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Material: Murano Glass
Art Deco Signed Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1980s
By Cose Belle Cose Rare
Located in Valencia, VC
Step into the lavish world of Art Deco elegance with this exquisite Murano glass vase, a timeless masterpiece handcrafted in the Murano island, near Venice, during the opulent 1980s....
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Small Geometric Vase, Violet "Sommerso" Murano Glass, Flavio Poli Style
Located in Milano, IT
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cenedese Style Pair of Vintage Murano “Vetro Sommerso” Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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. A colorful and lively pair of glass vases; they were created in a small furnace in Murano (Italy) using the “vetro sommerso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Decorative Glass in Sommerso Merlot and Yellow Glass, F. Poli Italy, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent decorative Murano glass in a Merlot red and yellow "Sommerso" and cut Murano glass, This stunning piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Flavio Poli. This wonde...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

1970s Modernist Blue Scavo Murano Glass Bowl in the manner of Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfect condition blue murano glass round bowl designed and manufactured in Venice in the Seventies. Crafted in the renowned Murano glassmaking tradition, this bowl is a testament ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s. This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown aquarium Italian art glass paper weight. Showing a giant octopus, on a glass stone. Colors are a red, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Vase Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi Zanfirico Murano 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Small ‚Fazzoletto‘ vase by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini from the 'zanfirico' series in a beautiful pink and white net pattern, hand-crafted at Venini glasswork in Murano in the 195...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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

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Murano Glass

1970s Italian Murano Sommerso Red Turquoise & Clear Art Glass Bowl Dish Ashtray
Located in London, GB
1970s Italian Murano summerso glass bowl, dish or ashtray. The bowl has three indentations creating a shape similar to a Shamrock where the cigarettes used to be placed when it's fu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Tall Gold Sommerso Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Tall Sommerso Italian Murano glass vase with seedy air bubbles and 24 karat gold immersion. Size, shape and color of each vase may slightly vary due to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Tall Cenedese Italian Square Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase New Old Stock
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros for Cenedese large, heavy and elegant vintage Mid-Century modern Italian Murano tall, large and square glass vase, circa 1965-1975. This rare, large and heavy piece of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Small Bowl in Green Sommerso Glass, Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano 1930s An art glass bowl in green sommerso glass, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini Murano Venice...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Vase Murano Seguso Yellow Blue Glass Italy 1970's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a captivating single flower vase from the 1970s, designed by the esteemed Flavio Poli. Crafted from exquisite Murano glass, this vase features a striking combination of y...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Set of Six Green Gold Murano Drinking Glasses with Jug, 1990
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of 6 "Balloton" glasses and jug in blown Murano glass in green color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Trad...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Decorative Vase in Crystal Murano Glass, Italy, Scarpa, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic decorative vase or flower vase in crystal Murano glass. This stylish vase was produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing conditions with no chips or scratches, this ch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Emerald Green Empoli vase Murano Glass Italy 1960
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a stunning emerald green Empoli vase from Italy, crafted in 1960 from exquisite Murano glass. This unique piece features a distinctive design with a round base and a squa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vases Italy, Circa 1980s A rare and exquisite pair of Large Hollywood Regency Style Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vases, c...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Set of 6 Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive series of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with murrina Millefiori. This set is called "GOTI DE FORNASA". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his employees did these Murano glasses to drink during work breaks. Glass processing for this service is performed by Murano artisans with great care and precision, placing one by one the pieces of glass (Murrina) in a hot plate and then are fused together with crystal to form a charming mosaic. Project by Livio Campanella...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-century modern sommerso vase made by Vicke Lindstrand Kosta, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Vintage beautiful sommerso glass vase, made and signed by the talented Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Sweden. This vase has a fantastic yet simple shape, but it is the color that is maki...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Sommerso, Art Glass

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Bottle"
Located in Milano, IT
Yes, it's true, it's a bottle, a decanter, but it is also an excuse to embellish the table, a even if you only load it with water, the "twisted" processing of the glass, gives ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, im...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass vases with white interiors and iridescent mirrored exteriors. We stay captivated by the organic,"caught in fusion” scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The vase made with the same technique of the tumblers in another listing. After the success of the tumbler group, I asked the maestro to make a vase that would keep the design and t...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviatii Opalescent Murano Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare 1960s vintage opalescent Murano vase i a beautiful shape from Italy. No cracks no ships.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Danilo Zanella - Massive Charging "Toro" Bull Gold Fleck Murano Glass - Italy
By Pino Signoretto, Silvano Signoretto, Danilo Zanella
Located in St. Louis, MO
Murano Glass Master artist Danilo Zanella handmade massive charging " El Toro " Bull Sculpture of Murano glass with gold fleck - made in Italy in the Mid-Century Modern Style. This m...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Set of Murano Glass Perfume Bottles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Murano glass perfume bottles, Made in Italy, 1960's. Some still have the original sticker. Dimensions: Large bottle: 11"H x 5.5"W x 2.5"D Smallest bottle: 4.75"H x 2"W x 2"D
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1960s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful undulating stripes of polychr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Style Italian Art Deco Style Vintage Lemon Yellow Scavo Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid-century modern organic Murano glass vase, attributed to Seguso, with Florentine neoclassical style, adorned with 3 brown glass escutcheons in relief with the typical s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Sapphire Blue Control Bubbles Gold Flecks Flowers Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown rich sapphire blue, control bubbles and flower decoration Italian art glass flower vase. It is created in the manner of the Barovier Seguso Ferro,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Pink White Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, aventurine and white Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. In the style of Venin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Millefiori Wild Flowers Painted Pedestal Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown colorful spring wild flowers Italian art glass pedestal paperweight. Created in the manner of the Fratelli Toso and Galliano Ferro companies. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Paint

Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Green Aventurine Spots Italian Art Glass Cut Rim Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white opal, with green and aventurine murrines Italian art glass scissor cut rim bowl. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Murrine

21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Aquamarine Turtle
Located in Murano, VE
Immerse yourself in the beauty of our modern artistic aquatic turtle sculpture, entirely handmade with precision in authentic Murano glass. Each exquisite detail is meticulously craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Livio Campanella Mid-Century Modern Murrina Millefiori Murano Glass Vase, 1988s
Located in Murano, Venezia
Exclusive working of Murano glass to produce this fantastic venetian blown glass vase with murrine Millefiori and covered with gold leaf 24 c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Gold Soul "Anima"
Located in Murano, VE
Anima is a collection of exquisite sculptures crafted by our skilled artisans in our factory in Murano. Each sculpture embodies the essence of life and spirituality, taking the form ...
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2010s Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flared Scallop Rim Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass scallop and flared rim decorative bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e Toso co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Murano Smoked Glass Dish by Barbini
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large, oval-shaped Murano glass dish, handcrafted in Italy during the mid-20th century by the Murano glass maestro Alfredo Barbini. This fine example of mid-century Venetian/Mura...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Original murano vase by Enrico Camozzo for Artigianato Muranese Italy 1990s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original murano glass vase by Enrico Camozzo for Artigianato Muranese made in Italy in the 1990s. The Artigianato Muranese company was born 60 years ago. The beautiful vase has the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different colours glass, so that one looks t...
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1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Mandruzzato Red and Yellow Sommerso Geode Dish
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Murano glass, Mandruazatto sommerso dish, handcrafted in Italy in the 1970s. A colourful piece of Murano glass showcasing the 'geode style' crafted using the renowned 'som...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Art Deco style Grey and Gold Leaf Murano Glass Vase Lamps
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of Art Deco style vase lamps was produced in Italy in the 2000s. They are completely made of grey Murano glass with little pieces of gold leaf inside.
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Italian Art Deco Cherry Red, Gold Leaf and Transparent Murano Glass Vases
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of vases was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano, which is the world's capital of glass art making and crafting. They are completely made of cherry red colored Mur...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Cherry Red and Transparent Murano Glass Vases
Located in Meda, MB
This pair of Art Deco style vases was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano (Venezia), which is the world's capital of glass art making and crafting. They are completely made ...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

CINETICO Murano Glass Brass Mobile Chandelier Red and Yellow Glass Elements
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier boasts delicate glass elements that shimmer and radiate a cozy, welcoming ambiance, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living space. Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Small Murano glass "Handkerchief" vase attributed to Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
1950's Murano glass vase attributed to Paolo Venini Perfect condition
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1950s French Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Toso Murano Green Orange Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 ppwts are left). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Top is called a "Crown"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano gold leaf inlaid Glass Sculpture, 1960s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Red Abstract Mid-Century Murano Gold Leaf Inlaid Glass Sculpture from the 1960s is an extraordinary work of art that epitomizes the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative spir...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Vase Murano Flavio Poli Yellow Blue Glass Seguso Italy 1970's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting a stunning single flower vase from the 1970s, designed by the acclaimed Flavio Poli. Crafted from exquisite Murano glass, this vase features a striking blend of yellow and...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vittorio Zuffi Murano Millefiori Flowers Antique Italian Art Glass Cabinet Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, antique Murano hand blown millefiori flower mosaic and aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative double handles cabinet vase. Documented to the Vittorio Zuff...
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Pair of Murano Vases Sommerso Glass Red Yellow 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of a uniquely shaped and matching miniature Murano vase in Sommerso technique, hand-crafted in the 1960s. Tall vase: height: 33.5 cm, width: 9 cm Small vase: height: 6...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Sommerso

Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases Italy, circa 1990s  A trio of exquisite Donghia-carved Murano glass 'Bamboo' vases from Italy in the 1990s. This stunning ensemble...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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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