Italian Vases

Alcova SET 04 1 x Alcova Amber 1 x Dritto Tall Crystal 1 x Vaso L Crystal 2 x Cilindro L Green Alcova is a collection of handcrafted, geometric objects that when grouped creat...

Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection of a historic Florentine crystal grinder that unfortunately closed recently. It is the Marcello Galgani & Sons company, whose completely manual and artisanal work has not withstood the disproportionate advance of mass-produced mechanical processes! Marcello Galgani began his craft as a grinder and restorer in 1960; as the years went by, Marcello mastered and became familiar with particular techniques and shapes, resulting in the production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness of light, and the inimitable flavor of unique artifacts. After several years, his son Lorenzo, who grew up among crystals, also entered the business and immediately became passionate about this ancient craft with skill and ability. Stimulated by the aesthetic sense of the past, father and son, set up a workshop in which the shapes they researched and created themselves are mouth-blown by traditional Tuscan glassmakers in Empoli, then ground and engraved using ancient sixteenth-century techniques, with motifs born from the Galgani's inexhaustible imagination or culturally inspired by designs of objects seen and studied in Florentine museums (Uffizi, Galleria Palatina, Museo degli Argenti, etc.). Marcello and Lorenzo Galgani were also Masters in the difficult art of restoration, bringing rare and precious objects back to life. As mentioned the company recently closed and disposed of all its last production, and only Marcello's old private museum collection remained, which includes unique and special objects created over time, a collection that the craftsman made available to us for a planned sale. All of the objects were made entirely by hand with old grinding wheels, but there were mainly two tools that allowed the creation of masterpieces: the right hand and the left hand of the master craftsman. Ancient glassmaking techniques were used for all the ground and engraved products: first, the object was ground with an emery wheel fed continuously by a jet of abrasive sand and water, then re-polished with a very fine-grained sandstone wheel also fed with water; the engravings were done freehand using as many as 10-15 small stone wheels for each design (flowers, branches, animals, etc. ); then the object was polished and shined; we must make, at this point, an important clarification on these last two operations: towards the end of the 1960s acid crystal polishing was devised, the object was immersed and rotated in a solution of sulfuric acid, fluoridic acid and water and in a short time all the defects left by the previous processes were eliminated, it was a fast, industrial operation that allowed to lower costs considerably, with discrete but not excellent results. But for Galgani's products polishing is done with a cork bark wheel wet with water and pumice, to make the surfaces more transparent, and finally polishing was achieved with a felt wheel wet with a paste of water, iron oxide, and cerium oxide. This series of processes takes an average of two days of work( sometimes much longer) for each object, each engraving or grinding is the result of the creative inventiveness of the two artisans, inventiveness that transforms crystal into reality material of the highest aesthetic value and inestimable value. All the items in the entire collection have never been used; they were part of the exhibition. Large crystal vase with a black base; the decorations, purely Art Noveau, represent graceful butterflies and dragonflies in a peaceful lake landscape. The object is "one-of-a-kind" signed by the Master; it was created in Marcello Galgani's workshop in 1982 and made with the techniques (grinding, engraving, and polishing) we explained in the description; for the shape, the Master was inspired by a vase found in a painting, preserved in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence by the 16th-century painter Jacopo Ligozzi...

Fratelli Toso Multicolored a Canne Vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1965 A Fratelli Toso a canne glass vase manufactured, circa 1965. Made by fusing clear, bl...

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...

This fantastic large Italian glazed ceramic pitcher was designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello art ceramics ca around 1970. It feature...

This vase is a stunning piece of Murano glass artistry, inspired by the fluidity and movement of water. Its organic, undulating form is accentuated by the clear glass base, which cre...

Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...

Monumental Venini vase by Tobia Scarpa with signature Venini Italy on the bottom. Measures: 30 D x 15 W x 41 H cm.

Glass vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950. Made on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy. In a beautiful combination of Blue glass encased in glass, which is further encased in clear g...

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Anzolo Fuga; Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.) Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: glass Dimensions (H, W, D): 16"h, 6.25"w, 5.75"d Ad...

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 ...

Introducing an exquisite work of art, this hand-crafted Murano glass piece showcases the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of our artisans. Each facet of this polygonal creat...

Glass fish realized in the 70s by an italian Manufacture. 13 x 13 x 9 cm Very Good condition

Signed midcentury, vintage set or ensemble of four 'Opalino' Murano glass vases or vessels designed by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese, circa 1970-1990 Wonderful translucent colors (colo...

Bruno Gambone vase, ceramic, Stripes, Signed. Medium scale slender bottle form vase with a neutral almond glazed body and a neck glazed in bands of yellow, red, and blue. Signed "Gam...

Majestic majolica Amphora vase, with a height of 200 cm (78,7 in) and a diameter of 70 cm (27,5 in): a unique piece, entirely handmade and hand-painted in Gubbio, Central Italy, in 1...

Large Murano Vase Italian 1940s Italy

Italian 1960s orange and turquoise conical shaped porcelain vase with geometric pattern and a design of open circles (signed: ITALY 520/226)

Elevate your space with the enchanting allure of a hand-crafted, mouth-blown Venetian glass vase adorned with exquisite gold flecks. This masterpiece, signed by the artist, encapsula...

Beautiful antique Murano hand blown white with blue rim Italian art glass fan shaped flower vase. The vase is made with layered white net Zanfirico ribbons. Each ribbon has an intric...

Monumental Art Glass Vase by Licio Zanetti, Murano, circa 1970s A large art glass vase handmade by glass master Licio Zanetti, circa 1970s f...

Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...

Angelo Mangiarotti Vase for Knoll, Light Grey Marble with Dark Grey veining. [Stamped underside Made in Italy]

This is a clean example with pleasing proportions

Large Hand Blown Vase by Barovier, Toso & Ferro. Pale blue glass vase with textured spiral pattern. Iridescent finish to the glass. Grea...

This vase is an elegant piece of green glass, with a round shape with a diameter of 25 cm and a height of 24 cm. The choice of green glass gives a touch of freshness and nature to ...

Venini glass vase with pinched rim in aquamarine and mint designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement pi...

Carlo Moretti Orion Murano contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear with blue and red swirls. Part of the I Piccoli collection, small objects in size but give considerabl...

Article: Travertine vase object Designer: Fratelli Manelli attrib. Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase object was designed and produced by Fratelli Manelli attrib. in I...

Tracino vase designed by Elena Salmistraro Dimension: 12 x 12 x H 46cm Materials: natural marble and stones Bianco Fenice, Bardiglio Imperiale, Rosalia, Green Forrest., Pietra Pece.

Sipek glassware collection is a work of art, each glass is different; each one is characterized by a personal decoration and a personal colour;each one has its decoration and colour ...

The bowl boasts randomly drawn horizontal and vertical ridges and a single smooth gray panel, creating a visually striking work of functional decor. Entirely handmade of paper clay, ...

Made in Italy, 1960s. This vase is made in peach pink and white scavo hand-blown Murano glass, and it is attributable to Seguso, an important glass-makers' company that was founded ...

Set de trois vases par Ludovico Diaz de Santillana pour Pierre Cardin – Venini, Murano, 1968 À la fin des années 1960, le couturier et designer franco-italien Pierre Cardin révoluti...

Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...

A stunning creation from the heart of Murano's glassmaking tradition, this vase showcases an exceptional grey tint that lends a subtle, refined charm to its geometric design. Each fa...

Large baroque style sterling silver vase. The body of the vase has been masterfully embossed with shells, flowers and volutes, typical of the Baroque style. Still in the body of the ...

Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceram...

Elevate your home décor with the sublime elegance of our faceted amber vases, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry. This exquisite trio, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, c...

Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks, diamond quilted surface Italian art glass flower vase. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The vase...

The vases in the Lollo set are designed to enhance any floral arrangement, perfect for a single stem or a beautiful bouquet. They are handmade by Venetian artisans and the color is s...

This art pottery vase was done by the renowned Marcello Fantoni of Italy in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The vase is done with a thick dark brown clay w...

Murano Fratelli Toso Flower Vase This exquisite Murano art glass glass vase, attributed to the renowned Fratelli Toso studio, showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of Venetian gl...

A unique 'Finestre Rosse' vase, 2001 by Yoichi Ohira Italy, 2001 hand-blown glass canes with powder and grain inserts 27 x 15 cm Excellent condition This unique work was executed b...

This tall, elegant vase, designed in a captivating cactus shape, embodies the exquisite beauty and unmatched craftsmanship that has made Murano glass a symbol of luxury and refinemen...

This vase is a masterpiece of luxurious craftsmanship, epitomizing the fine artistry and precision of master glassmakers. Its unique design features a delicate pattern reminiscent of...

Enhance your decor with this exquisite Pair of Glazed and Gilt Porcelain Italian Table Lamps, a true testament to artistic craftsmanship. These lamps feature vasiform cream glazed porcelain shades adorned with base relief scenes that evoke a sense of romance and history. One side depicts courting lovers, while the opposite side presents a medieval landscape with a castle and bridge, each rim adorned with raised floral vines. The lamp bases, faux bronze gilt porcelain, are adorned with charming cherubs, bellflower swags, and other neoclassical motifs, adding a touch of opulence to their design. While one lamp bears a spurious Meissen crossed swords mark, the other features a spurious Dresden mark...

This stunning spherical vase, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design that defines luxury. Meticulously handcrafted by mast...

Oxblood red vase model 585 designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1960. Realized circa 1961 by Società Ceramica Toscana di Figline for Milanese gallery Il Sestante in different colors. Signe...

Massive blue vase in blown Murano glass Pulegoso attributed to Martinuzzi, 1950s. This unique Venetian vase in blown Murano glass was manufactur...

Ercole Barovier (1889-1974), 'Rostrato' vase, ca. 1960 blue glass with applications produced by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy LITERATURE This and similar works are referenced in th...

Among the many designs and different techniques he experimented within his collaboration with Venini, Fulvio Bianconi used the "A incalmo" technique which requires great mastery from the glassblowers. This is an "a doppio incalmo" vase which simply means a double incalmo. Cylindrical vase, composed of three distinct colors. The base in black glass, the middle part in red glass and the upper part in blue glass. The vases were obtained by merging several "rings" of molten glass. Designed in 1951, the vase is in very good condition. It was produced in the 1950s and bears the acid seal "venini murano italia". The vase is published in many books, and is sometimes misattributed to Thomas Stearns who will be inspired by these forms and these particular techniques developed by Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini and also Ricardo Licata...

A circa 1950 Italian candy dish. Measurements: Height: 12" Diameter: 9.25"

Riccardo Gatti Italian important vase in glazed ceramic "a lustro". Faenza dating from the mid 1930s. Original label on the base Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompan...

Introducing the stunning Brenda Glass Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted in the heart of Murano, Italy. The elegant interplay of transparencies and the distinctive balloton textu...

Large double bird Barbarico vase designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso. Textured black glass with irredescent finish. The vase is Signed wit...

Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....

Contemporary arty vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made of colored soft resin. Unique piece. Italy Elevate your home decor with the avant-garde bril...