Italy Vases

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 ...

Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...

Murano Glass Vase 1960s in excellent condition with variegated colors. Vase measures: Height 23 cm Width measured from both sides cm 15 and 13 .

Beautiful colored Murano glass vase, Carlo Moretti. Approximate 1970s. The vase has light blue and orange colored stripes and elegant glass reliefs at the bottom. Excellent condition...

Our "Petalouda Iris" majolica vase showcases the timeless charm of the blue butterfly, capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered in all cultures as a symbol of fulfilled desires...

Idria large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone days ...

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.

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...

Contemporary ceramic vase in white, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the i...

This pair of fascinating vases are completely handmade following the antique use of cast lost wax in hearth, probabily in Tunisia. For this reason these aluminum vases have a materia...

Vintage Turquoise glass vase is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Made in Italy. Original art glass. The obje...

Giovanni Gariboldi.

Pair of marble vases. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL. Tags: Coppia vasi in marmo. Par de jarrones de mármol. P...

A wonderfully fine extra-large pale yellow hand-blown Murano glass vase by Vittorio Zecchin made in the 1920s. This tall vase is in very good condition. It has decorative 'bolle' air...

Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large, Flavio Poli teamed up with some of the most influential and skilled...

Bacan is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Characterised by generous forms with upper folded edges, Bacan — which name...

Blue vase in blown Murano glass with 24kt gold 1980s, Italy. This Italian Murano glass vase in blue color and gold finishes is a refined work of art that was entirely handcrafted du...

Venini glass vase with oval body and neck and engraved facial expression designed by Fabio in 2016. Featured in straw colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or str...

By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that p...

Giovanni Gariboldi Bold Art Deco Ceramic Umbrella Stand in "Sangue di Bue" Red, Italy 1940s

Splendid Murano glass vase handmade in Italy in the 1930s. The style of this vase recalls the production of the Murano company " Barovier and Toso". Made with bubble glass techniqu...

Set of 2 Art Nouveau Pewter Vases realized in the early 20th Century. Largest piece: height 36 x base diameter 15 cm x top diameter 7 cm weight 0.280 grams Smallest piece: height 1...

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...

Pera ceramic by George J. Sowden for Post Design collections/Memphis Additional Information: Ceramic Collection: Materialism Designer: George J. Sowden Year: 2018 Dimensions:...

A cylindrical modern large vase produced in Murano, Italy with a base and top in pale pink with the center being a light gray color. Would do great as a center piece on a table with ...

Murano glass vase designed by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini in 1988. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.

This large vase exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, showcasing Daum Nancy's legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and artistic mastery. The vase features a mesmerizing purple...

Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...

"Strato due" Vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci Dimensions: 8.5 cm D x 18 cm H 3.35” D x 7.09” H Material: Alabaster from Volterra Italy. Designer: Andrea Grecucci "...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This wonderful piece is made with 25 white glazed ceramic amphoras. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be consider...

Italian Venetian Vase in Blown Murano Glass, Blue and 24-K Gold finishes, 1960s, with a very sophisticated and elegant shape, in very excellent original conditions, as documented in ...

Refined polychrome porcelain pair of vase, China, 1950s. Vases made of hand painted porcelain with orange floral motifs. Brand at the base blue canton. Perfect for decorating an Asi...

Vertigine vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by VeArt, circa 1980. Exhibited at Tingo Design Gallery in 2008 for the exhibition "Murano a Go-Go". Signed. Biography Born in ...

Calice in vetro soffiato policromo di Murano "LEI" design Cenedese. ORIGINE Italia PERIODO Anni 50 MARCA CENEDESE vetri. Murano MODELLO Lei MATERIALI Vetro soffiato policromo D...

Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of color and in three sizes. Rhythm" ...

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

Remarkable Murano glass vase by Barovier and Toso. Blue body with yellow and green inclusions.

Wonderful vintage Murano glass vase designed by Fratelli Toso in the 1920s. The blown glass is amber-coloured with dark red nuances, a particular workmanship of Murano glass. The ...

1960s Astonishing Murano vase in submerged glass with geometric facets, burgundy blue and yellow color by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. S...

Incredible set of 3 Murano glass vases in a rare mid-century pink rostrato. This beautiful object was produced in the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. This mast...

Venini glass vase in horizon blue designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors...

Sol is a curvaceous terracotta form inspired by the at-times weird and wonderful shape of flowers. Designed for a practical purpose as a vase and incense holder, it can also sit on its own as a sculptural piece. Collections for the home and office by Artedomus, New Volumes explores and pushes the boundaries of a single natural material. For each collection, we select a distinct assembly of Australian...

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...

Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s

19th century, French Cloisonné vase on gilded bronze base This elegant vase or cachepot, made in France in the 19th century, has a gilded and finely chiselled bronze structure tha...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Black ceramic vase with Japanese decoration painted and enameled in relief, this vintage product was made between 1960 and 1965 by Ruscha Keramik...

21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...

Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...

The Ceramiche Batignani company was born in Tuscany in 1907 from the artistic and creative skills of Gastone Batignani, the founder. He started the c...

Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in tea and crystal colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece ...

Exceptional Umbrella holder Richard Ginori “ Giovanni Gariboldi” glazed ceramic to the airbrush,1950 Italia.

"Ttemic: a wonder-object that revolutionizes the concept of the dining room with its unconventional look. A totemic element dressing home with irony and extravagance, becoming a cult...

SPIRA is a modern tribute to ancient rituals. Vessel 02 repeats the motif of the ancient greek column base. The travertine, with its naturally occurring color variations and delicat...

21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful un...

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...

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...

Made in Italy, 1940s. This vase is made in lacquered and hand painted terracotta. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in...

Two Porcelain Vases is a pair of decorative objects realized in China in the early 20th Century. Original enamel porcelain. Excellent conditions. Beautiful delicate couple of deco...