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Material: Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Translucent Gold Hand Blown Art Glass Vase Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern venetian Murano translucent gold hand blown Art glass flower vase, Italy.    A-775-335
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Indigo Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in horizon murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vista Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Vista Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in clear with streaks of orange, ivory and red. Part of the I Piccoli collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano glass ashtray attributable to Archimedes Seguso of the 60s
Located in Catania, IT
Murano glass ashtray attributable to Archimedes Seguso from the 60s with geometric figures coloured on white. The ashtray measures H 5cm D 16cm. Archimede Seguso was born in Murano on December 17, 1909. At the age of 11 he began working in the furnace and refined his skill by making eighteenth-century glass. Just over twenty years old he becomes an excellent Master glassmaker, also distinguishing himself with the newly born processing of heavy artistic glass. 'He takes as designers in the family factory ''Seguso Vetri d'Arte'' first Vittorio Zecchin and then Flavio Poli.' Since the 1930s he has been invited to exhibit at the Venice Biennale, where, until 1972, there was the 'Venezia' Pavilion dedicated to Murano glass. Among his main works, created in the first decades of activity, we can remember the animals, for the beauty of which he is nicknamed “the Master of Animals...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vittorio Zecchin. Early 1930 glass vase relief green footed, 2x label by Pauly
Located in Zurich, CH
Vittorio Zecchin. Early 1930 glass vase relief green footed, 2x label by Pauly Höhe (height): ca. 37 cm Condition: Very good condition. Signed: 2 x Label
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1930s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Amorina
Located in Teşvikiye, TR
• Each design is shaped at 1200 degrees using the mouth-blowing technique by master artisans from their respective fields, with carefully selected paints, and meticulously cleaned by...
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2010s Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Amorina
Amorina
$775 / item
Multi-Color Heavy Two Color Murano Glass Sommerso Object Vase Bowl, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Murano, I...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vase, Alberto Dona Blue Murano Glass
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Vase - Alberto Dona. Blue Murano glass. Signed under the vase. Measures: H 40, 5 x D 26cm. Circa 1980. 3200€.
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Red Orange Corroso Surface Italian Art Glass Flower Vases
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 vases available ) - Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso deep red orange Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Galliano Ferro - Fornasa De Murano A L'In...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Green, Blue, Bronze and Clear Murano Glass Vase by Irene Paolo, Italy 1990s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s. This tulip vase is made with three-colored Murano hand-blown glass canes. It can also be used as a candleholder. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might sho...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Red Handmade Murano Bowl, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Decorative and meticulously crafted in Murano glass, this bowl boasts a distinctive leaf shape and substantial weight. The interplay of red and clear glass forms a harmonious blend, ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Custom Large Round Mirrored Galaxy Vase
Located in New York, NY
Custom round mirrored vase with a fascinating texture that resembles a space galaxy, created by infusing tiny air bubbles to the glass. Each vase will hav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Mirror, Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Orange Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire 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

Large Murano Art Glass Vase by Francesca Rosella for V. Nason & C.
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murano Art Glass Vase by Francesca Rosella for V. Nason & C. A large Murano glass vase 'Guizzo' of the 'aQuae - Cletomunari' series designed by Francesca Rosella and manufactu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vase by Ercole Barovier
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Vase of the "barbarici" series in grey glass with the gilded surface corroded with the application of metal oxides under heat. The central hole and the applied foot are rimmed with b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass

Dino Martens Murano Gray Satin Surface Italian Art Glass Space Age Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown dark grey satin surface Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1960s. It has an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Vittorio Ferro Vase with Opaque Murrine Murano, ca. 2000s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vittorio Ferro Vase with Opaque Murrine Murano, ca. 2000s A Mid-Century Modern murrine art glass vase designed and executed by Vittorio Ferro Murano, Italy circa 2000s. This authentic vintage Italian art glass vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Large Barbini Murano Art Glass Vase Offered for sale is a large Barbini Murano art glass vase. The vase has glass stringer fused in a random pattern surrounding the circumference. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Extra Large Mandruzzato Faceted Glass Sommerso Vase Made in Murano, Italy
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s Design: Alessandro Mandruzzato This original glass vases was designed by Alessandro M...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Incalmo Murano Art Glass Vase by V. Nason & C. ca. 1990s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large and decorative murano glass vase of the 'Fiapi' series designed by Carlo Nason and manufactured by V. Nason & C. Murano end of the 20th century. Amber and black glass fused i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria medium vase in horizon Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone da...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Grey Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Bright Matisse cobalt blue By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Giorgio Ferro per A.Ve.M 1952 Murano glass.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Iridescent vase in Murano glass by GIORGIO FERRO 1952 per A.Ve.M
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Onyx Black Large
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

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Sapphire Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Large
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

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

Small red and green murano glass vase
Located in Milano, IT
This enchanting Murano glass vase, crafted in the 1960s, is a true gem of Venetian glassmaking art. Its captivating and sinuous design, adorned with delicate filigree lines, immediat...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Black & Gold Murano Glass Amphora Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage amphora style vase made of black and gold Murano glass, having four curved handles all around. made in Italy, c. 1970's. *The piece is not sign...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton large 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 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara small vase in horizon and amber Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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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

Small Eclissi Vase in Orange and Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The alternating interplay between transparent and opaque colors and Murano crystal give this fattened sphere the identity of Carlo Moretti. A sequence of orange streaks bound togethe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Grey Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Sapphire Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare Archimede Seguso Orange Ribbed Vase – Gold Aventurine, Scroll Handles
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and one-of-a-kind Archimede Seguso Murano glass vase, crafted in Italy in the 1950s. This vibrant orange ribbed vase showcases transparent scroll handles and is elegan...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...
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1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Satin Iridescent Murano Glass Vase Rare 4-Line Acid Mark
By Fulvio Bianconi, Maria Theresa Venini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grat and rare Venini, Bianconi Murano glass acid 4-line early mark vase, nice smoke color, iridato, satin.
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber/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

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Angelo Lapis Grey Sommerso Vase Murano Glass
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
Angelo Lapis grey Sommerso Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara large vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vetro Artistico Style Murano Blown Glass Decorative Vase Baby Blue Swirls, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Mid-Century Modern Italian blown Murano Bud Vase in baby blue swirl design attributed to Vetro Artistico. The Vessel has a very long neck and a T...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Transparent Glass Vase Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass. Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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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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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Pink Italian Art Glass Midcentury Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso blue and pink Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The vase has a partial "Archimede Seguso - Murano -...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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

Elegant, Tall Bottle-Shaped Murano Glass Vase Clear Glass, Red, yellow 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant and tall bottle-shaped Murano glass vase clear glass, dark-red and yellow murrhines on one side and on the other side metallic-cognac colored stri...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian White Opaline & Turquoise Blown Murano Art Glass Flower Vase Midcentury
Located in Miami, FL
Ripped tall Mid-Century Modern blown Murano Studio Art glass vase. The inside is white opaline glass the outside in Turquoise Murano glass. Made in Italy in the late 1970s. Simply l...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Multi-Color Heavy Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase. Origin: Murano, Italy. Decade: 1970s. This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

3 Seguso Blown Murano Art Glass Vases Gold Infused Pink Peach Bronze Color Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 colorful Blown Art Glass Vases designed and made by Seguso in Murano, Italy. Translucent colors in Peach, light Pink and Bronze with Gold Infused Sprinkles. All 3 are signed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Set of 3 Hand Blown Murano Voda Vases / Bottles in Frosted Brass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the Voda Bottle collection, an extraordinary trio of artisanal masterpieces designed to elevate any space with their serene elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. These bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Vase Murano Glass Avventurine 1955 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Fratelli Toso vase Murano Glass avventurine 1955 Italy.
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Onyx Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Black Medium is a masterpiece of Italian glass artistry, crafted using the intricate Battuto technique. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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

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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