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Material: Murano Glass
A. Seguso Whale Sculpture in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic whale-shaped Murano mouth-blown glass sculpture with gold dust inside designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 1960s. shaped paperweight made mouth-blown Murano gla...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold

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, Murano around 1920. Made of polych...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Surface Pattern Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is profusely covered in gold leaf, with ribbed design. Made with very thick glass. Created in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Yellow Art Glass Geode Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Murano art glass square shaped geode bowl attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s. Beautiful hand blown Murano glass piece combining amber yellow, blu...
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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

Set of 6 Murano shot glasses color "Arlecchino" handmade, Murano Glass
Located in Roma, IT
Set of six shot\café glasses color Arlecchino - Murano glass - Made in Italy. These individual Murano glasses are inspired by the classic "Goto Botte" Murano glass. Other colors av...
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2010s Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Midcentury Striped Italian Glass Vase from Venini, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dating from the 1950s, this vase may have been designed by Fulvio Bianconi, but this exact design remains uncatalogued.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso, 1950's Italian Bronze Triangular Murano Dish
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italian Mid Century, Triangular Murano Serving Dish, Circa 1950's In the Style of Fratelli Toso Handblown Bronze, Brown, and Gold Finish In the Style of Fratelli Torso Italian Circa,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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

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Murano Glass

Grande Vaso in vetro di Murano iridescente di Sergio Asti Eosina, anni '70
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Bellissimo Vaso di Murano di Vetro eosina che da un effetto iridescente rappresentando i colori dell'iride e riflessi mobili e cangianti. In perfette condizioni!!
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art 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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Small 1960s Hexagonal Italian Murano Turquoise & Clear Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
A small Italian Murano hexagonal turquoise encased in clear glass vase. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Blue Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine Paperweight
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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 ...
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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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano glass bowl or ashtray by Seguso 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Presenting a stunning Murano glass piece by Seguso from the 1970s – a bowl or ashtray showcasing the renowned craftsmanship of the Seguso artisans. This exquisite piece features a bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Manner of Loetz Czech Orange Tango Glass Art Deco Vase
Located in Palermo, IT
In otherwise good condition From a private collection Manner of Loetz Czech Orange Tango Glass Art Deco Vase
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase handmade of multi-colour layers Murano glass is asymmetric form. Signed/engraved on the base.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Flavio Poli Murano Vase
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.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Bright Yellow Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bowl I made with a gol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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

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...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink and opalescent Italian art glass heart shaped bowl with wild flower murrines. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. 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, Murrine, Opaline 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. ...
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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

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 epitomi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Minimal Venini Round Blu Bowl Glass Murano 1984 Signed Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal Venini round blu bowl glass Murano 1984 signed Italian Design.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

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...
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1990s Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold

Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Murano Zig Zag Ribbon Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and impressive 20" tall vintage Murano handblown Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Created with a alternating zig zag ribbon de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

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

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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 and vibrant sculpture was made by th...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano 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 handmade in blown glass. Dimension: d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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

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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 attributed to the famed Italian fa...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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 and vibrant sculpture was made by th...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand blown Murano shell bowl centerpiece in shades from pink to blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s. This beautiful shell bowl has pink, purple and blue glass case...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Italian Vase in Massive Green "Sommerso" Murano Glass, Flavio Poli Style
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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 attributed to the famed Italian fa...
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1990s Italian Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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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

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Brass

1950s Flavio Poli Murano Glass Ashtray or bowl
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

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Murano Glass

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...
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1960s Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin by MVM 1920s Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Soffiati" Vittorio Zecchin MVM, 1920-1930 Green blown glass Two slight sign (look the picture).
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
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

Large Mid-Century Venetian Murano Glass Photo Frame 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-Century Venetian Murano glass photo frame 1950s It has a hook to hang it on the wall. It can become a mirror. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging. Purchased ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Rare Anzolo Fuga 'Spots' Vase, Murano, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional large Anzolo Fuga vase from the 'Spots" series produced for A.VE.M, circa 1955. White 'lattimo' glass, 'zanfirico' rods and multicolor spots with clear casing. Literatur...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Exquisite Murano Glass Mid-Century Modern Tulip Floor Vase Monumentally Tall
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Introducing a truly remarkable piece of Organic mid-century modern artistry - a monumental tulip shaped glass floor vase from 1960s Murano, Italy. Standing at an impressive height of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano 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

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Bullicante Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing folded rim hand blown Murano glass ashtray / bowl with gold flecks and controlled air bubbles. Attributed to Barovier e Toso. Italy, 1950s. Pink and grey glass spots and clea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Copper, Gold Leaf

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 signed by Murano, but information o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Flavio Poli, Vide-Poche, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Flavio Poli (1900-1984) was an Italian glass designer known for his masterful vases and lamps. His submerged glass pieces, which were made by layering transparent colors and textures...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Formia 1980s Modern Italian Comic Ivory Glass Head Sculpture with Red Lips
Located in New York, NY
One 1980s, modernist dynamic, comic mouth blown head sculpture in colored Murano glass, in ivory milk white, the face with blue eyes and red lips. This production has been very limit...
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1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano 'Canne' Glass Vaporizer, Perfume Bottle and Powder Boxes Set by La Fenice
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Italian Murano 'canne' glass vanity set: vaporizer, perfume bottle and two powder boxes by La Fenice By: Vetreria Artistica La Venice Material: glass, art glass, M...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Objects

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Metal

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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