Glass Centerpieces

Rosenthal glass square plate celebrity series by Andy Warhol design years ’70 edit Marilyn Monroe perfect condition, measure 115 inches for side, high 2.

Italian Pink Murano Art glass ashtray 1960s. Rose flower shaped Murano ashtray in bright pink.

A most impressive and large scale French 19th century Charles X Period Ormolu and Mirror centerpiece plateau, signed Dunouy Fait a Paris. The Sur T...

Striking Postmodern glass bowl RSVP Italy circa 1980s. This sculptural artisan crafted geometric form vessel is designed of interlocking and overlapping angular cut-glass sections....

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.  Carlo Scarpa (2 June 1906 – 28 N...

A very handsome Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood centerpiece. The elongated octagonal shaped surtout de table is raised by eight most decorative foliate feet below a fo...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Attributed to Venini Early life and education Venini was born in the town of Cusano near Milan, Italy. After serving in the Royal Italian Army in World War I, he trained as a lawyer[2] and began his practice in Milan. He soon developed an acquaintance with Giacomo Cappellin, a native of Venice who owned a Milan antiques...

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Italian Murano thick glass ashtray by Bonimi.

An exceptional French early 19th century First Empire period ormolu mirrored surtout de table centerpiece. The oval shaped centerpiece is raised by elegant tapered foliate supports below charming richly chased plaques of posing cherubs. A beautiful and intricately pierced wrap around ormolu gallery frames the original mirror plate and extends around the centerpiece with lovely foliate design amidst scrolled movements and sphinges. Above and on the back of each cherub plaque are exceptional and most unique arched bevel mirrors.

Early 19th century Irish cut glass compote

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of high society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest community of Italians outside...

Midcentury Flygfors orange bubblegum centerpiece from the range Coquille by Paul Kedelv.

Unique centrepiece in green handblown glass, Belgium 1970s A unique translucent centrepiece made in Belgium in the 1970s This large scale hand blown glass bowl is of a beautiful gre...

Pair of Murano Glass Centerpieces by Mazzega. Thick crystal glass pieces made with black and transparent stripes. Available only as a set.

Italian midcentury Centerpiece in yellow, red and blue Murano glass, 1960s Irregular shaped centerpiece in Murano glass. The main colors are yellow and red with light blue undertones...

'Abstracted Land Grey Sky over Winter Blue' is a unique handblown and cut glass artwork by the British artist, Kate Jones of Gillies Jones. In the artist's own words: “This new bod...

Murano Attributed to Carlo Scarpa We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushi...

Elegant silver jardinière over ground plan in boat shape standing on four downward projecting feet with leaf decor, wall with regular circumferential vertical lamellae, on front and...

Meant to be placed on a dining table. Oval with central mirror surrounded by a well that can be used for flowers . The outer rim with all sorts of sea shells.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

Paf Italy by Lino Tagliapietra in years '82 bowl in glass signed and dated Measure 11 inches diameter x 2.5" high, in perfect condition A.

Incredible center piece in Murano glass to Dino Martens circa 1950

An exquisite and very high quality French early 19th century 1st Empire period ormolu mirrored plateau/centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised on a flat base with four richly chased m...

Studio artisan hand blown organic inspired biomorphic shaped centerpiece two color glass bowl. Modeled with an internally cased pink raspberry form encased within clear crystal. Sign...

Superb quality, early 19th century, Old Sheffield Plate plateau with original mirror surface and resting on four, finely detailed scroll and shell patter...

Charming vase on foot in opaline glass, painted and gilded. A medallion is drawn in which is represented a cherub wearing a sheet. The pattern is very fine and delicate. For an elega...

Remarkable set of two Murano glass centerpieces by Fratelli Toso. Thick crystal pieces with black and red grass stripes.

Table centerpiece bowl in glass. Amber and clear speckled glass with a Murano style. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Murano. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

Murano Technical Avventurina : We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale.   Fratelli Toso, Venice One of the oldest glass factories established in Murano, Fratelli Toso was founded in 1854 by six brothers who loved the art of glassmaking. With over 150 years of experience in the field, the Toso family improved their techniques and nowadays are one of the top award-winning manufacturers of Murano glass. Technical Avventurina : Avventurina is a Murano glass-making technique developed on Murano island in the 17th century. I was first mentioned in a document dating from 1614 as "a kind of stone with gilt stars inside", at which point it already mesmerized people with the unusual and attractive look. The technique owes its name to the fact that its discovery happened by chance thanks to a lucky coincidence, when a glass artisan is said to have accidentally dropped some metal shavings into the glass mixture. Italians say it happened "all'avventura", which in Italian means "by chance". The first documented recipe for the technique dates from 1644, when Murano master glassmaker Giovanni Darduin described how Avventurina glass should be created. The recipe involves adding various metal oxides such as copper and iron to the hot glass mixture, which will cause tiny particles of the metals to crystallize as the glass mixture cools off. Complicating the process, for such crystallization to occur the furnace had to get fully extinguished, and the metal particles would slowly separate from the glass base over a few days during the natural cooling of the glass. This was a very difficult process from a logistical perspective, since every time a glass furnace got extinguished it caused work to be paused, and re-igniting it was quite a big process, as it took time to fully heat it to the desired temperature. As industrial revolution set foot on Murano in the nineteenth century, the process got a remake. Large volumes of fine Avventurina paste were made and then skillfully stretched into glass canes, which were then re-melted for jewelry-making under a small flame, or for glass blowing. This Avventurina paste received worldwide acclaim and re-ignited the fame of Murano Glass workshops due to its use in Salviati mosaics...

Large French art glass and brass tazza dish A delightful piece from France, the asymmetric art glass dish is set on a gilt brass base, a beautiful des...

Great condition signed on the bottom

Italian mid-century Elmetto table lamp by Martinelli for Martinelli luce, 1976 Blue centerpiece, 1960s. Blue Murano glass centerpiece with golden de...

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A Liberty polished pewter tazza with typical Archibald Knox decoration, circa 1903. The glass liner is Clutha made by James Couper of Glasgow with gold swirl inclusions. Marked to t...

Beautiful delicate glass vase from Avid Gallery, New Zealand. A unique center piece!

Incredible center piece atributed to Fratelli Toso 1950 in Murano glass with venturine and zanfirico

The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Belgium circa 1960, expressive glasswork forms a bold silhouette. Organic and abstract, reminiscent of cascading...

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Incredible center piece in Murano glass black iridized attributed to Barovier&Toso circa 1950

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Venini centerpiece Murano glass 1960 Italy.

'Going Round in Circles III' is a unique glass sculptural vessel by the British artist, Sarah Wiberley. By bringing contemporary style to the traditions of glassblowing used in th...

'Dahlia Universe in Black' is a unique sculptural glass platter by the British artist, Amanda J Simmons. Working with the flat sheet glass, Simmons layers powdered colours to crea...

Elegant silver jardinière with an elliptical ground plan, the vertical wall slightly flared at the bottom and decorated with large-scale floral openwork, below a constriction and the...

Murano Technical Bullicante We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.  Carlo Scar...

An impressive and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu centerpiece plateau. The three piece centerpiece, with all original mirror plates, is raised by curved ree...

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A custom designed and custom made large Hurricane after an original one. Base id cast in bronze with an Antique silver patina finish. The glass is hand cut and wheel carved. Large. T...

Circular Art Déco french opalescent glass centerpiece serving plate/decorative bowl with silver base By: Etling Paris (in the style of) Materi...

Early 20th century Italian two-tone bronze centerpiece on a gold hue with an overall ornate open work design, accented with a figurative chariot of a putti angel mounted on top of a ...

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An impressive 5 pieces set of signed Cenedese console set or table centerpieces. The workmanship is outstanding and the hand blown white threading is very well matched and internally...

Cased blown and hand-formed glass elements. Limited edition: 101 pieces.

This very expressive crested crane art glass sculpture, from the 1970s, is a true jewel-like work of art, in sophisticated blown Murano glass, with overlaid stripes decor in red, whi...

Polychromatic Interleave 006, is a unique handblown glass vessel with fine filigree white cane detail by the British artist Liam Reeves. The three colours of glass in red, blue and green, merge in the making to create a larger spectrum of hues where they meet, covering the white canes below. A truly exquisite piece. Liam Reeves has been making glass professionally since 1998 when he graduated from Middlesex University with a BA (Hons) in three-dimensional design. During this time he has honed his skills whilst working in the glass industry for some of the best glassmakers in the UK. In 2009 Reeves studied for an MA at the RCA in order to explore the creative possibilities of the medium of glassblowing. He is currently hot-glass technician at the very same and prestigious Royal College of Art in London. While at the RCA Liam discovered a passion for investigating pivotal techniques from glassblowing’s two-millennia of rich history. From the mould blowing of ancient Rome to the complex goblet-making techniques of Renaissance Venice...

The vivid hues and liquid lines of blown art glass create an unmissable accent. Made in Belgium circa 1960, expressive glasswork forms a bold silhouette. Organic and abstract, remini...

An exquisite and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece basket. This lovely "pannier" centerpiece displays a richly chased Ormolu base below the ...