentury Murano sommerso art glass vase by C.O.V.E.M, 1960s A heavy Murano Sommerso art glass vase manufactured by C.O.V.E.M. (Cooperativa Vetrai Muranesi) circa 1960s. Probably a design of Flavio Poli who worked with C.O.V.E.M. in the 1950s and 1960s. Manufactured in thick clear Sommerso 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

Murano Oggetti Red Blue Yellow Black Gray Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown red, blue, yellow, grey and black Italian art glass flower vase. Created in the manner of the Venini and Salviati companies. The vase has an...
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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

large 26cm 2kg Murano Glass Sommerso Cube Vase Flavio Poli Attr., Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flavio Poli attributed a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Henry Summa Sommerso Helix Vase, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Graphic art glass vase was created with intertwining spiral coil helixes in dark red and pale-yellow glass fused in clear glass layer; the clear glass is encasing the deep, complex blue glass core in sommerso technique. The placement of helixes in clear glass layer creates an unexpected play of light and shadows, adding depth and definition to the piece. Minimal shape of the vase allows the bold flow of the pattern to take the center stage. The vase is signed and dated by the artist in etching on the bottom; rare, hard to find example of New Mexico studio glass would make a great gift to any studio glass or art collector. Henry Summa (1949-2008) has been working in glass since 1972. His early training in the glass arts was based on an apprenticeship at renowned Glory Hole Glassworks in New Mexico. Canyon Road Studio, known then as Glory Hole Glassworks, was owned by Peter Vanderlaan...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

21st Century Glome Z Vase in Mouth-Blown Murano Glass by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Mouth-blown in the island of Murano, this unique glass piece is suspended in a simple metal wireframe base that completes the object in a balance of elementary forms and light. Glom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Zanetti vase, Murano glass, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Vase in shades of gray Murano glass, Licio Zanetti production, circa 1970s. Excellent condition, no missing or broken, see photos. Dimensions: H= 29 cm; W= 21 cm; D= 13 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1980s Dino Martens Style Modernist Blue Murano Glass with Murrine Inserts Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular blue Murano glass vase with murrine inserts in the style of Dino Martens, made in Italy in the 1980s, it's a unique piece. The vase is a captivating and exquisite piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Murrine

Salviati Murano Glass Bottle
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare clear Murano glass bottle with stopper designed circa 1970 by Salviati, Murano, Italy. Beautiful original condition, a few superficial scratches at the bottom. Signed at the bot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase by Vetro Artistico Veneziano, Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative mid century Murano Glass Vase out of the renown workshops of Vetro Artistico Veneziano in Italy from around 1960/70. The love...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Fratelli Toso Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Glass Vase W/Grooved Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Smoked Glass Vase is a stunning exemplar of Italian craftsmanship from the 20th century. Originating from the renowned glassmak...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Colorful Cenedese Tall Bright Yellow Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderfully colourful / colorful tall bright yellow vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the form - with it's flat base...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Simon Moore for Salviati, Large Fasciati Murano Glass Vase
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Simon Moore for Salviati, Large Fasciati Murano glass vase A large art glass vase designed by Simon Moore and manufactured by Salviati, Venice in 2004. Opaque white and green glass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Modern Orange Vase in Blown Murano Glass with Black Stripes, 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Modern orange vase in blown murano glass with black stripes, 1990s Italy Amazing Italian Venetian, modern vase, blown Murano glass, orange, black s...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase in Black with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase in Black / Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a masterful expression of Italian glass artistry, merging bold contrast with refined opule...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Tall Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our exquisite flute shaped amber vase, a stunning masterpiece that embodies the essence of elegance and luxury. This vase features a sleek, elongated form that effortless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Paolo Venini Murano Italy Midcentury Glass Vase “Incisi” Serie, 1956
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Truncated cone vase from the “Incisi” series designed by Paolo Venini for Venini Murano, heavy blown glass with overlapping colors of amethyst, crystal and carnelian, etched on the o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Uncover Rare Finds: Authentic Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels for Sale on 1stDibs

Immerse yourself in the world of authentic vintage Murano glass vases and vessels, which elevate any dining setting with their dramatic colors. The collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.  

These objects are made of Murano glass, named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every vintage Murano glass vase or vessel is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling hues and provocative forms to your dining table, and mid-century Murano glass is particularly sought after by today’s collectors.  

One of the earliest Venetian glass furnaces is believed to have been established as far back as the 8th century. While Murano glass is traditionally known for being blown glass, there are also Murano glass beads and mosaics, and the art of Venetian glassblowing has seen a range of different techniques evolve over the course of its long history. These techniques include calcedonio, millefiori and more, and enameling and gilding are also practiced at the furnaces. The celebrated filigrana technique is as old as Renaissance-era Italy, with origins in the 16th century.

This striking chandelier was created using the rigadin technique, which involves blowing the glass into a special bronze mold with grooves that leave an imprint on its molten surface, resulting in either decorative swirls or a ribbed effect.

There are many Murano glassmakers who have gained renown all over the world. 

Ercole Barovier left an indelible mark on the world of Italian modernist glassmaking, for example — his vibrant use of color and exploration of innovative techniques yielded glass vases, chandeliers and other lighting and decorative objects that stand out in any interior many decades later. Barovier’s manufactory was eventually renamed Barovier & Toso, a name under which the company still operates today

Archimede Seguso, whose company was later renamed Seguso Vetri D’Arte, redefined a 650-year family history of Murano glass-making with brilliance and novel techniques, elevating him to an exemplar for the maestros of his time as well as for future generations of glassmakers. 

Founded in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and antiques dealer Giacomo Cappellin, Venini & Co. played an important role in pairing forward-thinking modernist designers with skilled glassblowers. In Venini’s early years, the firm was led by visionary art directors Napoleone Martinuzzi and Vittorio Zecchin, and would eventually collaborate with Gio Ponti, Massimo Vignelli and Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. ​​In 1925, Venini earned the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world. 

The story of Salviati glass, which supported the revival of Venice’s flagging Murano glass industry in the 19th century, began with Vicenza-born lawyer and entrepreneur Antonio Salviati whose love of Murano glass art and mosaics inspired him to establish his own mosaic and glass manufacturing firm.

Find authentic antique and vintage Murano glass vases and vessels on 1stDibs.

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