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Material: Murano Glass
Pair of Large Golden Murano Glass Vases With Roses Decor by Costantini
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual golden color that goes from deep beige to light gold according to surrounding colors and light. This special effect is due to go...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano "Sommerso" Column Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Teal blue Murano "Sommerso" column vase. c. 1960s
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1960s European Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Bubbles Glass Vase by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of 2 vases made with typical "Bubble" work by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period circa 1950s. Ashtray: Height 8 centimeters, diameter 14 centimeters. perfume vase: Hei...
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare Set of 3 Amber Rostrato Murano Glass Vases by Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible set of 3 Murano glass vases in a rare mid-century amber rostrato. This beautiful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This ma...
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1940s European Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-century Ribbed Barovier Bullicante Green & Gold Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Murano art glass vase. By Barovier & Toso. In a ribbed Bullicante trumpet form in green glass with captured bubbles and gold f...
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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 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

Vintage Green and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, orange and green. It is a vintage item, therefo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Italian Empoli Handmade Murano Cased Art Glass Pitcher with Handle
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Italian Empoli Murano cased art glass pitcher Weight: 1 Kg Hand blown cased glass pitcher with handle made in the mid-1955s Irresistibly chic ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Fan Shape Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass footed fan shaped flower vase. Attributed to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso workshop. Crea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Jade Green Cylindrical Murano Glass Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A Jade Green tall cylindrical murano glass vase. Made in Italy Circa: 1960
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Multicolored Glass Vase Madras model 1997
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass vase with blue and green shades, Madras Collection, made by Vetreria Salviati in 1997 Ø 22 cm Ø 15 cm h 26 cm Salviati is a renowned glass company based in Murano, Ita...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Blue/ Clear Murano Glass Vase, Late Mid Century - Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, decorative mid-century glass vase from the famous workshops of Sommerso Murano in Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1960/70, this large Italian glass vase (height: 12.6") impresses with an unusal design and dark blue toned patterns which pull from the beautiful shaped base up to the top. This artfully mouthblown Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Dark Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic dark blue modern Murano glass vase, handcrafted in the renowed workshops of Murano in Italy around 1970. This example of a late 20th century Murano vase shows best how crea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Transparent Bullicante Murano Art Glass Vase by Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Delicate triangular transparent Bullicante Murano art glass vase with "lateral morise" by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. The “bullicante” effect is amongst the most famous gla...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano White Zanfirico Ribbon Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown white with ribbons Italian art glass cornucopia flower vase. Documented design to Fulvio Bianconi for the Venini company, circa 1948, bu...
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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 Iridescent Cornflower Blue and White Murano Glass Trinket Bowl - Ashtray
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Murano, 1950s- 1960s. It is made in quite heavy 4-layered iridescent cornflower blue and white hand-blown glass. This trinket bowl / ashtray looks like a geode. It m...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Green Murano vase by IVM Mazzega
Located in Milano, IT
Hand blown glass vase - Murano glass vase - Spiral Murano vase Wonderful green vase in hand blown Murano glass, decorated with a stamped spiral pattern running all along the surface...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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

Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Vase 'Kukinto', Designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991 A monumental vase from the Kukinto series. Designed in 1991 by Timo Sarpaneva and produced 1992 by Venini, Murano. In...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, Submerged Glass Vase, Colour Smoky Gray, Mandruzzato Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large multi-faceted glass vase by Mandruzzato. This beautiful piece is very elegant thanks to the delicate line and the smoky-transparent color. It is rare, not only for its shape bu...
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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

Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Vase 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966 A blue and green a fasce a spirale vase from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Pair of Transparent Bullicante Murano Glass Vases by Ercole Barovier
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s Made in transparent bullicante hand-blown Murano glass by Ercole Barovier. These vases are original and quite rare to find as a pair, especially in this...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

"Neomurrino" blown glass vase, design Ercole BAROVIER ed. BAROVIER & TOSO
Located in Torino, IT
Blown glass vase Neomurrin, design Ercole BAROVIER ed. BAROVIER & TOSO. ORIGIN Murano, Italy PERIOD Anni 80 DESIGNER Design by Hercules BAROVIER (1889-1974) MARK Barovier & Toso ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing Blue Vase By Ca Dei Vetrai. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing blue vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 6,69 x 10,62 H inches diameter cm 17 x cm 27 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Seguso 1940 Green Ball Vase with Round Upper Mouth Italy
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Blue Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass "Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours making u...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Murano Vase in Frosted Turquoise
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted frosted Agean blue and green ancient Roman style g...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1960s Italian Murano Grey & Clear Faceted Geometric Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
1960s vintage Italian Murano grey faceted "sommerso" geometric glass vase. Attributed to Mandruzzato. A beautiful piece especially when the light shines through as there are subtle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

A "lattimo" perfume bottle by Carlo Scarpa for Venini, made on Murano ca. 1935
Located in Aachen, DE
A straight forward design by Carlo Scarpa. The shape of the bottle is for the Venini dressing table set 653. Presented on the Brussels Arts and Crafts Exhibition in 1935. This bottle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Paolo Venini Inciso Glass Bottle Manufactured by Venini 1990s Item e7105 A vintage "Inciso" glass bottle with triangular shape designed by Paolo Venini in 1956 and manufactured by Ve...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, with white ribbons Italian art glass decorative fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Attributed to designer Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini ...
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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

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Cenedese Italian Square Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large, heavy and elegant vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano tall, large and square glass vase, circa 1965-1975. This rare, large and heavy piece of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Lidded Urn Shell Vessel Gold Fleck
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian style Murano art glass lidded urn topped with coral and sea shell vessel with gold fleck Dimensions: 25" height x 10" diameter.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 3 Signed Alfredo Barbini Glass Ornaments for Barbini Murano, Italy, 1980s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite set of three glass ornaments, designed by Alfredo Barbini for Barbini Murano and signed by the artist himself. Crafted in Italy circa 1980...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

"Murrine" vase by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese, Murano, ca. 1969
Located in Aachen, DE
A nice combination of blue color tones and a good size make this a fine addition to any Murano glass collection. The bond of blue Murrine embracing the vessel was marvered into the h...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Two 1970s Cenedese Attributed Mid-Century Modern Scavo Murano Glass Vases
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These two Scavo Murano Glass Vases exemplify the elegance and artistic sophistication of Italian glassmaking during the mid-20th century. Attributed to Cenedese, a prestigious Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Early vintage Veronese Glass Vase in green by Vittorio Zecchin / mid-century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Stunning early Veronese vase, 1960s or earlier. Signed with label and underneath. Two identical vases available. Blown for the first time in 1921, thanks to the intuition of the art director of Venini 1921-1925: the painter Vittorio Zecchin. A 1580 painting by Paolo Veronese, “The Annunciation of the Virgin”, inspired the artist to create this glasswork which has achieved such great success that it became the company logo and, with time, an icon of the company. Vittorio Zecchin attended the Accademia di Belle Arti in Venice and subsequently presented a series of glass objects made at the Barovier glass factory with painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Iridescent Blue Murano Glass Rostrate Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass vase, Italian, from the island of Murano and crafted in the manner of Barovier. This hand-blown piece has a is made using the incamiciato technique where several layers ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Exceptional Strong & Thick Curved Design Murano, Glass Art Floor Jardiniere Vase
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and all handcrafted thick glass planter or jardiniere, made in Italy. If you are looking for a truly exclusive and very stylish, extra large vase then this avantgard...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1295 Murano Hand Made Art Glass Venezia Coppa Bassa
Located in Venice, VE
Our aim is the emotion, through glass, lighten by the spirit of art. 1295 Murano is a furnace, a design lab and an interior point of view Regarding to the most exclusive producti...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Exquisite Abstract Murano Glass Vase by S. Toso, Signed 1970s Masterpiece
Located in Brescia , Brescia
This captivating Murano glass vase, crafted by the skilled hands of renowned artisan Stefano Toso in the 1970s, is a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of Italian glassmaking. Standing as a timeless symbol of creativity, this piece embodies the essence of abstract expressionism, marrying form and color in a harmonious dance. Measuring 38 cm, this vase showcases a mesmerizing array of hues, including shades of blue, light blue, white, red, yellow, green, and transparent tones, swirling together in a dynamic composition reminiscent of a typhoon's hypnotic rotation. Each color appears to dance and play within the glass, creating a visual spectacle that captivates the imagination. The craftsmanship is impeccable, with the glass expertly shaped into a graceful silhouette that accentuates the fluidity of the design. The signature of Stefan1o Toso graces the bottom, attesting to its authenticity and pedigree as a genuine work of art. This important Murano glass vase...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Italian Rectangular Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large, heavy and elegant vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano large, rectangular and wide glass vase, circa 1965-1975....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1960s Astonishing "Fazzoletto" Vase By Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing fazzoletto vase by Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: diam 9,05 x 11,02 H inches diam 23 cm x 28 H cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Striped Italian Glass Vase from Venini, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dating from the 1950s, this vase may have been designed by Fulvio Bianconi, but this exact design remains uncatalogued.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The piece has an original "Murano Glass - Made In...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid Murrine vase. Potiche shape with a beautiful color play. The Murrine are intentionally made of different kind and proportion. The main ones are blue with green and yellow background with some with clear and blue. Everyonce in a while there are red circular murrinas. Similar to Carlo Scarpa...
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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, Murrine

Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase, c. 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single vintage vase with dominant turquoise blue, yellow and clear Murano glass, having a unique geometric body. Made in Italy, c. 1960's. Dimensions: 12"H x 4"D
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase "Jack In The Pulpit", Italy circa 1965
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, rare example of a large "Jack In The Pulpit" glass vase from the Murano workshops in Italy around 1965. This extraordinary piece of Italian glass art convinces with its el...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Scandinavian Modern Art Glass Orrefors by Walter Johansson, Signed and Numbered
Located in Valencia, VC
Scandinavian Modern art glass by Orrefors, designed by Walter Johansson and dating back to the mid-century period, represents some of the finest examples of glass artistry from that ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Sommerso

Ca Dei Vetrai Murano Deep Blue Glass Vase with Gold Base
Located in Troy, MI
Deep blue Murano glass vase with gold base. Found in Italy, this circa 1960s Murano glass vase features a saturated heavy blue flared and ridge...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese 1970s Italian Round Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano round, circular glass vase or tealight / candle holder, circa 1965-1975. Large and heavy piece o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

Venini Bianconi Murano White Teal Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown intricate white and light teal green ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the Ven...
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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

Salviati Venetian Pink Gold Flecks Dragon Serpent Italian Art Glass Small Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare antique early Venetian pink with gold leaf Italian art glass sea serpent or dragon mini vase. The piece is attributed to the Salviati Dott. Company, mid-1800s. The su...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Fulvio Bianconi (Italien, 1915-1996) "Fasce Orizzontale", Venini, Murano
Located in Boden, SE
Beautiful vintage vase Murano hand blown cobalt blue and red ribbon. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for Venini circa 1960s. He worked for the company between 1953-1965. Would...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Colorful Murano Sommerso Vases Flavio Poli Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful set of Sommerso Murano Glass Vases made by Flavio Poli. The heights are from 30-23 cm and the diameter from 7-5 cm. Very good vintage condition, no chips or defects.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Berito glass vase, with vertical pink stripes, incised mark and dated with applied circular label. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the ex...
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1980s Italian 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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