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Material: Murano Glass
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano ca. 1950 A 'Vetro Soffiato' glass vase in red and transparent glass with slightly iridised surface, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1920 and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice ca. 1950. Acid etched signature 'venini murano ITALIA' on the base. Venini model number 1465. Very good condition with slight inside deposit. Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947) was a native Muranese and son of a glasswork technician. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. Together with the painter Teodoro Wolf Ferrari...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1295 Murano STREET ART Murano Glass Vase, hand made decor street art edition
Located in Venice, VE
A one-of-a-kind Art Vase: This unique and exceptional vase is made by hand in the renowned glass furnaces of Venice, 1295Murano, A series of art-pieces hand made in collaboration with Street Artists. It is a large, milky white blown glass vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1295 Murano Balloton Pyramid set da 3 pezzi, soffiato in vetro di Murano
Located in Venice, VE
Nel magico mondo dell'arte vetraria di Murano spicca un'opera straordinaria: il set da tre pezzi Balloton Pyramid. Questi gioielli di vetro soffiato, appartenenti alla prestigiosa l...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large green vase, Murano sommerso glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Midcentury Fluid Murano Vase in Green and Yellow Sommerso Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning vintage glass vase dating to the Mid-Century Modern era and made in Murano, Italy with the "Sommerso" technique, where colored glass (in this case in a vibrant green-yellowi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Decorative geometric "Sommerso" Murano vase, red and green glass, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Collezione 1950 Rubino: Set di 3 Vasi d'Arte in Vetro di Murano con Foglia oro
Located in Venice, VE
Presentiamo un magnifico set di 3 vasi d'arte, realizzati con pregiato vetro di Murano dal suggestivo tono rosso rubino. Ogni vaso vanta forme uniche e è finemente rifinito con lucci...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Two Murano Glass Vases 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Two encased glass vases of different color and shape. Murano manufactory.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Triptych set of 3 Murano Blow Glass Elegance: Vases in Violet and Petrol Green
Located in Venice, VE
We are thrilled to present our latest creation - a trio of exquisite Murano glass art vases, each embodying its own unique charm. Our goal is to evoke emotions through our art, and ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968 A rare vase of the Lapponi (laplanders) series designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Thin red and smoke grey glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large and Massive Vintage Italian Vase in Pink Murano Glass, Sculptural Shapes
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Collezione 1950 Piramide Set di 3 Vasi d'Arte in Vetro di Murano con Foglia oro
Located in Venice, VE
Presentiamo un magnifico set di 3 vasi d'arte, realizzati con pregiato vetro di Murano dal suggestivo tono Ambra, Rurchese e Rosso Rubino. Presentati nella forma Piramide, e rifinit...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Geometric Vase in Grey "Sommerso" Murano Glass, Flavio Poli Style
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl in Matte Green with Orange Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

20th century Murano Glass Bowl, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Murano blown glass bowl with 1950s pattern with white twists on translucent glass. Twisted ring base decorated with gold sequins. Designer "vivarini mu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Tall Italian Vase in Clear Murano Glass with "Mosaic" Flakes Decoration
Located in Milano, IT
Confetti are a symbol of the world renowned venetian carnival, so in a way it only makes sense to find them (sort of) into another world famous craft product from the floating city. ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vaso della serie carnevale di Archimede Seguso
Located in Torino, IT
Vaso della Serie Carnevale disegnato da Archimede Seguso. Archimede Seguso è uno dei più noti maestri vetrai Italiani, nel 1944 fonda la Vetreria Artistica Archimede Seguso. La col...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Tall and Massive Italian Vase in Clear Murano Glass with Ink-Like Decor
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever put a drop of ink into a glass of water? Chances are, if you did, the result looked pretty much like this vintage Murano glass vase. Made of clear thick "cristallo" gla...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Vase in Massive Grey "Sommerso" Murano Glass, Flavio Poli Style
Located in Milano, IT
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Art Glass Vase by Gianni Versage for Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1990s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Art Glass Vase by Gianni Versage for Vetreria Archimede Seguso ca. 1990s A large and heavy vintage art glass vase designed by Gianni Versage and manufactured by Vetreria Archimede S...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Sommerso White and Orange Murano Glass Vase from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
White and orange Murano glass vase, made with the submerged glass technique in the 1980s Ø cm 16 Ø cm 11 h cm 20 The vase is elliptical in shape, made with the submerged glass tech...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

20th Century Murano Glass Vase With Spots Of Colors, Italy circa 1975
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding looking, multicolored large Murano glass vase from the late 20th century around 1975 in Italy. This beautifully shaped, super dark purple, actually black looking glass bo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Collectible Murano Glass Sculpture "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano glass vase / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for glassmaker VeArt as part of the "Membrane" collection, which included lamps, vases and...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Italian Modernist Pale Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown pale green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s Pale green glass c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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

Big Murano Glass Vase By Hospodka, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Big and heavy vase made of an art murano glass. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s by Josef Hospodka and Skrdlovice Glass Factory. The vase is in transparent glass with slight blue ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Heavy Murano vase by Barbini, green/grey, collectible decorative Italian piece
Located in Milano, IT
Murano glass vases have always presented designer with the possibility to freely experiment with color, shapes, patterns and textures. From air-thin, intricate vases like Venini's "F...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Contemporary 21st Century "Flow" One-Off Hand Blown Murano Glass Vases by Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Flow is a collection of one of a kind, hand blown Murano glass vases. They have been designed by Spinzi, and crafted together with the skilled artisans of the small island near Venic...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this vase clearly is no exception! Despite having a massive (yet very thin & tall) body ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vivarini Murano Art Glass Round Black Vase, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic vase from the Murano glassworks, both for its particular workmanship and for the colour, in fact the vase is black but has other colors internally to form a design of a tree with flowers. The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time. Black cylindrical vase...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Decorative big and heavy green Murano Glass Vase by Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and massive vase in thick Murano glass by Italian designer Vinicio Vianello, deep bottle green with a yellowish hue near the top. Dating back to the late Sixties / early ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sculptures, Fruit Bowl / Centerpiece
Located in Milano, IT
Showing all the beauty of Murano glass objects, with fluid shapes, vivid colors and a flawless, artisanal craftsmanship behind, these two sculptures give you endless decoration possi...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

A Macchie Art Glass Vase by Artisti Barovier Attribution, Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Macchie Art Glass Vase by Artisti Barovier Attribution, Murano ca. 1920s A rare Murano art glass vase manufactured most probably by Artisti Barovier around 1920s. Thin opaque whit...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray in Frosted Glass with Blue Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini from the 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Light blue Murano glass vase by Venini, designed by Alessandro Mendini in the 1980s Ø cm 18,5 h cm 12,5 Alessandro Mendini from the end of the 70s was among the innovators of Itali...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Big Opalescent Vase in Hand Blown Murano Glass, Blue Purple Gold Iridescent
Located in Milano, IT
This (very) big Murano vase is a sight to behold. With its unusual shape and matte surface finish, it's already quite not common; but what makes it tru...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Scavo art glass vase, 1970s
Located in HEILOO, NL
A handmade Murano art vase from Italy, 1970s/80s. Possibly by Gambaro & Poggi, Murano. The vase is made of green and blue glass, matte and rough on the outside and smooth on the in...
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1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Vintage vase 1970s beige and white Swirl
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid century modern Murano glass vase. Its unique in its kind with its bubble shape design and striped glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Large Carlo Moretti Glass Vase Green Scavo Etched Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Carlo Moretti long stem soliflor vase made of vibrant green art glass with an etched surface. Whether displayed alone as a centerpiece or filled with a single stem or branch...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

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

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Pink Murano Glass Teardrop Vase - Confetti Style
Located in Glasgow, GB
This luminous Murano teardrop vase, dappled with a confetti of colors, captures the vivacious spirit of the 1970s disco era. A testament to the re...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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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

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Murano Glass

A SCULPTURAL BLOWN GLASS VASE, by DAVIDE SALVADORE, MURANO, Italy 2000.
Located in PARIS, FR
An enormous sculptural Post-Modernist Blown Glass Vase, from the serie "Porphyre", by Contemporary Murano Glass Artist Davide Salvadore. This is a museum piece of Contemporary Art in...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Green Midcentury Modern Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Unusual vase made of ribbed opaque Murano glass, in the shade of bottle green. Made in Italy in the 70s. Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, tall murano glass vase "avventurina"
Located in Aachen, DE
A nice and tall "avventurine" Murano glass vase made in the 1930ties by Ferro Toso Barovier, designed by Ercole Barovier. The vase with a simple and modern shape, was decorated with...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Italian Vase With Glass Threads Applied In Bulk
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and unique Murano vase made of violet-colored blown glass with transparent glass threads...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier for Ferro Toso Barovier, murano glass vase "avventurina"
Located in Aachen, DE
A nice "avventurine" Murano glass vase with applied handles made in the 1930ties by Ferro Toso Barovier, designed by Ercole Barovier. The vase was decorated with copper inclusions an...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Black and Yellow Art Glass Vase, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful vase from Murano manufacturing, classic amphora design. Very light, thin and delicate, with a beautiful bright yellow color that stands out on a black base. The Murano vas...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Giant Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching XXL faceted sommerso purple art glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Purple glass submerged into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Pla...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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

1960s, Modernist Red and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Square Vase by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A square murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties by Seguso, it's in perfect condition. This Vase by Seguso is a stunning example of the innovative glassma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1950s Exceptional Seguso Murano Signed Turquoise Bowl
Located in Roma, IT
A rare example of a large signed Seguso Murano hand blown glass bowl. This wonderful pale turquoise bowl is in excellent condition, it is signed Seguso Murano on the base. It is in v...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Murano Murrina Art Glass Mid-Century Vase, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic vase from the Murano glassworks, both for its particular workmanship and for its colour, in fact the vase is red and yellow in color but has a green internal lining, called...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Vase Purple Glass Irregular Shape And Glassy Threads On The Surface
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Origi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase, Italy, 1960s Found in a noble apartment. It is intact and in good condition. You can observe small air bubbles inside the glass. This certifies the authenticity of...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Green Murano Glass Italian Vase by IVV, Italy 1970s
By IVV Handmade
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury green glass vase, this wonderful object was hand-made by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese (IVV) in Italy in during the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Big Murano Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and green Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. This piece is a tall one and the weight is 2 kilos
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Soffiato Vase by Mvm Cappellin, for Pauly & Co, circa 1921
Located in London, GB
Iridescence bulb shaped Soffiato vaseModel no. 1416, with applied multiple handles, close to and around the opening of the fluted mouth of the vase. A technique where the delicately hand blown vessel achieves a thin wall of amethyst colored glass to appear like a Hydria, a container once carried by the ancient Greek women filled with water from the fountains. The vase was designed by the company Pauly & Co formed in 1919. The vessel was created at the glass works of MVM Cappellin...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Collector's Yoichi Ohira Murano Glass Vase for Vetreria De Majo, 1990s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Introducing rare Collector's Masterpiece: YOCHI OHIRA, DE MAJO Murano Glass Vase Elevate your collection with this exceptional piece by Yoichi Ohira, a distinguished Japanese artist who seamlessly blends his native aesthetic with the rich traditions of Italian glassmaking. Crafted in collaboration with master blower Vittorio Ferro in 1990, this large cup from the Ombre Azzurre series is a testament to Ohira's mastery of form and technique. This stunning vase stands at an impressive height of 22.5 cm with a diameter of 29.5 cm, showcasing the meticulous artistry behind its creation. Part of the Blown Glass Collection...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

Explore the Collection of Authentic Murano Glass Vases on 1stDibs

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

Every vintage Murano glass vase is unique. These captivating 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.

Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces truly 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 on 1stDibs.

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