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Material: Murano Glass
Large Luigi Mandruzzato Vase, Murano Sommerso, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted
Located in Andernach, DE
By Luigi Mandruzzato – who was Alessandro Mandruzzato's grandfather, who then later took over the family business. So Luigi was the original artist in the family indeed! Rare and ab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

"VeArt" Enameled Murano Vase, 1980s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"VeArt" Enameled Murano vase, Made in Italy, 1980s.  Light blue "encased" art glass vase with white interior. It is in perfect condition.  The price of shipping is for the Italian te...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Blue and Amber Vase in Murano Glass By Ca Dei Vetrai.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous blue and amber vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 6,29 x 11,81 H inches diameter cm 16 x cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Vintage Glass Vases Cartoccio a Bollicine
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Murano vintage glass vases Cartoccio a Bollicine, in beautiful light blue and chartreuse pale green. Murano glass vases with everted ruffled rim, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Swedish Modern Nils Landberg Orrefors Sommerso Smoked Grey Glass Large Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured by Orrefors. Sweden, 1970s. This hand blown glass va...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Vintage yellow murano vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage yellow murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s. It is very well-preserved, It represents the patina expected from a glass object over 50 yea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ bottle, Venini, Italy, 1960s. Colorless glass, red bordered murinne, arranged like a chessboard and merged. Quadrangular shape, roun...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Murrine

Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
$5,233 Sale Price
20% Off
Mario Badioli after Picasso Black and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury amazing black and orange sommerso Murano glass vase. Mario Badioli probably designed this fantastic piece in the style of Picasso in Italy dur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Smoked Amber Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This striking Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Smoked Amber originates from Italy during the 21st Century. It features a minimal rounded form with slight tapering at a great...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Vase
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian Murano vase. Measurements: Height: 13.5" Diameter: 8"
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy. Red and pale pink opaline . Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm . Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker. All...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano "Spuntoni" Black Mirror Vase by Enrico Cammozzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with black mirrored surface and hand blown "spuntoni" spikes / Made in Italy by Enrico Cammozzo, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: H...
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass drop vase with polychrome spot decoration and twisted aventurine canes, made by Fratelli Toso in the 1950s Ø cm 19 h cm 27 Fratelli Toso is a name that immediately evo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Smokey Gold with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the timeless Bullicante technique, this hand-blown Murano vase embodies the meticulous artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Each bubble is carefully encapsulated within lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Mouth Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass double spout flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and created in the "Pulve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Handle Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and dark purple trim Italian art glass ornate pierced handles vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Confetti Cobalt Blue and Red Glass Vase by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Architectural sommerso cobalt blue vase with minimalistic red accent on the rim was designed by Erika Lagerbielke for Orrefors Sweden as a part of Confetti series. The bright, inten...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Heavy Murano Galliano Ferro Style Art Glass Cylinder Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created attributed to Galliano Ferro. Brilliant green, amber and kind of yellow gold color. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fontana Arte Rare Cartoccio Vase in Ruby Red Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Originally designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte, this vase is made from one hot folded sheet of glass. This vintage Cartoccio in ruby red glass can be dated from the 19...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Ruby Red Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Murano Blown Glass Red Vase Large Size. An spectacular handblown Murano art glass vase in a vibrant ruby red color and tall flower shape. Attributed to Archimede S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1980s Modern Millefiori style Murano Glass Cylinder Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1980s Modern Murano Glass Cylinder Vase – Multicolor Millefiori Style Brighten up your space with this stunning 1980s Modern Murano glass ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Tall Vase, 1960s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian tall vase in Murano art glass, 1960s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made with the blown glass techniqu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian large vase in Murano art glass, 1980s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made blown glass. The color of th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Blue Swirl Murano Art Glass Sphere Vase, Alberto Donà, 1980
Located in Villaverla, IT
Discover this captivating Murano art glass sphere vase, a truly exquisite piece from the renowned Italian master glassblower Alberto Donà, meticulously crafted in 1980. This stunning...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...
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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

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Rostri Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian single Rostri vase made of hand blown slightly smoked Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, in good condition. The...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid Murrine vase. Oval shape with a beautiful combination of square murrinas. The Murrine are of two kinds. One covers the whole background and its made of a double sequence of green, lattimo and amber. The main large ones in random position are are framed in black with vibrant colors: emerald green, cadmium red and yellow. Similar to Carlo Scarpa Murrine...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano is an extraordinary piece that marries luxurious design with timeless elegance. This stunning glass sphere is a testament to the artistry and skill of its creators, featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Seguso Style Green and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Sculptural Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exquisite 1970s Green and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Sculptural Vase. Immerse your space in the vibrant artistry of Murano with this stunning 1970s sculptural glass vase, masterful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Sommerso Murano, Italy circa 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic designed mid century modern Murano glass vase from the workshops of Sommerso Murano. Another exceptional example of Murano glass art showing how timeless these eye-catching vases are, although they have been handcrafted already over 60 years ago. This large 1960s Murano vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

'Riccio' Vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, Italy 2003
Located in Hellouw, NL
Some objects rely on contrast rather than complexity. The 'Riccio' vase by Gae Aulenti for Venini, designed in 2003, exemplifies this approach—merging sculptural form with refined te...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano White Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Hourglass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons and copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative hourglass corseted vase. It is documented to the Frate...
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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

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking. The vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Superb Murano Vase, square cobalt murrine, with acquamarine and amethyst inside
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Murano glass cachepot vase with square murrine with aqua mare, amethyst and cobalt blue color play. The cobalt blue outside the murrine connects to the adjacent ones creating an web...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Astonishing Green and Blue Bottle in Murano Glass by Michielotto
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing green and blue bottle in murano glass By Michielotto. It's a sculpture. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Vase diameter 3,93" x 16,14" height inch...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Multicolor Murano Glass Vase with Murrine
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant multicolored Murano Glass vase with embossed colored murrine. A touch of class for any space. Height 24 centimeters, diameter 19. Perfect vintage condition
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1980s Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Flower Vases Lamps circa 1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Flower Vases Lamps circa 1980 Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Tulips Vases Lamps Very decorative and great quality ...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Metal

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Urn Form Vase w/ Sculptural Elephants Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-blown Murano glass vase, crafted by the renowned Salviati artisans of Italy circa 1970, epitomizes mid-century modernist design. The urn-shaped silhouette is ador...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Gold

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the luxurious allure of this exquisite Murano glass vase, a testament to the masterful craftsmanship and rich heritage of Venetian artistry. Handcrafted by skilled artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
$1,181 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Louis Vuitton Diamond Vase by Marcel Wanders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton vibrant red teardrop shaped hand blown Murano glass vase encased by a delicate lattice of interwoven leather straps / Made in Italy by Marcel Wanders studio Original lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Leather, Murano Glass

Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single...
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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

Petite Round Blue Murano Style Art Glass Hobnail Budding Vase Hobbs
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful blue round Murano style glass budded vase with raised hobnail bubbles. The raised bubbles are reminiscent of flowers that are on the verge of blooming. At the top, the edge...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase External Sbruffi in Clear with a Hint of Blush
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano vase showcases the external Sbruffi technique, a testament to the exceptional skill and creativity of Venetian artisans. Hand-blown with meticulous care, this v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Vetrerie Artistiche Cirillo Maschio 1930s Red Italian Art Deco Glass Vase
By Giuseppe Chiacigh, Cirillo Maschio
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and rare, Murano hand blown rich ruby red layered Italian Art Deco glass flower vase. Created by Giuseppe Chiacigh, Italian painter and designer, for Vetrerie Artistiche C...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Nils Lamberg for Orrefors Sommerso Grey and Clear Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern Sommerso Smoked Grey Tall Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors Elegant smoked grey and clear sommerso glass vase. Designed by Nils Landberg and manufactured ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Red Gold Italian Art Glass Ribbed Flower Bud Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ruby red and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is publish...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Attributed Italy 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flav...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1960s Barovier Style Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A transparent and gold bullicante murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Venice in the Sixties, pure gold inside the glass gives it a superb look. Totally hand-crafted, it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opal white and gold flecks Italian art glass cornucopia flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and published in his bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

1980 V. Nason & C Italian Murano Glass Big White Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Big Vase Nason & C Italy, 1990 White and Clear Blown Murano Glass Vase "Nason & C" sticker label. Perfect Condiction
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright cobalt blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, circa 1960s. He work...
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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, Glass

"Barbarico" by Barovier & Toso Bird Glass Murano Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Barbarico" vase by Barovier & Toso Bird vase with extraordinary surface texture. Etched signature. Model designed 1951 Perfect condition.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Gradient Vase in Teal, White and Green Blown Glass by Salviati Italy '70s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano glass egg-shaped vase in Murano mouth-blown glass with gradient colors. This spectacular and unique object was designed by Salviati and produced in Murano. In fabulo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

20th Century Dark Red Murano Glass Bowl/ Centerpiece With Green Base, ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning Murano glass centerpiece/ bowl out of Italy from the late 20th century around 1970. An unusual piece of Murano glass art with fantastic designed, very dark red almost black ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous collection of three "SCAVO" Murano pearlescent glass vases in pink, turquoise and grey color. These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Art...
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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

Barovier e Toso “Rostrato” Vase Murano Glass, 1940, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Barovier e Toso Rostrato 1940.
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Blue & Green Lead Glass Candle Holder By Kosta Boda For Fifth Avenue NYC
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-blown Blue & Green Lead Glass Candle Holder by Swedish glass maker Kosta Boda for Fifth Avenue in New York City. Dimensions: 7" height x 6" width x 4" depth Sweden, 1970
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1970s Swedish Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini Large Vase 'Doppio Incalmo', Venice Ca. 1965
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Alfredo Barbini Large Vase 'doppio incalmo', Venice ca. 1965 A large heavy glass vase manufactured and designed by Alfredo Barbini ca. 1965. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Tyra Lundgren Vase 'Calla' for Venini A calla vase in filigrana glass designed by Tyra Lundgren in 1948, manufactured by Venini, Venice 1981. Incised signa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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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.

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