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Item Ships From: Italy
Alchimia D805 cup, fire enamel on copper & Murano glass
By Debonademeo
Located in Venezia, IT
Alchimie, the capsule collection born from the collaboration between Incalmi and Debonademeo, succeeds in its intent to transform glass powder into something different. Vases, trays ...
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2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Amber-Gold submerged vase Flavio Poli for Seguso 1950.
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, IT
A mix of emotions in looking at these colors that bring a 1950s sculpture vase to life. Hand-knotted worked in the periods of the great glass masters of Murano. Available with worldw...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

"Oops" Vase by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Bosa Ceramics, Italy, 1980s
By Bosa, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Presenting the "Oops" Vase by renowned designers Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Bosa Ceramics, Italy, 1980. This stunning piece, crafted in a semi-gloss white ceramic, features a s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

MELT Collection vases by Nendo for Wonderglass
By Nendo, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Melt is inspired by the transfiguration inherent in glass – the evolution from its incipient supple form when superheated in the furnace. The gently curved sections are made from large slabs of cast glass which, while still pliant, are laid over curved moulds by expert glassmakers. This allows the glass to yield to gravity and ambient temperatures, slowly sinking and stretching into graceful parabolae. Melt Collection includes Melt Side Table Low, Melt Vase A, Melt Vase B, Melt Vase C, Melt Vase D and Melt Chandelier...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Extra Large Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle extra large vase, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, struc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Iridescent Pink "A Scavo" Murano Glass Italian Vase, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic iridescent pink vase with double handle in "A Scavo" Murano glass. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1930s. Beautiful vase in ...
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1930s European Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

LOETZ Blue iridescent blown glass vase. Austria, 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass blown iridescent LOETZ Blue ORIGIN Klostermühle PERIOD Late 19th century, Early twentieth century MARK LOETZ one of the most celebrated art glass factories in h...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modern Vase Resin Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce - Blue and Fuchsia
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Moss Vase - clear blue matt blue and fuchsia. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - ø 26cm x H 38cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Italy Vases

Materials

Resin

J.Jungle big - transparent by Jacopo Foggini
By Jacopo Foggini
Located in Milano, IT
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by th...
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2010s Italian Other Italy Vases

Materials

Resin

Venetian Scavo Vase in Blown Murano Glass Orange and Dawn Colors, Italy, 1980s
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Scavo Vase in Blown Murano Glass with Orange and Dawn Colors Italy 1980s. This enchanting "scavo" vase stands out for the beauty of its shades...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Santina Infiorata Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
A head with a face and flowers in relief that can be used as a centerpiece or a vase for flowers and plants. "Santina infiorata" is a Sicilian name that belongs to a real young lady ...
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2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sovereign Tall Crystal Vase by Mario Cioni & C
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
The Sovereign Tall Vase makes a vibrant statement. Its colorful design and elegant, elongated form add a playful touch to any interior. Crafted with crystal, this vase is a striking ...
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2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Crystal

Round Vase Ceramic Blue Color Ernestine Italian Design, 1960s
By Ernestine
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round vase ceramic blue color Ernestine Italian design 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Molaroni Ceramic Vase from the 1940s
By Molaroni Pesaro
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Molaroni ceramic vase, made in the 1940s. The vase has some chips and imperfections, as shown in the photos. More information/images available upon request. Ø cm 22 Ø c...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

WMF Myra series iridescent blown glass vase. Germany, 1920s/30s
By WMF Ikora
Located in Torino, IT
Glass jar blown iridescent WMF Myra series. ORIGIN Germany PERIOD Years 20/30 MARK WMF MODEL Myra Series MATERIALS Iridescent blown glass DIMENSIONS Height: 13.5cm Ø 7.5 cm CO...
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Early 20th Century German Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Rare Pink Ercole Barovier Series Lenti Vase Barovier & Toso Italy 1940s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary and unique rare pink lens series vase by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period 1940. The vase is 12 centimeters high and 12 centimeters in diameter. Excellent vintage ...
Category

1940s European Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Orange Ceramic Vase by Enzo Bioli for Il Picchio, Italy 1960s
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Rome, IT
Orange ceramic vase by the Italian designer Enzo Bioli for IL PICCHIO. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The original signature is still visible on the bottom, as shown in the pictures.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Rose Glass Centrepiece
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A spectacular large rose glass centrepiece designed in the 1950s by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, the iconic Milanese glass house. This beautifully curved glass bowl sits atop a larg...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Brass

Venini Ossitocina Happy Pills Vase in White & Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Fabio Novembre, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in ossitocina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Multi-color Dime...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Twins-C M Vase Resin Grey Clear
Located in barasso, IT
Twin-C vase, clear grey and clear. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available. Colours: Cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Italy Vases

Materials

Resin

1960s Gio Ponti Style Minimalist Chromed Metal Multiple Cylinder Vase
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chromed metal vase exemplifies the balance between form and function, with its sleek modernist design and versatile use, aligning well with Gio Ponti’s iconic design philosophy....
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Metal

"White" Luxury Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Splendid Murrine vase. Oval shape with a beautiful combination of square murrinas. The Murrine are of two kinds. One covers the whole background and its made of a double sequence of green, lattimo and amber. The main large ones in random position are are framed in black with vibrant colors: emerald green, cadmium red and yellow. Similar to Carlo Scarpa Murrine...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Handmade Glass Vase Set, Lollo, green, Kanz, available
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
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...
Category

2010s Italian Other Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

1970s Amazing Pair of Vases in Ceramic in Antique Pink Color. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Amazing pair of vases in ceramic in antique pink color. Made in Italy, they are in excellent condition. diam 3,93" x 13,77" H inches diam 2,75" x 9,84" H inches diam cm 10 x cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Hexagonal Vase by Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green and yellow hexagonal heavy Murano glass vase, manufactured in Venice by Mandruzzato in the sixties, is in very good condition. The vase is a stunning example of Italian craft...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Collectors Vase in Rimini Blu Design, 1980s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Aldo Londi for Bitossi Collectors Vase in Rimini Blu Design, 1980s Beautiful small vase designed from Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche, Italy...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Horizon & Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in horizon and aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Art Glass

White Marble Cylindrical Vase
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Milan, IT
The strength and luxurious feel of marble, combined with the ethereal look of its white background adorned with a one-of-a-kind net of grey irregular lines create a powerful piece of functional decor that is meant to display floral compositions or kitchen utensils in a sophisticated home. Part of a collection of elegant pieces made to be useful and striking, this vase can be combined with others by Fiammetta V...
Category

2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Marble

Curve Red Ceramic Vase #4 by Zaven
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
A daring combination of concavities and convexities traces the dynamic profiles of this coral-red ceramic vase, an exclusive piece brimming with sculptural flair. Part of the Curve &...
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2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1990s Space Age Silver Plated Atomes Vase by Richard Hutten for Christofle
By Christofle, Richard Hutten
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A silver plated and glass vase designed and manufactured in France by Christofle, it has never been used and it came in original box. Richard Hutten, a renowned Dutch designer known for his innovative and playful approach to design, collaborated with Christofle, a prestigious French silverware and luxury goods manufacturer, to create the Atomes Vase...
Category

Late 20th Century French Space Age Italy Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Decorative Object Vase Majolica Decorated Deruta Midcentury Italian Design 1950s
By Deruta
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase made of hand-painted majolica in shades of blue, avion, white and gold, with decorations depicting women. Made in Italy in the 1950s with Deruta signature underneath. (as can be...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Majolica

Kari Christiansen for Royal Copenhagen & Alumia Art Pottery Ceramic Vase
By Kari Christensen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Montclair, NY
Kari Christensen 1960s ceramic vase number 427 from the Tenera range by Royal Copenhagen. The hand painted faience vase measures 8 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 8.5 inches tall. Very, very fine condition. Kari Christensen was a leading Norwegian ceramic...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies & Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and dragonflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini. Each single butterfly...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget XL Vase Resin Bottle Green Dark Salmon
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear bottle green and matt dark salmon Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Italy Vases

Materials

Resin

Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
By Gabbianelli, Franco Bettonica
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s Vase with a helix shape in orange ceramic. Produced by Gabbianell...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venice Blown Contemporary Glass Vase 'Dervish Big'
By kanz, Hands On Design
Located in Milan, IT
They look like three vases that remain in balance by magic, but Dervish Big is a unique piece, masterfully blown in Venice by Soffieria for Hands on Design. Designed by KANZ Architet...
Category

2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Glass

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture White Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious small vase sculpted by hand from a solid block of white onyx. Vase dimensions: D 13, H 22 cm. The polished finishing underlines the transparency of the onyx making this a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Onyx

LOETZ Formosa iridescent blown glass vase. Austria, 1900s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Torino, IT
Vase made of glass blown iridescent LOETZ Formosa. ORIGIN Klostermühle PERIOD 1902 MARK LOETZ one of the most celebrated art glass factories in history, famous for its Art Nouveau...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

20th Century Italian Design Art Glass Vase, 1970s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful large Italian desgn vase in the style of Barovier. Art glass with particular engraved processing.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Murano Orange Cased Glass Vase, Italy 1970s
By VeArt
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Murano glass vase in a vibrant orange encased glass. This lovely piece was realized in Murano, Italy during the 1970s. The quality of the encased glass amd the si...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Richard Ginori “Giovanni Gariboldi “ Vase Ceramic, 1950, Italy
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Giovanni GARIBOLDI.
Category

1950s Italian Other Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Large Yellow Murano "Pelugoso" Glass Bowl or Decorative Vase, Italy 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant Murano hand-blown soft yellow glass bowl made using the "pelugoso" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Seguso and was produced in Venice, Italy duri...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Donghia, "Lugano" Modern Murano Glass Vessel Made by Seguso Vetri d`Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Donghia
Located in Murano-Venice, IT
The Seguso family has been producing hand blown glass on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy for more than six hundred years. As one of the oldest Muranese dynasties, twenty-two generations of artisans, entrepreneurs and glass masters with a wide range of skills, have all shared an immense passion for the design and craft of hand blown glass. Through the precious artisanal skills of their glass masters, furnaces and factories, Seguso has had the pleasure of producing pieces for royal families, the Vatican, some of the finest private residences and public spaces throughout the world, as well Donghia’s Murano glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 20 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

21st Century Gaetano Pesce Nugget L Vase Resin Pink Cherry Bronze
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear pink, matt cherry and bronze. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear pink, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Italy Vases

Materials

Resin

20th Century, Italian Murano Artistic Glass Large Vase in Tiger's Eye Color
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1980s Murano. Not signed. High quality artistic craftsmanship hand-blown glass. Particular Tiger's Eye Color. Perfect conditions!
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

La Ficazzana Big Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
The display of this flattering handcrafted vase will bring a hint of Sicilian folklore into any refined indoor or outdoor context. Crafted of fine ceramic glazed in matte white, its ...
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2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Riccardo Street Vendor of Watermelons Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
Master ceramist Patrizia Italiano drew inspiration from Sicilian local market sellers for her one-off series of stunning anthropomorphic ceramic vess...
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2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Communicating Vases 4 elements BLUE in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta Artist
By Chiara Berta
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece. Vasi Comunicanti was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002
By Cleto Munari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Post-modern Unique prototype vase Veronese in Murano glass by Cleto Munari, 2002 Vase mod. Veronese in black Murano glass, unique piece as a prototype of the vase that later...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Carrot Flower Vase, by Nathalie du Pasquier from Memphis Milano
By Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Carrot ceramic vase was originally designed by Nathalie du Pasquier in 1985 for Memphis Milano. The transmuted ceramic arises in geometric compositions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Barovier & toso xx century decorative bullicant vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso 1950s with bullicant workmanship: This beautiful Barovier & Toso vase, dating from 1950, is an exquisite example of Venetian glassmaking mastery. Made using the "bul...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Nunki Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Nunki contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with red stripe overlay. Part of the I Piccoli collection, small in size but gives a considerable amoun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Grey Turquoise
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Rabbit Hand Blown Glass Vase Spring Animal Cute Bunny Decanter Pot
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the whimsical Rabbit Vase, a charming hand-blown glass creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This delicate decanter, crafted entirely in tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Italy Vases

Materials

Glass

Rare Set of Two Murano Glass Bottles by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, 1950s
By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini
Located in Milan, IT
Rare set of two bottles with stopper "A Fasce Verticali" by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Modern Vase in Grand Antique Natural Marble, Black and White
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
This handcrafted "Lumière" marble vase made in Tuscany, Italy, features an expressive silhouette with charming rounded volumes and pleasant proportions. Made from the exquisite Frenc...
Category

2010s Italian Italy Vases

Materials

Marble

Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s. Entirely handmade in the 1980s, this pair of cone vases is an artwork by...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Italy Vases

Materials

Bronze

Art Noveau Style Large Crystal Vase Engraved With Butterflies And Dragonflies
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Italy Vases

Materials

Crystal

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