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Material: Murano Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small 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

Archimede Seguso Murano Pulegoso Amber Art Glass Decanter
Located in Barcelona, ES
Decorative bottle barware decanter, Amber Murano glass, Italy, 1930s. Sculptural amber Murano glass pulegoso tall handblown decanter. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. The 'Pulegoso' ...
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original one of a kind glass shell was produced in the 197...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Venetian Large Art Glass Bowl Blue Green Orange Gold Murine 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian hand blown art glass large bowl. Fabulous large decorative blown glass bowl in bright colors w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ken and Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ken And Ingrid Hansen Art Glass Vase ,.
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1990s American Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Empoli Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Umbrella Stand Floor Flower Vase
By Guildcraft, Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large vintage, hand blown, bright orange Italian art glass floor flower vase or umbrella stand. Attributed to the Empoli company, circa 1960s-1970s. The p...
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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

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Small Vase Murano Glass Mediterranean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini FRECCIA small vase in Murano glass. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Freccia is a triangular base vase with an integral side which serves to give both ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This eye-catching vase is the epitome of refined luxury, designed for connoisseurs with a discerning eye for unparalleled craftsmanship. This stunning piece is more than just a vase;...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains two original label...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Scuptural Scavo Glass Double Spout Vase by Cenedese
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and highly sculptural work of glass art by Cenedese, featuring an unconventional form with twin spouts and a fluid, circular handle that arcs gracefully between them. Thou...
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1980s Italian Vintage 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

VENINI Vase Murano Glass iridato 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Exceptional Iridescent Murano Glass Vase 1950 Italy
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1950s Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Modern Glass Handkerchief Vessel Vase Compote Sculpture, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian modern art glass handkerchief vase vessel compote sculpture, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Glass thickness is substantial as shown. Interior...
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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

Luciano Gaspari Blown Light Pink Blue Bubbles Murano Glass Vase Salviati, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind Luciano Gaspari blown Art Glass cylinder shaped vase in light pink with a circle of blue bubbles around, made for Salviati Murano, Venice. Italian Mid-Century Modern h...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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

Dino Martens Murano Orange Iridescent Italian Art Glass Monumental Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and large vintage Murano hand blown orange "A Mace" Italian art glass flower vase with iridescent surface. Documented to designer Dino Martens for the Aureliano Toso...
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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

Scandinavian art Glassa cobalt blue Vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A large handblown blue sommerso vintage glass vases by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden. This is a very special vase, the color is a vibrant blue surrounded by clear crystal. It is ve...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Sommerso

Salviati Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass 1950s Genie Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and rare design, vintage Murano hand blown orange and white stripes, with gold flecks Italian art glass genie bottle decanter. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini for th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Midcentury Murano Glass Vase by Barbini with Sculptural Organic Form
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Echoing the organic inspiration of midcentury European design, this vase’s smooth contours and purity of material reflect the refined sensibilities of the period. Whether displayed a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1966 Blue Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown blue and wine red stripes on gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Milleriquadri Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Clear Glass Hand Etched Vase
Located in New York, NY
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed hand cut irregular chequered opaque squares designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, 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

Fratelli Toso Murano Red White Stripes Large Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Early 20th century Blown Glass Zanfirico Murano Vase with Red and White Ribbons. Attributed to Fratelli Toso. Made with the caneworking glassblowing technique in ruby re...
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Early 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Original murano vase by Enrico Camozzo for Artigianato Muranese Italy 1990s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original murano glass vase by Enrico Camozzo for Artigianato Muranese made in Italy in the 1990s. The Artigianato Muranese company was born 60 yea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass vase, circa 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Yellow White Aventurine Ribbon Italian Art Glass Mid-Century Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown yellow and white ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. It is made with alternating yellow Zanfirico net ribbons, and twisting white with silver 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, Ribbon

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and materially exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat white Gold Flecks originates from Italy during the 21st Century. With a reserved profile b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Italian Murano Art Glass Vase with Kinetic Decoration, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1960s Murano. Not signed. High quality artistic in milky white color with a particular decoration reminiscent of kinetic art in the col...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Mid-Century Italian Art Glass Bottle a Fasce Orizzontali by Bianconi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Italian art glass bottle. A so-called 'a fasce orizzontali' bottle with a broad turquoise band in a clear red body. By Venini. Designed by Fulvio Bianconi. Mar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Altuglas

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin Effetre International, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

David Smith Blowing Sands Studio Cobalt Bowl, Seattle Art Glass
By David Smith
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Organic Modern footed glass has graphic shape with abstract geometrical pattern of fused blue, red, and white glass layered with cobalt blue glass. Colored glass core is enclosed in...
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Early 2000s American Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Sommerso

1970s Multicolor Murano glass vase Confetti Swirl Art Glass Vase
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass vase straight from the vibrant 1970s era! This exquisite piece has an amazing fusion of colors. At the base, transparent glass with lively swirls...
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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 Bottle in Onyx Black Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the sheer elegance of this hand-blown Murano bottle, a true masterpiece crafted from the finest black onyx glass. Its glossy finish and deep, rich hue exude sophistication...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Sommerso vase by seguso in two-tone murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare red and blue two-tone sommerso vase designated and made for murano Seguso in the 1970s. Artisanal work of glass according to the "sommerso" technique (superposition o...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Vases Blown Murano Glass Maestri Muranesi Italy 1960s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 bowls / vases produced in Murano by the Maestri Muranesi company in the 1950s. The pair is in transparent mouth-blown Murano glass with a tulip-shaped body and wavy edges. I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Hand Blown Murano Massiccio Vase in Copper
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This highly unique Massiccio vase epitomizes refined elegance and timeless luxury, meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in the renowned glassmaking district of Murano, Italy. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Decorative Object Vase Guzzini Murano Glass Midcentury Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase/decorative object of considerable size made of transparent, orange and white Murano glass. Produced by Guzzini in the 70s.Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Anzolo Fuga 'Spots' Vase, Murano, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional large Anzolo Fuga vase from the 'Spots" series produced for A.VE.M, circa 1955. White 'lattimo' glass, 'zanfirico' rods and multicolor spots with clear casing. Literatur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

"Barbarico" by Barovier & Toso Glass Murano Bird Pair of Vases
Located in Brescia, IT
"Bird" pair of vases with extraordinary surface texture. Measures: height 31 cm, diameter 10 cm / height 25 cm, diameter 10 cm.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase Flavio Poli Seguso Ribbed Blue Gold Sculptured
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare sommerso murano art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1950s. Documented model number 12874-26 and retain the original Seguso Vetri d'Arte label. E...
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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

Hand Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Grey XXL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is distinguished by its substantial, robust form, exuding an air of opulence and grandeur. Its thickness not only enhances its durability but also amplifies the play of lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Yoichi Ohira Art Glass Artwork Vessle Vase Pitcher Ewer Murano Glass Emerald Red
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite art glass vessel by Yoichi Ohira signed Y. Ohira L. Serena 1995 Murano. Crafted in translucent emerald green glass with controlled air bubbles and red pasta type accents...
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1990s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Glass Vases Apple Green Veined Texture Pair
Located in London, GB
Pair of vivid apple green vases were made using the Caldo technique often used in Murano which involves the spaghetti threads lied over the surface, ...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tall Vintage Italian Murano Pink Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage Murano glass vase. The vase is mouth-blown in light pink / pink glass, which has a very special depth in daylight. This type of glass has become a collector's item du...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano glassmaking technique of creati...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

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

Fratelli Toso Millefiori Pitcher in Blue, Red and White, Murano, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fratelli Toso Millefiori Pitcher in blue, red and white, Murano 1910 A nice Millefiori murrine glass pitcher, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Tos...
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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

Vintage large murano vase Red and White Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the essence of Italian artistry with this captivating Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, a splendid creation from 1970s Italy. The original label has been preserved. The sleek an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rose, Gold Dust Inclusion Murano Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
Modernist 1950s Rose colored Murano glass boomer rang shaped glass catch all, featuring gold dust inclusion throughout.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Postmodern Sommerso Art Glass Vase, Red and Black, Hand Blown
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural art glass vase was created in elongated, graphic shape with semi-transparent red body encased in clear glass in sommerso technique; fused black glass decorates the rim of ...
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20th Century Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Black and Deep Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is an exquisite example of Murano glass artistry, merging both matte and glossy finishes to create a striking visual contrast. This vase features a dark, matte exterior tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive Italian Vase Aquarium with fishes in blown Murano Glass, 1980s. This is an authentic masterpiece Aquarium Vase, it is made up of a submerged...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Vintage 1970s Opaline Florence Vase Designed by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pop Art vase Producer: Opaline Florence Design: Carlo Moretti Decade: 1970s Description: Original vintage 1970s Pop Art hand blown vase ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Blown Glass Sky Blue Color Midcentury Vase, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Precious and unique hand-blown Murano glass vase in light blue, with a classic but original design and a strong thickness of the glass. Linear and stylized vase. The vase has a long...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown 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

Small Sfera Vase in Black and Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The sphere is an archetype that has always been an object of desire. Offered in a variety of colors from the Moretti family’s secret book or in different transparencies, it is an eve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Deep Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vase, signed
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century 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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