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Material: Murano Glass
Murano Large Pink Bubbles Bunny Rabbit Gold Leaf Egg Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink bubbles and golden egg Italian art glass Easter Bunny rabbit sculpture. The rabbit is very nicely detailed with a cute face, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Pink Opal Flowers Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink flowers and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of the Seguso Vetri ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Chambord bottle by Alessandro Menidini for Venini 1992
Located in Torino, IT
Chambord bottle designed by Alessandro Mendini for Venini.
Rare spherical-shaped blown glass bottle with verdemare murrine and sapphire decoration with black glass neck and truncate...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Small 1950's Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to mid-century Italian designer Flavio Poli, this 1950's vase is composed of green in amber sommerso Murano glass blown in a teardrop form with a bulbous bottom gracefully...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Italian Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handblown Fazzoleto shape Murano glass vase with murrina applied glass drops. Italy, 1950s.
This beautiful Murano glass vase features a recreation of the octopus skin. It has control...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Green Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl Signed by Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown Midcentury bowl or vide-poche or ashtray in a stunning Murano aqua green glass. This stunning piece is signed by Archimede Seguso on the bottom and was made in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1990s Vintage Italian Vivid Green Murano Glass Small Cactus Plant in Gold Pot
Located in New York, NY
1990s Italian highly collectible Venetian glass cactus of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, with modern Minimalist design blown by Formia, in a lifelike organic modern...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Amber
Located in New York, NY
This subtle and brilliantly proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Amber originates from Italy, Circa 1960. Features a substantial edge beautifully polish...
Category
1960s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Blue Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue purple, and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurine on paperweight pedestal. Created in the manner of the Salviati company and Alfredo Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli Murano Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in MADRID, ES
Original vase made of Murano glass. The 1960s, designed by the Italian Flavio Poli, whose hallmark was his colourful and spectacular designs.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Item e7091
An antique millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Mur...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl/ Glass Sculpture, Italy ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolute extraordinary handcrafted Murano glass bowl from the 1950s in Italy. An amazing looking bowl which (in our opinion it is more an artfully glass sculpture) impresses with its...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Murano Red Black & White Glass Vase Attr. Carlo Moretti
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian Murano art glass vase attributed to Carlo Moretti. A red glass vase overlaid with a black abstract pattern with a white encased interior. Typical style of Moretti. I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Green Murano Glass and Brass Hinged Box
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Hinged Murano glass box with brass trim in a stunning green color which brighten with light.. measuring 5’ x 4.5” x 2.5”. Showing minimal signs of wear this is a high quality Art Gla...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Formia 1990s Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Cactus Plant with White Flower
Located in New York, NY
1990 Italian highly collectible glass cactus plant of limited edition, entirely handcrafted in Murano, signed Formia, with modern Minimalist design, in a lifelike organic Modernist shape in overlaid moss green Murano glass highlighted with prickles in relief, and decorated with a white glass flower...
Category
1990s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Fratelli Toso Murano Mosaic Wild Flowers Basket Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso spring wild flowers, micro millefiori, Italian art glass ribbons basket paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The inside ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine
Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Birds/Pheasants by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass birds / pheasants by Murano glass studios, circa 1970s in a orange / clear Sommerso style glass with gold speckles. The larger bird measures 14.5" high x 11" d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
Murano Glass Avventurina Sommerso Bowl
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Bowl from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown glass using the sommerso and avventurina blowing techniques. 23 carat gold is fused within the glass in the avventurina process. Then the p...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Black White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece is signed "Murano" and by the artist, but cannot make o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Archimede Seguso Murano 1952 Pink White Merletto Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass decorative bowl, vide-poche. The bowl is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1952. C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
Vintage Italian Vase in Massive Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass, Flavio Poli Style
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Murano Vase - Faceted Glass Vase - Sommerso Murano Glass
Universally regarded as one of the most prolific and capable designers of Murano glass vases and objects at large...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Murrine Vase with Handles, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Item e7093
A large murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polychrome...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
Bowl made of hand-blown Murano glass. The body of the bowl is made using the sommerso technique and has a white interior with a lovely and soft taupe toned exterior. The bowl is supp...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of glasses attributed to Barovier and Toso
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of glass and bubble vases attributed to Barovier and Toso.
One smaller
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso, Murano glass Bowl 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Murano glass artistry with the geometric pink and blue glass bowl crafted by Archimede Seguso in the 1960s. This exquisite piece epitomizes the unparalleled craftsmanship and artistic innovation for which Murano glassmakers are renowned worldwide.
Each facet of the bowl reflects Seguso's mastery of glassblowing techniques, with the interplay of pink and blue hues creating a captivating visual symphony reminiscent of the Venetian sunset. The geometric design adds a contemporary flair to the piece while paying homage to traditional Murano craftsmanship, resulting in a timeless fusion of past and present.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the bowl serves as a functional work of art, perfect for displaying fruit, potpourri, or simply as a standalone objet d'art. Its delicate yet durable construction ensures that it will be cherished for years to come, becoming a cherished heirloom passed down through generations.
Investing in the Archimede Seguso Murano glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Pink Black Geode Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl with Black Stripe
Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in pink, black and clear glass . Italy, 1960s.
Eye-catching color in vibra...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Located in Catania, IT
This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual a...
Category
1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture on Base, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of green, red, Yellow and clear. Created in the manner of de...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Hand-Crafted Red Murano Vase, Italy, 1970
By Flavio Poli
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in faceted Murano glass with a polygonal shape, in different colors with predominant red.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture is...
Category
1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Marta Marzotto Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage signed Marta Marzotto murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual a...
Category
1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Attributed to Barovier & Toso Cartoccio Bowl Murano Glass Mid-Century Italy 1970
Located in Palermo, IT
Graceful handkerchief-shaped vase in transparent and white Murano glass, attributed to Barovier&Toso. Italian production from the 70s.
Weight: 470 grams
Note: We try to offer our c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Brass and Murano Glass Liqueur Decanter or Whiskey Noggin, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s.
This decanter is made in Murano glass and handcrafted brass.
It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use such as it original patina, but ...
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Avventurina Sommerso Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase from Murano, Italy made of hand-blown glass using the sommerso and avventurina blowing techniques. 23 carat gold is fused within the glass in the avventurina process. Then the p...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Hand Blown Murano Glass Cactus Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning vintage murano glass cactus circa 1990 just arrived at Maison Nurita. Entirely handblown in glass, this unusual and vibrant sculpture is...
Category
1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Gray Vase Trio
Located in Austin, TX
Set of three gray vases made of hand-blown Murano glass vases. Each vase differs in size, yet has the striking fluted detailing and frosted appearance that unites them.
Small vase - ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bullicante Decorative Dish, Opaline. Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Bullicante Decorative Dish, Opaline. Original Label
Measures about 6.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches.
This appears to be an opaline type glass, light blue in white.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Double Side Two Fish Aquarium Sculpture, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two fish in a reef. Colors are different shades of blue, red, green and clear. Created in the manner of desi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Palermo, PA
Flavio Poli, the esteemed Italian artist, is celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to Murano glass, particularly his pioneering work with submerged glass, known as 'sommers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Style Triple Cased Freeform Catchall
Located in Charleston, SC
Murano triple cased in black white and blue. Circa mid-20th century. No chips or cracks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Murano Pink Sommerso Ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful large Murano hand blown pink Sommerso art glass ribbed centerpiece bowl with wavy edge. Attributed to Alfredo Barbini.
Italy, 1950s-1960s.
This elegant centerpiece can be used for decorative purposes or for daily use as fruit bowl adding a luxury accent to any kitchen or table.
Great gift idea.
Mint condition.
Measures: 32 cm W x 26 cm D x 17,5 cm H
Barbini Pink...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
1960s Astonishing Antique Pink and White Vase in Murano Glass by Artelinea.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing big antique pink and white vase in Murano glass by Artelinea. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is han...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Embrace the timeless elegance of Murano glass with this exquisite vintage vase crafted by the renowned Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. This grande masterpiece showcases Nason's...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
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Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s.
Cute open wings st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Leaf
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s.
Amazing teardrop shape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Art Glass Giant Octopus & Jelly Fish Aquarium Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopuses on top of a Jelly Fish Aquarium, floating on controlled bubbles. Colors are a blue, yel...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Very Large Memphis Glass Objects by Matteo Thun for Tiffany & Co. 1987
Located in Tilburg, NL
Extraordinary and very large (54,5 & 86 cm in height) glass objects by famous designer and Memphis Group founding member Matteo Thun (1952 – Italy). Rinascimento Collection for Tiffa...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bowl 1940 Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano glass bowl 1940 Italian design.
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1950s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Japanese Farmers by Seguso Vetri D’Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-yellow, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of small Japanese farmers with a large hat made of hand blown colored Murano Sommerso glass, designed and produced by Archimede...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Black & Gold Murano Glass Amphora Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage amphora style vase made of black and gold Murano glass, having four curved handles all around. made in Italy, c. 1970's.
*The piece is not sign...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Bowl Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large vintage Murano hand blown millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass centerpiece tall bowl. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Many of the murrines are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass, Murrine
Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s.
This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Dino Martens Murano Optic Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and gorgeous, vintage Murano handblown white, yellow, aqua, blue, purple and aventurine ribbons Italian art glass centerpiece bowl. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aurel...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Murano Glass Geode Bowl with Bullicante, by Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Geode Bowl with Bullicante, by Archimede Seguso
4 x 1.75 inches apx.
Very nice vintage condition. We found no chips or cracks.
View the video to better apprecia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Fratelli & Toso Millefiori Glass Vase, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian Murano twin handled millefiori vase by Fratelli & Toso. The hand blown glass vase stands on a clear glass petal shaped foot each impressed with a grid patte...
Category
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Authentic Antique and Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects for Sale
The collection of antique and vintage Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs includes authentic Murano glass vases, bottles, bowls, sculptures and more.
These objects are made of Murano glass, named for the Venetian island of Murano, where glassmaking has been practiced for centuries, using a variety of artisanal processes. The 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 decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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