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Material: Murano Glass
Monumental Murano Bubble Glass Flush Mount Made by Hillebrand Leuchten, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning, large, and heavy vintage ceiling light made of textured Murano glass in the Mid-Century Modern style by German manufacturer Hillebrand from the 1960s. This vintage ceiling ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Grey Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of beautiful wall sconces made of two sheets of Murano glass. The first being ridged dark grey and the one above frosted grey with this characteristically V-shape. Four-light...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano glass horse sculpture, with its striking black finish, embodies the pinnacle of contemporary luxury and timeless artistry. Exquisitely sculpted by master artis...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Fantastic Chandelier Franco Luce for Seguso, Murano, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Great and wonderfully precious Murano chandelier in handblown glass leaves and gold-plated hardware by the famous master designer Franco Luce. Also available a pair of sconces.
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Beautiful large Etched Murano Glass Mirrored Tray by Barovier, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Created by Ercole Barovier, this piece is a beautiful Italian serving or vanity table tray edged in Murano glass rope that is embedded with blue. Done ...
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1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass

Postmodern Blue Murano Glass Table Lamp with or without Fabric Lampshade, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. The lamp features a blue Murano glass base, that has bubbles and pleasant transparencies and veins due to the handcraft process. The wiring has been re...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Fabric, Murano Glass

Fleur Rugiada Flush Mount by MM Lampadari
Located in Geneve, CH
Fleur Rugiada Flush Mount by MM Lampadari Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 24 cm. Materials: Metal and Murano glass. Available in two different sizes. All our lamps can be wired according to e...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Mid-Century Murano Glass and Brass Table Lamp, Barovier, Italy, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in Murano mouth blown crystal glass and brass. This romantic table lamp was made in the early 40s in Italy by Barovier and its design is attributed to the mastery...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

MARKED Venini Murano Green Glass Bubble Bowl by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is an exquisite Venetian green glass bowl with a controlled bubble effect encased in the glass. Made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by famous manufacturers Venini,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vittorio Zecchin MVM Capellin Murano Soffiato Straw Color Italian Art Deco Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano very thin Soffiato straw yellow color Italian art glass small footed vase. The piece is documented to designer Vittorio Zecchin, for MVM Capellin circa 1920s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Crystal Green Glass Bowl Ashtray, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has a fantastic faceted form. The v...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Crystal

Murano Gold Swirl Glass Globe Pendant Light
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Murano glass pendant light. Speckled gold swirl shimmers through the clear glass. Brass hardware and black spiral cord. Original ceiling canopy included. Wire adds 26” ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Murano Ice Glass Vanity Sconces by Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
Located in Aachen, NRW
Gorgeous pair of Murano glass sconces by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, circa 1970s. Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. Each fixture requir...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Modern Fontana Green Murano Glass Oval Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the elegance of the Modern Fontana Green Murano Glass Oval Mirror, a stunning addition to any room seeking a touch of sophistication. The oval shape is has beautiful glist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Vintage Baroque Style Gold Infused Opaline Murano Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely handcrafted gold-infused opaline Murano chandelier has three flexing arms with petal trimmed cups. The milky opaline glass veers towards a light blue color with subt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Three Blue Murano Glasses, Ice Cream Cups, Italy, Europe, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful set of glasses, small bowls, perfect as a ice cream cups, murano glass, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Murano glass disc Sputnik chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern huge Sputnik chandelier, attributed to Vistosi Italy 1980s. The large chandelier is made of pink Murano glass discs, on a brass round frame. The Murano glass discs...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Chic Pair of Ruby Red Murano Rigadin Glass Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Murano ruby red rigadin glass lamps on acrylic bases. Italy, 1950's Lamp shades are not included.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Chrome

2, 3 Kg Glass Bowl Shell Centerpiece by Flavio Poli Attrib., Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, element Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attrib. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass shell bowl element w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Green and Red Murano Glass Shark
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An heavy Murano glass shark made in Italy in the 1970s in perfect conditions. It's labeled on a side made in Murano Italy. This Shark is a unique a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Wall Lamp Maestri Muranesi Mid-Century Italy 1970s Murano Glass
Located in Palermo, IT
Two-light wall lamp, chromed steel structure, diffusers with 14 curled elements in transparent and green glass .Divided into 2 levels . Italian production ca. 1970. Please watch the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass and Brass Details, circa 1900 An extraordinary and rare pair of antique Venetian bell jar lanterns, masterfully craf...
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19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Milky White Triangular Murano Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wall light with triangular Murano glass shade in milky white color with black border / Made in Italy in the style of Vistosi, circa 1960s Measures: height 12 inches, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Milky White Triangular Murano Sconces
Pair of Milky White Triangular Murano Sconces
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Modern Murano Glass Twist Mirror in Dark Green
Located in Dallas, TX
The Modern Murano Glass Twist Mirror in Dark Green features a contemporary design with a twist detail, adding a unique touch to any space. Crafted from high-quality Murano glass, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Mirror with Flowers 1950s, Italy Venetian Venice
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Murano glass vanity mirror surrounded with handmade glass flowers. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. A nice addition to any dressing room.
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

Contemporary Pair of Brass and Murano Glass Bubble Gum Lamps, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of table or bedside brass lamps and big bubble gum pink Murano glass. Contemporary work from a small italian artisanal workshop in a Mid-Century Modern Space Age Hollywood Regen...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Gold Infused Murano Glass Cubist Table Lamps, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of gold infused Murano glass Cubist table lamps available for custom orders. Each glass block is handmade and speckled with gold flakes which create warm and elegant gli...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass, Gold

Italian Murano Pale Green Rock Jewel Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Contemporary handcrafted and hand-polished heavy solid Murano rock jewel lamp in pale green. Brass fitting. Signed 'Murano'. Also available in emerald green, citrine, bronze, pale ...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Fountain by Gino Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Limited edition Murano glass fountain by Gino Cenedese, with original sticker, circa 1940s. Please see attached sticker that shows this piece was number 9, a very rare and limited edition. Usually fountains were custom ordered and never made the same. Dimensions: Height 63" and diameter 27", each figure is approximately 9" high. The fountain depicts Bacchus (the Roman god of wine) at the top, and 4 Putti (angels) all made in iridescent glass, which is a rare type of Murano glass. The flowers (where the water flows from, a new pump required) are made in pâte de verre (pâte de verre involves making a paste of glass that is applied to the surface of the mold, then it is fired. The big advantage to pâte de verre is that it allows for precise placement of particular glass colors in the mold. pâte de verre dates back to the ancient Egyptians, but it really came into its own about a century ago when it was revived by a group of French artists who gave this warm glass technique its current name.) The pink top cup is pink transparent opaline glass. The lower inverted cup is silk with 24-karat gold infused. This is where the lights are located, rewiring required. 24-karat gold is also used on the main Bacchus figurine...
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20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Marbro Murano Ribbed Glass Table Lamps
Located in San Mateo, CA
Pair of tall Venetian glass table lamps by Marbro Lamp Company. These have a warm grey ribbed glass cased over white. They have gilt wood bases and caps. The gilt finials are origina...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Purple Blue Multi Faceted Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte multi faceted purple and soft blue Murano glass Sommerso bowl, Italy, 1960s. This hand blown glass bowl is made of purple glass...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Contemporary Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture pair of crystal clear Murano glass wall lights in the style of Barovier Toso, with a cone shape, made using the rostrato technique on a gold polished brass hand-mad...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Set of 2 Charming Italian Blu Murano Glass Ceiling Fixture, Murano, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 2 Stunning blu color and transparent/silver Murano ceiling light. The ceiling light consists of two glass elements, the central plate plus the blu low element. The central pla...
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1970s Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Palmette Chandelier by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Palmette chandelier shown in clear Murano glass leaves mounted on unlacquered natural brass finish frame with a sand blasted textured Murano glass diffuser / Made in Italy Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Rare Brass and Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
Rare Brass and clear Murano Glass Floor Lamp by Venini, Italy circa 1950s. Socket: 2 x E27 or E26 (US) for standard screw bulbs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Venetian Amber & Opalescent Twisted Rod Floral Wall Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian Venetian mirrored glass wall mirror. Accented with gold and clear glass flowers and finely twisted opalescent (translucent pale blue) and amber color glass rods mounted on gi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Orange Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a rare orange Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and el...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Wavy and Streaked Murano Glass Suspension
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Brass suspensions on which are placed different shaped Murano glass slabs streaked and tinted.
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Modern Blue and Gold Murano Glass Console Table with 3 Drawers Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
The console is a functional work of art that embodies the timeless elegance of Italian craftsmanship. Featuring a Murano glass surface, famous for its beauty and craftsmanship, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Hardwood

Bespoke Italian Oval Black and Pink Crystal Murano Glass Brass Egg Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary orientalist style custom lantern chandelier, of a modern Venetian geometric series with 4 shapes as per images, entirely custom made in It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Brass

Murano Glass Italian “Foglie” Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Italian Murano glass “foglie” chandelier with smoked glass leaf shaped components. We love the layered effect of the handblown glass and t...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Murano Vintage Candy pendant red / white swirl glass, made in Italy
Located in København, DK
Large new Italian Murano Vintage Candy pendant ceiling lamp in red / white glass. Mouth-blown glass in round shape with swirl pattern. E27 socket. Comes with adjustable suspension. H...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

1960's Flavio Poli ashtray in Murano Sommerso Glass
Located in Bern, CH
1960s stunning cobalt blue ashtray / decorative item. Designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. Made in Italy. A unique piece and beautiful shape and colour. Dimensions: Di...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Murano Barovier & Toso Flowers Flush Light Fixture, Ceiling, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Pretty tree-light ceiling lamp with Murano glass flowers Multi-color, pink, gold, green, blue and transparent flowers. Flush fixture is made of many blossoms in precious Murano glass...
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1960s European Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Art Glass Round Light Pink Color Italian Mid-Century Chandeliers, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic Venetian light pink color for a Cascade of Murano leaves. A striking color for this chandelier. All in Murano art glass with light pink leave...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Murano Glass

Pair of Iron Caged Venetian Glass Flush Mount or Sconce, Italy 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two hand blown Italian flush mount, fabulous Venetian caged light smoked or amber glass in a iron frame. It can also be used as wall light as the globe is held tight to the ...
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1950s Italian Moorish Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Metal

Set of 6 tumblers, Yellow and Amethyst color with bright red accents, Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of six glasses of my own design inspired by Rothko's bitonal paintings. Executed in the kiln in Murano with the very difficult working technique called “a piera.” The body of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Polveri by Alfredo Barbini for Camer
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Polveri by Alfredo Barbini for Camer (assumed) visit BeFirstBoldy com This piece is approximately 6 x 2.25 inches and boasts gold polveri in both the ora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Seguso for Bisazza Pair Mustard Murano Pulegoso Vase Gold Rim, 1993 Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Set of two splendid Pulegoso vase. One round and the other tall. The round is lighter and the tall darker tone of mustard. Perfectly executed Pulegoso finish. This is Murano Crucible Pulegoso. The mouth has a rim with external gold leaf difficult to notice because it does not contrast with the background. Just magnificent and rare set. At first I believed, because of the round shape, that Bisazza was dovetailing Carlo Scarpa original round shape from the 1930s. When I was able to see the pieces and see the year, then all came clear. In the second part of the 1980s there was a re-discover in Interior design of the Native American arts. In particular, the Navaho products. As Carlo Scarpa took his inspiration from Japanese shapes, here Bisazza translated in glass the Navaho pottery art. Here the reason for a hearty color, these orange toned Puligoso is part of the Seguso tradition. Colors that are not in high fashion. This collection belongs to the Livio Seguso production made under Bisazza ownership for a small period of the early 1990s. Livio continued his artist career with the freedom and the free state of mind that came from not owning a company. Similar path of Luciano Vistosi. Bisazza, the famous luxury mosaic company, continued Seguso models for the first part of the 1990s. Then closed the furnace and continued to focus with his mosaic collection. His masters, Elio Raffaelli...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grey Acquamarine Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Barovier and Toso Orange Murano Glass Lamp, circa 1950s, Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
An exceptional mid-century era Murano glass table lamp by Barovier & Toso, crafted in Italy in the early 1950s on the Venetian island of Murano. The lamp features a sculptural column...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Furniture

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Gold

Bo Borgström for Aseda Sweden Red Glass Decanter, Scandinavian Modern 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sommerso glass decanter was designed by Bo Bergstrom for Aseda Glasbruk, Sweden, in 1960s. Ruby red glass is encased in clear glass in sommerso technique, showcasing the com...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Furniture

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Uranium Glass, Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Bowl Battuto in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The captivating allure of this Murano bowl lies in its masterful application of the Battuto technique, a traditional Venetian method of glassmaking that creates a unique interplay of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Wonderful Large Pair Mid Century Modern Murano Art Glass Fluted Ribbed Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Pair Of Mid Century Modern Style Murano Art Glass Fluted / Ribbed Vases
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20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Italian Murano Vase
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass handkerchief vase by Venini Murano, circa late-20th century, Italy. A beautiful combination of green art glass hues - Emerald green and chartreuse green m...
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Late 20th Century Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Amber and Blue Murano Glass Geometric Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Amber and blue Murano glass geometric lamps signed by maestro Alberto Dona. We love the stacked block effect of the hand blown glass elements. They have been newly wired to fit US st...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage Orange Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “SCARF” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Furniture

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Glass, Murano Glass

Mila Set of Two Red Vases by Fornace Mian
Located in Milan, IT
From the Mila Collection, this exceptional set of decorative vases will infuse bold energy into any living room or entryway decor. Made of Murano glass, the vase's spherical silhouet...
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2010s Italian Murano Glass Furniture

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Chandeliers, Murano Glass Vases and Other Decorative Objects and Furniture for Sale

The collection of antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects and other Murano glass furniture on 1stDibs includes authentic Murano glass vases, bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.  

These objects are made of glass that is named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. 

Every vintage Murano glass decorative object is unique. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and irregular shapes due to the freeform creation process. This glass introduces dazzling pops of colors 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 antique and vintage Murano glass chandeliers and other Murano glass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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