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Material: Murano Glass
Rare Colorful Blue Carlo Moretti Satinato Murano Glass Pencil Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare, large Mid-Century Modern vibrant jellybean blue colored / coloured satin Murano glass pencil neck vases by Carlo Moretti (1934-2008), circa 1970.
An absolutely bold yet elegant design with the use of bright, vivid blue combined with the bulbous shape and thin pencil neck finished in a satin matt frosted glass for which Carlo Moretti was famous for. Marked with the original Carlo Moretti sticker on the base.
Extremely rare to find in this 1.5 foot height - the second image shows this vase with the more common size of vase.
Measurements:
46 cm tall.
9.2 cm wide.
The green vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
A „Coletti“ Vase by Venini, Murano, 1989, designed by Ludovico de Santillana
Located in Aachen, DE
A vase from the "Coletti" series, designed by Ludovico de Santillana for the Venini furnace in 1968. This is design 100.1 published in the green catalogue on plate 1. This particular...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Battuto Nido D’Ape Amber Vase Attributed to Carlo Scarpa, Murano, 1940
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Budapest, HU
Features a honeycomb pattern incised entirely by hand.
Category
1940s European Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Spotted Blue Art Glass Vase with Copper Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely hand blown art glass vase with copper aventurine Flecks. Italy, 1960s
Crepusculo design in blue glass over white glass spotted with copper aventurine flecks.
Eye-catching top ...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Copper
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Emerald Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in emerald green exudes timeless elegance, blending frosted and clear glass into a harmonious masterpiece. Its gently ribbed texture creates a dyna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Cenedese Pair of Midcentury 1970 Italian Black & Clear Murano Glass Vases
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese signed pair of large and heavy vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano round, circular glass vases or oversized tealight / candle holders, circa 1965-19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Pink Green Ribbons Large Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and green Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from 'Con Macchie' series, ca. 1950
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi (1915-1996), vase from 'Con Macchie' series, ca. 1950
transparent glass with abstract internal decoration and lightly iridized; model no. 4324
produced by Venini & C...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi murrine vase acid signed Venini 1953
Located in Zurich, CH
Fulvio Bianconi murrine vase acid signed Venini 1953
lattimo murrine vase designed by fulvio bianconi for venini 1953. Is composed by lattimo spiral murrines.
sizes: 32cm. tall 17 ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Grey Small
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Venetian, Bowl, Blown Murano Glass, Light-Green, Signed Cenedese, 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant, Italian Venetian, Bowl, Blown Murano Glass, Light-Green, Signed Cenedese, 1970s.
This bowl is a unique portrait, entirely handcrafted in blown Murano Glass, in the Venetian Murano island.
It is a massive bowl...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
AVeM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AVEM Murano glass multicolor vase circa 1950 "Bizantino".
Category
1950s Italian International Style Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Anzolo Fuga for AVeM, Italy, 1960s
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano glass vase attributed to Venice glass artist Anzolo Fuga for A.Ve.M. Handcrafted in the Murano island near Venice, Italy, circa the 1950s.
It is spectacular in the hand - the...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Art Deco Style Murano Glass Turquoise / Black Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This striking mid-century Murano glass vase embodies the elegance and clean lines of the Art Deco style. The vase features a deep, vibrant turquoise color body contrasted by a sleek ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier et Toso Murano Vase White & Black Vase with Gold Inclusions, Circa 1980
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Ercole Barovier handled White Murano Glass Vase with Black and Gold. Featuring a hand blown translucent White Murano Glass, applied Black coil details with Gold inclusions, two leaf ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Venetian Handblown Translucent Glass Vases by Vetri Artistic
Located in New York, NY
The stunning pair of Mid Century Venetian Palatial Hand-blown Translucent Glass Vases by Vetri Artistici originate from Italy, Circa 1970. Featuring a bold scale with an elegant silh...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Gold
Large Venini Art Glass Vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Art Glass vase with Inciso Decoration Paolo Venini, Murano 1956
A large vintage art glass vase in notte (night) blue pesante glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Green Murano Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian clear and green Murano glass bowl carefully hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, made in Italy, circa 1960s
Measures: Height 2.75 inches, diame...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Vase in Blue Murano Glass with Gold Inclusions and Clear Side Fins
By Barovier
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1950s blue Murano glass vase has a flared body with contrasting decorative side fins and is attributed to Barovier. Base and sides are made of clear glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass vase, circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Willsea O'Brien Sculptural Vessel Vase, New York Art Studio Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Blue Fish vessel or vase was created by Paul Willsea and Carol O'Brien as a part of series that consists of bowls and vases which combine a blown vessel with a cast base. The base i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Art Glass
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Centerpiece Bowl Model 13411 in Sommerso Murano by Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Flavio Poli centerpiece bowl, model 13411, is a distinguished creation from the mid-20th century, epitomizing the masterful artistry of Sommerso Murano glasswork by Seguso. Desig...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Iridescent coral color Vase with a gold nuances blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Iridescent Coral Vase with Gold Nuance Murano Glass, 1990s, Italy.
This exquisite Murano glass vase is a timeless piece of artistry, handcrafted in Italy during the 1990s. Its capti...
Category
1990s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Gold
Submerged Glass Aquarium Vase - Attr. to Flavio Poli - Murano Italy - 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Exclusive submerged glass aquarium vase from the 1960s, attributable to renowned designer Flavio Poli for the renowned Seguso glassworks. This fine example of Murano art is distingui...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Glass Vase With Gold Leaf, Italy 1930s
Located in Naples, IT
Important large Murano vase from the late 1930s. Submerged"-a clear glass on a gold leaf, on very fine bubbles on a deep, rich red. As usual, unsigned. The design director of Seguso...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Crafted Green Murano Glass Dot Vase 2024
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary piece uses applied glass "buttons" infused with gold inclusions to add texture and dimension to the vibrant green glass surface. The shimmering inclusions create additional layers of depth and dimension within each button, further enhancing the beauty of this vase.
The Dot vase...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Solarized Cleaving Ruby Red Ghost Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solarized Cleaving Ghost Vase. Hand Blown Crystal Glass and Ruby transparent color, faded silvering at base. The artist blows these into Metal Sculptures th...
Category
2010s American Brutalist Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver
Murano Glass by Fratelli Toso Millefiori vase Multicoloured
Located in Milano, IT
Behold the exquisite grandeur of a decorative vase, a true masterpiece, born from the artistic glassblowing tradition of Murano. This magnificent creation is adorned with a handcraft...
Category
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
CLOSING SALE Murano Glass Lattimo Filigrana Waterfall Bowl by Ercole Barovier
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE Murano Glass Lattimo Filigrana Waterfall Bowl/Vase by Ercole Barovier (likely).
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This is an unusual piece th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s.
This is an outstanding Italian design vase, characterized by a harmoni...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Gold
Ambercolored/ Brown Murano Glass Vase, Mid Century, Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative, extraordinary shaped Murano Glass Vase out of Italy. Artfully handcrafted around 1960/70 on the famous island of Murano, this timeless designed 20th century Murano g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso. Vase, Modell 'Carnaval', 1980
Located in Zurich, CH
Archimede Seguso. Vase, Modell 'Carnaval', 1980
Vase, model 'Carnaval', design circa 1980.
Yellow, blue and black glass.
Bottom with incised signature: 'Archimede Seguso Murano'.
Hi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Gorgeous Large Cranberry Red Bowl with 24-Karat and Hand-Painted
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous large cranberry red bowl with 24-karat and hand-painted Capodimonte decoration.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase set of 2
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass vases set wa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Dardi Murano Glass Vase - A Modern Touch of Elegant Handmade
Located in Murano, VE
Dardi Murano Glass Vase is an authentic piece of Murano craftsmanship that blends elegance with modern design. Created by renowned glassmaker Roberto Beltrami and his team, each vase...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Purple White Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown soft grayish lavender purple and white Zanfirico ribbons Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Documente...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Red White Stripes Large Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Early 20th century Blown Glass Zanfirico Murano Vase with Red and White Ribbons. Attributed to Fratelli Toso.
Made with the caneworking glassblowing technique in ruby re...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Vintage large murano vase Red and White Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Embrace the essence of Italian artistry with this captivating Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, a splendid creation from 1970s Italy. The original label has been preserved. The sleek an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Krosno Poland Vintage Green Art Glass Bud Vase or Candle Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Krosno Poland vintage green glass bud vase or candle holder with its beautiful shape will easily catch your eye, making it the perfect addition to ...
Category
Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Green 'A Scavo' Murano Glass Fluted Vase Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Tall fluted green 'a Scavo' glass vase or candlestick holder attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy. Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftmanship with the use of t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Vintage Green Iridescent Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase with iridescent surface. Attributed to the Barovier e Toso compan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Sommerso Clear and Purple Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
An eye-catching hand blown Murano twisted vase in clear and purple glass. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1960s.
This art glass vase has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Art Glass Vase 'Yokohama' by Aldo Nason Murano
By Aldo Nason
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Art Glass Vase 'Yokohama' by Aldo Nason Murano
An asymetrical shaped Art Glass Vase 'Yokohama' by Aldo Nason, Murano end of the 1960s. Thick h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Large Art Glass Scalloped Vintage Cobalt Blue Seguso Vase Murano, Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare large Art Glass scalloped vase in cobalt blue signed Archimede Seguso Murano Italy
Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftsmans...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Collection of 11 Mid Century Modern Sommerso Glass Vases, Italy 1960s and 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a collection of 11 Mid Century Modern Sommerso glass vases, designed by Alessandro Mandruzzato. All of them were made of Murano glass and are featuring ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Colorful Bright Red Vintage Round Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Colorful (colorful) vintage Mid-Century Modern bright red vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy, circa 1970s-1990s. Particularly striking is the narrow necked round form with rippl...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Design Murano Glass Blue Sphere by Alberto Donà, Italy 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Design Murano Glass Blue Sphere by Alberto Donà, Italy, 1980s.
This unique artwork is simply outstanding. A vintage masterpiece by the renowned It...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Murano Glass Mezza Filgrana, Green Amethyst Clear with Gold Leaf, Cenedese Attr
By Carlo Scarpa, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Great color combination.
The filigree/filigrana glass is a cane with a color inside. Usually clear on the outside with a core in colored or opaque glass. Most used are white or black filigrana.
This is a self-made filigrana as there is a green coating over an Amethyst core, making the Amethyst almost a dark bronze color. The other cane is clear with amethyst. The twisting (mena in muranese, or ritorto) makes a lay with the back of the vase almost as it is a reticello (once called filigrana, so that explains the term mezza filigrana).
The special color combination was then rolled over pure gold leaf, highlighted with the iridescence smoke and then covered with another layer of high temperature glass to make the gold vivid.
The vase is quite large and carries a squared mouth, in a way of Carlo Scarpa mezza filigrana vases...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Costantini Italian Sculpture Iridescent Black Murano Glass Round Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very organic magnificent round vase in blown Murano glass, late 20th century, signed by Costantini, the deep black body worked with an extensive and sophisticated iridescence that ...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Massive Blue Vase in Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Attributed to Martinuzzi, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive blue vase in blown Murano glass Pulegoso attributed to Martinuzzi, 1950s.
This unique Venetian vase in blown Murano glass was manufactur...
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Midcentury Crystal and Blue Murano Blown Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing crystal and light blue Murano glass vase. This item is attributed to Venini and was produced in Italy during 1960s.
This wonderfu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi, “a Canne” Flower Vase in Murano Glass, Signed Venini 1986
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vase "a Canne" by Fulvio Bianconi, in Murano glass, from the Venini factory, dated 1986. "Cane" vase by Fulvio Bianconi, in Murano glass, dated 1986. This vase by Fulvio Bianconi was...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Sasso Glass Vase by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati & C. ca. 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Sasso glass vase by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati & C. ca. 1960
A heavy vintage class vase designed by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati & C. in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, 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.