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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Reticello Art Glass Vase by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso (attr.) Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Reticello Art Glass Vase by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso (attr.) Murano ca. 1950s A vintage Murano art glass vase. Manufactured most...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Blown Glass, Sommerso

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Bianconi Murano Blue White Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, with white ribbons Italian art glass decorative fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Attributed to designer Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase attributed to Venini, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A masterpiece attributed to Venini, the renowned Murano glassmaker synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship. This swirl vase epitomizes Venini's legacy of elegance and innovation, mak...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Bulbous Murano Glass Vase With Brown, Grey & Black Tones, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary 20th century glass vase coming from the famous workshops of the little island called Murano in Venice/ Italy. Artfully crafted in the early 1970s, this incredible piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Sommerso Basket in Green and Amber, Murano Italy ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Sommerso Basket in Green and Amber, Murano Italy ca. 1950s A vintage Venetian art glass basket in asymetrical shape designed by Archimede Seguso for Vetreria Artist...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venetian Murano Amethyst Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, early antique Venetian hand blown amethyst pink and gold flecks Italian art glass fish stem flower vase. Created in the manner of the Salvi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Murano Glass Vases

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Gold Leaf

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

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Gold Leaf

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

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

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Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid Murrine vase. Potiche shape with a beautiful color play. The Murrine are intentionally made of different kind and proportion. The main ones are blue with green and yellow background with some with clear and blue. Everyonce in a while there are red circular murrinas. Similar to Carlo Scarpa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Tall Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Red Italian Murano Glass Urn or Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall bright red Italian vintage midcentury urn with lid by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold color / color to your interio...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Murano 'Sommerso' Glass Vase by V.Nason - Handmade Decor 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of the 1960s with this exquisite Murano ‘Sommerso’ Glass Rectangular Vase by legendary designer Vincenzo Nason. Crafted with precision and fla...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Two-Tone Tall Vase 'Signed'
Located in East Hampton, NY
Reverse cone shape with vivid turquoise blue glass ring on black glass base. SIGNED and dated to bottom.
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Decorative Object Vase Murano Glass Cenedese Midcentury Modern Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase made of maculated white Murano glass with small handles in shades of shiny black. Produced in Italy in the 1960s, attributable to Cenedese. Note: We try to offer our customers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

1970s Multicolor Murano glass vase Confetti Swirl Art Glass Vase
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass vase straight from the vibrant 1970s era! This exquisite piece has an amazing fusion of colors. At the base, transparent glass with lively swirls...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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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

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

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Murano Glass

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Filigree Murano Glass Vases for Venini 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vases with a cylindrical shape, with spiral filigree workmanship, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and made by Venini in the 1970s. Ø cm 8 h cm 27 Tapio Veli Ilmari Wirkkala (Han...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vase with Redentore and Kiku Murrines Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso 1960s A large murrine glass vase designed by Ermanno Toso and manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1965. Made of clear glass with fused, multicolored Redentore and Kiku murrines. Surface with acid etched matte finish. The vase is an authentic example of mid 20th century Murano art glass. Original company lable on the base. 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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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, yellow and blue. It is a vintage item, therefor...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Located in Lugo, IT
Perfect glass vase by Fratelli Toso Thank you
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Opaque Glass Vase Stellato in the style Pollio Perelda for Fratelli Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This stunning Murano mosaic vase features a perfect blend of opaque colors and a sophisticated mosaic technique. The stellato finish is achieved by rolling canes of various colors o...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Zanfirico White Black Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual Murano hand blown black and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso Company, with matte outside f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Blue Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, sky blue, and white ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase centerpiece. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Green and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, yellow and green. It is a vintage item,...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Sommerso

Grey Murano Sommerso Vases Flavio Poli Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful set of Sommerso Murano Glass Vases attributed to Flavio Poli. The heights are 30, 15, 12 cm and the diameter from 7,5-5 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

1960s Modernist Murano Glass Incalmo Vase by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Murano Glass vase by Alfredo Barbini is a highly collectible and visually striking piece, embodying the beauty, innovation, and artistry of Murano glassmaking during that era. A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass, Murrine

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

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, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Barbini Murano glass single-flower vase
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Murano glass single-flower vase - Barbini Murano production. Vase with Barbini Murano label. Measures 13 cm x 13 cm 4 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Set vaso centrotavola design vetro scuro murano vintage epoca 60s
Located in Cantù, IT
Set vaso centrotavola design vetro scuro murano vintage epoca 60s
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage decorative geometric Murano vase in bright green glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage decorative geometric Murano vase in bright green glass. It has a square base and is around 20cm tall, it's ideal for a little bouquet of flowers but also perfect as an accent...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso 'Murrine' Murano Glass Jug, Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Fratelli Toso 'Murrine' Murano Glass Jug, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini A Canne Pitcher by Gio Ponti Venice Murano 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini A Canne Pitcher by Gio Ponti Venice Murano 1950s A vintage "a canne" pitcher with twisted polycrome canes in red, blue, green and yellow. Manufa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vases

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Art 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

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

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of colorful Murano Vases in red and white
Located in Milano, IT
Collectible decoratives - Mid-Century Murano Vases - Red and White Glass vases Nice and impressive pair of vintage Murano Glass vases, with a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Heart Vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s
Located in Vienna, AT
Murano glass heart vase by Maria Christina Hamel, 1990s, good original condition.
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Vases

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Murano Glass

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

1295 Murano Fazzoletto in vetro artistico soffiato di Murano, bianco e Murrine
Located in Venice, VE
Presentiamo con entusiasmo il nostro straordinario vaso artistico in vetro di Murano, che assume la forma elegante di un Foulard Fazzoletto. Questo capolavoro è interamente realizzat...
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2010s European Murano Glass Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

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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