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Material: Murano Glass
Rare Crepuscolo Vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano Art Glass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare Crepuscolo vase Ercole Barovier 1930 Murano art glass. Among the most interesting techniques developed by Ercole Barovier in the 1930s there is "tw...
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1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Blue Clear Hexagon Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool midcentury blue and clear Sommerso glass hexagonal faceted vase. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Blue glass with a layer of deep blue glass summerged into clear glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini, 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass finishing technique. A special corrosive chemi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines and have an acid etched finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Dot Design
Located in New York, NY
Richly colored Emerald green Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Nigel Coates for Salviati Vintage Large Oversized Blue Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful stunning, large and oversized light blue vase designed by British Architect Nigel Coates (b.1949) for Salviati glass of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Decorative Object Vase Ambra Murano Glass Midcentury Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Particular vase in layered Murano glass, amber and blue color with shiny effect. Cylindrical body with wavy walls, flat wavy mouth, produced in Italy in the 70s. Unfortunately some r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vase Incrociato oro 1949
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Vase Incrociato oro 1949 A rare glass vase 'incrociato oro' manufactured by Seguso vetri d'arte and designed by Flavio Poli in 1958. The thick tw...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Eucalyptus Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase, known as the Luna Vase, an exquisite hand-blown Murano masterpiece, captivates with its faceted silhouette and deep eucalyptus green h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano glass fazzoletto vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Pearlescent Murano glass handblown Fazzoletto vase. Italy, Mid 20th Century.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Carlo Scarpa, large 'Corroso a rilievi' vase, model no. 3695
Located in Zurich, CH
Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Corroso a rilievi', ca. 1938 model no. 3695 lightly iridized green glass with applied reliefs produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy 36 × 28 cm signed with...
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1930s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Faceted Red Murano Sommerso Diamond Cut Glass Bowl Attributed to Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Faceted vintage Midcentury Italian Murano art glass bowl, dish or ashtray attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1970s. The combination of ruby red, yellow and blue tinted / clear 'Sommers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Soliflore Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass soliflore flower vase. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase is made with intric...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Blue Medallion Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass medallion vase made of blue glass with 23 carat gold leaf flecks in the cobalt blue glass that makes up the medallions. We love this hand-blown and crafted piece. It is ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Organic Shaped Vase in Clear Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Organic Modern Murano Clear Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s. Eye-catching clear blown glass Murano vase with organic design. It shows a beautiful desing with sumptuous shapes...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 2 Italian White & Mint Green Scavo Glass Wheat Vases, Vessel, Italy 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 white & mint green Scavo glass Murano Art glass bud vases, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980. Smaller Vase measure...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece has carved circles, showing the red inside layer, and a "Battuto" hammered...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Murano glass vase "A SCAVO" attributable to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. Elegant in shape and extraordinary craftsmanship, with the use of the Scavo technique to r...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase from the Murano Island outside of Venice. This piece has an inorganic shape and a striking smoked blown glass coloring with shades of green. It is hand-crafted.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

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Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies & Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and dragonflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini. Each single butterfly...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vietri d'Arte Italian Murano "Scavo" Vase, Signed, 1980
Located in Ross, CA
Hand blown glass vase made in Murano Italy by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1980 with the scavo technique. The vase has a light and translucent look, signed on the bottom. Seguso Vetri d'A...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910 An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Ma...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Blue Vase, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique blue and white stripes Murano vase or centrepiece. During this period, Italian glassmakers were at the forefront of the modernist movement in glass design, creating pieces th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare & Important Alfredo Barbini After Martinuzzi 'Siren' Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important signed vintage mid-century centrepiece 'Sirena' sculpture by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) after Neopolone Martinuzzi (1928-2014) Murano, Venice, Italy. Th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Clear with a Hint of Rose
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of this external sbruffi with hints of rose, a testament to the mastery of traditional glassblowing techniques. This captivating piece is m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s Item e7097 An antique murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polychr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Evoking the soft mystery of twilight and the tactile charm of sculptural form, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst is a poetic expression of contemporary craftsmanship. Its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Tall Archimede Seguso Scavo Bianco Flower Vase Italy White & Mint Green Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso Italy Scavo Bianco white & mint green Art Glass Murano Flower vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sommerso vase by seguso in yellow murano glass, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare yellow sommerso vase designed and made for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal work of glass according to the "sommerso" tech...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Crystal

Mid-Century Scavo Orange Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This unique and stunningly made Mid-Century Modernist Scavo Orange Volcanic Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase originates from Italy. Orange vase with a matte finish. The vase has a round...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, this Murano glass vase captures the essence of elegance and simplicity. The matte olive finish and ribbed texture playfully display the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Incamiciato vase mod. 3314, signed VENINI Italia, design by Tomaso BUZZI. 1982
Located in Torino, IT
Blown glass vase Wrapped 3314, signed VENINI Italy, design by Tomaso BUZZI. ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 1982 DESIGNER Tomaso BUZZI MARK Venini MODEL 'Wrapped' 3314 MATERIALS Blown glas...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase signed Venini, 1960's
Located in Vilnius, LT
This vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase is handmade of multi-colour layers Murano glass. Very thick glass is in pink, purple, yellow, blue and transparent glass combination. Mark...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the sculptural elegance of desert flora, this hand-blown Murano Cactus Vase in grey is a refined expression of organic form and contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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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

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano sommerso Bowl, Italy 1970s This vintage Murano sommerso bowl from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship and des...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Thomas Stearns, 'Cappello del Doge' vase, ca. 1962
Located in Zurich, CH
Thomas Stearns (1936-2006), 'Cappello del Doge' vase, ca. 1962 double incalmo glass oval vase with asymmetrical spout, mustard yellow glass base and black anthracite glass top produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier Dorico Acqamare Murano Vase
Located in Zurich, CH
Rare and Large Barovier and Toso Dorico vase designed by Ercole Barovier circa 1960. 33 x 16 cm. Excellent original condition
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Clear Purple
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear purple. Bosco can be combined with other Bosco vases, in different colors and sizes, harmoniously.   ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Vase in Filigree Glass ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso vase in Filigree Glass ca. 1950s A large Murano art glass vase designed by Dino Martens and manufactured by Aureliano T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Flavio Poli Sommerso Murano Violet Pink Vase
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful and heavy Murano glass bowl in violet, pink and clear glass made by Seguso vetri D’Arte and and designed by Flavio Poli, Italy 1960s. Excellent original vintage condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Pair of Vases in Murano Glass by Enrico Coveri. Made in Italy
By Enrico Coveri
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age pair of vases in Murano glass by Enrico Coveri. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent conditions. Signed at the bottom. Made in Italy diam...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Transparent Murano Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s. This vase is made in hand-blown Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina flowers mosaic Italian art glass decorative cabinet vase / pitcher. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, circa 1910-1930. T...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Murano Glass Vases

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

Queen Orange-Purple Vase by Karim Rashid
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Queen and King collections, this vase was designed in 2013 by Karim Rashid and is distinctive for its sinuous silhouette that is opulent and modern. The piece is crafted ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli, Cenedese Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Murano glass vase with internal smokey colors of amber, violet, rose with an ombre effect encased in thick clear glass. Flavio Poli for Cendese, labeled.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Dino Martens Murano 50s White Blue Ribbons Gold Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and blue ribbons Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. The vase has a ribbon of glittery co...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase "nero irridato". Design Carlo Scarpa Provenance Pauly & C. Murano glass
Located in Zurich, CH
Vase "nero irridato". Design Carlo Scarpa Provenance Pauly & C. Murano glass ca. 1960-70 Vase red Design Carlo Scarpa Provenance Pauly & C. / CVM Murano glass ca. 1960-70. height ca....
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1960s Italian 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

Fratelli Toso Millefiori Pitcher with Multicoloured Murrines, Murano, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fratelli Toso Millefiori Pitcher with Multicoloured Murrines, Murano 1910 A nice Millefiori murrine glass pitcher, manufactured by Vetreria Fratell...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Green Gold Flecks Bullicante Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large and rare Murano hand blown green, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass pulled glass sculptural flower vase. Att...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Murano Baby Blue Italian Scavo Glass Wheat Vase with Handles, Vessel, Italy 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Murano baby blue Scavo glass Murano Art glass bud vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980. Marked at the base, Made in Mura...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Murano Peach Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful peach colored Murano vase. Color is more peachy than the photo shows.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Small Geometric Vase, Violet "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

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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